Four-time rally champion Juha Kankkunen leads Bentley speed record team driving a Continental GT V8 and W12 on the frozen lakes of Finland. With an all-wheel-drive system that offers reassuring driveability in all conditions, the Bentley Continental GT is the perfect Grand Tourer to take on the challenge posed by driving in snow and icy conditions, particularly as the northern hemisphere winter sets in. To push the car's cold climate capabilities further, February 2013 sees the return of the Bentley Power on Ice programme, offering existing owners, enthusiasts and aspiring drivers the chance to explore the extreme limits of the Continental GT on the frozen lakes of northern Finland. While the Continental GT is a relaxing and exceptionally capable Grand Tourer regardless of the driving surface, the participants will be led by a team of expert instructors who will help the guests explore a range of driving techniques. Leading the line-up is Finnish rally star, four-time World Rally champion and modern-day Bentley Boy Juha Kankkunen. Kankkunen is already an expert at driving Bentleys on ice; in February 2011 he broke his own Ice Speed Record, piloting a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible to 205 mph (330 km/h) on the frozen Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland. A national hero in his native Finland, Kankkunen comments: "The opportunity to once again drive the Continental GT around our famous ice tracks is one I can't resist. The huge power combined with all-wheel-drive and the new eight-speed gearbox makes the GT the perfect car for such exciting and engaging driving. Our customers are always amazed that their cars are so rewarding to drive at the limit of grip, and it's my pleasure to teach them how to do it!" After flying to the town of Kuusamo on a private charter, guests are driven to the exclusive ski resort of Ruka, just 60 km from the edge of the Arctic Circle, arriving at the luxury Chalet Ruka Peak boutique hotel. The two-day programme focuses on driving both the V8 and W12 versions of the legendary all-wheel-drive Continental GT on the smooth ice of the local lakes, on tracks specially prepared by Bentley's winter driving team. As well as the exhilarating driving opportunities, guests have the chance to enjoy a range of Nordic activities. Snowmobiling, a night-time husky sled safari, traditional Finnish smoke saunas and dinner at an historic reindeer farm complete the programme and provide perfect opportunities for relaxation following the thrilling driving sessions on the ice. Read more at http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:12:03 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9xsrq-JKPy8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9xsrq-JKPy8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Eurostar have announced the appointment of world renowned Michelin starred chef, Raymond Blanc as its Culinary Director. In this short film, Raymond talks about his excitement about the collaboration and what his intentions are. Starring: Raymond Blanc OBE. Narrated by Paul Godbold CIOJ. Musical Score by Steven North. The announcement is supported by new research which reveals that despite the prevailing economic downturn, over half (53%) of business travellers surveyed say the economic climate has had no effect on their travel for business abroad and 8% say they travel abroad for business more. And while it's good news that the wheels of British business are literally still turning, it appears it's not such good news for business travellers themselves. The research also highlighted that over a third (34%) rated the quality of the meals they were served when travelling for business as below average. When questioned further, these same travellers stressed the importance of good food and service on-board alongside more traditional considerations such as price and journey time. Just over two thirds (67%) said sustainability was important to them, when it comes to things such as eating sustainably sourced, seasonal and organic food, while over a third (35%) revealed that presentation of food was an important factor. With these considerations in mind, Raymond Blanc is collaborating closely with Eurostar's catering suppliers to help transform travellers' perceptions of on-board catering. As a result of his on-going direction and work with Eurostar's suppliers in Belgium, the UK and France, his new and exclusive Business Premier menus have been created to be innovative, seasonal and sustainable and feature several Blanc family recipes such as mackerel salad and chocolate delice with praline custard. The YouGov research also uncovered some of the 'guilty pleasures' business travellers have done whilst travelling on business. These include snoozing when they should have been checking their emails (24%), using their headphones to drown out fellow passengers (40%) and getting stuck into complimentary magazines that they would never normally buy (29%). In 2012, Eurostar became the first transport provider to join the Sustainable Restaurant Association and it will be rated over the coming months on its on-board catering. This commitment to achieving culinary excellence has followed on from a raft of other innovations to its Business Premier class including; the introduction of guaranteed boarding, quiet coaches and a new on-board taxi booking service. For more information about Eurostar Business Premier or to book. For more luxury travel news and features, visit http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:32:37 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=gagQDCreEt4 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=gagQDCreEt4 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Las Vegas officials welcomed British Airways' first flight from London's Gatwick Airport with the traditional water cannon salute. The British Airways 272-seat, Boeing 777 will fly to Las Vegas three times per week. The new Gatwick service is estimated to provide a nongaming economic impact to Southern Nevada of nearly $41.5 million annually. The United Kingdom is the No. 1 source of overseas travelers to come through McCarran, generating approximately 418,000 visitors to Las Vegas from London in 2011, and accounting for nearly 9 percent of all international travel to Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. With the addition of the new British Airways flight from Gatwick, the UK serves as the largest source of overseas non-stop flights to Las Vegas with 20 weekly flights totaling 7,541 seats generating an annual non-gaming economic impact of $383 million. Videos Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:27:31 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JGCm73UkPVA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JGCm73UkPVA http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Jaquet Droz brand was acquired in 2000 by the Swatch Group returning to its new Atelier de Haute Horlogerie in the town of origin Chaux de fonds. The new premises occupy 2500 square meters providing further incentive to grow and succeed. Like Jaquet droz time pieces, they reflect consumate expertise and craftmanship enriched by the distinctive spirit of the house. Today, the brand is well equipped to respond to strong market demand and the aspirations of its clientele When Jaquet Droz invented the concept of the Grande seconde in 1785, it introduced a new way of looking at time and space. The path of the seconds hand would indicate the passage of time with greater accuracy than in past centuries. With its grande seconde dial, whose design is inspired by the number 8 , scientific precision is no longer reserved for scholars, merchants, priests and kings. Jaquet droz continues to create beautiful classical horological works of art, something that all with a passion for jewellery will appreciate. In my view, jaquet droz unequivocally fits the moniker of a luxurious brand. About the Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater For many years, whether on the canvas where the painter brings his work into being or the dial where the sculptor applies his relief decoration, the brand's workshops have paid homage to birds and brought them to life. Today, Jaquet Droz adds a new dimension to mankind's age-old dream of flying and pushes back the boundaries of Haute Horlogerie with The Bird Repeater. This exceptional timepiece, conceived by the craftsmen of the House, blends the history, know-how and imaginative power of Jaquet Droz in a way as precious as it is original. In a stunning visual show, The Bird Repeater represents two Blue Tits, symbolic of Pierre Jaquet-Droz's native Jura region, together over the nest containing their fledglings. In another nod to the origins of the Manufacture, the Saut du Doubs waterfall also figures on the dial of this new horological treasure. Fully animated by a mechanism of unequalled complexity, this three-dimensional picture truly comes to life. While one of the birds bobs to give a beakful of food to its offspring, the wings of its companion spread to reveal their delicate shades of color. An egg in the middle of the nest opens to reveal a chick, while the water of the stream flows in a continuous cascade. You can read more on the Jaquet Droz Bird Peater here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/?p=20258 Videos Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:09:39 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=XII_fJj1GdE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=XII_fJj1GdE http://www.vidmeup.com/ When a galaxy of stars headed to an entrepreneur's summit in Spain this autumn, it was a seven-seater Ford Galaxy which transported two speakers from the UK. The producers of "Muse of Fire", a modern-day filmed road trip with a Shakespearean theme, set off for TEDx (standing for Technology, Entertainment, Design), in Madrid, from the Globe theatre, on London's South Bank. Dan Poole and Giles Terera, arrived at the Matedero venue after driving 1,000 miles in 18.5 hours from the UK in their diesel Ford Galaxy Titanium 2.0 TDCi 163PS. They said: "Driving to TEDx was the best idea for us. Part of our film is us very much interacting with people along the way, much like a modern day player travelling Europe and sharing stories. This is what the actors in Shakespeare's time would have done, but in less luxury and on foot. "The Ford Galaxy more than impressed us with its level of comfort and staggering fuel economy and we arrived without feeling exhausted." Mark Ovenden, Ford Britain managing director, said: "The Ford Galaxy offers first-class travel, which I'm delighted that these international drivers confirmed." "Muse of Fire" (www.shakespearefilm.com) is scheduled to be released next summer featuring modern-day actors from Ewan McGregor and Sir Ben Kingsley through to Dame Judi Dench and Jude Law. See www.facebook.com/museoffire and @museoffirefilm on Twitter. For more information visit http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:18:56 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Q2Q_MLFSX0E http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Q2Q_MLFSX0E http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine reviews the progress of the Jaguar F-Type Convertible. The two-seater, convertible sports car represents a return to the company's heartland, focusing on performance, agility and driver involvement. The Jaguar F-TYPE is a continuation of a sporting bloodline stretching back more than 75 years. It encompasses some of the most beautiful, thrilling and desirable cars ever built. Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar said: "Jaguar is a founder member of the sports car segment with a rich sporting bloodline stretching over 75 years, and in the F-TYPE we've reignited that flame. The Jaguar F-TYPE isn't designed to be like anyone else's sports car. It's a Jaguar sports car -- ultra-precise, powerful, sensual and, most of all, it feels alive." The engineering ethos underpinning the F-TYPE is centred on Jaguar's industry-leading expertise in the use of aluminium. Featuring the most advanced iteration of Jaguar's acclaimed rigid and lightweight aluminium architecture to date, the F-TYPE has ideally balanced weight distribution that allows its involving rear-wheel drive dynamics to be explored to the full. Utilising extensive Computer Aided Engineering programmes, the attention to detail involved in the Jaguar F-TYPE's creation even extended to the development of a new, lighter, aluminium front subframe. In order to maximise the benefits of its advanced structure, the F-TYPE features all-aluminium double wishbone front and rear suspension and a quick-ratio steering rack for ultimate responsiveness. The aluminium architecture has been optimised to provide the stiffest possible underpinnings for the suspension with rigidity gains of more than 30 per cent in key areas compared to any other Jaguar application. Three variants will be available at launch -- F-TYPE, F-TYPE S and F-TYPE V8 S. Each is distinguished by the power output of its supercharged petrol engine with all engines featuring stop/start technology to maximise efficiency. A new 3.0-litre V6, developed from Jaguar's highly acclaimed 5.0-litre V8, is available in either 340PS or 380PS variants, powering the F-TYPE and F-TYPE S respectively. Both applications exhibit the same free-revving, willing nature that encourages the enthusiastic driver to explore the full extent of the engines' abilities. The V6 models are joined by a newly developed member of Jaguar's V8 engine family. Producing 495PS and 625Nm of torque in the F-TYPE V8 S model, it has an astonishing torque-to-weight ratio of 375Nm/tonne, accelerates to 60mph in 4.2 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds) and on to an electronically limited top speed of 186mph (300km/h) while emitting 259g/km of CO2. The 380PS V6 Jaguar F-TYPE S covers the 0-60mph sprint in 4.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds) and has an electronically limited top speed of 171mph (275km/h), with CO2 emissions of 213g/km. The 340PS V6 F-TYPE accelerates to 60mph in 5.1 seconds (0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds) and on to an electronically limited top speed of 161mph (260km/h), while emitting just 209g/km of CO2. An active exhaust system, which is standard on the S and V8 S models, adds another dimension of driver-engagement. Valves in the exhaust system open under load from 3000rpm which allows the exhaust note to build to a thrilling crescendo at the redline. The Jaguar F-TYPE has a set of eight closely-spaced, sporting ratios in its Quickshift transmission, giving greater driver control. The V6-powered S model also includes a Dynamic Launch feature, which optimises acceleration from rest. Read more on http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:02:02 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Jd-tIr-vrA4 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Jd-tIr-vrA4 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Two Michelin-Starred Chef Hélène Darroze Announces Bespoke Canapés and Curates Menu For Grey Goose Winter Ball to Benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. (Narrated by Paul Godbold CIOJ, Founder of Luxurious Magazine) Hélène Darroze, the two Michelin-starred Head Chef of Hélène Darroze at The Connaught has curated an incredible three-course menu and canapés for diners at the Grey Goose Winter Ball to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, to take place on Saturday 10 November 2012 in Battersea Power Station. The Winter Ball, which is in its sixth year and has become one of the most hotly anticipated events of the international social calendar, has long enjoyed an association with the world's top chefs and tastemakers. In past years, top tastemakers from Marcus Wareing to the world-renowned elBulli have been invited to design the menu for the evening's guests. Pioneers in molecular gastronomy, elBulli created an incredible fourcourse menu for last year's Winter Ball as well as a series of groundbreaking canapés that included spherified olives, served alongside nitrogen cocktails. Having earned her first Michelin star for her eponymous restaurant on Paris' Left Bank, and a further two in her current role as Head Chef at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, Hélène Darroze is perfectly placed to take up the mantle and continue the Winter Ball's reputation for exceptional taste. The fourth generation of chefs in her family, Hélène brings her rich French culinary heritage to the ball, which marries perfectly with Grey Goose's own French origins and exceptional quality. Like Grey Goose, which is crafted in the 'breadbasket of France' and uses only the finest ingredients, Hélène is dedicated to using only the best produce to create exquisite French cuisine. Staying true to her heritage, Hélène has crafted a quintessentially Mediterranean menu for the Winter Ball that complements the theme of the evening, 1950's Cote D'Azur. Details of the menu will be kept under wraps until the night itself, when guests are treated to a taste of Hélène's award-winning cuisine. You can read more about this event on the Luxurious Magazine website http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:53:19 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=h0xDY-ZS2OI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=h0xDY-ZS2OI http://www.vidmeup.com/ Relaxed, friendly, luxurious - The Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Clubhouse Lounge at Heathrow Airport offers the ultimate airport experience. A place where you can abandon the hustle and bustle of the airport and retreat to the tranquil and luxurious sanctuary of the Luxurious Clubhouse. As an award winning flagship lounge, this really is the Lounge of all Lounges. Its sumptuous, chilled surroundings enhance your enjoyment whether you want to relax, work, play, sup or dine -- Virgin Atlantic are confident it offers the ultimate haven before your flight. You can go all out with a last minute trim, a lush facial at the Cowshed Spa or a Bellini from the Cocktail Bar. Or simply lounge on a chaise longue with a bite to eat while you check your emails. There's so much to enjoy you'll be reluctant to leave, but happily the luxury doesn't stop once you're in the air. At the heart of the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Clubhouse Lounge is the lively bar area. Why not sip a champagne cocktail at the 14 metre long cocktail bar? Take a seat and the lounge staff will serve you with a selection of complimentary classic drinks and sophisticated cocktails. In the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Lounge, you can enjoy everything from our complimentary Clubhouse British Breakfast and Clubhouse burger to lighter bites or even a traditional afternoon tea. You can also treat yourself to a selection from the Deli. From the delicious homemade granola and home-cured salmon in the mornings to an array of delicious salads, farmhouse cheeses and cured meats during the day. The Deli is perfect for a quick bite or to sample a bit of everything. It doesn't have to be all fun and games. Dotted around the Clubhouse are laptop points and the whole lounge is fully wireless. Laptops with Internet access are also provided for those who just want to browse the net. For much more luxurious news, features and interviews, visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:55:23 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5d22yUBvAoA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5d22yUBvAoA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Montblanc Hosts Exclusive Launch Of Masters For Meisterstück LʼAubrac Writing Instruments In Paris Montblanc hosted the international launch of their new Masters for Meisterstuck L'Aubrac writing instruments this week in Paris, a new collection of exquisite fountain pens which pay tribute to the excellence of Forge de Laguiole knives which are manufactured in the Aubrac region of France. VIP guests of the exclusive luncheon which was held in a private apartment overlooking the iconic Eiffel Tower, included actress Eva Green (who played the role of Vesper Lynd in the James Bond film, Casino Royale), the sublime New-York based fashionista Olivia Palermo and her partner Johannes Huebl, a fashion photographer and Montblanc model, as well as the French fashion designer, Jitrois, who was joined by his muse, Sarah Marshall. A special address was also given by Christian Rauch, Montblanc's Managing Director of Writing Instruments and Leather Goods, as well as the CEO of Forge de Laguiole, Thierry Moysset. Since 1924, the exceptional Meisterstück fountain pen has symbolised Montblancʼs dedication to excellence and their desire to celebrate other artisans who are masters in their domain. In 2010, they initiated the Masters for Meisterstück product line when they collaborated with Meissen porcelain, and has this time incorporated elements of the exceptionally crafted Forge de Laguiole knives. Hand-crafted by a single artisan from start to finish in up to 180 individual operations, a Laguiole is more than a cutting utensil, just as Montblanc Meisterstück is more than just a fountain pen. Drawing on each otherʼs expertise, the craftsmen of Montblanc and Forge de Laguiole worked together and fused their respective heritages to produce three limited editions, namely the Atelier Privé (restricted to eight pieces and costing £43,000), the Artisan (limited to 50 pieces and priced at £17,200) and the £1,680 Special Edition which all represent truly sublime artistry, precision, and unmistakable values. Mirroring the traditional techniques employed by their respective craftsman, the writing instruments feature design details including intricately carved ebony, Brazilian and grenadilla wood, ornate 18-carat gold nib and fittings, caps crowned by a Montblanc Diamond, in addition to tiny sterling silver rivets inspired by the handles of Forge de Laguiole knives. http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/?p=19957 Videos Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:04:21 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=x8Y4qqjwncs http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=x8Y4qqjwncs http://www.vidmeup.com/ In this episode of the Luxurious Magazine luxury show, the team visits Pangkor Laut, a 300 acre private tropical island, off the West Coast of Malaysia. In our on-going quest to find the most luxurious places, products and services in the world, we try the very best that this wonderful island has to offer. During our visit we stay in one of the private estates on Pangkor Laut, the Suria Suite, the largest of the iconic Sea Villas, and follow in the footsteps of Luciano Pavarotti by staying in the villa named in his honour. We shall also look at the other type of accommodation on offer, the activities, spa services and of course the food. Watch as the founder of Luxurious Magazine, Paul Godbold [CIOJ], international expert on the subject of luxury takes you around and provides a video and audio assessment of this slice of paradise. You can read the written article on www.luxuriousmagazine.com and the Pavarotti Villa feature in the magazine is available to read for free on www.luxuriousmagazine.net Videos Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:10:19 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3T644AN7adY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3T644AN7adY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Paul Godbold, the owner of Luxurious Magazine takes the team to the small privately owned island of Pangkor Laut in Malaysia to discover what makes this tropical destination so popular among luxury travelers. As the owner of one of the world's leading luxury publications, Paul understands luxury travel better than most people and using his years of experience, puts the island through its paces by sampling the best that it has to offer. During the Luxurious Magazine stay on the island, we try out one of the Private Estates at Pangkor Laut, with its private chefs, private beach and multiple buildings. We follow in the footsteps of the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti by staying in the luxury detached villa named in his honour, and we also stay in the largest of the iconic sea villa, the magnificent Suria Suite standing proudly out in the emerald sea. During this episode of our luxury travel show, Paul also covers the other types of accommodation, food and beverage, service levels, the Spa Village and the wildlife on Pangkor Laut. You can read more about the Luxurious Magazine visit to Pangkor Laut by going to: www.luxuriousmagazine.com or read the magazine for free by going to www.luxuriousmagazine.net Videos Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:35:32 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5080730782093.flv http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5080730782093.flv http://www.vidmeup.com/video_thumbnails/5080730782093.jpg Paul Godbold, the owner of Luxurious Magazine takes the team to the small privately owned island of Pangkor Laut in Malaysia to discover what makes this tropical destination so popular among luxury travelers. As the owner of one of the world's leading luxury publications, Paul understands luxury travel better than most people and using his years of experience, puts the island through its paces by sampling the best that it has to offer. During the Luxurious Magazine stay on the island, we try out one of the Private Estates at Pangkor Laut, with its private chefs, private beach and multiple buildings. We follow in the footsteps of the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti by staying in the luxury detached villa named in his honour, and we also stay in the largest of the iconic sea villa, the magnificent Suria Suite standing proudly out in the emerald sea. During this episode of our luxury travel show, Paul also covers the other types of accommodation, food and beverage, service levels, the Spa Village and the wildlife on Pangkor Laut. You can read more about the Luxurious Magazine visit to Pangkor Laut by going to: www.luxuriousmagazine.com or read the magazine for free by going to www.luxuriousmagazine.net Videos Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:43:08 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0RGzZ7cezfM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0RGzZ7cezfM http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Breitling Jet Team, Breitling Wingwalkers and Yves "Jetman" Rossy are flying East for winter, to bring Breitling's passions for aviation to new audiences in what is being collectively called "The Breitling Dragon Tour". All three teams are heading to Asia to participate in Airshow China 2012, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Although the 1940's Stearmans of the wingwalking team and Yves Rossy's Jetwings can all be shipped there in containers, the Breitling Jet Team will have to get there with their own wings. Leaving from Dijon this Tuesday, they will fly through Eastern Europe, into Russia passing through Siberia, then on to Mongolia and down through China to reach their destination by mid-October. Breitling Aviation Director, Nigel Lamb flew the first civilian aerobatic team in China in 1996: "There is such an incredible fascination and enthusiasm for aviation in China, the team is well remembered even to this day. I'm looking forward to going back with all three teams and entirely different spectacles from Europe. Hopefully, this is just the start of the adventure. We're looking into keeping the Breitling Jet Team in Asia for 2013 and organizing a series of tours in the region." Breitling Jet Team leader, Jacques Bothelin continues: "While we are there we want to make the most of our opportunities, we will miss the European 2013 season, but it will be exciting to explore new countries and display to new crowds. We'll be back in Europe early 2014 with some great experiences to relay." You can read about all the Breitling Jet Team Adventures at http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com - Luxurious Magazine one of the worlds leading online digital publications. Videos Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:57:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=KZai2I52YQk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=KZai2I52YQk http://www.vidmeup.com/ Aston Martin Vanquish Super GT - an exceptional sports car, an impressive new halo for the Aston Martin range. With 573 PS available at 6,750 rpm, 620 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, a 0-62 mph time of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph the Aston Martin Vanquish Super GT is, clearly, a fully paid-up member of the supercar club. Yet as well as more power and performance, the Aston Martin Vanquish Super GT is also a practical grand tourer. Improvements such as a newly-designed and significantly more spacious cabin and a boot that, at 368 litres, is more than 60% larger than that of the DBS, see to that. Meanwhile the new Aston Martin Vanquish Super GT's stunning design represents the latest take on Aston Martin's iconic visual language. Aston Martin Vanquish Super GT unquestionably sees the brand continue its enviable tradition of producing some of the most beautiful sports cars in the world. Styling cues such as the elegant new waist, elongated side strakes and LED rear light blades are derived from the One-77 supercar. Videos Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:23:46 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5SbuV0iE-9Y http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5SbuV0iE-9Y http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Nissan TeRRA SUV concept combines two outstanding Nissan strengths - SUVs and EVs - in a vehicle that is equally in its element off-road or gliding silently through the city. With an innovative 4x4 fuel-cell electric powertrain and an athletic exterior that has presence beyond its compact dimensions, TeRRA takes sustainable motoring into exciting new territory. Building on Nissan's success with crossovers like the Juke and Qashqai, and its EV success with the LEAF, the Nissan TeRRA SUV shows that Nissan's zero-emission expertise encompasses fuel cells too. It is designed as a functional and flexible choice for tomorrow's youthful, "always on" consumers, bringing with it eco-friendliness along with a secure driving feel under any road conditions. Open the door and exterior toughness of the Nissan TeRRA SUV gives way to a surprisingly warm and welcoming interior. The door panel is a sculpted fusion of blond wood trim and coloured acrylic, layered in an intriguing pattern. Ringing the cabin at shoulder height is a metal frame that gives TeRRA's occupants a feeling of security. The wood/metal contrast continues across the dashboard, a beechwood-acrylic fusion that exudes a soft warmth. On the driver's side, the steering and instrument console gently tapers out toward the driver, barely interrupting the clean lines of the dash. Facing the driver is a unique instrument cluster. It's an electronic tablet - just like today's popular portable devices - that serves as an "intelligent key". The driver docks it when entering the car and removes it when leaving. When docked in the Nissan TeRRA SUV, the tablet's default view displays speed and other information but the driver can easily toggle to entertainment, communications, navigation and other views. Outside the car it provides all the functions we expect from a tablet, plus it stays continually in touch with the vehicle. The idea is seamless information and communication, on the road and everywhere else. Nissan TeRRA SUV's driver sits front and almost centre in a unique diagonal layout that positions rear passengers over the shoulders of those in front, rather than directly behind. "For the driver to be nearly centred, not seated off to one side, provides a fresh, enlightened perspective with exceptional visibility," Nakamura said. "The diagonal layout allows all passengers to share the vision of adventures up ahead." The seats themselves express a hexagonal motif that is carried through various aspects of the design. Fold the three passenger seats down and you notice that Nissan TeRRA SUV's boot floor is completely flat, presenting no obstacles to carrying bikes, kayaks... or assemble-yourself furniture from Scandinavia. This flat surface is a function of the remarkably compact hydrogen fuel-cell and electric motor package. Videos Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:30:51 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2MqbPxsWv9U http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2MqbPxsWv9U http://www.vidmeup.com/ As part of a celebration of Aviation, Jetman Yves Rossy took to the skies with fellow "Breitling Flyer" pilot, Nigel Lamb in the Iconic Spitfire MH434. In this unique close-formation flight, the British aircraft offered a stark contrast to the futuristic Jetwing flown by Jetman Yves Rossy propelled using the cutting edge of Swiss innovation. The Iconic Spitfire MH434, operated by "Old Flying Machine Company" and normally based in Duxford, United Kingdom, was invited by Toni Küpfer, former president of Bex Aeroclub to display at the airfield's annual "fly-in" where the aircraft has been a favorite participant since its first appearance in 1976. Bex aerodrome, near Geneva is also the home base of the pioneering aviator Jetman Yves Rossy and serves as a perfect development area for his famous Jetman project. Yves Rossy said: "To take this occasion to fly in formation with this wonderful machine is an incredible experience. We were very fortunate to have the assistance of the TBM Avenger piloted by Laurent Calame, to act as a camera-ship and I would really like to thank everyone involved, at Bex, OFMC (Old Flying Machine Company) and Breitling to help make this happen. Since my technology is getting more and more reliable I am very confident about these types of flights. I can relax and enjoy such a fantastic experience. Under my wing I am free, I have the perfect view!" For Jetman Yves Rossy, this is the latest in the series of formation flights. He has now successfully flown alongside the Stearman aircraft of the Breitling Wingwalkers, two L-39C Albatros Jets of the Breitling Jet Team and most recently, the airborne adventurer reenacted a "superman" flight flying alongside a DC-3 aircraft to the delight of the 20 journalists onboard. Read more about Jetman Yves Rossy adventures with Breitling on http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:38:38 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=UaBKUja1KWQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=UaBKUja1KWQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance made its debut last weekend within the spectacular grounds of the royal residence. The three-day event attended by Luxurious Magazine, whose sponsorship was lead by Bentley Motors, brought together 60 of the world's rarest and most desirable cars in a stunning and pristine collection, many of which have never been seen before in the UK. Set in the central quadrangle (The Upper Ward) of England's most romantic castle, a perfectly apt setting for admiring some of the globe's finest automotive architecture, the models on display spanned across two centuries, opening with the 1896 Panhard et Levassor Private Omnibus and culminating in the HM The Queen's 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI. Over the course of the event, the former were joined by a further 60 British classics driven on the Royal Automobile Club's 'Best of British Tour' as well as an additional 60 cars, one from each year of HM The Queen's reign to date (1952 -- 2012), who participated in the Octane Jubilee Tour of Elegance. For modern day automotive afficionados, Bentley showed off their new 616 bhp Continental GT Speed, the hand-built and award-winning flagship Mulsanne Mulliner, as well as the victorious Speed 8 Le Mans 24 Hours competitor, whilst a Volcano Yellow McLaren 12C Spider made its European debut on the lawns of Windsor Castle alongside the McLaren 12C GT3 dressed in a unique Union Flag livery. Read the full feature about the Luxurious Magazine visit to the Concours of Elegance at Windsor Castle on http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:46:20 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=I2KZHhLigrs http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=I2KZHhLigrs http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine interviews Adrien Choux, Owner and founder of the watch brand The Chinese Timekeeper based in Hong Kong. Videos Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:31:01 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=98PjBUc91mE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=98PjBUc91mE http://www.vidmeup.com/ The new concept of the product development process that began at the Herend Porcelain Manufactory in 2008 reached one of its significant milestones. One of the significant components of Herend product development should be style-creation work, not merely following in the footsteps of world trends, but rather for us to create something that is worthy of emulation. With the involvement of art director Pálma Babos, the product development activities of the Manufactory have been invigorated. In addition to Herend's excellent in-house industrial artists, three Moholy scholarship recipients and five metalworker artists joined the artistic design work. One reason why the current symposium is so significant is because the Herend Manufactory has not organised an art symposium for over 13 years. The current symposium, supervised by art director Pálma Babos, is a call towards the contemporary art world, equivalent to a signal, serving notice that the 180 year old, top of the line Manufactory is open to new, innovative ideas that may be turned into porcelain, and in addition to its in-house artists, would like to bring into the fold of its daily art development activities external intellectual capacities. We are convinced that the temporary opening of Herend's gates will help the survival of the porcelain designer artist profession, which shall at the same time have a positive impact on the entirety of the Hungarian porcelain industry. Videos Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:54:09 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0uFKzbBTzDE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0uFKzbBTzDE http://www.vidmeup.com/ Associated with Breitling for the eighth consecutive year, the "star pilot" appears in a new advertising campaign in the company of the famous Navitimer. From his earliest childhood, John Travolta has always had two dreams: to fly every day and to wear a Navitimer -- the cult model among aviation enthusiasts and professionals. An experienced pilot with over 6,000 flight hours to his credit and certified on eight types of aircraft, he remains more loyal than ever to the "official supplier to world aviation", with which he shares the same spirit and the same constant quest for performance. In 2012, he stars in the brand-new advert dedicated to the brand with the winged B. The extremely evocative visual shows Travolta standing next to a Mustang P-51; a shot taken by French photographer Frédéric Imbert, on the runway of the Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Videos Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:44:01 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=rsPv-cVjFj0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=rsPv-cVjFj0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ In this short video we tell you what Luxurious Magazine has to offer you. Including the main website luxuriousmagazine.com the Magazine which can be read for free at luxuriousmagazine.net, our 'other' video channel at luxuriousmagazine.tv, the Luxurious Magazine App and our Podcast. If you have any questions or suggestions for features etc, please get in contact with us via the main website. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Videos Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:00:42 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=zkXAdC0gIog http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=zkXAdC0gIog http://www.vidmeup.com/ In this short video we explain to you how Luxurious Magazine became successful and what mediums are on offer to you to enjoy Luxurious Magazine News, Reviews, Features and Interviews. Videos Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:49:43 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=503232507185b.flv http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=503232507185b.flv http://www.vidmeup.com/video_thumbnails/503232507185b.jpg In 2012 some of the Luxurious Magazine team visited the private tropical island of Pangkor Laut in Malaysia. During our stay we sampled the luxurious accommodation on offer at both The Estates at Pangkor Laut and Pangkor Laut Resort. When visiting a luxury award winning resort its easy to forget that their is more aside from the Facilities, Food and Accommodation, their is also the natural beauty surrounding you. The Luxurious Magazine team thought it only fitting to do a special edition of our luxury travel show, introducing you to some of the residents that inhabit the edges of this tropical island and the 2 million year old rain forest. The island is home to a wide variety of animals including, wild pigs, large water monitor lizards, sea otters, flying snakes, lizards, fruit bats, peacocks, sea eagles and we should not forget to mention the millions of fish that inhabit the clear emerald waters. We hope you enjoy watching this special edition of our luxury travel show and don't forget to visit the Luxurious Magazine Youtube channel for hundreds of other videos. You can read the full feature about our stay on Pangkor Laut by visiting www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:54:17 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5024d90a60060.flv http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5024d90a60060.flv http://www.vidmeup.com/video_thumbnails/5024d90a60060.jpg You can read the free multi-platform Aug/Sep edition of Luxurious Magazine on www.luxuriousmagazine.net The magazine requires no registration and is multi-platform. In this edition we have three luxury travel reviews/features in Asia and Europe. We also feature the amazing Aspid GT 21 Supercar, the McLaren C12 Spider and the Mercedes AMG Shooting Brake. On the yacht front we look at the extensive restoration of the vintage America's Cup Yacht 'Eilean' by Panerai, and the Vicem 107 Cruiser. Watches are well catered for with the Fine Arabian Stallions Timed watch by Grieb and Benzinger, along with five other luxurious Yacht Features. We also have some of the latest offerings from Montegrappa of Italy, and the Montblanc Princesse Grace de Monaco jewellery collection. There is much more to add but it's more fun if you find out yourself! We are also launching our new dedicated video channel which can be seen on luxuriousmagazine.tv If you are an iPad or iPhone user, you can download our free Luxurious Magazine App from luxuriousmagazine.com or via the Apple Apps Store. Enjoy! The Luxurious Magazine Team. Videos Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:57:02 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jpI_e2JT1xc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jpI_e2JT1xc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Welcome to the latest edition of Luxurious Magazine. For this edition we have three luxury travel reviews covering Asia and Europe, a luxury spa feature, some amazing watch and jewellery features, supercars, luxurious yachts, art, wonderful writing implements from Montegrappa, food reviews, fashion and much more. You can read the multi-platform digital edition of Luxurious Magazine here: www.luxuriousmagazine.net for previous editions of the magazine please refer to our main website www.luxuriousmagazine.com If you want to keep updated with our latest news and articles, Apple users can download the Free Luxurious Magazine App via our website or the Apps Store, or join us on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Youtube, or LinkedIn. If you have any questions or suggestions then please contact the editorial team via the contact form on the main website or give us a call. Enjoy reading this edition and please look out for our luxury travel videos and product showcases. Videos Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:29:39 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=501e128f4f82b.flv http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=501e128f4f82b.flv http://www.vidmeup.com/video_thumbnails/501e128f4f82b.jpg The wristwatches of Sevenfriday are built on two major elements -- the box and the interface. The box made of stainless steel is a complex constructed and protective casing. The shape and style lies between modernity and classic and creates an exciting atmosphere. The case is surrounded by the animation ring made of aluminum, catering additionally to the haptic and visual senses. In the box you find the interface which consists of hands, discs, dial and movement. The indicators are designed and arranged in way to bring the complexity of the movement to the surface. The dial alone is made of 5 separate pieces / layers with eleven different applications. The complex construction attracts and fascinates the spectator and makes having a timepiece experience. A variety of materials, finishing and colors completes the uniqueness of the collection and takes the user on a tour of ongoing discoveries. The P1, cool and slightly restrained in the coloring symbolizes the present industrial esthetics, the "Industrial Essence". For this reason the colors silver, black and rhodium are mainly used. The P2, warm and with strong coloring of cupper reminds strongly the beginning of the industrial times, the "Industrial Revolution". Also the various shades of grey used in combination with the various finishing are a testament to this relevant époque. To read more information go to www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:52:30 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2R2fihjqdQA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2R2fihjqdQA http://www.vidmeup.com/ For the latest episode of Luxurious Magazine travel show, we visit a tropical private island off the West Coast of Malaysia. Pangkor Laut is a small privately owned tropical island, owned by YTL Hotels and is approximately 300 acres in size located a few kilometres off the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. For this episode the Luxurious Magazine team sampled the accommodation, private facilities and service levels at the Estates at Pangkor Laut and Pangkor Laut Resort. This luxurious episode features our private beachfront estate stay. Just imagine having your own private estates on a private tropical island and you will get a small idea of what we experienced. Throw i your own private chefs, butlers, beach, infinity pool and driver and you will be getting closer. The experience was amazing and we are sure that you will enjoy seeing the magic on offer from this wonderful island. Don't forget to look out for the latest episode of the Luxurious Magazine travel show where will be featuring the award winning Pangkor Laut Resort. If you're thinking luxury vacations don't come much better, then you are right! You can read the full review and feature on the Estates at Pangkor Laut at www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:35:25 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=87OLioMYfvA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=87OLioMYfvA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine recently spent time at Pangkor Laut Estates in Malaysia and wanted to give you a sample of just how beautiful it is on this private island. Look out for the full Luxurious Magazine travel show coming soon. Visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com for the full Pangkor Laut Estates feature and photographs. Videos Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:41:03 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=_DQ4AMjenYQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=_DQ4AMjenYQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine is a digital and online luxury lifestyle magazine. The readership extends throughout the world with a particulary strong following in the United States, Europe and South East Asia. In this short video, the magazine founder Paul Godbold was asked to describe what he believes Luxurious Magazine is whilst on a recent luxury travel feature at the private island of Pangkor Laut in Asia. You read the full feature on www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:12:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ndfbRUM2n5Q http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ndfbRUM2n5Q http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine introduces the incredible Hautlence HL2.0 watch. Faithful to the brand's fundamental concept of offering a different way of reading time, the new Hautlence HL2.0 model goes even further and establishes Hautlence amongst the most prestigious contemporary watchmaking brands. The Hautlence HL2.0 models display half-trailing jumping hours - one of the special features of this second collection - retrograde minutes - a signature of the brand - and a power-reserve indicator. Constructed around the retrograde minutes function, the jumping hours mechanism on the Hautlence HL2.0 consists of a 12-link chain activated by a connecting-rod/crank. The retrograde minutes are indicated on a 180° sector of the dial. An ingenious mechanism governs the movement of the assembly with a speed control that protects the components from any shocks arising from its operation. The chain rotates the mobile bridge through 60° each hour, compensating for the effect of gravity. To provide sufficient energy, the principal barrel, wound by the automatic system, winds a second barrel, which drives the display complication. Developed and produced by the Neuchâtel brand's own teams, this Hautlence HL2.0 collection is the first to offer a Manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding. Videos Sun, 08 Jul 2012 07:39:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=L3i5oWiLvxM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=L3i5oWiLvxM http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine showcases the uber-luxurious Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Fresh from a successful UK debut at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bentley is releasing new dynamic images and video of its luxury performance SUV design concept, the Bentley EXP 9 F. The new material reaffirms the concept's innovative fusion of contemporary, crafted luxury, advanced technology, commanding driving position and all-terrain capability. EXP 9 F also highlights Bentley's intent to build the fastest and most luxurious SUV in the world. The concept's appearance at Goodwood is part of a systematic and comprehensive process of gauging customer and public reaction to the idea of a Bentley SUV, which began with its unveiling at the Geneva International Salon d'Auto earlier this year and will continue at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California in August. Videos Sun, 08 Jul 2012 04:01:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=dz_0rRWXUnM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=dz_0rRWXUnM http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine introduces the MVT0/D01 by French watch company 4N. The watch 4N MVT0/D01 watch has a simple digital display, powered by a mechanical movement. This was the main driving force behind the creation of the 4N: an opportunity to move beyond a typical analog mechanical timepiece with moving hands. The 4N MVT0/D01 watch, while remaining within the mainstream of the new haute horlogerie, distinguishes itself by the creation of a digital display, extremely effective in its ergonomics and spectacular in its shape, never before carried out (typographical frame 5.5 mm). The brand draws its name from the four digits found on the dial face of the watch, indicating the time. 4N = 4 numbers. Not merely telling the time, but actually revealing it by the use of its unique 4-digit display, the watch relay's time's rhythmic movement. Resolutely masculine, and unapolegetically high-tech, the 4N houses a complex mechanism, which becomes easily inderstandable thanks to its legibility. 4N has mastered time with a modern horological concept housing a mechcanical heart - looking forward while still paying homage to the time-honoured basics of fine watch making. The booming tone of the lettering, the excessive size of the print and the overall formal vocabulary, make this model an exclusive creation in the clock-making domain. So 4N promotes a contemporary image with mechanical tones, which stress the key-role of the clock function. For further information visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:10:15 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=eV84-_1-Wlw http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=eV84-_1-Wlw http://www.vidmeup.com/ The closest thing to a real life Iron Man comic character Jetman Yves Rossy offered Breitling guests on a DC-3 a close up view of what he does best. Reminiscent of the famous superman scene, Yves "Jetman" Rossy has flown in close formation, with the Breitling Douglas DC-3, vintage aircraft. Giving the passengers onboard the unique experience to see the world's first jet powered man in full flight. As the guests boarded the 1940's, twin propeller aircraft and took to their seats; Yves Rossy prepared his rigid carbon Kevlar wing equipped with 4 Jet engines and positioned himself on the skid of an Eagle AS 350 helicopter. The DC-3 took a holding position above Lake Lucerne, at the heart of Switzerland, as Yves climbed to 6000 feet. Yves began his fall backwards from the helicopter, stabilized the wing and engaged all four engines to full throttle reaching a speed of 205 km/h and an altitude of 4500 feet before he joined the DC-3 using just his shoulders, body and legs to steer. The flight lasted 7 minutes, before the Jetwing exhausted its fuel supply and Yves pulled his parachutes to land safely back at Buochs airport. Aviation pioneer, Yves Rossy continually pushes the boundaries of personal flight, and this latest feat adds to the impressive list of Jetman accomplishments including: Flying over Rio de Janeiro, Grand Canyon West and the English Channel and flying in formation with the Breitling Jet Team and Breitling Wingwalkers. Breitling, the privileged partner of aviation has supported the Jetman project since 2011 and looks forward to many more exciting developments. Videos Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:26:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=CXfn6RY6eZE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=CXfn6RY6eZE http://www.vidmeup.com/ Brabus Private Aviation offers a design and manufacturing service for the cabins of brand-new executive jets. Providing all customers with their personal tailor-made dream cars: this motto has made Brabus the world's largest independent automobile tuner over the past 35 years. In addition to owners of exclusive automobiles and yachts Brabus Group now also puts this know-how at the disposal of discriminating owners of private jets around the globe: Brabus Private Aviation offers exclusive appointments for the cabins of brand-new executive jets as well as the redesign and customization of aircraft already in operation. Brabus Private Aviation also offers extraordinary liveries and comprehensive aircraft management services custom-tailored to the client's individual preferences. The focus of all business activities is on jets, such as those from the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger aircraft families, as well as on the Dassault Falcon series. Larger business aircraft can be customized as well. Aircraft owners can have Brabus Private Aviation either custom-tailor their very own personal cabin design from the ground up or use one of the design lines presented by Brabus Private Aviation as the starting point for the customization. Prospective clients who do not own an aircraft yet can get assistance from the Brabus Private Aviation experts in selecting and purchasing the right jet. Videos Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:08:49 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=FKaf2zApguQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=FKaf2zApguQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Revelation R03 Chronographe RS watch video - Luxurious Magazine Thanks to its patented concept, unique in the world, the Revelation System®, the Revelation R03 Chronographe RS watch has two faces. Its dial goes from transparent to black when the notched bezel is rotated ninety degrees. This magical effect is possible thanks to the superposition of two polarizing glasses whose nanostructures play the role of shutters. Each disc is covered with three-dimensional nanostructures shaped as lamellas whose size are about 70 nanometers (70 billionth of a meter) To make sure the polarizing discs play their "on/off" role, they must be on top of each other and able to pivot. Their respective nanostructures will be positioned horizontally or vertically, blocking or letting the light go through to the movement. This allows it to appear and reveals the secondary functions of the chronograph, such as the date. Derived from the extremely complex mechanism with a double differential coupled with an Archimedes screw of the historical piece R01 Double Complication, the "Revelation System®" of the Revelation R03 Chronographe RS watch has been modified and simplified to be placed inside the bezel of the watch. One of the polarizing discs is directly geared by the bezel. The rotation of the bezel is done manually, at will, by the wearer who decides which level of transparency he wishes for his dial, to admire the inside of the watch. The polarizing discs of the Revelation R03 Chronographe RS watch are born from the original development done during 2007 and 2008 with the Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique. This fruitful collaboration continues today with the study of new specific discs whose cutouts have been elaborated according to the axes of the hands of the chronograph, especially the three counters. Read more at http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:42:31 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=vTYSViF5SIU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=vTYSViF5SIU http://www.vidmeup.com/ Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase Instantly recognisable as a Rolls-Royce, this beautiful model proudly carries the famous Spirit of Ecstasy hood figurine. And like Rolls-Royce models that have gone before, the Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase stands true to the finest values and principles encapsulated by this most famous of automotive icons; supreme quality, effortless performance and the very pinnacle of automotive luxury. Hand-built in Goodwood, England, the Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase is striking and agile. Its capacious interior comes courtesy of an increase in 170mm length over the already ample interior space that rear-seat passengers enjoy in Ghost. A panoramic sunroof is a standard addition, enhancing the interior ambiance, bathing occupants in natural light. The combination of interior space and performance present the best of both worlds to the world's most discerning customers, without any hint of compromise. The Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase retains all the dynamic prowess upon which the reputation of Ghost has been built, yet promises to tempt even the most ardent of drivers out of their front seat, to savour the passenger experience. http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:54:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=-6RgHaVpSX4 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=-6RgHaVpSX4 http://www.vidmeup.com/ A yacht is usually measured in feet or metres but the length of the hull does not give you any idea of the space onboard the new Azimut 53 Flybridge Yacht. Unique in its category, it has a master suite that is full height as well as full beam where the yacht owner can experience the heart of the Azimut 53 Flybridge Yacht to the full thanks to the careful attention to detail as seen in the cabinet fridge and the chromotherapy, for example. The main deck is not only long but wide, high and luminous, designed as one large space divided into functional areas with a living area with an elegant cabinet along the starboard side in pickled oak full of compartments, drawers and spaces that are essential for comfortable onboard living and a sofa with two armchairs on the opposite side that form a highly elegant and prestigious area for relaxation and conversation. Comfort also features in the dining area with a fixed sofa and a fabric and leather bench placed behind the wheelhouse which has a back that slides backwards and forwards by way of electric servomechanisms so that it can be used in both areas. The air conditioning system guarantees an ideal temperature everywhere and the ventilation ducts are perfectly concealed and integrated into the furnishings. There is no doubt that a great yacht must have a great flybridge. Azimut 53 Flybridge Yacht has such a wide flybridge that there is room for two sun bathing areas that are linked but independent of each other, one towards the stern and the other towards the bow. Such a large relaxation area has been made possible by the special extra flat helm station that allows the sofa to extend behind the controls. Like all great motor yachts, it has a high roll bar with a canvas hard top and sliding fabric roof that protects the skipper and dining area from the sun even when cruising up to 25 knots. The size of the project can also be seen in the minutest details. Take for example the hand rails that guarantee safety in all areas, the openable portholes in the cabins, the gangway placed sideways so that it does not interfere with the cockpit settee and the antivibration system that stops crockery and glassware from making the slightest noise. In short, it can be seen in everything that the Azimut Yachts designers have conceived and the Azimut 53 maximises in every area and every centimetre. For more information visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:38:18 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=d2VFuoSQUYA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=d2VFuoSQUYA http://www.vidmeup.com/ INFINITI EMERG-E video by luxurious magazine: Infiniti, the luxury performance brand from Japan, has announced its advanced sports car concept is to be called the INFINITI EMERG-E. The electric car will be seen publicly for the first time at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show. The reveal will take place on March 6 at the Infiniti stand, number 1030 in Hall 1, at 10:15CET. The event will also be transmitted live for those who cannot be there via Infiniti's European website, www.infiniti.eu . The INFINITI EMERG-E will be the first car from the brand to have not only a range-extender drivetrain offering vivid performance with zero emissions capability but also one mounted in a mid-ship package for optimal handling. Explaining the strategy behind the concept, Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and Infiniti said: "At the Geneva show next year, we will present our vision for a totally new kind of inspired premium performance car. Infiniti already has hybrid and clean diesel models on sale. And with an all-electric sedan on the way, the natural next step was to push the boundaries where performance and the environment intersect." Visit the Infiniti website for more information on the INFINITI EMERG-E Videos Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:03:09 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ZbYz7IKaGdM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ZbYz7IKaGdM http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Azimut 40 Yacht All of the technological solutions and elements of comfort, style and elegance that distinguish the Azimut Yachts Flybridge Collection are wrapped up in 12 metres. These are what make the Azimut 40 yacht the most prestigious entry in the world of engine-powered boats. The 12-metre length of the Azimut 40 Yacht is a measurement offering total comfort as every component of the boat. Every line of the hull and deckhouse is designed with the aim of optimising space and improving quality of living on board. The trapezoidal shape of the bow, for example, makes the owner's suite extraordinarily spacious, while the windscreen and huge windows broaden the view and diffuse light throughout the interiors. The retractable swimming platform, a unique feature for a 40 foot yacht, is a synthesis of comfort, functionality and safety. Every centimetre of the Azimut 40's saloon is organised to offer guests utmost freedom of movement. The table in the saloon can be opened up and can accommodate 6 in the dining area, or can be moved into the cockpit where a dinner or cocktail area en plein air can be created. The sofa easily converts into a comfortable extra bed. When you think of a flybridge, it is only natural that Azimut comes to mind. Beauty goes hand in hand with elegance, embraces technology and merges with comfort. The Azimut Flybridge line offers the widest range of models in the world, yachts that have received international awards and recognitions for their innovation, comfort and modernity. Almost always one of the first reasons why an owner chooses an Azimut yacht is its beauty. Then right afterwards the intrinsic values of the product come into play: its comfort, safety features, level of technology and elegant living solutions. However, boat owners demand something more between the time of making their choice and the purchase. They ask that the shipyard that builds the yacht of their dreams be able to boast a significant history, have consolidated a network of services, reflects a successful image of itself and, first and foremost, is a sound company. Azimut Yachts offers the broadest guarantees of the sector to this regard as well. The Azimut-Benetti Group boasts a more than 40-year-long history and has always been a private group. This means that the company's growth policies have never had to be accountable to a parent company or financing shareholders. Videos Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:24:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=h9H61AijYHQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=h9H61AijYHQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Luxurious Magazine Aston Martin Vanquish video Craftsmanship, attention to detail and ingenious design and engineering techniques combine in the Aston Martin Vanquish to deliver a GT of exceptional quality. It takes, for instance, more than 70 hours of expert handcraftsmanship to build and trim one interior. Seven leather hides are used in each Aston Martin Vanquish to create the sports car's luxurious ambience. The new car also benefits directly from the experience of creating the One-77 supercar and features new design highlights such as quilted material as a result. The quilting uses detailing not seen on any other car and is delivered via a state-of-the-art machine developed specially for Aston Martin. It produces a finish of rare quality and complexity, with around one million separate stitches used in each new Aston Martin Vanquish quilted leather interior. Designers at Aston Martin are renowned for paying attention to every minute detail on the brand's sports cars, with numerous examples of this on the Vanquish. One such case is the removal of the towing eye from in the bumper to improve aesthetics. Now positioned hidden away in the front grille, this results in a bumper with less clutter that gives the Aston Martin Vanquish a much cleaner face. And on US-spec cars, the side markers have also been incorporated into the head and tail lamps, again removing clutter from the bumper. Quality and craftsmanship come together in the Aston Martin Vanquish's new Aero Duct on the deck (boot) lid. This elegantly devised passive engineering feature is included to counteract lift at the car's rear when travelling at speed. The challenge from CEO Dr Ulrich Bez was to create a part that was "impossible to make". This naturally generated some huge headaches for the design, engineering and manufacturing teams, but the result is a look of unrivalled beauty, form and function. It takes one person two days to construct this one-piece carbon fibre moulding, while the Aston Martin paint team created unique paint guns and polishing tools to be able to finish the decklid to the same glass-like finish as the rest of the car. The fact that this part has no joint lines is a true testament to the ingenuity, dedication and meticulous attention to detail of the car's designers, engineers and craftsmen. Testing is, of course, fundamental to the quality and longevity of an Aston Martin and the Vanquish has undergone an exhaustive series of examinations. Digital modelling analysis, bench tests and, of course, thousands of hours of real-world testing around the globe have produced the most comprehensively engineered GT ever to leave Gaydon. For instance the engineering team carried out more than 5,000 km of durability and high speed testing at the Nardo Ring in northern Italy alone. The circuit is one giant loop that stretches for 12.5 km (7.8 miles), so is perfect for high speed testing, allowing the driver to examine the car at high speed without having to brake for corners. This test puts high levels of stress on all systems and helps to prove out high speed durability. Following this, a Aston Martin Vanquish prototype was sent to the Aston Martin test centre at the Nürburgring for yet more intense limit handling work. The notorious German track is an ideal place to test and refine the new Vanquish as it is regarded as the most demanding race circuit in the world. There the new car underwent more than 10,000 km of testing to prove-out the car's durability, brakes, DSC system, tyres and chassis set-up. Videos Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:14:30 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=IWTMSwFyyQA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=IWTMSwFyyQA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Regular readers to Luxurious Magazine know that we are mad about the fastest, best and most luxurious supercars, to accompany our feature on the Aston Martin Zagato, we have put together a video to highlight just how beautiful this car is. The Aston Martin Zagato combines traditional craftsmanship and high technology, and boasts Aston Martin's most dynamic bonded aluminium platform and the power of the company's acclaimed 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp The Aston Martin V12 Zagato, being built in strictly limited numbers of up to 150 cars, is due for first customer deliveries in late 2012. You can check out our series of Aston Martin Zagato features on www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:10:52 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=FRzeKCXsptk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=FRzeKCXsptk http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Bentley EXP 9 F highlights the marque's desire to build the fastest and most luxurious SUV in the world, and the concept car combines a stunning interior at the pinnacle of craftsmanship and technology with a clean, muscular exterior. With an exciting range of drivetrain options under consideration, any Bentley SUV would offer the thunderous performance for which the marque is renowned. Unmistakably a Bentley -- yet a Bentley like none before it -- the Bentley EXP 9 F could herald a third Bentley model-line alongside the bespoke Mulsanne and the high performance Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur. A new class of Bentley allowed the styling team to adopt a more progressive design approach. The exterior is a bold, dynamic statement, combining clean, muscular surfaces with signature character lines, while retaining the qualities of luxury and power -- a pure Bentley. Key Bentley cues such as the matrix grille, round lamps and the strong power-line and haunch along each flank are reinterpreted for the Bentley EXP 9 F. The 'hewn from solid' design language and innovative detailing, emphasise the robust character of this high-luxury SUV. The designers were inspired not only by the more functional nature of the Bentley EXP 9 F but by the 'visible engineering' of the famous Blower Bentleys. For example, the day-time running lamp apertures also act as the charge cooler air intakes for the twin-turbo W12 engine, each with a dramatic, mesh-covered turbine fan design and 'rifled' inner surface finish. The turbine theme continues with the stunning 23-inch alloy wheels, the design of which complements the sculptured coachwork. The multiple spokes are reminiscent of the shape of turbine fan blades while the centrally mounted wheel nut is a visual reference both to Bentley's Le Mans racers of the 1920s with centre-lock spinner and to the single nut found on the modern-day Speed 8's high-tech racing alloys. At the rear, the swooping lines of the tailgate avoid utilitarian overtones in favour of a distinctly sporting profile, while the ultra-wide, two-part split tailgate offers a high level of versatility when grand touring. The bold design language of the Bentley EXP 9 F is complemented by twin exhaust tailpipes with 'rifled' inner surfaces, their elliptical shapes echoing those of the rear light clusters. The rear lights are inspired by the forms and details of fighter jet engines, uniquely designed so that they glow from within, spreading their light outwards. Videos Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:03:54 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6fXnDgMmwwQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6fXnDgMmwwQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Sand River Selous is set alongside the Rufigj river and offers guest the chance to see Africa's biggest mammals without the prying eye of the other safari camps across the Selous. Be treated to the luxurious exclusivity that SRS has to offer with just eight rooms all looking over the Rufijiwith all the amenities you could ever require -- you could watch the goings on of the Selous without leaving your bedroom. For those wanting to get up and close and personal with the animals Sand Rivers is in the heart of the Selous which is home to some of the most amazing walking areas in Tanzania. Along with walking safari's SRS can offer the more traditional jeep safari's and also amazing river safari's where you can drift down the river watching what is unfolding on the river banks. Along with these amazing activities guests have the opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience of fly camping. This offers the chance to watch elephant as they walk by your tent as the sun is setting to listing to all the Sand Rivers Selous -- the original Selous camp with some of the best walking areas in Tanzania, has had its decks and woodwork reworked and is looking brighter and cheerier than ever. Sand Rivers and Fundu have teamed up to create some very special packages for the forthcoming season, for the ultimate safari and beach combination. Videos Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:26:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=feWGMU3kZQY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=feWGMU3kZQY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Set approximately 6000 feet above sea level, the Cameron Highlands Resort is a luxury colonial style hotel with full spa facilities. Service levels are high, as is the quality of food. Surrounding the Cameron Highlands Resort are rolling hills and tea plantations. Pamper yourself with one of the amazing experiences such as a romantic private picnic high up in the BOH Tea plantation, or for those a little more energetic embark on the Jim Thompson Mystery Trail though the lush foliage. The Cameron Highlands Resort harks back to days gone by, a touch of class and elegance can be found wherever you look. The Luxurious Magazine team feel that this resort is one of the finest of its type and would encourage you to try it our for yourselves. Rating: 4.5/5.0 Videos Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:29:05 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cL8rvU16q2w http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cL8rvU16q2w http://www.vidmeup.com/ During 2012, Luxurious Magazine visited YTL's luxury colonial property, The Cameron Highlands Resort. As our regular readers will know we are always on the look out for the most luxurious and interesting places for our discerning readers to stay and this location definately meets both of these criterias. Set over 5000 feet above sea level, amongst rolling hills and tea plantations, the Cameron Highlands Resort offers a unique blend of colonial luxury and the incredible flora and fauna of the tropics. High service levels, and excellent food cement this resorts reputation as one of the leading colonial luxury resorts in the region Videos Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:54:24 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=m6tmu22pTss http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=m6tmu22pTss http://www.vidmeup.com/ A daring impact on time! Daniel Strom proudly unveils its Agonium Watch Collection. S Subtle way of emphasising the finite nature of our time and a philosophical invitation to seize the day - Carpe Diem! Agnomium Collection - Both watch and sculpture. Nothing is identical, nothing is regular or smooth. A Certain edginess infiltrates the sculpted depths and mounds. The watches in the Agonium collection by Daniel Strom are clearly as much masterpieces of metal as they are feats of traditional Swiss watchmaking. Videos Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:53:10 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=LhemxqD67-M http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=LhemxqD67-M http://www.vidmeup.com/ Step aboard the Pride of Africa, one of the world's great luxury trains and begin a journey to Southern Africa's most spectacular destinations. Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. In a series of train journeys lasting from 24 hours to a fortnight, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa's greatest destinations from Cape Town, at the tip of Africa, to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendours as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes in Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to the lush cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal and the magnificent Garden Route along the Cape south coast. The trains -- which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey -- carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and restored Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and headquarters of this private railway company. Videos Fri, 11 May 2012 07:08:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=H4iDhHnRxUY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=H4iDhHnRxUY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Yves "Jetman" Rossy once again pushed the boundaries of aviation by completing a fabulous flight above the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This airborne pioneer, who is the only man to fly with a rigid wing equipped with four jet engines, jumped out of a helicopter above the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, before stabilizing the wing and heading full throttle north to fly around Corcovado Hill. He then tracked south of the city to fly alongside Ipanema Beach, Copacabana and the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain, before pulling his parachute and landing safely on the beach in front of the Copacabana Palace hotel. The carbon-kevlar jetwing is equipped with four jet engines, each with a 22 kg thrust, thus propelling the Swiss aviator at a speed of 200-300 km/h which he controls via a simple hand-held throttle in his hand. To adjust his trajectory and his altitude, he relied exclusively on maneuvering his body, shoulders and legs. The entire feat lasted 11 minutes 35 seconds in all, at an average altitude of 1200 meters, and no problems were reported before, during or after the flight. A former fighter pilot and current Swiss International Air Lines captain, Yves Rossy naturally ensured that all necessary safety measures were in place. Videos Thu, 03 May 2012 17:13:18 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ib83MT2N9sc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ib83MT2N9sc http://www.vidmeup.com/ This amazing new Grieb & Benzinger Blue Danube masterpiece is based on a gorgeous base movement originally made by Patek Philippe for Tiffany in about 1890. With a diameter of only 36.5 mm, this tremendous assembly of complications including a minute repeater and a split-seconds chronograph is rare in such a small movement. Keeping in mind that this movement is already about 120 years old, it is doubtlessly a sensation and tribute to historic watchmaking. The extraordinary and complicated Grieb & Benzinger Blue Danube watch displays the intense workmanship associated with the hand-engraving and guilloché as well as the hand-skeletonization modifications of plates and bridges which are also finished with rose gold or rhodium coating. Every single component must be treated and restored, some had to be entirely replaced and, of course, they all had to be reassembled to form one functional unit after treatment. The detailed restoration of the Grieb & Benzinger Blue Danube had more than 400 components in this movement requiring intense attention and taking more than 6 months. Taken comparison to the production of new movements, the treatment in the Grieb & Benzinger workshops is so intensive that it comes even close to a brand new production than just a restoration. And in fact it is not just restoration -- it`s art at its finest. Videos Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:35:18 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=1Wg2KtV-TKk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=1Wg2KtV-TKk http://www.vidmeup.com/ Renowned for creating meticulously crafted timepieces with attachable digital instruments for diving and free skiing, they proudly introduce us to the Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date has been developed with the Reef in mind, Linde Werdelin's in-house diving instrument, as well as inspired by the air-tight pressure chamber used for simulations when testing both the Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date and the Reef. The Oktopus II - Double Date's innovative five part case construction ensures absolute water resistance as well as excellent protection against seawater corrosion. You can also read our exclusive interview with co-founder Jorn Werdelin on Luxurious Magazine. You can read the full article on the Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date at http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/?p=11803 Videos Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:57:44 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Ro6Pnvitu-8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Ro6Pnvitu-8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ About Prindiville Design Founded in 2000, and headquartered in London (United Kingdom), Prindiville Design is today one of the world's leading luxury bespoke coachbuilders, boasting a global client portfolio spanning across the USA, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. At the centre of Prindiville Design is Alex Prindiville, the man who personally creates and oversees all of the company's design projects, bringing ideas and dreams to life. As long as it can be made, the boundaries are limitless, which allows the imagination of their customers to run wild, and own a vehicle designed and built specifically around their ultimate desires. As well as the visual and performance tuning of some of the world's most sought after supercars including the Lamborghini Aventador, Prindiville Design engineers, manufactures, and stocks a vast range of visual and performance tuning parts for a growing number of prestige models. The coachbuilder equally prides itself on their extensive experience of carbon fibre manufacture and construction techniques, which they have, in turn, extended to the automotive, aeronautic, and boatbuilding sectors. Videos Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:19:15 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JE-dz8k0Nc0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JE-dz8k0Nc0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Anyone struggling through the rush hour would have seen the bright red Bentley taking a dramatic short-cut, suspended beneath a helicopter, to beat the traffic jams and arrive at a specially-designed podium at the summit of a high rise complex close to Munich's city centre. The fashionable SkyLounge -- positioned in a glazed bridge between two skyscrapers -- was the venue for an exclusive Bentley Continental V8 launch party for 300 VIP guests. Videos Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:20:24 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=DBOrkl2umYI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=DBOrkl2umYI http://www.vidmeup.com/ Ski joring expert Franco Moro, world champion 16 times with 27 years experience, was on hand to demonstrate this Alpine sport, which usually involves strapping on skis and being pulled behind a horse. He notched up another first, this time around a track below the Videmanette lift in Rougemont, on a pair of zai for Bentley skis, attached to the back of a Continental GT. He was pulled along by a 567bhp (575PS) Continental GT with a 6-litre W12 engine and four-wheel drive. His advice to first-timers: 'Hold on tight!' Videos Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:36:25 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JBU7OUnR1Uo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JBU7OUnR1Uo http://www.vidmeup.com/ Deep in the stunning Saanenland region, with its 240km of ski slopes, guests put their winter driving skills to the test in the state-of-the-art Bentley Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur. The all-wheel drive system ensured the safe yet dynamic performance, sports car handling, style and practicality for which the three models are renowned even in the harshest weather conditions. Videos Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:13:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=wlYNa9UQe1o http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=wlYNa9UQe1o http://www.vidmeup.com/ 2uettottanta, the Pininfarina concept car winner of the 2010 Car Design of the Year Award, will be exhibited at the Qatar Motor Show, that will open to the public from 25 to 28 January 2012 in the futuristic setting of the Doha Exhibitions Center. Videos Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:07:21 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=YjkjngwwEsI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=YjkjngwwEsI http://www.vidmeup.com/ Volkswagen has announced UK pricing for the new Volkswagen CC , which is now available to order. The new Volkswagen CC , which made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, will cost just £24,200 for the entry-level 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS, rising to £30,100 for the range-topping GT 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS DSG with BlueMotion Technology. Videos Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:23:22 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=kH7Tc0vhx-s http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=kH7Tc0vhx-s http://www.vidmeup.com/ Volkswagen has announced UK pricing for the new CC, which is now available to order. The new CC, which made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, will cost just £24,200 for the entry-level 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS, rising to £30,100 for the range-topping GT 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS DSG with BlueMotion Technology. The new CC offers the same blend of four-door practicality and sleek coupé-like styling as its predecessor, the Passat CC, but is updated to incorporate Volkswagen's new design DNA. This is most evident at the front in the new radiator grille's strong horizontal line and the reprofiled bumper, and at the rear in the completely redesigned bumper and new LED tail lights. The comprehensive standard specification includes RNS 315 touchscreen satellite navigation system, DAB digital radio, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, 2Zone climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights and brake energy recuperation on all models. Safety features include a driver alert system, ESP electronic stabilisation programme and four-way adjustable front head restraints, to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries. Move up to GT trim and the equipment becomes sybaritic, with heated front seats, full Nappa leather upholstery, three-mode adaptive chassis control, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and heat insulating tinted glass from the B-pillar back all included as standard. Options include High Beam Assist, which automatically controls dipping of the headlights; Side Assist, which monitors the vehicle's blind spot; Lane Assist and adaptive cruise control with City Emergency Braking function; a rear-view camera; front climate seats with massage function; and an electrically deployed towbar. From launch, the UK engine range will comprise 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS or 2.0-litre TSI 210 PS petrols and a 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel with either 140 or 170 PS. All models with 170 PS or more also now get a standard XDS differential, an electronic cross-axle traction control system for improved traction and handling. UK retailers are taking orders for the new car now and first customer deliveries are due on 16 April. Videos Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:59:39 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6QjEkI-qwzc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6QjEkI-qwzc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Ladies and Gentlemen, for a decade the Continental has defined high luxury grand touring. Throughout that decade there has only been one engine capable of delivering the effortless power and performance the GT needs -- the unique 6 litre twin-turbo W12. Indeed, this power plant has been so successful that Bentley is now the world's largest producer of 12 cylinder engines. The W12 will continue -- it is in fact a core competency of Bentley - and we will develop this engine further -- to the next level of power, performance and efficiency. But - from today -- the W12 has a new stable-mate, a ground-breaking all new, 4 litre, twin-turbo V8. Not only will it deliver the sporting performance expected of a Continental, but it will do so with a staggering 40 per cent improvement in fuel economy. This is a state-of-the-art V8. Our engineers left no detail unexamined, seeking more efficiency and higher performance. Every component was designed to minimise energy losses without compromising power or durability. This process of engine optimisation encompassed everything from oil viscosity to low friction bearings, thermal management to energy recovery, low-rolling resistance tyres to an ingenious"hot-side inside" engine design. Uniquely in a V8, the twin turbo-chargers are placed within the V, contributing to efficiency and weight reduction. But perhaps the most ground breaking technology of all is variable displacement -- deactivating cylinders when not needed. Bentley is a pioneer in this and we first employed this technology in our flagship Mulsanne in 2010. For the new V8, the system has evolved. Drive at a steady speed or decelerate and four out of eight cylinders go idle, unrecognizable to the driver or the passengers. The engine management system -- a black box which calculates as many as 180 million instructions per second -- closes down the valves in four cylinders so that they act merely as springs. Press on the throttle, however, and the engine seamlessly roars back to full capacity and the driver is instantly delivered the full power of the V8. Videos Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:27:38 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=S4XGOwR_2sE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=S4XGOwR_2sE http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Rolls-Royce Phantom has a rare sense of scale and occasion that makes it a truly modern interpretation of a Rolls-Royce. The grille and Spirit of Ecstasy immediately mark out Phantom. The 2:1 wheel-to-height ratio is fundamental to this as are the coach doors. The gentle downward curve of the roofline and upward sweep of the lower body line suggest movement even when the car is stationary. Just as Phantom's presence is quietly authoritative, the delivery of power from the direct-injection V12 engine is equally impressive. At 70mph over 90% of the power is available in reserve, making for effortless acceleration. Combined with the electronically controlled six-speed transmission, pressing the accelerator gives the driver a feeling of smooth, endless acceleration from standing or at speed. Even more impressive from the outside and more spacious inside, the Phantom Extended Wheelbase offers a further 250mm of legroom for rear passengers. With a choice of the best in contemporary communications technology, it's an indulgent space - perfect to work in, to sit and think or just watch the world pass smoothly by. Thanks to the adaptability of the spaceframe, there is no compromise in the performance or aesthetics of the car. The rear seats are set back in the car, ensuring passengers' privacy without restricting their view of the world as it passes. Phantom's unique, advanced aluminium spaceframe is hand-welded from over 500 separate parts, with over 100 metres of weld. Incredibly light but strong, it is both stiff and dynamic. When combined with the state-of-the art suspension technologies, it creates the air-cushioned 'magic carpet ride' that is unique to Rolls-Royce. The double-skinned flat floor of the spaceframe conceals much of the technology, making it conspicuous by its apparent absence. This adds to the calm, quiet ambience inside by isolating passengers from road noise and the flat floor leaves plenty of space to stretch out. Videos Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:36:43 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=XFxh24We7Y8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=XFxh24We7Y8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will ensure that the new Ghost model delivers peerless riding dynamics by making use of the very latest developments in chassis engineering. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Tom Purves, says, "The Ghost will be as refined and as cosseting as anything that this marque has ever produced. But it will have a dynamic vitality afforded to it due to the latest technology and engineering techniques. These have been bestowed on this car with the same care and attention as the more traditional materials within." Videos Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:41:55 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=igsYRzc5bmA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=igsYRzc5bmA http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Chevrolet Tru 140S is a four-passenger hatchback that shares its platform with the Chevy Cruze and Volt. It also gets the 150-hp Ecotec 1.4, fitted with stop-start technology and other fuel-saving systems, and is projected to deliver 40 mpg on the highway. Videos Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:18:55 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0QB4UiWMpeI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0QB4UiWMpeI http://www.vidmeup.com/ And welcome to the World Premiere of the new Continental GT V8 The sound is unmistakeable; the deep growl that can only be a V8. But this is a new generation of V8. An engine so efficient it can travel over 500 miles on a single tank and at the same time get from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds. All this in a car with the luxury, quality and craftsmanship that can only be Bentley. Ladies and Gentlemen, for a decade the Continental has defined high luxury grand touring. Throughout that decade there has only been one engine capable of delivering the effortless power and performance the GT needs -- the unique 6 litre twin-turbo W12. Indeed, this power plant has been so successful that Bentley is now the world's largest producer of 12 cylinder engines. The W12 will continue -- it is in fact a core competency of Bentley - and we will develop this engine further -- to the next level of power, performance and efficiency. But - from today -- the W12 has a new stable-mate, a ground-breaking all new, 4 litre, twin-turbo V8. Not only will it deliver the sporting performance expected of a Continental, but it will do so with a staggering 40 per cent improvement in fuel economy. This is a state-of-the-art V8. Our engineers left no detail unexamined, seeking more efficiency and higher performance. Every component was designed to minimise energy losses without compromising power or durability. This process of engine optimisation encompassed everything from oil viscosity to low friction bearings, thermal management to energy recovery, low-rolling resistance tyres to an ingenious"hot-side inside" engine design. Uniquely in a V8, the twin turbo-chargers are placed within the V, contributing to efficiency and weight reduction. But perhaps the most ground breaking technology of all is variable displacement -- deactivating cylinders when not needed. Bentley is a pioneer in this and we first employed this technology in our flagship Mulsanne in 2010. For the new V8, the system has evolved. Drive at a steady speed or decelerate and four out of eight cylinders go idle, unrecognizable to the driver or the passengers. The engine management system -- a black box which calculates as many as 180 million instructions per second -- closes down the valves in four cylinders so that they act merely as springs. Press on the throttle, however, and the engine seamlessly roars back to full capacity and the driver is instantly delivered the full power of the V8. Videos Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:30:14 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=CxxD4-rk8Cc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=CxxD4-rk8Cc http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Aston Martin Cygnet is a 2+2 marketed by Aston Martin beginning with model year 2011 as a rebadged variant of the Toyota iQ. The Cygnet enables Aston Martin to comply with the European Union-imposed fleet average emissions regulations taking effect in 2012. The Cygnet will be available initially only in the UK, and then to other EU countries. Production and sales commenced in January 2011 and the market coverage will expand by 2012. Sales will not be restricted; however, it is expected that demand from existing Aston Martin owners for Cygnet would initially take priority. Aston CEO Ulrich Bez recently announced shipping expectations of about 4000 per year at a price of about £30,000- about three times as much as the iQ. Bez claims that the Cygnet demonstrates the company's "commitment to innovation and integrity", whilst respecting the need to "satisfy demands of emissions and space". Aston Martin's changes to the design were limited to slight exterior tweaks and a reworked interior, with aspects of the Toyota's hard-plastic interior remaining. The Cygnet has 98 bhp (73 kW; 99 PS) 1.3L straight-4 engine, it produces 110g of CO2/km and the fuel consumption is 58.9 mpg-US (3.99 L/100 km; 70.7 mpg-imp). Videos Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:40:37 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5kQmIvOnIdU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5kQmIvOnIdU http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Aston Martin Cygnet Concept is a bold step towards a new form of transportation; the luxury commuter car, a form of personal transportation that sees the company's core values engage with a new environment. The Cygnet Concept enhances the marque, pointing to a future of ongoing innovation, design and technology; allowing Aston Martin customers a greater degree of freedom without compromising the levels of design, quality and innovation that embody the brand. An Aston Martin delivers the pleasure and exhilaration of driving combined with an appreciation of craftsmanship, design and technology. But Aston Martin is also about innovation, forging new links and associations; and bringing the brand's qualities to new sectors of the market. "Many of our customers have a need for a small car for urban and city use," says Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez, "The Cygnet Concept brings intelligence, innovation and artistry to the small car market. The Cygnet Concept represents the natural choice for those customers looking for a premium commuter car." "Our past, our future and our backbone will always remain sports cars, but the Cygnet Concept will support this by offering our customers a greater degree of freedom in the urban context." The Cygnet Concept is the result of a unique and intelligent collaboration, the coming together of two companies that are leaders in their respective fields. The project has required a close intellectual and engineering partnership, resulting in an inventive solution that unites volume and niche automotive engineering. Aston Martin has always understood the importance of an emotional engagement with its products. As the company continues to innovate and diversify its product portfolio, emotional design will remain at the heart of its strategy, be it through the exhilarating sound of a V12 engine, the unmistakeable silhouette of an Aston Martin sports car or the quality, craftsmanship and skill that is evident in an Aston Martin interior. The Cygnet Concept exemplifies this latter attribute, demonstrating the high levels of detail design and craft that are integral to every Aston Martin, presented within a compact and highly advanced technological package. The Cygnet Concept is a demonstration of Aston Martin's unrivalled skill at creating hand-crafted interiors. The rich blend of hand-stitched leather, Alcantara and aluminium is shared with Aston Martin's sports cars. The company's extensive experience of traditional processes and richly detailed craftsmanship gives each Aston Martin a unique feel, bringing together detailed design work, high technology and exquisitely tactile materials. As a luxury commuter car that can slip easily and unobtrusively into the city, the Cygnet Concept is a highly intelligent solution to urban mobility. Using tried and tested technology, together with Aston Martin's acclaimed levels of personalisation and customisation, material quality, craft skill and tactile delight, the Cygnet Concept is innovative and forward-thinking, a genuine solution for future mobility and a natural partner for Aston Martin's line-up of acclaimed luxury sports cars. Videos Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:12:32 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SyE8Wohmuu0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SyE8Wohmuu0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Bentley has announced its new 2012 Bentley Continental V8 range including the Bentley Continental GT and the Continental GTC V8. Information highlights of the 2012 Bentley V8 range include: The New Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 models will debut at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit (January 2012) Exceptional power-to-emissions ratio combined with classic Bentley power and torque from new 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine The new Bentley Continental V8 Range Fulfils Bentley's environmental commitment to a new powertrain delivering a 40 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions Advanced technologies include direct injection, variable displacement, new close-ratio 8-speed transmission and all wheel-drive New bentley Continental V8 model range complements the flagship 6.0 litre W12 GT and GTC Further information about the 2012 Bentley Continental V8 range can be found here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/?p=9456 Videos Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:44:02 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Uj4iYaYPPaY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Uj4iYaYPPaY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Tennis legend, philanthropist, and Longines ambassador of Elegance Andre Agassi teamed up with the Swiss watch brand Longines and fine jeweler Shreve & Co. on November 30, 2011 at the Stanford Shopping Center to host a fast serve contest followed by a Q&A with the USTA junior players to address the importance of education. Andre Agassi has been a brand ambassador for Longines since 2007. With an unparalleled dedication to perfection, Mr. Agassi is the perfect match for the nearly 180-year-old Swiss watch brand. Andre turned pro at the age of 16, earned 60 men's singles titles in his career, and was the first male player ever to win all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal. The fastest serve contest with Mr. Agassi was the first of its kind at Shreve and Co. Twenty of the top ranked female junior players from the USTA's Northern California division competed for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity provided by Longines. Twelve year old Elena Van Linge from Menlo Park, CA was the talented young tennis player with the winning fastest serve. Elena will be flown to New York City to compete in the Longines Future Tennis Aces on the Road to the French Open against the top ranked girls ages 10-12 of the USTA Eastern Division in April 2012. Videos Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:37:10 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=c8Mjy2hCR4o http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=c8Mjy2hCR4o http://www.vidmeup.com/ Another top-flight feat makes aviation history. After crossing the Channel, flying alongside two Boeing Stearman biplanes carrying the Breitling Wingwalkers, looping the loop around a hot-air balloon and hurtling across the sky over the Grand Canyon, Yves "Jetman" Rossy has shifted up yet another gear with a formation flight alongside two jets from the Breitling Jet Team. The world's first jet-powered man jumped off a helicopter with his rigid wing equipped with four jet engines. Adjusting his trajectory and altitude by his body movements alone, he then performed aerobatic figures above the Swiss Alps in the company of two L-39C Albatros planes from the Breitling Jet Team, the world's largest professional civilian aerobatics team performing on jets. A stunning show -- and a major new accomplishment supported by Breitling, the privileged partner of worldwide aviation. Videos Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:53:26 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=kSgrzMQv2Mc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=kSgrzMQv2Mc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Herbert Nitsch, airline pilot and extreme record man, went down in history on June 14th 2007, off the Greek island of Spetses, by freediving to a depth of 700 feet (-214 m). This incredible feat put him way ahead of his nearest competitors and has yet to be superseded. Since then, Herbert Nitsch has kept right on pushing his limits. Closely linked with Breitling, "The Flying Fish" is currently engaged in the preparatory phase for his next record: freediving to 800 feet (-244 m), scheduled for summer 2012. To test his physique and nerves of steel, he has once again chosen the waters of the Aegean Sea, in the magnificent setting of the isle of Santorini. The dives of Herbert Nitsch have proven invaluable to Breilting The highly successful trials have provided the opportunity to check the performance of the "torpedo sled" facilitating Herbert Nitsch's descent and ascent, complete with its underfoot ballast system, as well as the overhead inflatable buoy for bringing the diver back to the surface -- all on a single breath. This is super high-tech and ultra-reliable equipment, exactly like the Breitling that partners his accomplishments. Highly focused on safety, Herbert Nitsch intends to perfect his physical and mental training during the next few months, and finalize the development of the whole procedure of diving to the 800-foot threshold, before setting the "Breitling Extreme 800" record next year. All of which will bring him one step closer to his ultimate objective of breaking the legendary 1,000-foot (-305 m) barrier. You can follow what Herbert is up to at the official Herbert Nitsch website http://www.herbertnitsch.com/ Videos Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:42:55 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TSSSWwuObds http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TSSSWwuObds http://www.vidmeup.com/ Welcome to The Club at Saujana Resort - Kuala Lumpurs Luxury Urban Retreat The Club at Saujana Resort is the ultimate urbane retreat, nestled amidst 160 acres of lush tropical gardens and fringed by the two 18 holes championship golf courses of the Sajauna Golf and Country Club, yet strategically located just a 35 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA). Skypark (formerly Subang Airport), a private jet aviation hub, is a mere 15 minutes away by car. Just 30 minutes drive from all the bustle of the city centre of Kuala Lumpur yet seemingly a world's away. The Club Saujana Resort seamlessly blends nature and modern comforts, offering impeccable service and embraces the true spirit of Malaysian-Asian culture and traditions. Shortly after the opening, The Club Saujana Resort was named on the Conde Nast Traveler HOT LIST 2009 as one of the best hotels and "hottest" places in the world to stay. It is also a Member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World. Accommodation at The Club Saujana Resort comprises of 105 Club Rooms and Suites. Each room reflects a contemporary Asian style, with interiors in soft muted tones contrasted against the dark Burmese teak floors, ideal for a tropical setting. The Club Rooms and Suites are large by hotel room standards, ranging from 43 to 176 square meters, and boasting such stand-out features as lavish and spacious bathrooms with separate bathtubs, toilet, rain shower and large walk-in robes. All rooms enjoy views over the lush green gardens with many suites overlooking the spectacular swimming pool, exclusive to hotel guests and offering all-day poolside service and comfortable lounges. The resort also has a fitness centre and sauna. Adjoining is a world-class golf course - The Saujana Golf & Country Club. An exclusive private club, yet tee times are extended upon availability to guests of The Club Saujana Resort. Tennis and squash courts are also on offer at the Saujana Golf & Country Club. The Club Saujana Resort has the feel of a boutique private club with its discreet entrance lobby and private check-in lounge. Venture beyond to a stylish and cozy bar, with lovely views of a cascading water feature fringed by the landscaped tropical grounds where relaxation is eminent. The Bar is a perfect meeting place for evening drinks, quiet meeting or simply to enjoy the peaceful setting. Dining options abound, including The Restaurant and Terrace, ideal for all day dining. The Restaurant serves lunch in an elegant setting. One will also enjoy afternoon tea or a formal dinner here where the view overlooks the calming water feature. The Lounge offers light snacks all day and canapés during cocktail hours. Also part of The Club Saujana Resort, is The Spa and Med Beauty, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel entrance, set amidst a tranquil tropical rainforest overlooking a reflection pond. It features 9 spa villas including two couples studios, a spa boutique and four Med Beauty treatment rooms, offering the ultimate urban spa experience and an ideal environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. Read the full feature on www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:23:15 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uQwe4F_Sba8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uQwe4F_Sba8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ A generation ahead: with the CLS, Mercedes-Benz created a new vehicle category in 2003 which for the first time combined the elegance and dynamism of a coupé with the comfort and functionality of a saloon. The public were delighted, the competition astounded and a style icon was born: for years the CLS has endured as the only four-door coupé in its class, and since October 2004 it has been the car of choice for around 170,000 buyers worldwide. "Customers all over the world benefited from our bold move to launch a completely new vehicle concept onto the market," explains a delighted Dr. Joachim Schmidt, member of the board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. "And with its exciting design, the new edition of the CLS also benefits from the fact that we are a whole generation ahead of the competition with our four-door Coupé." Celebrating its world premiere at the Paris motor show (2 - 17 October 2010), the new CLS builds on the pioneering role of its predecessor yet at the same time is an entirely new edition. "The new CLS points the way forward for the future perceptible design idiom of Mercedes-Benz," explains Professor Gorden Wagener, head of design at Mercedes-Benz. "At the same time it takes its inspiration from the great tradition of stylish, refined sportiness which has always been a feature of Mercedes coupés." Videos Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:11:04 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=El5fpQXvTwo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=El5fpQXvTwo http://www.vidmeup.com/ This video explains how to make a Bentley Mulsanne Motor Car. When Bentley's craftsmen and women begin this summer to create the very first production examples of the new Mulsanne's beautiful cabin, it will represent the culmination of an extraordinary four-year journey for the Crewe-based company. While Bentley is long renowned for its handcrafted interiors, it was decided at the earliest stages of concept planning that even higher standards of quality and luxury would be required for the new Mulsanne, the company's new flagship Grand Tourer. Bentley's Design team, led by Dirk van Braeckel, commissioned an exhaustive research study to identify the classic signature features that have defined Bentleys from the 1920s to the present day, as Dirk explains: "Hundreds of cars were the subject of a painstaking review to define highly challenging targets for every facet of the new Mulsanne's interior. This embraced key elements, such as materials, colour harmony and craftsmanship, ensuring the new Mulsanne will become the purest expression of Bentley design yet." Similarly stringent targets were set for the operational refinement and robustness of all control mechanisms to provide Crewe's craftsmen and women with materials and components of the highest quality and authenticity. Responding to customer demand, the research study even extended to the smell of the leather hides. This resulted in the reintroduction of a complex, traditional tanning process to create a rich, mature leather aroma, evoking that of vintage Bentleys. When production begins later this year, Mulsanne customers may select from a broad palette of hides, including a range of 24 'standard' colours as well as a wide selection of rich 'heritage' colours from previous Bentley models. These colours may be specified in single-tone or duo-tone combinations in four different styles (colour splits) allowing the customer to choose not just the colour scheme but also the mood of the interior -- from very elegant to sporty. These exquisite hides are fashioned by a team of craftsmen and women who apply the same fastidious attention to every detail of the opulent cabin. All stowage compartments, including iPod drawer, glovebox and luggage compartment are leather-lined, while the creation of the hand-sewn leather rim around the Mulsanne's steering wheel takes two days of intense, expert concentration -- even longer if the customer opts for cross-stitching. Bentley's unrivalled expertise in the crafting of leather is complemented by the extraordinary skills of the company's 'Wood Shop', the largest of its kind in the luxury car industry. Videos Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:19:25 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3riv4PT2lts http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3riv4PT2lts http://www.vidmeup.com/ The 'Go Beyond' Bursary 2012 was officially launched at the annual Explore weekend of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), one of Land Rover's six Global Humanitarian and Conservation Partners, on Friday 18 Nov 2011. The Land Rover 'Go Beyond' Bursary is run by the Society, on behalf of Land Rover, offering funding and the use of a Defender 110 vehicle. The award is aimed at those who want to take a journey beyond their limits and boundaries, that offers challenges for the team and for which a Land Rover Defender 110 is an integral part of the expedition. Mark Cameron, Global Brand Extension Director for Land Rover said; "It gives me great pleasure, in not only announcing the launch of the 'Go Beyond' Bursary 2012, but for the first time, to announce the trebling of the total amount of Land Rover funding. "Hopefully, this will enable the winning Bursary team to match the vehicles' 'Go Anywhere' philosophy and allow them to adventure further afield than ever before." Paul Rose, Vice President of Expeditions & Fieldwork, RGS-IBG added; "The Land Rover 'Go Beyond' Bursary offers recipients an amazing opportunity to take a journey to promote a wider understanding and enjoyment of people, places and environments. " "With the use of a Land Rover Defender 110, you can really get off the beaten track and make the most of the vehicle's capabilities in remote terrain and in demanding environments, helping to turn ideas for challenging and inspiring geographical journeys into a reality." The journey may connect the team with schools, local communities or projects but, whatever its aim, the team will be expected to inspire and engage others, both from the field and on return. A bursary of £15,000 is available and in addition applicants can apply for a discretionary fund of up to £15,000 to support essential expedition-related costs. The application deadline is 3 February 2012 and interviews will take place in London, in March 2012. Past 'Go Beyond' Bursary winners Atlantic Rising (2009) were present at the launch of the Explore weekend on the Friday evening, giving a lecture to prospective Bursary applicants and the Glacier in the Greenhouse (2011) team were presenting on the Saturday afternoon. Land Rover Experience (LRE) also had a presence, with Sarah Batten (LRE Lead Instructor) providing sound expert advice in the 'Vehicle Dependent Expeditions' workshop and the LRE stand offering guidance and tips for potential explorers. The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is one of six Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partners with Land Rover which forms part of an integrated approach to sustainability and sits within Land Rovers' Our Planet. Videos Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:40:51 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=7y9LR8mB60k http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=7y9LR8mB60k http://www.vidmeup.com/ Introducing the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 The Aston Martin Vantage S V8 range comes of age with the new V8 Vantage S characterised by a host of new driver-focussed features all designed to push the honed dynamics of the standard Vantage to a new benchmark level. Aston Martin's own 4.7 litre V8 engine has been engineered to deliver peak power of 430 bhp (436 PS / 321 kW) at 7300 rpm and torque of 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5000 rpm and is coupled with a new ground-up developed Sportshift™ II transmission specifically designed for the Vantage S with seven short ratio gears to deliver the most engaging and intense driver involvement. "Aston Martin Vantage S V8 epitomises every attribute of the V8 Vantage and pushes the driver experience beyond what we have offered before," says Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, "It combines dynamic exhilaration with all the charming finesse, beauty and practicality already associated with the Vantage range." Dynamic revisions are central to the Aston Martin Vantage S V8, with a quickened steering rack ratio of 15:1 compared to 17:1 on the standard car and a larger diameter front brake disc with new six-piston front brake calipers. New springs and dampers, and wider rear wheels also contribute to chassis revisions. A new dynamic stability control (DSC) system specifically tuned to the Vantage S along with a new brake module providing features such as Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) which provides assistance in emergency braking situations, and Hill Start Assist (HSA). Bespoke tyres have been developed with Bridgestone to optimise road holding enhancing dynamic feel. At the core of the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 is the new seven speed Sportshift™ II automated manual transmission, offered as standard and delivers exceedingly rapid gear changes, twenty per cent quicker than Sportshift™. The extra gear permits shorter well-spaced ratios taking advantage of the optimum torque, which combined with a shorter final drive ratio of 4.182:1 delivers quicker acceleration and an enhanced sporting feel. The inherent benefits of a single clutch system reduces complexity and significant weight over a dual clutch solution. Sportshift™ II allows the driver to take an increased level of control, modulating the throttle pedal to achieve the desired type of gear change. In addition, the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 features a 'Sport' button which quickens the gear changes and gives the driver a more aggressive throttle response while also opening the exhaust bypass valves across most of the engine speed range perfectly characterising the 'S' variant. As with every Aston Martin, Aston Martin Vantage S V8 benefits from its own unique sound with a new exhaust muffler and bypass valve map, creating a very distinctive and highly vocal exhaust note. The Aston Martin Vantage S V8 is instantly recognisable as a true Aston Martin, characterised by its purposeful stance conveying its agility and performance capability. From the front, a new lower front bumper finished in perfectly-aligned carbon fibre houses a larger air intake feeding the engine and front brakes. The splitter combined with the extended deck lid 'flip' work in harmony to provide increased down force at speed. New 19 inch 'V' spoke wheel styles are available as standard, while an optional 10-spoke lightweight forged wheel option, reduces unsprung mass further. A new rear bumper and side sills optically widen the car. Videos Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:08:59 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=B4rdJtJpT6U http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=B4rdJtJpT6U http://www.vidmeup.com/ Aston Martin introduces the new Virage - supremely elegant and powerful, yet juxtaposed as an understated sports car. The marque can now provide customers with a class-leading range, all with different characters, yet with the same unique Aston Martin soul and luxury. Beautiful, dynamic and prestigious, the Aston Martin Virage V12 combines outright sports car performance with luxury, comfort and refinement. The front mid-mounted V12 engine's torque delivery provides outstanding performance, coupled with the car's inherent agility and perfect weight distribution delivering the ideal balance between outright sports car performance and trademark sporting luxury exemplified by modern Aston Martins. Aston Martin CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez said: "100 years of automotive history has demonstrated that evolution delivers the best solutions in time. "So it is with Virage; it is the next level of evolution in our VH architecture strategy and it does everything with the perfection that you would expect today. It is the perfect balance of opposites." The the Aston Martin Virage V12 sits between the enduringly elegant DB9 and overtly sporting DBS, providing customers with a car that remains luxurious and understated but delivers increased performance and crucially performance that is always accessible for effortless driving. Aston Martin's revered hand-built 6.0 litre V12 engine produces 490 bhp (365 kW/497 PS) and 570 nM (420 lb. Ft) of torque and through its carbon fibre prop shaft, is mated to a six-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission mounted on the transaxle contributing to perfect 50:50 weight balance. The the Aston Martin Virage V12 dynamics have been tuned to deliver an engaging yet more refined driving experience, where the driver can extract the maximum performance from the car with greater ease. A newly developed Adaptive Damping System (ADS) intelligently 'reads' the road to provide optimum road holding, adapting to different conditions. The system now selects up to five different stiffness settings within normal mode, and a further five stiffer settings within sport mode. Aiding driver control, a 'Sport' button on the facia allows the driver to select a sharper throttle response and faster gear changes while also holding the gears without automatically shifting up at the revolution limiter. The Aston Martin Virage V12 will be delivered with Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes as standard - bucking the trend in this market - offering progressive and tremendous stopping power. Powerful, resistant to fade and much lighter than conventional cast-iron discs, the CCM braking system means that not only is the overall vehicle weight reduced, but the weight saving at each wheel means that a better balance between ride comfort and handling can be struck. Lower rotational mass also provides improved acceleration. The Aston Martin Virage V12 capitalises on the technology from the DBS and unites it with the comfort and refinement found in the DB9 and Rapide. Aston Martin's own bonded aluminium 'VH' architecture that forms the backbone of the marque's sports cars, takes inspiration from the aerospace industry where weight reduction is the ultimate goal. Strong yet light, the inherent properties of modular aluminium lend themselves perfectly to an extremely rigid and versatile platform which allows the production of a Virage coupe and Volante. The Aston Martin Virage V12 sits low and wide asserting the power which lies beneath; single bi-xenon headlamps follow the lines of the car's flanks to give a more crisp and modern look from the front. A new aluminium metal front grille, inspired by the One-77, features five horizontal vanes which are chamfered creating an aerofoil profile. The new front bumper is pure and relieves the car of any visual complexities, contributing to the overall simplicity of design. The front wings distinguish the Virage from its stable mates housing a new modern interpretation of the Aston Martin iconic side strake housing six LEDs elegantly forming the side repeater. Virage's side sills carry the simplicity of the front bumper through to the rear diffuser which houses a body-coloured blade accentuating the width of the car. The Aston Martin Virage V12 and Virage Volante are on sale now, available from Aston Martin's global dealership network spanning 132 dealerships in 41 countries. Pricing for the new Virage will be confirmed at the Geneva Motor Show where it will be joined by two further new cars; the V8 Vantage S and the new Tailor-Fit Cygnet city car, all of which will be brought to production in the UK by Aston Martin in 2011. Videos Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:50:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Ij_NhPgCEpk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Ij_NhPgCEpk http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Aston Martin V12 engine sits not just at the heart of the One-77, DBS, DB9, Rapide and V12 Vantage but also the 2010 DBR1-2 Le Mans race car. The V12 Vantage was launched to critical acclaim in 2009, and in 2010, it arrived in the US. It is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range featuring a 6.0 litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) and 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) and has been dynamically honed to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. The V12 engined DBR1-2 is an Aston Martin LMP1 race car which competed throughout 2009 and 2010. It won the Le Mans Series in 2009 and achieved three podiums in 2010. It is this revered engine that sits at the heart of these evocative driving machines. This unique footage captures these two iconic road and race cars in action for the first time in an unconventional road setting. About the Aston Martin V12 Vantage This new Aston Martin V12 Vantage has been endowed with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 4.2 seconds. The original V12 Vantage concept was unveiled to guests at the opening of the Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing the marque's impressive record of bringing concepts to market in their original form, Aston Martin engineers have brought the Aston Martin V12 Vantage to market in an incredible 12 months. Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: "This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combining our most agile model with our most powerful engine. It represents the definitive driving package; providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling and everyday useable driving experience."The Aston Martin V12 Vantage has a unique character, unlike our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, allowing more people to enjoy the Aston Martin experience."This also illustrates one of Aston Martin's key strengths -- the ability to act quickly and turn concepts and ideas into reality." Designed for the focused driver, every component of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mind. Benefitting from race-developed materials and components, and featuring lightweight carbon fibre; performance and agility have been tuned to perfection. Visually enticing, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage expresses its performance potential through its purposeful stance created by enhanced aerodynamic and cooling aids optically widening the car. Equally inviting, the cosseting interior permits the driver to extract maximum performance ability from the car while also enjoying customary levels of Aston Martin comfort on longer journeys. High levels of power and torque are available at all engine speeds making the Aston Martin V12 Vantage responsive and tractable in any driving situation. Videos Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:41:50 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=xvH2bxEhL8Q http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=xvH2bxEhL8Q http://www.vidmeup.com/ The new Lexus GS 450h electric hybrid introduces hybrid power to the premium executive saloon market, a car that delivers exceptional performance to rival its conventional V8 competition, together with fuel economy and low emissions levels that yield equally powerful cost of ownership benefits. Using the latest development of the Lexus GS 450h 3.5-litre V6 Electric Hybrid Drive system, the Lexus GS 450h 3.5-litre V6 Electric Hybrid follows the RX 400h luxury SUV in giving drivers a technically advanced but thoroughly practical and rational alternative to the high power petrol and diesel models that dominate the premium segment. The Lexus GS 450h 3.5-litre V6 Electric Hybrid has a completely new, front engine, rear-wheel drive, series/parallel hybrid powertrain. It uses a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with a new D-4S (Direct-injection 4-stroke Superior-version) twin injector system with Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing ' intelligent), developing 292bhp (296 DIN hp) and 368Nm of torque, mated to a compact, high-output, permanent magnet electric motor that generates 197bhp (200 DIN hp) and 275Nm of torque right from standstill. With a combined power output of 341bhp (345 DIN hp), the Lexus GS 450h 3.5-litre V6 Electric Hybrid is not only the world's most powerful production hybrid car, but also the first to achieve the 100 DIN hp per litre benchmark. Another world-first is the GS 450h's Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission ' E-CVT ' with sequential shift mode. Each of the six sequential 'steps' gives sharper engine braking force, in the manner of a conventional automatic gearbox in sequential mode. The GS 450h can accelerate from nought to 62mph in 5.9 seconds and from 50 to 75mph in 4.9 seconds, maintaining linear acceleration all the way on to a top speed of 155mph, with none of the typical 'jumps' between gears experienced in a conventional drivetrain. At the same time, the GS 450h returns 35.8mpg in combined cycle driving, fuel consumption that is on a par with C-segment petrol cars. Carbon dioxide emissions are 186g/km, which matches the performance of four-cylinder economy diesels in the premium segment, and combined emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC) are lower than for any other vehicle powered by a combustion engine at 0.01g/km. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:18:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Fd2E9VEntrU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Fd2E9VEntrU http://www.vidmeup.com/ To travel in style is the idea behind Gran Turismo, and the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport does not disappoint. With its elegant design, luxurious ambience and generous spaciousness for all passengers it is surprisingly versatile providing space for large items of luggage in the separate boot and two-part tailgate. This is in addition to the classic Gran Turismo trait: unrivalled driving comfort. Powerful engines with the latest in BMW EfficientDynamics technology and the flowing dynamics of a coupé-style roofline come together in one vehicle to create something completely new: The new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo M has the perfect combination of sedan elegance, touring flexibility and the raised seat position of an SUV. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:02:28 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=grVCKzN05Zg http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=grVCKzN05Zg http://www.vidmeup.com/ The launch of the new 2011/2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe and BMW 6 series Convertible marks the latest in a long line of BMW products revealed in 2007 featuring BMW EfficientDynamics technologies. The new BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible features a host of innovations designed to increase performance, improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions. The BMW 635d is the world's first diesel-powered luxury 2+2 Grand Tourer and the launch opens up yet another new market segment by BMW. By mating BMW's acclaimed twin-turbocharged diesel to the marque's flagship 2-door Coupe and Convertible models, owners will now savour high-performance and economical motoring. Improved six- and eight-cylinder petrol powered models also join the range alongside the familiar V10-engine M6, while all variants receive a subtle restyling to mark the technological changes. And to highlight how modern cars have developed, reducing emissions and improving fuel consumption, BMW will showcase two generations of the 6 Series at the SMMT's Evolution of the Car driving event on 9 October. At the event, the first generation 1986 286hp M635CSi will line up alongside the new BMW 635d, itself delivering 286hp but this time from its class-leading diesel engine. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:42:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=D82yYxZtUBI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=D82yYxZtUBI http://www.vidmeup.com/ A highly advanced, range-extending electric sports car concept is under development at Infiniti. Set to emerge at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2012, this vehicle is being created to extend the potential for high performance, low emission electric cars. Explaining the strategy behind the concept, Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and Infiniti said: "At the Geneva show next year, we will present our vision for a totally new kind of inspired premium performance car. Infiniti already has hybrid and clean diesel models on sale. And with an all-electric sedan on the way, the natural next step was to push the boundaries where performance and the environment intersect." Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:45:42 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JjJubekZltc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JjJubekZltc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Dubbed the world's fastest crossover, The Nissan Juke-R Concept car is a unique car that combines the power, speed and handling of Nissan's flagship GT-R sports car with the bold, exciting design of the Nissan Juke-R concept crossover model. Images and video reflect the thought-provoking, energetic style of this urban rebel crossover, while its foreboding matt black finish enhances the car's rebellious personality. The Nissan Juke-R concept car with unique, impactful styling places the Nissan Juke-R cars curves and lines over GT-R's 3.8-litre engine, drivetrain and suspension, making the Nissan Juke-R the most testosterone-packed compact crossover in the world. It is a force to be reckoned with not only in performance but also in its bold and menacing design. Large, provocative vents in the front bumper provide cooling for the Nissan Juke-R cars twin turbo V6 engine, while subtle submerged ducts in the bonnet help draw air through the engine bay. Flared wheel arches cover the GT-R's 20-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels to merge with a new sculpted skirting. At the back of the car a dynamic split rear wing provides the supercar crossover with down-force, while twin pentagonal exhausts emit the GT-R's evocative engine note. Inside, the Nissan Juke-R cars motorcycle-inspired console is at the centre of a modified interior cabin fitted out to go racing complete with twin race seats, full race harness and a race-spec roll cage. GT-R steering wheel, pedals, dials and 7-inch touch-screen display are built into a modified version of the Nissan Juke-R cars dashboard. Officially announced by Nissan Europe in October, the Nissan Juke-R concept car is not a production car but a special, road legal concept car.Two versions of the Nissan Juke-R are being created -- one in left-hand-drive and one in right-hand-drive. the Nissan Juke-R will go into testing in late November before it's unleashed on the world to take on the urban playground. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:23:06 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=BF-pb4SNkyU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=BF-pb4SNkyU http://www.vidmeup.com/ Introducing the 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport. More power and upgraded brakes on thew Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport, a body lowered by ten millimetres and the especially sportily tuned chassis with air suspension and PASM are the major technical modifications that make it the Panamera model capable of cutting it on the racing circuit -- without sacrificing practicality. The 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport is the sportiest of all Panameras also conveys this to occupants and the outside world by its striking sound. In terms of looks, the new Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport signals its independence by distinctive design features in the front-end, side and rear area as well as black highlights. The interior as well is rigorously tailored to the sporty personality with sports seats, SportDesign steering wheel with shift paddles, exclusive GTS leather interior and Alcantara surfaces. The power unit in the new Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport is a modified 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, delivering 430 hp (316 kW) at 6,700 rpm, trumping the engine in its Panamera S/4S sister models by 30 hp (22 kW). The maximum torque also increased by comparison, from 500 Nm to 520 Nm. The way in which at the push of a button the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmits the engine output to the all-wheel drive (PTM) -- thanks to the Sport Chrono package featured as standard without interruption to the power flow -- is especially dynamic. This collaboration enables the Panamera GTS to sprint to 100 km/h in under 4.5 seconds, accelerating on to its top speed of 288 km/h. With NEDC fuel consumption of 10.9 l/100 km -- only 10.7 l/100 km with low-friction tyres -- the Panamera GTS remains as much of an efficiency role model in its milieu as all Porsche models. The standard values for sprint and top speed don't do full justice to the new Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport sporty characteristics. Its chassis in particular makes it fit for the racing circuit: The adaptive air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) featured as standard connect the chassis and body, constantly adapting to the driving challenges by regulating levelling settings, adjusting height, adjusting the spring rate and electrically adjusting the damping system. The damping is designed to be tauter, which helps agility and further reinforces the new w Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport sporting personality. Five millimetre thick wheel spacers between the wheel and the wheel carriers increase the rear axle track width, giving the Panamera an even more stable ride. The required grip is provided by 255/45 size 19-inch tyres on the front axle and 285/40 on the rear axle. Deceleration on the sporty Porsche Panamera GTS Gran Turismo Sport is provided by the superlative braking system of the Panamera Turbo. The Panamera GTS is being launched in February 2012 with a price tag of 116.716 €. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:10:09 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cHGDUXj5DfU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cHGDUXj5DfU http://www.vidmeup.com/ The new Gran Turismo Sport Porsche Panamera GTS has more power and upgraded brakes, a body lowered by ten millimetres and the especially sportily tuned chassis with air suspension and PASM are the major technical modifications that make it the Panamera model capable of cutting it on the racing circuit -- without sacrificing practicality. The sportiest of all Panameras also conveys this to occupants and the outside world by its striking sound. In terms of looks, the new The new Gran Turismo Sport Porsche Panamera GTS signals its independence by distinctive design features in the front-end, side and rear area as well as black highlights. The interior as well is rigorously tailored to the sporty personality with sports seats, SportDesign steering wheel with shift paddles, exclusive GTS leather interior and Alcantara surfaces. The power unit in the The new Gran Turismo Sport Porsche Panamera GTS is a modified 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, delivering 430 hp (316 kW) at 6,700 rpm, trumping the engine in its Panamera S/4S sister models by 30 hp (22 kW). The maximum torque also increased by comparison, from 500 Nm to 520 Nm. The way in which at the push of a button the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmits the engine output to the all-wheel drive (PTM) -- thanks to the Sport Chrono package featured as standard without interruption to the power flow -- is especially dynamic. This collaboration enables the Panamera GTS to sprint to 100 km/h in under 4.5 seconds, accelerating on to its top speed of 288 km/h. With NEDC fuel consumption of 10.9 l/100 km -- only 10.7 l/100 km with low-friction tyres -- the Panamera GTS remains as much of an efficiency role model in its milieu as all Porsche models. The standard values for sprint and top speed don't do full justice to the new Panamera GTS's sporty characteristics. Its chassis in particular makes it fit for the racing circuit: The adaptive air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) featured as standard connect the chassis and body, constantly adapting to the driving challenges by regulating levelling settings, adjusting height, adjusting the spring rate and electrically adjusting the damping system. The damping is designed to be tauter, which helps agility and further reinforces the new Gran Turismo's sporty personality. Five millimetre thick wheel spacers between the wheel and the wheel carriers increase the rear axle track width, giving the Panamera an even more stable ride. The required grip is provided by 255/45 size 19-inch tyres on the front axle and 285/40 on the rear axle. Deceleration on the sporty Panamera is provided by the superlative braking system of the Panamera Turbo. The Panamera GTS is being launched in February 2012 with a price tag of 116.716 €. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:02:10 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=1WT-blalWss http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=1WT-blalWss http://www.vidmeup.com/ The new 2012 Nissan GT-R model goes on sale 24 November in Japan and arrives in European showrooms from early 2012. Significant improvements to the engine, chassis and transmission which accentuates the pure performance potential of the GT-R are the key changes to Nissan's flagship model for the 2012 model year. The new 2012 Nissan GT-R, goes on sale from early December for the UK with deliveries expected in early 2012, is the most efficient yet. It offers even greater performance but this is allied to improved economy and lower emissions to provide further excitement to drivers and passengers. As well as more power, the new 2012 Nissan GT-R has a newly developed asymmetric suspension which compensates for greater weight on the driver's side in RHD models, enhanced transmission 'feel' and a stronger body for extra rigidity and ever better handling. By improving the GT-R's engine efficiency, its fuel economy has been improved to 24mpg (from 23.5mpg), while engineoutput rises significantly to 550PS (+20PS) at 6,400rpm with maximum torque of 632Nm (+20Nm) from 3,200 to 5,800 rpm. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:15:19 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=HwOPN5xKMmo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=HwOPN5xKMmo http://www.vidmeup.com/ Drivetrain The heart of any BMW M car is its engine, and never more so than with the new M5. For the first time an M5 features a turbocharged power unit - a high-revving 4.4-litre (4,395cc) V8, here making its world premiere. Developing 560hp from 5,750-7,000rpm, it is the most potent series-production engine ever to emerge from BMW's high-performance M division. Incorporating the company's M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold, it guarantees the legendary BMW M-car thrust with seamless lag-free delivery from little more than tickover speed thanks to 680Nm of torque from only 1,500rpm. Compared with the previous V10-engined M5, maximum power is up by around 10 per cent and peak torque by more than 30 per cent. As a result, the latest M5 can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds, and 0-124mph in only 13 seconds. The voluntarily limited top speed is 155mph. The two banks of the V8 engine are arranged at 90 degrees, leaving space to accommodate the two turbochargers and catalytic converters in their midst. This ensures that the engine is not only extremely compact, but that the catalytic converters reach operating temperature more quickly to boost efficiency, while the short length of the unique intake and exhaust ducts minimises pressure losses. BMW's patented cross-bank exhaust manifold optimises gas flow to the twin-scroll turbochargers, which have been specially developed for the M5 Saloon to deliver a maximum charge pressure of 1.5 bar. The construction principle of the M TwinPower Turbo technology also helps give the M5 Saloon its distinctive V8 soundtrack. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:35:37 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=S6YM_gqRaZ0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=S6YM_gqRaZ0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read about the Bentley Continental GTC on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/11/bentley-motors-reveal-the-new-2012-bentley-continental-gtc-at-the-los-angeles-auto-show/ About the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC All eyes will, however, be on the new Continental GTC. The Breeze-colored drophead GTC debuting at the LA Auto Show features a custom, coach-built appearance and crisper lines, thanks to aluminium superformed front wings, and, in the rear, the double-horseshoe design first seen on Bentley's flagship Mulsanne. Below the surface, the GTC rockets from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds thanks to a hand-built 567hp powerplant that boasts 516 lb-ft of torque, and a Quickshift transmission that improves acceleration response times and cuts shift times to only 200 milliseconds. The GTC's chassis, the stiffest of any convertible in the world, provides a firm foundation for suspension control, minimising scuttle shake and contributing to the GTC's refined handling. The GTC interior features luxurious wood and leather craftsmanship, for which Bentley is renowned, alongside class-leading technology, such as eight-inch touch-screen infotainment system, and zip-code entry navigation, all supported by a 30-gigabyte hard drive. To ensure drivers and passengers alike enjoy an extended top-down driving season, the GTC now features neck warmers in the rear headrests of its cobra-head designed slim-line seats. With the top up, acoustics have improved thanks to the addition of acoustically-sensitive undersheet, wheel liners, front and side glass and a three-layer roof with a rubber-film middle layer. Videos Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:54:59 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qoAqclV6Bw8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qoAqclV6Bw8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ With a range in excess of 1,200 kilometres on an 80 litre tank, the new Porsche Panamera Diesel is a good bet as a distinctly economical GT saloon. Porsche Panamera Diesel copes effortlessly with short bursts of speed and alpine transits. This is delivered by the smooth-running three-litre V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184 kW) achieved between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm. The maximum torque of 56.1kg·m available all the way from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm delivers high pulling power. Married to the highly efficient eight-speed Tiptronic S, the six-cylinder turbo diesel powers the new Gran Turismo from a standing start to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 242 km/h (150 mph). Porsche Panamera Diesel's three-litre V6 engine is the state of the art in diesel technology: Common rail direct injection through piezo valves at a pressure of 2,000 bar, turbocharging employing electrically controlled variable geometry turbochargers (VGT) and emission control achieved by controlled exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalyst and particle filter. This is how high performance, generous torque and low consumption find themselves accompanied by smooth running, reliability and low emissions. An additional contributing factor is the auto start/stop function fitted as standard. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:52:52 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0-h9ZB391BA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0-h9ZB391BA http://www.vidmeup.com/ To ensure a Porsche 918 Spyder hybrids's exclusivity, the two-seater is limited to no more than 918 units. The earlier a customer orders his vehicle, the earlier it will be delivered, as production is initialised in the same sequence in which orders are received. Production of the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid is scheduled to commence on 18 September 2013 -- 9/18 in US date convention -- in a quasi manufacturing operation at Porsche's main plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Delivery of the initial vehicles will commence in November 2013. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:47:58 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=L9ZflO1g59E http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=L9ZflO1g59E http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Porsche alphabet reserves the letter R for very special sports cars: R for responsive and refined -- but most especially for racy. The new Porsche Cayman R combines all these attributes without compromise. 55 kilograms (121 lb) lighter and with ten horsepower more than the Cayman S, the new mid-engine coupé from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is designed for spectacular road behaviour. With its specially adapted sports chassis, it provides an even more precise driving experience than the Cayman S. The Porsche Cayman R makes its world debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new mid-engine coupé is powered by a tuned-up 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine developing 330 hp (243 kW). In the standard configuration it transmits its power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox that propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds. Or there is the option of the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) that reduces its acceleration time to 4.9 seconds. For even more impressive sprinting performance, the Cayman R can be supplied with one of the optional Sport Chrono packages, taking it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. The new mid-engine coupé is capable of a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph) with manual gearbox, or 280 km/h (174 mph) with PDK. Its NEDC fuel consumption is 9.7 l/100 km (29.12 mpg imp.) with six-speed gearbox and 9.3 l/100 km (30.37 mpg imp.) with PDK. The main aim during the design of the Porsche Cayman R was to improve the two-seater even further in its performance, driving dynamics and agility through consistent weight reduction. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:45:00 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Sr30YmsdIPo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Sr30YmsdIPo http://www.vidmeup.com/ Very low-slung, very sporty, and very rare: The Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, launches a small edition of a new Porsche 911 Speedster. Paying homage to the first Porsche model that bore the name Speedster -- the Porsche 356 Speedster --, the production run for the new model is limited to 356 cars. The two-seater is significantly different from the other members of the 911 family. In the best tradition, the 60 millimetre lower, more raked windscreen, the flat contour of the sporty-look manual hood, and the characteristic double-bubble hardcover for the soft top define the striking profile of the new Porsche 911 Speedster. This makes the body of this rear-wheel drive with its 44 millimetre wider rear stand out even more. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:42:41 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9vf0IMGaiBk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9vf0IMGaiBk http://www.vidmeup.com/ Exactly 110 years after Ferdinand Porsche developed the world's first car with hybrid drive, the Lohner Porsche Semper Vivus, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is once again taking up this visionary drive concept in production-based GT racing: During the Geneva Motor Show, a Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid with innovative hybrid drive is making its debut, opening up a new chapter in the history of Porsche with more than 20,000 wins in 45 years scored by the extremely successful Porsche 911 in racing trim. The innovative hybrid technology featured in the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has been developed especially for racing, standing out significantly in its configuration and components from conventional hybrid systems. In this case, electrical front axle drive with two electric motors developing 60 kW each supplements the 480-bhp four-litre flat-six at the rear of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. A further significant point is that instead of the usual batteries in a hybrid road car, an electrical flywheel power generator fitted in the interior next to the driver delivers energy to the electric motors. The flywheel generator itself is an electric motor with its rotor spinning at speeds of up to 40,000 rpm, storing energy mechanically as rotation energy. The flywheel generator is charged whenever the driver applies the brakes, with the two electric motors reversing their function on the front axle and acting themselves as generators. Then, whenever necessary, that is when accelerating in the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid out of a bend or when overtaking, the driver is able to call up extra energy from the charged flywheel generator, the fly-wheel being slowed down electromagnetically in the generator mode and thus supplying up to 120 kW to the two electric motors at the front from its kinetic energy. This additional power is available to the driver after each charge process for approximately 6 -- 8 seconds. Energy formerly converted -- and thus wasted -- into heat upon every application of the brakes, is now highly efficiently converted into additional drive power. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:37:57 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TWToJhxYOlc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TWToJhxYOlc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Introducing the Porsche Panamera and Porsche Panamera 4, the Company is adding two new models to the Gran Turismo range, both powered by a brand-new six-cylinder developed by Porsche and opening up a new market segment for Porsche. These two new models combine the exclusivity, sportiness and individual comfort of the Porsche Panamera with particularly economic performance, thus setting new standards in the six-cylinder Gran Turismo class. Porsche Panamera 3.6-litre V6, 300 hp; rear-wheel drive; six-speed manual gearbox, optional seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) (Porsche Double-Clutch Gearbox), acceleration 0 -- 100 km/h in 6.8 sec, with PDK in 6.3 sec; top speed 261 km/h (162 mph), with PDK 259 km/h (161 mph); fuel consumption11.3 ltr/100 km (equal to 25.0 mpg imp), with PDK 9.3 ltr/100 km (equal to 30.4 mpg imp). Porsche Panamera 4 3.6-litre V6, 300 hp; Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with active all-wheel drive; seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) (Porsche Double-Clutch Gearbox), acceleration 0 -- 100 km/h in 6.1 sec; top speed 257 km/h (159 mph); fuel consumption 9.6 ltr/100 km (equal to 29.4 mpg imp). Now offering no less than five models within the range, Porsche is placing its latest highly successful model series on an even broader foundation. Production of the Porsche Panamera already amounts to more than 16,400 units and customer interest in this unique Gran Turismo is growing consistently, now definitely benefiting even more than before from the new models. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:24:38 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=LcuYcKmU_ho http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=LcuYcKmU_ho http://www.vidmeup.com/ Weighing just 1,275 kg or 2,811 lb, the Boxster Spyder is the lightest model throughout the entire range of Porsche cars. Clearly recognisable right from the start, this new mid-engined roadster represents the true, purist form of the Porsche sports car -- light, powerful, consistently open, and very efficient. This is precisely the formula already applied in creating Porsche's most successful road-going sports and racing cars, ranging from the legendary 550 Spyder all the way to the Porsche RS Spyder so successful in motorsport today. The Porsche Boxster Spyder now continues this clear-cut philosophy with full homologation for the road, thus reflecting a common wish expressed by Porsche customers. The new Porsche Boxster Spyder model is entering the market in February 2010 as the third version in the Boxster range, joining the Boxster and Boxster S. The new member of the Boxster family stands out clearly at very first sight from the other versions of Porsche's mid-engined roadster. Quite simply because the Porsche Boxster Spyder has been developed first and foremost for driving in the open air, the lowslung, light soft top extending far to the rear serving exclusively to protect the driver and passenger from bright sunshine, wind and weather. When closed, the soft top, together with the extra-low side windows and the two striking bulges on the singlepiece rear lid, boasts a stretched and sleek silhouette reminiscent of the Carrera GT. Significantly less weight than the Boxster S, a lower centre of gravity and an all-new sports suspension give the Boxster Spyder the right kind of driving dynamics clearly reflecting the unique look of the car. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:15:39 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=azg7KCWsPzY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=azg7KCWsPzY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Three years after their debut, the Porsche Cayman and Porsche Cayman S are entering their second generation. Now the discreetly refined, even more sporting exterior houses a unique combination of new technologies with two brand-new power units: The Porsche Cayman now comes with a 2.9-litre flat-six developing maximum output of 265 bhp or 195 kW. In conjunction with the optional Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), fuel consumption is reduced to a truly astounding 8.9 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 31.7 mpg imp -- despite an even higher standard of performance on the road: Equipped with the optional PDK double-clutch gearbox, the Porsche Cayman accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, completing the same exercise with the six-speed manual gearbox now featured as standard in 5.8 seconds, Top speed, in turn, is 265 km/h or 164 mph and, respectively, 263 km/h or 163 mph with PDK transmission. The Porsche Cayman S likewise boasts a brand-new six-cylinder boxer engine, in this case displacing 3.4 litres and again setting a new benchmark in terms of both fuel economy and performance thanks to direct fuel injection: Maximum output of 320 bhp or 235 kW ensures average fuel consumption with PDK of just 9.2 litres (equal to mpg 30.7 imp) and impressive acceleration to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. And with the six-speed manual gearbox coming as standard, acceleration to 100 km/h is in 5.2 seconds and top speed is 277 km/h or 172 mph. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:03:52 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=eVbcxxY7dQU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=eVbcxxY7dQU http://www.vidmeup.com/ The six-cylinder horizontally-opposed power unit with direct fuel injection displacing 3.6 litres develops maximum output of 345 bhp (254 kW), 20 bhp than before. Maximum output of the 3.8-litre power unit in the S models is up by 30 bhp to 385 bhp or 283 kW, giving the Carrera 4S Coupé a top speed of 297 km/h or 184 mph. Despite this even better performance, the new 911 consumes far less fuel than its predecessor, the Carrera 4 Coupé with its optional PDK gearbox reducing fuel consumption under the EU5 standard to a new record low of just 10.1 litres/100 km, equal to 28.0 mpg imp. Read about the latest Luxury and Sports and Super car news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:50:39 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RmQHIWV--C8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RmQHIWV--C8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Set in a grove of cashew trees, the Orient Express Napasai Resort is a true Orient Express paradise on the north coast of Thailand's Koh Samui. This secluded hideaway nestles beside a beautiful sandy beach in lush tropical gardens. A family of buffalo roam the grounds: brought here to work, they were soon too relaxed to do anything but graze. Likewise, guests quickly acclimatise to the indulgent atmosphere which comes from a mix of traditional local delights and innovative contemporary accents. Life is as quiet or as lively as you desire. Spend all day beside the infinity pool or plunge into the vibrant island scene. The spectacular range of accommodation at the Orient Express Napasai Resort in Koh Samui includes thirty-four Sea View Villas, eleven Beachfront Villas, eight Garden Villa Suites, two exclusive Beachfront Villa Suites with direct access to the beach and fourteen Private Pool Residences (also available for purchase) all decorated in contemporary Thai design. You can read more abut the Orient Express Napasai Resort on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/02/the-orient-express-napasia-resort-in-koh-samui/ Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:37:37 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=heL2UX9iNyg http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=heL2UX9iNyg http://www.vidmeup.com/ Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem is located in the heart of the City, with magnificent views of the Old City walls, the Tower of David, Jaffa Gate, and alongside Jerusalem's new shopping and entertainment experience, the Alrov Mamilla Avenue. Mamilla Hotel, the newest of luxury Jerusalem hotels, brings world-class superior design and lifestyle hospitality to Jerusalem and Israel. Guests and visitors to the Mamilla hotel will enjoy exceptional accommodations together with exclusive restaurant and bar venues, a Holistic Wellbeing Center, as well as events and banqueting spaces, that blend sophistication and modern international style with the unique and rich culture of Jerusalem. Read about the latest Luxury and travel and hotel news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:20:52 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ae35crnP-28 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ae35crnP-28 http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Van Cleef & Arpels Hong Kong Maison: unique, enchanted and a bridge between two worlds. Akin to the American and Parisian locations, the Hong Kong Maison combines refinement and exclusivity in a setting that is warm and respectful of the local culture. The Maison is designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku. Its unique quality: associating exceptional beauty and balance by revealing the connections between Van Cleef & Arpels and the perception of modernity in Chinese civilization. Enter and experience absolute luxury, escape the city's hectic pace for a moment and step into another world, dive into a sea of serenity and enchantment. Read our extension feature on the opening of the Van Cleef & Arpels Hong Kong Maison on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/09/in-september-van-cleef-arpels-will-open-their-first-asian-maison-in-hong-kong/ Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:00:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=c4_7GWxp79M http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=c4_7GWxp79M http://www.vidmeup.com/ An intimate Orient-Express hotel on the banks of Siem Reap's tree-lined river, the Orient-Express La Residence d'Angkor is built in natural woods in traditional Khmer style. Located close by Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of the man-made wonders of the world, it is ideally placed to explore this breathtaking complex of temples. Also near at hand are the town's busy craft markets, restaurants and galleries as well as fascinating Tonle Sap Lake with its "floating village". This delightful the Orient-Express La Residence d'Angkors quiet gardens, swimming pool and spa are the perfect place to relax at the end of a thrilling day. Khmer style is evident in each of the 62 spacious rooms and suites at the Orient-Express La Residence d'Angkor. The hotel is exquisitely decorated using traditional hardwoods, bamboo and natural textiles such as silk and cotton. Light and airy, jewel-toned silk scatter cushions and floor-to-ceiling windows exude peace and tranquillity. You can read more about the Orient-Express La Residence d'Angkor in Phou Vao, Luang Prabang on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/10/orient-express-introduce-the-body-mind-soul-package-at-la-residence-in-luang-prabang/ Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:59:25 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3ags5os8__Q http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3ags5os8__Q http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the full article on Karpaz Gate on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/09/karpaz-gate-the-new-luxury-marina-in-the-turkish-republic-of-northern-cyprus/ Karpaz Gate Marina is the new luxury marina in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). It is part of Karpaz Bay Resort, a development owned by an international group of investors, which will be a first class tourist destination and a gateway for accessing the range of activities of the local "Karpaz" Peninsula. The Karpaz Gate marina was soft-launched in June 2011 and will be completed later this year. It is Northern Cyprus' first luxury marina, and has a total of 300 berths, including those designed for superyacht and megayachts. As well as the Karpaz Gate marina, the development will include a lively commercial promenade with shops, restaurants and bars, and the first stage of a hotel complex. A new contemporary restaurant called 'Hemingway's Restobar', which is located on the marina promenade, opened in July. Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:58:27 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=J-LlZeLXuXM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=J-LlZeLXuXM http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our latest article on Hotel J in Stockholm on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/09/hotel-j-on-stockholms-waterfront-opens-113-new-rooms-a-gym-and-the-club/ The interior takes inspiration from the nautical design of historic America's Cup J-class boats and is decked out in red, white and blue from the American 'Stars and Stripes' flag. With its own 25-berth guest harbor and sweeping views of the Royal Djurgården, Hotel J evokes warm feelings of comfort and ease, just like in a private boat New Red Brick House Adjacent to the original Hotel J, the new red brick house features 113 rooms, a meeting room for 160 people and a lounge. The new building is designed in harmony with the existing wing. Designed by Peter Agren from Millimeter Arkitekter, the Newport-inspired rooms feature stunning views of the coast and rooms on the top floor with individual terraces overlooking the water. The Restored Summer House The seven-storey 'Tornvilla' is a historical building that was built in 1889 as the magnificent summer residence of wealthy building contractor Erik Fredlundh. The building is located adjacent to the existing building and new wing and now acts as the grand focal point of the hotel with living, social and dining spaces. Interior designers Anna-Johanna Bonnier and Lena Widenfelt kept the original historic features, including carefully selected wallpapers, historic tiled stoves and painted ceilings, and added practical functions and quirky touches. The villa comprises five meeting rooms and a function space, a gym, a breakfast restaurant and The Club House restaurant with a lounge and bar. A jetty, garden and watch-tower provide outdoor spaces for entertaining and enjoyment. The Club House Restaurant A highlight of Tornvilla is the new à la carte restaurant The Club House. Stefano Catenacci, its Gastronomic Director, is the man behind its culinary concept. Catenacci is brother to Alessandro Catenacci, owner of the hotel, and is an acclaimed chef and caterer to the Swedish Royal family. North American influences dominate its décor and food offerings, including dishes like Soft Shell Crab, Red Snapper Saltimbocca and Black Licorice Whoopie Pie. The Club House also features a lounge and bar and will open an outdoor terrace that overlooks Stockholm's scenic harbor next summer. Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:47:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=a9JEXR6wMqU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=a9JEXR6wMqU http://www.vidmeup.com/ You can read more about the Hilton Windoek Hotel in Namibia on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/05/hilton-windhoek-hotel-namibias-first-five-star-hotel/ The Hilton Windhoek Hotel offers guests a choice of 'luxurious' accommodation including a presidential suite, four diplomatic suites, four king executive guest rooms, eight king deluxe rooms, 22 executive rooms, 12 double rooms and 99 king rooms. The Hilton Windhoek Hotel also offers guests an array of onsite leisure facilities and dining options including a heated lap pool with sundeck, wellness centre with two treatment rooms and a 24-hour Hilton Fitness by Precor gym, all of which are located on the rooftop with spectacular views of the city. Restaurant choices within the Hilton Windhoek Hotel include Ekipa - an all-day dining restaurant, Kalabar Bar and Terrace, Centrum Lounge and Terrace, Divine Wine Bar and the Sky Bar also located on the roof top offering guests the ideal spot for cocktails and light snacks at sundown. Corporate travellers can make use of a choice of meeting rooms including a boardroom which can accommodate up to 250 guests as well as breakout areas suitable for tea and coffee breaks. Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:46:51 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=dddD83cGS_I http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=dddD83cGS_I http://www.vidmeup.com/ You can read more about Gramercy Park Hotel, New York on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/09/gramercy-park-hotel-with-its-famous-rooftop-gramercy-terrace-joins-design-hotels/ About Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, USA With two bars and its famous rooftop bar -- known for hosting many celebrity and society parties -- the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel is synonymous with style, class and glamour. The Rose and Jade Bars are two of the most vibrant spaces in New York and hearken back to the golden age of the cocktail hour. Designed by Julian Schnabel, the eclectically sophisticated bars feature world-class art by the likes of Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Jean-Michel Basquiat. The Gramercy Park Hotel also hosts regular 'Rose Bar Sessions' that welcome hotel guests and select locals to enjoy art, literature, music, fashion and food events. For a relaxed dining experience, the Gramercy Park Hotel's Maialino Restaurant captures the warmth and comfort of a traditional Roman trattoria, while the hotel's 18th floor terrace becomes the it-spot at nightfall with dazzling views. Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:33:34 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cB96SkiFS6A http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cB96SkiFS6A http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the related article on the East Hotel and Restaurant in Hamburg on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/10/design-hotels-shows-you-how-to-let-your-hair-down-in-the-us-germany-and-spain/ About the East Hotel and Restaurant, Hamburg, Germany Stylishly designed by Chicago-based architect Jordan Mozer, the 127-room East hotel that is housed in a modern building that was once an iron works. With four bars for dancing, drinking and private parties, the East hotel has become a beloved spot in Hamburg for area residents and visitors alike. On weekdays, Yakshi Bar is the place for after-work drinks with an impressive selection of over 250 cocktails, spirits, wines and champagnes. Guests in search of a venue to host a private party can choose from the Smirnoff Lounge decked out in the brand's signature red or the Lounge Nº Ten's "room with a view." The bar and music lounge Uppereast features 150sqm of large LED-screens spread on the walls and ceiling and is the place to see and be seen. Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:23:00 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uq6L8RaPpyQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uq6L8RaPpyQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ I hear it all the time from both men and women, 'I wish I looked like' and the most common of them all 'Does my bum look big in this', the problem for the person having to answer is that you'll never be able give the right response. 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Over 150,000 women already have the 'magic pants' and wear theirs whilst they work out, doing their chores around the house, at their desk at work and even in their sleep. Owned by hundreds of celebrities and deemed as 'the new secret weapon', Zaggora Hotpants have become an essential accessory for every woman. To achieve the desired results Zaggora have set women across the world the Zaggora Hotpants '2 week challenge' in which the wearer wears Hotpants for 30 minutes a day for 2 weeks during exercise. Providing you with a 60 minute workout in 30 minutes, it's no wonder average results show a loss of 10-12 lbs in weight in 2 weeks. Give your loved one something they actually want this Xmas... After an indulgent festive season, they will thank you for it! You can read more about Zaggora Hotpants on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/11/want-to-get-into-luxurious-shape-this-christmas-why-not-try-working-out-in-hotpants/ Videos Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:24:06 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SCXUAIaZUcM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SCXUAIaZUcM http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike has the most high tech, most powerful twin-cylinder production engine on the planet. The Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike now an integral part of an innovative monocoque chassis that combines to deliver an astonishing 195hp from 164kg (361.5lb) of futuristic Italian thoroughbred. The Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike is the highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world are fitting trophies for the incredible results that Ducati have achieved. The Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike is bred for the track and trained for the road, the new The Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike is a true revolution of the species destined to influence the entire sportsbike environment. Read the feature on the Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/ducati-unveil-the-1199-panigale-superbike-along-with-the-panigale-s-and-flagship-1199-panigale-s-tricolore/ Videos Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:57:51 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=q2NXEZbSFpc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=q2NXEZbSFpc http://www.vidmeup.com/ The differences between the BMW C 600 Sport and the BMW C 650 GT at a glance. The sporty, dynamic scooter - BMW C 600 Sport - has a seat positioned for active riding with the foot boards, seat, and handlebar in an ergonomic triangle. The BMW C 650 GT offers an alternative for riders who prefer touring and long distance comfort. The rider and passenger are positioned in a relaxed sitting posture that is suited to especially long stretches. An adjustable seat backrest for the rider, a higher handlebar and floor boards instead of separate footrests offer greater passenger comfort. In addition, the BMW C 650 GT offers a larger, electrically adjustable windscreen for improved protection against wind and weather. You can get further information on the BMW C 650 GT on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/11/the-new-bmw-c-600-sport-and-bmw-c-650-gt-maxi-scooters/ Videos Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:32:06 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ntmEXBlVWCA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ntmEXBlVWCA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the full article on the BMW C 600 Sport Maxi Scooter on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/11/the-new-bmw-c-600-sport-and-bmw-c-650-gt-maxi-scooters/ The differences between the BMW C 600 Sport and the BMW C 650 GT at a glance. The sporty, dynamic scooter - BMW C 600 Sport - has a seat positioned for active riding with the foot boards, seat, and handlebar in an ergonomic triangle. The BMW C 650 GT offers an alternative for riders who prefer touring and long distance comfort. The rider and passenger are positioned in a relaxed sitting posture that is suited to especially long stretches. An adjustable seat backrest for the rider, a higher handlebar and floor boards instead of separate footrests offer greater passenger comfort. In addition, the C 650 GT offers a larger, electrically adjustable windscreen for improved protection against wind and weather. Videos Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:29:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=zrPFzFsyMHc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=zrPFzFsyMHc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read about the special Christmas and New Year Day trips on the Orient Express British Pullman on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/11/board-the-orient-express-pullman-for-christmas-shopping-and-avoid-the-stress-and-noise/ With the nights drawing in, the temperature dropping and the shops getting busier, Orient-Express' British Pullman has the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of London and is adding some glamour to the festive season. Christmas Shopping on the Rails The ultimate unique and brand new luxury shopping experience onboard the British Pullman. On 1st December, explore the festively decorated vintage 1920's carriages of the British Pullman and discover the best of British luxury brands such as Harrods, Astley Clarke, Liberty, Miller Harris, Ettinger, Daniel Sandler, Signature Boutique by Orient-Express, Cath Kidston, Brora, Holland & Holland and Elemis showcasing fantastic gift ideas and offering expert advice. A delicious festive meal served with wine and champagne adds extra sparkle. Who said Christmas shopping was stressful? Christmas Lunch Settle down in a cosy armchair and admire the vintage marquetry lined carriages as a sumptuous festive feast is served by liveried stewards. Steam hauled departures add an extra twist of seasonal magic, as the train glides through England's winter landscape. Christmas Carols A traditional carol service at Canterbury or Salisbury cathedral is perfect for getting into the seasonal spirit, and travelling on the stunning carriages of the British Pullman to the iconic cathedral cities is a magic Christmas experience with true sentiment. New Year's Eve Celebrate the year just passed and welcome in the new in true style, nestled amongst the most glamorous of settings on the British Pullman. An exquisite gourmet meal served with Champagne and fine wines sets the celebratory mood and the New Year is greeted with a midnight piper and a raised glass. Orient-Express Gift Vouchers If the decision of which trip to make is too much, the Orient-Express Gift Certificate is a perfect solution to present to a loved one. Set at a monetary amount of your choice which allows the lucky recipient to choose a luxurious experience on any of the Orient-Express luxury trains. Videos Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:33:11 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=x0mLz_FkFng http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=x0mLz_FkFng http://www.vidmeup.com/ The CRN 60 meter yacht Blue Eyes is certainly a super yacht "with a difference": abaft, on the main deck, where the guest area is commonly situated, one is immediately embraced by a huge semicircular library at the centre of which stands an imposing white grand piano which strongly contrasts the dark polished mahogany walls (a characteristic of all the woodwork all over the boat). The floors on the CRN 60 Yacht are made of warm parquet covered with ancient rugs. It is a welcoming home, an intimate and serene place, the refuge of treasured memories that the owner does not want to leave on board. A central sliding door leads to the main hall with comfortable custom-made oriental sofas made from blue-dyed white Venetian silk matching the carpet and the silk curtains. The CRN 60 Yacht lamps depict symbolic figures of the Dragons of China. Read about the latest Luxury yachting and sailing news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:23:37 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=unDB8tOPP6Q http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=unDB8tOPP6Q http://www.vidmeup.com/ The sign style of the CRN 43 meter Sofico is definitely masculine. It is the softly whispered idea of the colonial clubs, permeating a sophisticated atmosphere and lighting up the fantasy and the nostalgia of distant and enchanting places. The choice of materials on the CRN 43 meter Sofico yacht goes back to the explorers of exotic seas: the skilful cabinetry is complemented with pieces of rare wood, woven leather coatings, cast bronze and precious fabrics. Unique handmade items with detailed fittings which have been patiently polished and coated by skilled craftsmen when they were being processed. The CRN 43 meter Sofico yacht presents all the CRN signature features: a Technogym and a sauna on the lower deck stern, an area dedicated to fitness which is directly linked to the sea through the hatch aft opening that can be transformed into a beach touching the sea. Not to miss, the CRN 43 meter Sofico yacht owner's suite terrace, furnished with comfortable armchairs and a coffee table, ideal for an exclusive breakfast overlooking the sea. Read about the latest Luxury CRN yachting and sailing news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:18:03 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SqunA0Mq_0I http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SqunA0Mq_0I http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our indepth feature on the CRN 43 meter Rubeccan yacht on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/11/luxurious-magazine-takes-a-look-at-the-43m-crn-rubeccan-yacht/ The third hull of the new CRN 43 composite line, the CRN Rubeccan Luxury Super Yacht, is a displacement-design maxi-yacht that can easily accommodate 10 passengers and 9 crewmembers. Built as a joint effort involving the CRN technical staff and the Zuccon International Project Firm, which handled the external layout, the interior furnishings and decorative scheme of the 43 metre long CRN Rubeccan Yacht features a distinctive personality, having been masterfully studied by the Design Office to meet the needs of the yacht's owner, who already has another vessel, a 35-metre yacht, built by the shipyard. Videos Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:01:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6iIQ2toukg0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6iIQ2toukg0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our article on the Bentley Continental GTC Convertible on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/11/bentley-motors-reveal-the-new-2012-bentley-continental-gtc-at-the-los-angeles-auto-show/ The new Bentley Continental GTC offers a seductive combination of performance, style and exclusivity. It follows a celebrated tradition, as Bentley has been making iconic open tourers for over ninety years. From the golden era of coachbuilding to the swinging sixties, and from Hollywood to St Tropez, to be seen at the wheel of a Bentley convertible told the world that you appreciated design, craftsmanship and engineering in equal measure. Even with this exalted pedigree, the Continental GTC represents a new pinnacle for the marque: it has been sharpened, refined and rethought in every detail. The result is a convertible sports car that offers supercar levels of performance together with luxurious accommodation for four people. So if you are looking for the enchantment of open-top motoring, there's no better place to experience it than at the wheel of a Bentley. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:23:10 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ozGJbNFDwjo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ozGJbNFDwjo http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our indepth article on the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible ISR here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/04/bentley-continental-supersports-convertible-isr/ About the Bentley Continental Supersports ISR Convertible The 6-litre, twin turbo charged W12 engine produces 640PS (631bhp / 471kW). 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds) and from a standing start it reaches 100mph in a blinding 9.5 seconds. A limited run of only 100 of the dramatically styled supercar will be built at the home of Bentley, Crewe. The most powerful Bentley ever made. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:12:41 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=H8GBQqJc4VE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=H8GBQqJc4VE http://www.vidmeup.com/ No description Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:05:51 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qtUXOzkOX2Y http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qtUXOzkOX2Y http://www.vidmeup.com/ Bentley Chassis Suspension Manager, Keith Sharp introduces us to the Bentley Continental Flying Spur car 2009 model. Later in the video legendary driver John Watson takes the Flying Spur out for a road test and adds his own running commentary and thoughts on this incredible motor vehicle. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:49:50 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=v_sJ_FqjV-M http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=v_sJ_FqjV-M http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a four-door variant of the Bentley Continental GT coupé. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur was introduced in 2005. The Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a 5,998 cubic centimetres (366.0 cu in) (6.0 litre) twin-turbocharged W12 engine. It produces a DIN-rated motive power output of 560 metric horsepower (412 kW; 552 bhp) at 6,100 rpm, and torque of 650 newton metres (479 ft·lbf) at 1,600-6,100 rpm. Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive is standard. It will complete the standard sprint of 0--100 kilometres per hour (0--62.1 mph) in 5.2 seconds, and can reach a top speed of 312 kilometres per hour (194 mph). The Bentley shares its platform with the Volkswagen Phaeton, and it's powertrain components are related to those on the Audi A8 and S8. The car was designed by the same team who produced the Continental GT and Continental GTC. The Continental Flying Spur is exclusively hand built at Bentley's only manufacturing plant in Crewe, England. Previously, due to a lack of capacity at the Crewe factory upon the car's introduction, some Flying Spurs destined for markets other than the USA and UK were built at Volkswagen's Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany. This arrangement ended in 2006, when all assembly work reverted to Crewe Read about the latest Bentley news, features and reviews on Luxurious Magazine : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:35:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=dp-Q38fgSC8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=dp-Q38fgSC8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Zenith watches (part of the LVMH Group) has a long well-earned reputation for the quality and precision of their watches, with 1,565 1st-place precision awards to date. Zenith, is one of the few Swiss watch brands that make their own mechanical movements - the Elite (standard movement) and the El Primero (chronograph). The El Primero, which was released in 1969, is one of the first automatic chronograph movements and has a frequency of 36,000 alternations per hour. This high rate allows a resolution of 1/10 of a second and a potential for greater positional accuracy over the more common standard frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:57:22 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=rsGrgyTcQQA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=rsGrgyTcQQA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Zenith Watch and time piece Pioneers from Georges Favre-Jacot to Takehisa Yaegashi. Zenith watches (part of the LVMH Group) has a long well-earned reputation for the quality and precision of their watches, with 1,565 1st-place precision awards to date. Zenith, is one of the few Swiss watch brands that make their own mechanical movements - the Elite (standard movement) and the El Primero (chronograph). The El Primero, which was released in 1969, is one of the first automatic chronograph movements and has a frequency of 36,000 alternations per hour. This high rate allows a resolution of 1/10 of a second and a potential for greater positional accuracy over the more common standard frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:46:19 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=NFWtw7DCq1g http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=NFWtw7DCq1g http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the full feature on the Pagani Huayra on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/03/luxurious-features-the-pagani-huayra/ The astonishing Pagani Huayra is the second car produced by Pagani, it succeeds the Pagani Zonda. It will cost approximately £850,000($1,345,000) when it goes on sale in Spring 2012. It is named after Huayra-tata, a South American wind god. Like the Pagani Zonda, the Pagani Huayra uses a Mercedes-AMG 60° V-12 engine, now fitted with dual turbochargers. This engine, the M158, produces over 700 horsepower and 1,000 N·m (740 lb·ft) of torque. Its top speed is 230 mph (370 km/h) and it has a 0--100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of less than 3.5 seconds. Using Pirelli tires, the Pagani Huayra is capable of withstanding 1.5g of lateral acceleration at speeds of up to 230 mph (370 km/h). Unlike many modern supercars, the Pagani Huayra does not use a dual-clutch gearbox; instead it uses a seven-speed sequential gearbox and a dual-disc clutch. The choice not to use a dual-clutch in oil bath was because it would lead to an increase in weight of over 70 kg (154 lb), negating the advantage of the ability of such transmissions to change gears faster. As a result, the entire transmission of the Pagani Huayra weighs 96 kg (210 lb). Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:24:32 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=MD8AKotirek http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=MD8AKotirek http://www.vidmeup.com/ The El Primero chronograph, which was released in 1969, is one of the first automatic chronograph movements and has a frequency of 36,000 alternations per hour. This high rate allows a resolution of 1/10 of a second and a potential for greater positional accuracy over the more common standard frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:20:39 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=VfTs_0vBMX0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=VfTs_0vBMX0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ The new Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th automatic chronograph watch is said to be inspired by the 1997 Rainbow Flyback model that was developed exclusively for the French Air Force. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:08:05 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=MAo9R0NW-c8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=MAo9R0NW-c8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ The most driver-orientated model in the Phantom family, the Phantom Coupé is a sleek and seductive combination of classic proportions, powerful presence and breathtaking detailing. "The driving dynamics of Phantom have always come as a surprise to customers and we wanted to underline that ability visually with a Coupé bodystyle," continues Cameron. "As well as hard engineering changes, the design adds glamour to the outstanding drivability that's inherent in all our cars." Developed from the 101EX experimental car and inspired by the Phantom II Continental of the 1930s, the Phantom Coupé is a celebration of sporting style and glamour. From the tyres up, the Coupé is the most driver-focused Phantom ever built. It's based on the same lightweight aluminium spaceframe as the rest of the family and shares the same V12 engine. But with a shorter wheelbase, greater rigidity and new gearbox tuning, it is more agile and dynamic. The electronics of the gearbox can be adjusted at the touch of a button, making the car feel more responsive to the driver and giving more feedback from the road. All this effortless ability doesn't compromise the comfort and luxury of this modern take on the classic Grand Touring Coupé. The sporting credentials of the Coupé are evident at first glance - the powerful profile and low-slung carriage give an instant impression of strength. The purposeful look is made more powerful by the 21" alloy wheels and visible exhausts. Inside you will find a calm interior that makes any journey as rewarding for the passengers as the driver. Featuring high-gloss veneers, wide expanses of soft full-grain leather and chrome fittings, it is a pleasure to be in. The optional Starlight headlining adds a little more magic - an array of 1,600 hand-placed, fibre optic lights create the illusion of a star-filled night. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:21:21 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6HvhwGtz8lk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=6HvhwGtz8lk http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is the latest in a long tradition of hand built four-seat 2 door Rolls Royce convertibles The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is ideal for sporting and social occasions with a versatile boot providing a comfortable picnic seat for two adults as well as space for a hamper. A striking optional teak deck (reminiscent of a classic boat deck) hides the hood when it is lowered. This is hand-made from 30 pieces of beautifully grained wood. Even when the hood is lowered, there is still plenty of space for weekend cases or a set of golf clubs in the luggage compartment. Creating your Phantom Drophead Coupé The customer plays as much a part in how Phantom Drophead Coupé looks as Rolls Royce do. Each Drophead Coupé is hand-built to order, so you can choose the finishing touches to make it uniquely yours. It's a simple but inspiring process that starts with your choice of exterior colour, leather upholstery to complement it, veneer, canvas hood and 21 inch wheels. In keeping with Rolls-Royce tradition you can personalise your Drophead Coupé further to suit your individual needs. Choose from a wide range of options and accessories - including J-Class yacht-inspired teak decking and a contrasting brushed steel bonnet. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:19:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=lv3CC_mm9Y0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=lv3CC_mm9Y0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Rolls Royce motor cars only use A-grade leather from bulls, ensuring the upholstery has no unsightly scars or stretch marks. We use up to eleven hides for each interior. The leather is specially drum-dyed to let the colour permeate right through so if you accidentally scratch our leather, the colour remains consistent. The process also makes it very supple so it won't squeak or crack. All you will notice when you settle into your seat is the remarkable softness of the leather itself. It takes more than 2 weeks to complete the upholstered interior of a Rolls-Royce. Many of our leathershop team were saddlery experts before they joined Rolls-Royce and it's a combination of their craft skills and modern technology that allows us to finish our upholstery to such high standards. First the hides are hand inspected and any blemishes highlighted so they can be avoided when the leather is cut. Then we use computer-controlled laser cutters to cut up to 450 individual pieces of leather with minimum wastage. These are then hand sewn by our skilled machinists - an intricate process that involves over 35 metres of decorative stitching to finish the interior. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:15:45 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=mkwsAtP9akI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=mkwsAtP9akI http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Rolls Royce Ghost motor car is the essence of Rolls-Royce in its simplest, purest form. Every inch delivers on the power of simplicity. The classic Rolls-Royce proportions are all present and correct: the 2:1 ratio of the height of the wheels to the height of the body; the long wheelbase and bonnet; the short overhang at the front and long overhang at the rear. Exterior Designer, Andreas Thurner says "...it looks natural, not styled". Its powerful presence leaves no doubt that it's cut from the same cloth as the rest of the marque - exactly what we set out to achieve. "Nothing should distract from the pleasure of driving Ghost. Nothing does." says Helmut Riedl, Engineering Director. It is a simple pleasure, offering a seemingly endless surge of power when the throttle is pressed down. The V12 engine remains whisper-quiet even when accelerating - Ghost's occupants will only notice the scenery pass at a quicker rate. Engineered to grip the road at all times, it creates a more dynamic drive and the famous Rolls-Royce 'magic carpet ride' for driver and passengers. It's a true Rolls-Royce driving experience - from the authority driving position you get a commanding view along the Silver Satin bonnet, past the Spirit of Ecstasy to the road ahead. Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:08:06 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=K_TOygGM9RQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=K_TOygGM9RQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Over the past century Rolls Royce has become synonymous with the term 'The best car in the world'. To celebrate 100 years of motoring excellence Rolls-Royce motor vehicles got 100 iconic cars together for the celebration. Cars included vintage and modern cars including Silver Ghost, Phantom I, Phantom II, Continental, Wraith, Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn, Phantom IV, Silver Cloud I, Silver Cloud II, Phantom V, Silver Cloud III, Phantom VI, Silver Shadow I, Corniche, Camargue, Silver Shadow II, Silver Wraith II, Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, Silver Spur Centenary, Corniche II, Silver Spur II, Corniche III, Silver Spirit III, Silver Spur III, Corniche IV, Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, Touring Limousine, Park Ward I, Silver Seraph, Corniche, Phantom, Phantom DHC, Phantom Coupé, Ghost Videos Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:11:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=X3t6IsSivMA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=X3t6IsSivMA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Vacheron Constantin is a Swiss manufacture of prestige watches and a brand of the Richemont group. Considered by watch enthusiasts to be one of the finest traditional watch makers in the world along with Patek Philippe & Co., Jaeger-LeCoultre and Audemars Piguet. It employs around 400 people worldwide, most of whom are based in the manufacturing plants in Geneva and Vallée de Joux. The brand is sold in almost 80 countries around the world, distributed through 15 boutiques that sell no other brand, and over 500 points of sale. Previous Vacheron Constantin owners include Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius XI, the Duke of Windsor and Harry Truman. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:11:29 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=yAqFpYxoKCw http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=yAqFpYxoKCw http://www.vidmeup.com/ Vacheron Constantin is a Swiss manufacture of prestige watches and a brand of the Richemont group. Considered by watch enthusiasts to be one of the finest traditional watch makers in the world along with Patek Philippe & Co., Jaeger-LeCoultre and Audemars Piguet. It employs around 400 people worldwide, most of whom are based in the manufacturing plants in Geneva and Vallée de Joux. The brand is sold in almost 80 countries around the world, distributed through 15 boutiques that sell no other brand, and over 500 points of sale. Previous Vacheron Constantin owners include Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius XI, the Duke of Windsor and Harry Truman. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:06:08 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=kr1rir_cV_U http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=kr1rir_cV_U http://www.vidmeup.com/ Vacheron Constantin shows us the highly skilled art of Guilloché (Guilloche). A decorative engraving technique in which a very precise intricate repetitive pattern or design is mechanically engraved into an underlying material with fine detail. Specifically, it involves a technique of engine turning, called guilloché in French after the French engineer "Guillot", who invented a machine "that could scratch fine patterns and designs on metallic surfaces". The machine improved upon the more time-consuming practice of making similar designs by hand, allowing for greater delicacy, precision, and closeness of the line, as well as greater speed. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:01:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=YXt51SI28s0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=YXt51SI28s0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Vacheron Constantin shows us the highly skilled art of Guilloché (Guilloche). A decorative engraving technique in which a very precise intricate repetitive pattern or design is mechanically engraved into an underlying material with fine detail. Specifically, it involves a technique of engine turning, called guilloché in French after the French engineer "Guillot", who invented a machine "that could scratch fine patterns and designs on metallic surfaces". The machine improved upon the more time-consuming practice of making similar designs by hand, allowing for greater delicacy, precision, and closeness of the line, as well as greater speed. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:55:44 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=VdNtI3EaAnQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=VdNtI3EaAnQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Vacheron Constantin is a Swiss manufacture of prestige watches and a brand of the Richemont group. Considered by watch enthusiasts to be one of the finest traditional watch makers in the world along with Patek Philippe & Co., Jaeger-LeCoultre and Audemars Piguet. It employs around 400 people worldwide, most of whom are based in the manufacturing plants in Geneva and Vallée de Joux. The brand is sold in almost 80 countries around the world, distributed through 15 boutiques that sell no other brand, and over 500 points of sale. Previous Vacheron Constantin owners include Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius XI, the Duke of Windsor and Harry Truman. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:43:44 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=HG2E_mHR0iM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=HG2E_mHR0iM http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the full article on the LISA Airplanes Akoya on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/lisa-airplanes-unveils-the-akoya-an-airplane-able-to-land-on-either-land-water-or-snow/ About the LISA Airplanes Akoya The AKOYA was developed with the aim to offer a totally different product on the market for light aircraft, combining high performance, comfort, design and energy savings while providing maximum freedom. LISA Airplanes has chosen the ultralight classification for freedom and comfort of pilots, allowing them to benefit from many technological innovations. Yet it claims a special place, justified by the versatility, performance and comfort of AKOYA which are far superior to other ultra-light aircraft. AKOYA concentrates many assets which make it different from any other aircraft. Recognizable by its design, AKOYA is a unique mean of transport. It can take off and land on land, water and snow with the same ease. This is the Multi-Access Concept. Entirely made of composite materials and aeronautics metallic alloys, the fine lines of AKOYA and its light weight offer better aerodynamics performance. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:26:49 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2RqovFiz-Xw http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2RqovFiz-Xw http://www.vidmeup.com/ Frederique Constant Runabout. Power Reserve wrist watch specs: Movement: Caliber FC-720 Alternances: 28,800 / h Jewels: 26 Winding: Automatic Power Reserve: 42 h Features: Hours, Minutes, Date, Power reserve Case: Materials: Stainless steel Glass: Sapphire glass Crown: Screwed Water-Resistant: 10 bars Diameter: 43.0 mm Height: 12.2 mm Strap or Bracelet Width: 23x18 mm Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:10:54 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TtzzV-7702Y http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TtzzV-7702Y http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our feature on the Ducati Superbikes 1199 Panigale on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/ducati-unveil-the-1199-panigale-superbike-along-with-the-panigale-s-and-flagship-1199-panigale-s-tricolore/ Ducati's latest engine, the 1199 Panigale Superquadro, goes beyond the barriers of engineering to enable the introduction of a futuristic Superbike today. Its no-compromise approach to design, combined with Ducati's Italian innovation has now set the most extreme benchmark ever and stands as the latest milestone in Ducati's long and iconic history of Superbike engines. Ducati engineers were given a near impossible design brief to create the new generation Superbike engine for the Ducati 1199 Panigale. Increase power, torque and user-friendliness and reduce overall vehicle weight and scheduled maintenance costs seemed impossible tasks, but given a "blank canvas" to create the new power-plant and encouraged to think outside-of-the-box to achieve the unachievable, engineers have finally ticked all the boxes. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:05:31 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=e69x3rU_1wE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=e69x3rU_1wE http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our feature article on the Beneteau Oceanis 41 45 and 48 on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/09/beneteau-oceanis-41-45-and-48-the-oceanis-spirit-becomes-ever-greater/ In 2011 BENETEAU is breathing new life into the range, whilst respecting the original Oceanis spirit, with three new, completely re-examined boats that are more spacious, safer, faster, more comfortable etc. The Oceanis 41, 45 and 48, which come on the scene to replace the Oceanis 40, 43 and 46, are boats that will very quickly become the benchmark for sailing with a standard of comfort up to now reserved for super yachts. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:01:35 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=vt0YJ20GdUo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=vt0YJ20GdUo http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our indepth article on the Azimut 45 yacht on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/06/azimut-45-the-latest-model-in-the-flybridge-range-from-azimut-yachts/ The new Azimut 45 Yacht one of Azimut Yacht's prestigious new arrivals for 2011, sets a new benchmark for the market by re-examining the fundamental aspects of liveability and quality, attaining a level that the competition will find difficult to match. The great efforts put into design, functional studies, and technical research have now borne fruit in the form of the Azimut 45 undoubtedly most advanced flybridge of its class on the market. It is a project that leads to new consequences through the use of ideas that were put into practice in earlier models with great success. These include a new layout within the Azimut 45 living area that features a different use of available below-deck space through an innovative placement of the galley, as well as a cabin arrangement that come in two varieties -- two or three cabins -- each with a large central VIP cabin. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:45:44 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=NnzX9KXkFt0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=NnzX9KXkFt0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Girard-Perregaux is one of the few authentic Swiss watch Manufactures. It designs, creates, develops and produces both the external components of a watch and its "heart", the movement. This comprehensive approach enables it to offer a complete portfolio of top-of-the-range movements (over 100 variants) and prestigious mechanical watch collections. Inspired by its history dating back to 1791, Girard-Perregaux applies its expertise with a modern approach, with the support of its Research and Development department. Marked out by nearly 80 patents filed, the company's heritage is reflected in the application of the latest technologies. The watches are not mere reproductions of past successes, but innovative creations guided by the quest for excellence. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:54:21 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=nIhC7qJCdek http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=nIhC7qJCdek http://www.vidmeup.com/ There are few names within the elite of Swiss "Haute Horlogerie" as rich in history and evocative as Girard-Perregaux. The activities of the Firm go as far back as 1791, giving them more than two centuries of heritage that forms the foundation of what we are today. Check out the video of Girard Perregaux celebrating 220 years of watch making on our Youtube channel or visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com fof the full feature. Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:44:34 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=QGCXA81EJyU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=QGCXA81EJyU http://www.vidmeup.com/ Since 1791, Girard-Perregaux has been reinventing the long tradition of Swiss watchmaking. In its 220 years, the Swiss Manufacture has registered more than 80 patents in the field of watchmaking and has brought legendary creations to life. Today, the brand is one of the very few to bring together all of the skills and expertise required to produce Haute Horlogerie watches under one roof. In its 220th anniversary celebrations, Girard-Perregaux is paying tribute to the finest moments of its history, and preparing to record even finer moments to come... Videos Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:30:52 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=a6pgeMVb0iQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=a6pgeMVb0iQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Van Cleef & Arpels Hong Kong Maison at 10 Chater Road, Central, in Prince's Building, Hong Kong : unique, enchanted and a bridge between two worlds. Akin to the American and Pa.risian locations, the Hong Kong Maison combines refinement and exclusivity in a setting that is warm and respectful of the local culture. The Maison is designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku. Its unique quality: associating exceptional beauty and balance by revealing the connections between Van Cleef & Arpels and the perception of modernity in Chinese civilization. Enter and experience absolute luxury, escape the city's hectic pace for a moment and step into another world, dive into a sea of serenity and enchantment. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:40 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=u9dcvTzs14o http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=u9dcvTzs14o http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our latest article on the Prestige 500 yacht on Luxurious Magazine here : http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/2011/10/prestige-500-wins-best-motor-yacht-award-in-the-category-of-yachts-under-24-meters/ Created over 20 years ago, Prestige is now an internationally recognized brand, present on four continents through a network of specialized dealers trained by the shipyard. Whether on the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea or the Aegean Sea, the Atlantic or the Indian Ocean, the China Sea, the Andaman Sea, the Tasmanian Sea or the Coral Sea, Prestige is an established brand. Worldwide, 2,500 Prestige owners share our values. The Prestige 500 won the Trophy for "Best interior design" at the World Yachts Trophies and the award for "Best Motor Yachts" at the Nautical Design Awards. The clean lines and dynamic style of the Prestige 500 Fly comes at no cost to the quality of life onboard. She is designed to offer multiple, comfortable living areas for the entire crew. The wide flybridge includes an inviting forward living space for lounging and relaxation, which can be transformed into a true terrace. The open cockpit, the interior saloon, the comfortable helm station and the generously sized cabins are all designed for easy, relaxed gatherings, while also allowing space for privacy. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:47:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=BpVH6KbpQJY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=BpVH6KbpQJY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Under the spotlight, the Limelight collection plays the starring role. All stars love to dazzle amidst the crackling flashes of the cameras, all eyes fixed on them. Heir to the first pieces of Piaget jewelry, Limelight extends an invitation to tread the red carpet in a reflection of its flamboyant inventiveness. One by one, the items of jewelry exhibit their dazzling silhouettes fashioned in gold and studded with precious stones. Their perfect proportions and shapes evoke the flowing lines of the most prestigious Haute Couture creations Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:45:08 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=EpsJsgeEbTg http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=EpsJsgeEbTg http://www.vidmeup.com/ Under the spotlight, the Limelight collection plays the starring role. All stars love to dazzle amidst the crackling flashes of the cameras, all eyes fixed on them. Heir to the first pieces of Piaget jewelry, Limelight extends an invitation to tread the red carpet in a reflection of its flamboyant inventiveness. One by one, the items of jewelry exhibit their dazzling silhouettes fashioned in gold and studded with precious stones. Their perfect proportions and shapes evoke the flowing lines of the most prestigious Haute Couture creations Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:41:13 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=eOgMazsaGBA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=eOgMazsaGBA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Thinking of going to Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia for a luxury holiday? read the Luxurious Magazine Pangkor Laut Resort feature/review here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/pangkor-laut-resort-%e2%80%93-luxurious-magazine-visits-this-world-renowned-resort/ Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, and here you will find one of the world's premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land. You will find no other resorts -- just secluded bays curled around pristine beaches, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for our guests. A combination of luxury, natural beauty and age-old wilderness woven together to produce an environment where peace and magically memorable moments are the currency. Of the island's 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house the Resort and its eight Estates. Wooden buildings blend seamlessly into the forest as if nature had been the architect dictating how walls curve around foliage, and roofs open up to allow trees to continue on their journey to the sky. Nature is respected here, almost revered, and it rewards visitors in ways that simply need to be experienced. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:37:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=sEt0LM4hgCY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=sEt0LM4hgCY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our full article on the Azimut Magellano 50 on Luxurious Magazine here http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1V2 The Azimut Magellano 50. The first 50 luxury motor yacht / cruiser that can sail continuously, everywhere, and with the greatest respect for the environment, thanks to her NMMA Certification (Class CE A approval) and, Rina Green Plus class notation. The Azimut Magellano 50 is the first of the New Classic luxury motor vessels to offer an abundance of light and large windows throughout the lower deck; and absolutely the first 50 footer to offer an outdoor salon in the bow and four alternative layouts below deck, responding perfectly to the owner's requirements. The Azimut Magellano 50 is the mid-sized luxury motor yacht / cruiser model in the new Magellano range, created by Azimut for all those yachtsmen who are seeking an increasingly authentic cruising experience, where love of the sea and the pleasures of boating are the starring players. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:45:30 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=EKz0eXcWNR8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=EKz0eXcWNR8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the full feature article on the Azimut 64 Flybridge yacht on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1US Today that dynasty is enriched with a new luxury motor yacht - the Azimut 64. A yacht over 20 meters long, the hatural heir to the Azimut 62, a model rewarded with unprecedented sales success: 200 units sold world-wide. Stylistic innovation, an exceptional level of safety, excellent navigability: the Azimut 64 reinterprets and updates the strong points that made the 64's commercial feat possible. The originality and sportiness of the design are apparent at the very first glance. The lines of the deckhouse exude elegance and harmony, with bold windows made more aggressive by the fin of the flybridge that emerges at the level of the saloon. The mirror-finish glass placed on the roll bar further refines what is already perfect. Safety is certified by NMMA (CE class A). The hull and structures have been designed striving for the best balance between traditional and innovative composite materials (like carbon fiber) and then realized through the infusion process to ensure greater sturdiness in the points of greatest stress. At the same time they reduce the hull's weight, allowing the two 1150 hp Caterpillar engines to achieve better performances and savings on consumption. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:41:40 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=_OCvIQ8CnMU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=_OCvIQ8CnMU http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our feature article on the Azimut 40 motor yacht on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1V0 At twelve metres long with two cabins, two heads, a lifting stern swimming platform and a huge fly: these are just some of the strong points of the new Azimut 40 motor yacht from Azimut's award winning Flybridge Collection. The Azimut 40 luxury motor yacht is the boat that really opens this Azimut flybridge collection which is modelled after traditional flybridge motor-yachts: it is a great cruiser, with plenty of space inside and out, and comfort levels that reflect years of refinement. The Azimut 40 embodies all the line key stylistic elements; the overall design concept is by Stefano Righini and interior design by Carlo Galeazzi. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:31:52 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3ziURqfG08E http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=3ziURqfG08E http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our extensive feature on the Baume and Mercier Hampton watch collection here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1Xu The Baume and Mercie Hampton watch Collection - At the Heart of Baume & Mercier's New Universe Since 1830, Baume & Mercier has been designing watches of the highest quality that are endowed with lasting appeal thanks to their classic, timeless aesthetic. For 180 years, men's and ladies' timepieces have followed one another in succession -- sometimes iconic, sometimes inspired, but always dedicated to excellence and always with the same calling : the creations by the Swiss Maison d'Horlogerie have the ability to fix our milestone moments in life to our memory. In speaking to those who combine the art of living with stylish elegance, Baume & Mercier is well-known for its lifestyle calling. This desire to match those who wear the watches as closely as possible, to reflect their lifestyle and values, is now expressed in a new brand universe that was successfully unveiled at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2011. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:19:15 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=mwwBTnsvVfg http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=mwwBTnsvVfg http://www.vidmeup.com/ Find out more information on the Baumer and Mercier Linea watch on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1Xg Originally launched in the 1980s, the Baume and Mercier Linea watch rapidly became an international bestseller. The Linea watch's soft lines, sensual curves and confident luxury epitomizes femininity at the highest level. Its characteristic details, including the renowned bezel with its prominent numerals, make it one of the most easily identifiable of all women's watches. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:54:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=nxzVEIeui4k http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=nxzVEIeui4k http://www.vidmeup.com/ A quarter of a millennium of the highest quality watchmaking provides an ideal opportunity for Vacheron Constantin to look back on its past. Highlighting its vast experience and paying tribute to the Métiers d'Art. Vacheron Constantin has faithfully promoted throughout the centuries, and stimulated a capacity for technical innovation that has remained intact and is as vigorous as ever. This is well illustrated by the Vacheron Constantin Saint Gervais watch a "Grande Complication" watch that the Vacheron Constantin brand with the Maltese Cross is proud to present as a means of taking the watchmaking industry a step further into a complex field, that of the power reserve. With 250 hours guaranteed by four barrels coupled with a tourbillon regulator and a perpetual calendar mechanism the Vacheron Constantin Saint Gervais watch represents an active step towards instating a new reference in the field of horological excellence. Videos Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:14:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=gItPUUskMQE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=gItPUUskMQE http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our feature on the Urwerk UR 110 Zrn Torpedo watch on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1Mv The Urwerk UR 110 ZrN Torpedo is a timepiece in which its technology can be appreciated though the large panoramic sapphire crystal. As well as indicating the hours and minutes, the Urwerk UR 110 ZrN Torpedo titanium & steel wrist watch also features a Control Board on the dial side with indicators for "Day/Night" and "Oil Change" (URWERK's service interval display) as well as small seconds on a sub dial. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:22:26 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uvdTji8zDaQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uvdTji8zDaQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1721, Pierre Jaquet Droz was a mechanical genius and a pioneer in the art of the Haute Horlogerie jewelry watch -- a veritable living legend. Current models include: Legend Geneva, Urban Legend, Majestic Beijing, Complication La Chaux de Fondes, Elegance Paris and Automaton. Today, the brand is still inspired by his dreams, his extraordinary horological masterpieces, his exceptional automatons, which include the androids entitled «The Lady Musician», «The Writer» and «The Draughtsman», and his quest for innovation, progress and excellence. Operating in the Haute Horlogerie segment, Montres Jaquet Droz SA excels in the art of one-off and very limited-edition items. The brand has revived traditional crafts that were disappearing: outstanding illustrations of this include its spangled dials and those of black «Grand Feu» enamel. One of Jaquet Droz's strengths is its ability to create custom dial designs to meet its enthusiastic clients' requirements. Its leading model, La Grande Seconde, which draws its inspiration directly from an 18th century timepiece, can just as easily be made to measure with a dial set with precious and semi-precious stones as with a dial base decorated with prestigious minerals, dried seaweed or other specific materials. The brand's character and refinement mark out a very special place for it in the world of prestige and luxury watchmaking. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:14:20 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=aHw4tcK54YE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=aHw4tcK54YE http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our huge feature on the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean watch collection on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/Jy The watches in the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Cal 8500 collection have been held in high regard for their professional divers' features, their style and their innovative Co-Axial technology since they were introduced in 2005. Omega have now upgraded the entire family and each of the new omega seamaster planet ocean Collection is equipped with one of the brand's revolutionary family of in-house Co-Axial calibres -- the 8500/8501, the 8520/8521 or the new 9300 chronograph. The watch movements have also had the Si 14 silicon balance spring and the combination is so stable and reliable that Omega provides all of the new Planet Ocean watches with a full four-year warranty. Features: ChronometerChronometerLabel given to a watch which has undergone precision tests and received a certificate from an official body (COSC). Date, Helium escape valve, Screw-in crown, Transparent case back, Unidirectional rotating bezel Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:10:35 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Tjjng5-wNlY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Tjjng5-wNlY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Pursuing its quest for essentials, the Altiplano collection developed by the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Piaget is the ultimate expression of formal purity. This reality is now taking on a new dimension with the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin model boasting a double world record: the world's thinnest self-winding skeleton model (5.34 mm) houses the world's thinnest self-winding skeleton movement (2.40 mm). It has taken no less than half a century of expertise in ultra-thin mechanical movements to reach these new peaks of achievement. What if all that were left at the end of the day were the hand of the artist and the horological absolute? In this quest for essentials symbolised by the Altiplano collection, the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Piaget takes a new leap forward by presenting the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin. This resolutely modern and truly exceptional watch not only reveals Piaget's unique know-how in the field of ultra-thin mechanical movements, but also highlights the skills of the engraving artisans who have constantly pushed the boundaries in this art of extremes in order to make Piaget the specialist of skeleton or openworked movements in the domain of Fine Watchmaking. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:58:05 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RPB3R6Cd5R0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RPB3R6Cd5R0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Pursuing its quest for essentials, the Altiplano collection developed by the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Piaget is the ultimate expression of formal purity. This reality is now taking on a new dimension with the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin model boasting a double world record: the world's thinnest self-winding skeleton model (5.34 mm) houses the world's thinnest self-winding skeleton movement (2.40 mm). It has taken no less than half a century of expertise in ultra-thin mechanical movements to reach these new peaks of achievement. What if all that were left at the end of the day were the hand of the artist and the horological absolute? In this quest for essentials symbolised by the Altiplano collection, the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Piaget takes a new leap forward by presenting the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin. This resolutely modern and truly exceptional watch not only reveals Piaget's unique know-how in the field of ultra-thin mechanical movements, but also highlights the skills of the engraving artisans who have constantly pushed the boundaries in this art of extremes in order to make Piaget the specialist of skeleton or openworked movements in the domain of Fine Watchmaking. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:35:30 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5F8GRxt_5XQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5F8GRxt_5XQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Rarely have pure shapes found such an eminently suitable material. By associating the acknowledged elegance and understatement of the Patrimony Contemporaine line with the precious nature of solid platinum, the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin is revealing yet another facet of exceptional watchmaking. Governed by the same spirit of excellence, this gleaming 'jewel box' was bound to house a remarkable mechanical gem -- and such is indeed the case with the legendary Calibre 1120, an ultra-thin self-winding movement with an excellent reputation that is entirely developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin and also carries the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:28:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=-SeUQ03WHG8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=-SeUQ03WHG8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Luxurious Magazine showcases the wonderful train journeys Orient Express provide across Europe. For further information and to read Orient Express train journey and travel features go to luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:20:04 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5g27qinxxcQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5g27qinxxcQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read about the Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed chronograph watch in Orange and Black on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/22v Linde Werdelin's evolution in Haute Horlogerie Haute horlogerie as we have come to know it is evolving. Watches are changing shape, they cease being flat objects but rather they are taking form and evolving into 3D models of desire. Linde Werdelin watches and instruments have made a mark in the watch making industry when created the first fully skeletonised watch, the SpidoLite. Two years later, Linde Werdelin is pushing the boundaries of design and construction even further and is announcing the launch of a 3-Dimensional skeletonised experience called, SpidoSpeed. With a strong reference to the SpidoLite range and inspired by the racing car industry, the Spido Speed is Linde Werdelin's first chronograph model. It features a new and more complex skeletonised steel case construction with weight reduction technology while always maintaining integrity of strength. That and a multiple-layered dial construction add to creating an all round 3-Dimensional experience. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:19:20 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JrTqrPzFXvI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=JrTqrPzFXvI http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our feature on the Linde Werdelin SpidoLite II limited edition watch in Titanium on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1Lj Linde Werdelin continues the journey of evolution by announcing the launch of the SpidoLite II model. With a strong reference to its predecessors, the SpidoLite and SpidoSpeed, the SpidoLite II is a living testament of true evolution in complex watch case design and craftsmanship. Featuring the three -- part case construction, the SpidoLite II is crafted in titanium to further reduce the weight of the watch while ensuring the integrity of strength. The dial has also been skeletonised to reveal parts of the movement while a seconds sub-dial has been added at 9 o'clock and a date function has made its appearance for the first time in a SpidoLite model. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:17:45 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Tzcscy2B_-0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Tzcscy2B_-0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ With its striking aesthetics and sleek, avant-garde design, the Grande Seconde has been celebrating the magic of time in its most infinitesimal fractions since the 18th century. This providential model, a creation of the Manufacture Jaquet Droz, is unanimously recognized as one of the most astonishing timepieces in watchmaking history. Available in several jewelry versions and reinterpreted in the SW version, the Grande Seconde has always been presented in a case of precious metal or ceramic. Today, this magnificent watch is ushering in yet another innovation: it has been made of steel, a material suggesting strength, nobility and simplicity. True to its avant-garde spirit, Jaquet Droz has taken a whole new approach to the design of the Grande Seconde, using an exclusive process to obtain two new models featuring all-black dials. Applied to watchmaking for the very first time, this process involves crafting all of the dial components from solid metal, then dipping them in a chemical bath to obtain a perfect black coating. This extremely painstaking operation brings out the beauty of the indicators, which can have a fine-brushed finish, creating a unique interplay of light and textures. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:15:29 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ezOLuxch_4A http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ezOLuxch_4A http://www.vidmeup.com/ You can read our latest article on the Eurocopter X3 hybrid X-Cube helicopter on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/147 The Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator (x-cube)is powered by a five blade main rotor system and two propellers on shortspan fixed wings, a combination that delivers excellent vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of a helicopter, along with aircraft type fast cruise speeds and maneuverability. The company anticipates a wide range of utilizations for the Eurocopter X3 hybrid X-Cube helicopter concept, including long-distance search and rescue (SAR) missions, coast guard duties, border patrol missions, passenger transport, offshore operations and inter-city shuttle services. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:05:24 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Qc_CKAC1ocs http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Qc_CKAC1ocs http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our feature on the Bell & Ross PWI and WW1 watches on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1NO Bell & Ross PW1 and WW1 watches : time rediscovered Bell & Ross pays homage to the history of military timepieces by presenting a pocket watch -- the PW1 and its wrist watch version -- the Vintage WW1. The brand's designs have always been influenced by the reinterpretation of military watch design history. "We are delving into the past even more in order to round out our collection," explains Bell & Ross designer, Bruno Belamich. The challenge? To remain faithful to present day watch-making standards while adapting them to Bell & Ross design principles. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:57:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TBfB7KnPAnk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=TBfB7KnPAnk http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the full article on the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Coupe on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1NJ The Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition coupe in Flame Orange with black diamond turned wheels Following on from the success of the DBS Carbon Black, introduced in 2009, the 2011 DBS Carbon Edition will be available in two new colours including Flame Orange and Ceramic Grey together with the existing Carbon Black. Each DBS will undergo Aston Martin's unique paint process receiving seven layers of paint together with a 25 hour hand flat-and-polish finish resulting in a glass veneer normally the reserve of jewellery production. A first for Aston Martin is the option to specify a satin lacquer paint finish, creating a silk-like texture. The DBS Carbon Edition features 10-spoke gloss black diamond turned wheels with a reversed diamond turned or full gloss black finish as an option. Complementing the wheels, black brake calipers will be delivered as standard with yellow, orange, red or grey as an option. Harmonising with the exterior finish is a warm black grille, carbon fibre mirror heads, carbon rear lamp in-fills and smoked rear lights creating a DBS specification like never before. Videos Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:46:56 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=R-gUu2G1j5Y http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=R-gUu2G1j5Y http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Noy Netline watch collection The dials in this collection hide and reveal the movements of the watches. The skeleton movement and the net motif integrate several layers that filter the visible on the watch display SPECIFICATIONSMovements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1 / skeleton, mechanical with manual winding, power reserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm,17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vphFunctions: hours, minutes,subsidiary secondsCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm,sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, Band: handmade leather band, double folding claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:44:15 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5fsJXQPFLFw http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=5fsJXQPFLFw http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Noy Netline watch collection The dials in this collection hide and reveal the movements of the watches. The skeleton movement and the net motif integrate several layers that filter the visible on the watch display SPECIFICATIONSMovements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1 / skeleton, mechanical with manual winding, power reserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm,17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vphFunctions: hours, minutes,subsidiary secondsCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm,sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, Band: handmade leather band, double folding claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:42:43 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=yLf_SjavkYM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=yLf_SjavkYM http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Noy Fractal watch collection Groups that have a broken dimension so that each one looks like an exact copy of the other Using the fractal method, simple, geometric lines were processed by acomputer to create the complex and intriguing motifs in the fractal watches. This unpredicted consecutive process is interrupted when the desired motif is achieved SPECIFICATIONS Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:41:12 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=z7qkjFGYCH4 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=z7qkjFGYCH4 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Brand: Itay Noy, zXz Overview Limited Editions Watch strap: Leather watch strap Watch movement:Automatic Gender: Female, Male Material: Stainless steel Gem stones: Diamonds Warranty: Two Years International Case diameter: 42.5mm Case shape: Round Functions: Date Water resistance: 50m = waterproof (swimming) Crystal: Sapphire Misc.: Limited Edition Case height: 10mm Strap buckles: Tang buckle Watch dial: Roman numerals Colour watch dial: Black Even as a young child, Itay Noy loved watches. He received his first watch from John Edelnand, his grandmother's only cousin, who lived in England and often visited the Holy Land. Over the years John continued bringing Itay special watches, and it didn't take long for the young lad to become a staunch devotee of timepieces. In 2007, having won the Andy Prize and having mounted a solo exhibition at the Eretz Israel Museum, Itay sent John the exhibition catalogue. John, who wasn't aware that Itay had chosen to become an independent creator of watches, contacted him in great excitement to thank him for the catalogue, and only then did he dare to reveal to Itay, for the first time, the story of the family's watchmaking enterprise in the town of Halberstadt in Germany, where he had grown up together with Itay's grandmother. John proudly told Itay about his own father, Israel Edelnand, a talented watchmaker, who, regrettably, John saw for the last time at age 14 when he was sent from Germany to London in 1939, as one of 300 children sent to Gwrych Castle shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War. All that remained in the young boy's possession was a suitcase of clothes, a few family photographs, and a silver watch, his father's handwork, the last vestige of the watchmaking tradition that would be destroyed together with the family. John and his wife Mavis had no children, and it was with a feeling of mission that John decided to give Itay the watch that his father had given him for safekeeping, in order that Itay would continue to look after it and tell the story of the family's watchmaking history. Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:39:45 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=hDsgGjWXQn4 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=hDsgGjWXQn4 http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Noy City Square watch collection Based on Arial-photographs, famous city squares around the world are the main motif of this collection "We're forever meeting people who have watches, very seldom people who have compasses. We always need to know what time it is (who still knows how to deduce it from the position of the sun?) but we never ask ourselves where we are."Georges Perec, Species of Spaces and Other Pieces SPECIFICATIONS Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vph Function: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:38:12 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qV4Cnz2BLqY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qV4Cnz2BLqY http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Noy City Square watch collection Based on Arial-photographs, famous city squares around the world are the main motif of this collection "We're forever meeting people who have watches, very seldom people who have compasses. We always need to know what time it is (who still knows how to deduce it from the position of the sun?) but we never ask ourselves where we are."Georges Perec, Species of Spaces and Other Pieces SPECIFICATIONS Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vph Function: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:36:45 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RVcGDvw1g5w http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RVcGDvw1g5w http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Maximalism watch collection The watches in this collection combine multiple motifs in the same dial Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:43:54 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=y0BYJHud_mM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=y0BYJHud_mM http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Maximalism watch collection The watches in this collection combine multiple motifs in the same dial Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:42:17 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=_HbKtp7Ez-4 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=_HbKtp7Ez-4 http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Maximalism watch collection The watches in this collection combine multiple motifs in the same dial Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:40:47 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=zr5OaXxn1yY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=zr5OaXxn1yY http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Maximalism watch collection The watches in this collection combine multiple motifs in the same dial Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:39:24 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Fo_GDoIs8sM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Fo_GDoIs8sM http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Itay Maximalism watch collection The watches in this collection combine multiple motifs in the same dial Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Videos Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:37:53 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=pnacqa3WDKQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=pnacqa3WDKQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Ateliers deMonaco is an independent high-end luxury watch company that develops and manufactures their timepieces in Monaco. It specializes in inventing and hand crafting complicated horological creations that are only made in very limited editions or as unique pieces on request. Based in the heart of Monaco, the brand is rapidly creating a reputation as part of the young, new and independent watchmakers' generation that is fueling innovation for an industry notorious for its slow pace of any change. 2009 was the year in which the founders Pim Koeslag, Robert van Pappelendam and Peter Stas got official approval to start their high end watch brand: Ateliers deMonaco. Shortly after, they launched their first watch - the Grand Tourbillon XP - of which they donated one of the first watches ever made to the Only Watch Auction to benefit the Association Monégasque Contre les Myopathies. This watch includes their own patented Xtreme Precision movement that consists of a perfect balance cage, a Silicium escapement and has as design features the sapphire bridge and the hand engraved deMonaco anchor. This ability to design and manufacture in house, makes them part of only a few independent companies that have this capability still to-date. The collection and innovations can be characterized as a combination between modern technology and classical craftsmanship, resulting in a hybrid time piece that utilizes the best of both. The brand's ambition is to be bespoke, independent and fresh, which is why it is deliberately based close to its target consumer in Monaco instead of close to some of its main competitors. The products are all in-house developed and mostly based on the Tourbillon mechanism. Production is only a few tens of units every year, and prices can go up to above € 200.000. Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:48:36 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uoT5GuVDrCg http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=uoT5GuVDrCg http://www.vidmeup.com/ Ateliers deMonaco is an independent high-end luxury watch company that develops and manufactures their timepieces in Monaco. It specializes in inventing and hand crafting complicated horological creations that are only made in very limited editions or as unique pieces on request. Based in the heart of Monaco, the brand is rapidly creating a reputation as part of the young, new and independent watchmakers' generation that is fueling innovation for an industry notorious for its slow pace of any change. 2009 was the year in which the founders Pim Koeslag, Robert van Pappelendam and Peter Stas got official approval to start their high end watch brand: Ateliers deMonaco. Shortly after, they launched their first watch - the Grand Tourbillon XP - of which they donated one of the first watches ever made to the Only Watch Auction to benefit the Association Monégasque Contre les Myopathies. This watch includes their own patented Xtreme Precision movement that consists of a perfect balance cage, a Silicium escapement and has as design features the sapphire bridge and the hand engraved deMonaco anchor. This ability to design and manufacture in house, makes them part of only a few independent companies that have this capability still to-date. The collection and innovations can be characterized as a combination between modern technology and classical craftsmanship, resulting in a hybrid time piece that utilizes the best of both. The brand's ambition is to be bespoke, independent and fresh, which is why it is deliberately based close to its target consumer in Monaco instead of close to some of its main competitors. The products are all in-house developed and mostly based on the Tourbillon mechanism. Production is only a few tens of units every year, and prices can go up to above € 200.000. Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:42:41 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=YximPR7WFfc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=YximPR7WFfc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Ateliers deMonaco is an independent high-end luxury watch company that develops and manufactures their timepieces in Monaco. It specializes in inventing and hand crafting complicated horological creations that are only made in very limited editions or as unique pieces on request. Based in the heart of Monaco, the brand is rapidly creating a reputation as part of the young, new and independent watchmakers' generation that is fueling innovation for an industry notorious for its slow pace of any change. 2009 was the year in which the founders Pim Koeslag, Robert van Pappelendam and Peter Stas got official approval to start their high end watch brand: Ateliers deMonaco. Shortly after, they launched their first watch - the Grand Tourbillon XP - of which they donated one of the first watches ever made to the Only Watch Auction to benefit the Association Monégasque Contre les Myopathies. This watch includes their own patented Xtreme Precision movement that consists of a perfect balance cage, a Silicium escapement and has as design features the sapphire bridge and the hand engraved deMonaco anchor. This ability to design and manufacture in house, makes them part of only a few independent companies that have this capability still to-date. The collection and innovations can be characterized as a combination between modern technology and classical craftsmanship, resulting in a hybrid time piece that utilizes the best of both. The brand's ambition is to be bespoke, independent and fresh, which is why it is deliberately based close to its target consumer in Monaco instead of close to some of its main competitors. The products are all in-house developed and mostly based on the Tourbillon mechanism. Production is only a few tens of units every year, and prices can go up to above € 200.000. Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:33:38 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=sba3vg1YRqo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=sba3vg1YRqo http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy X-Ray Collection of watches Technical drawings of mechanical movements are the motif of this collection, displaying an X-ray view of the frozen mechanism Movements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1, mechanical with manual winding, powerreserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm, 17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vph Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:32:01 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Jb8Tu7Puwhs http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Jb8Tu7Puwhs http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy X-Ray Collection of watches Technical drawings of mechanical movements are the motif of this collection, displaying an X-ray view of the frozen mechanism Movements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1, mechanical with manual winding, powerreserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm, 17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vph Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:30:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RAmOOxx6PwU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RAmOOxx6PwU http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy X-Ray Collection of watches Technical drawings of mechanical movements are the motif of this collection, displaying an X-ray view of the frozen mechanism Movements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1, mechanical with manual winding, powerreserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm, 17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vph Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:28:30 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=OJr32r9vCuI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=OJr32r9vCuI http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy X-Ray Collection of watches Technical drawings of mechanical movements are the motif of this collection, displaying an X-ray view of the frozen mechanism Movements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1, mechanical with manual winding, powerreserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm, 17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vph Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:26:35 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=sriFbPzS3FI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=sriFbPzS3FI http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy X-Ray Collection of watches Technical drawings of mechanical movements are the motif of this collection, displaying an X-ray view of the frozen mechanism Movements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1, mechanical with manual winding, powerreserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm, 17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vph Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:24:53 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9XJiRqCuurM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9XJiRqCuurM http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our exclusive interview with watch maker Itay Noy on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1RE Itay Noy (39) has been creating unique high-quality timepieces since 2000. From his studio in Tel Aviv, Israel he designs limited edition collections of hand-made watches and clocks. Displayed in exhibitions around the world, Itay Noy timepieces have been acquired for many collections including The C. Bronfman Collection - NY, The Droog Design Collection -- Amsterdam and The Collection of The Israel Museum -- Jerusalem. Noy holds a BFA in jewelry from the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem, Israel and Masters Degree (M.Des) from the Design Academy in Eindhoven, The Netherlands and currently teaches watch design at the Bezalel Academy. Itay Noy's awards include the Andy Prize 2007, First Prize at the Biennale Internationale Design, St. Etienne, France 2000, the Lockman Prize for Practical Design and the America-Israel Cultural Foundation award 5 consecutive years from 1999 to 2003. Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:08:46 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=lluXR7XSouQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=lluXR7XSouQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Selective Time Table Clock Different ways to read the time is the motif of this collection, displaying two movements in order to create a new range of time Case: Brass, gold plated, Ø56mm, height 10mmMovement: ETA F04.111.1-6H quartz (two) To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:07:15 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=7thvMBSuKyE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=7thvMBSuKyE http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Part Time Table Clock Different ways to read the time is the motif of this collection, displaying two movements in order to create a new range of time Case: Brass, gold plated, Ø56mm, height 16mm Movement: Ronda 763.24E quartz (two) To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:05:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=GHOTGa5PLCo http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=GHOTGa5PLCo http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Netline Collection of watches The dials in this collection hide and reveal the movements of the watches. The skeleton movement and the net motif integrate several layers that filter the visible on the watch display Movements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1 / skeleton, mechanical with manual winding, power reserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm,17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vphFunctions: hours, minutes,subsidiary secondsCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm,sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, Band: handmade leather band, double folding claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:03:53 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=q-NA9T25cEU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=q-NA9T25cEU http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Netline Collection of watches The dials in this collection hide and reveal the movements of the watches. The skeleton movement and the net motif integrate several layers that filter the visible on the watch display Movements: Caliber 6497-1 / 6498-1 / skeleton, mechanical with manual winding, power reserve 38 hours; Ø36.6mm height 4.5 mm,17 jewels; frequency 21,600 vphFunctions: hours, minutes,subsidiary secondsCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø41.6 mm X 44.6 mm, height 10.6 mm,sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water-resistant to 5 atm, Band: handmade leather band, double folding claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:02:18 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SzPrYWPfa0A http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=SzPrYWPfa0A http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Medium Size Collection of watches This series consists of smaller and colorful watches,all based on different designs from the collections Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding,ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours;Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date windowCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø36 mm, height 10 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dialBand: handmade leather band, double folding clasp / rubber bandRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:00:48 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=IRVVMgvDwts http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=IRVVMgvDwts http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Medium Size Collection of watches This series consists of smaller and colorful watches,all based on different designs from the collections Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding,ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours;Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date windowCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø36 mm, height 10 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dialBand: handmade leather band, double folding clasp / rubber bandRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:59:22 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=aYmdN6VGL50 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=aYmdN6VGL50 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Medium Size Collection of watches This series consists of smaller and colorful watches,all based on different designs from the collections Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding,ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours;Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date windowCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø36 mm, height 10 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dialBand: handmade leather band, double folding clasp / rubber bandRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:58:05 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=wxSPPFlWnes http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=wxSPPFlWnes http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Maximalism Collection of watches The watches in this collection combine multiple motifs in the same dial Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:56:33 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cjK0sKQ7tPY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=cjK0sKQ7tPY http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Identity Collection of watches Identities of cultural elements, signs and letters are the inspirations behind this collection Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:54:57 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jycNVOXVn0k http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jycNVOXVn0k http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Identity Collection of watches Identities of cultural elements, signs and letters are the inspirations behind this collection Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:53:07 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=S19fUmuXUKs http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=S19fUmuXUKs http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Identity Collection of watches Identities of cultural elements, signs and letters are the inspirations behind this collection Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:51:43 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=PH_9eZkEQ2c http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=PH_9eZkEQ2c http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Duality Collection of watches The watches in this collection are double sidedand combine two complementary or opposing sides Movements: Caliber 2804-2 (two movements), mechanical with manualwinding, power reserve 42 hours; Ø25.6mm height 3.35 mm; 17 Jewels;frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date windowCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 14.6 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back; water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dialBand: handmade leather band, double sided claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces, double sided watches To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:50:29 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ef6bCdw3sBI http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=ef6bCdw3sBI http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Duality Collection of watches The watches in this collection are double sidedand combine two complementary or opposing sides Movements: Caliber 2804-2 (two movements), mechanical with manualwinding, power reserve 42 hours; Ø25.6mm height 3.35 mm; 17 Jewels;frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date windowCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 14.6 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back; water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dialBand: handmade leather band, double sided claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces, double sided watches To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:49:13 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=id3D0n9N25Y http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=id3D0n9N25Y http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Duality Collection of watches The watches in this collection are double sidedand combine two complementary or opposing sides Movements: Caliber 2804-2 (two movements), mechanical with manualwinding, power reserve 42 hours; Ø25.6mm height 3.35 mm; 17 Jewels;frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date windowCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 14.6 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back; water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dialBand: handmade leather band, double sided claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces, double sided watches To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:47:53 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=VmTRKQBu4jM http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=VmTRKQBu4jM http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Duality Collection of watches The watches in this collection are double sidedand combine two complementary or opposing sides Movements: Caliber 2804-2 (two movements), mechanical with manualwinding, power reserve 42 hours; Ø25.6mm height 3.35 mm; 17 Jewels;frequency 28,800 vphFunction: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date windowCase: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 14.6 mm, sapphire crystal,transparent case back; water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dialBand: handmade leather band, double sided claspRemarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces, double sided watches To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:46:40 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0oerWtoBZ8g http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0oerWtoBZ8g http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy Double Time Table Clock Different ways to read the time is the motif of this collection, displaying two movements in order to create a new range of time Case: Brass, gold plated, Ø56mm, height 16mm Movement: ETA 901.001 quartz (two) To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:45:02 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=yHC6uVXiTh8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=yHC6uVXiTh8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy City Square Collection Based on Arial-photographs, famous city squares around the world are the main motif of this collection. "We're forever meeting people who have watches, very seldom people who have compasses. We always need to know what time it is (who still knows how to deduce it from the position of the sun?) but we never ask ourselves where we are." Georges Perec, Species of Spaces and Other Pieces Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vph Function: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Price: $3,640.00 Ref#: CS-SAN Weight: 105.00 Grams Availability: Itay Noy manufactures to order. The watch will be ready for shipping 21 to 28 working days after ordered and paid. To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:43:30 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=8nvDbb-tyjc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=8nvDbb-tyjc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Itay Noy City Square Collection Based on Arial-photographs, famous city squares around the world are the main motif of this collection. "We're forever meeting people who have watches, very seldom people who have compasses. We always need to know what time it is (who still knows how to deduce it from the position of the sun?) but we never ask ourselves where we are." Georges Perec, Species of Spaces and Other Pieces Movements: Caliber 2824-2, mechanical with automatic winding, ball bearing rotor, stop-second, power reserve 38 hours; Ø25.6mm, height 4.6 mm; 25 jewels; frequency 28,800 vph Function: hours, minutes, sweep seconds; quick-set date window Case: stainless steel 316L, Ø42.4 mm, height 10.4 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent case back, water resistant to 5 atm, enamel painted dial Band: handmade leather band, double folding clasp Remarks: limited and numbered edition of 99 pieces Price: $3,640.00 Ref#: CS-SAN Weight: 105.00 Grams Availability: Itay Noy manufactures to order. The watch will be ready for shipping 21 to 28 working days after ordered and paid. To purchase the watch visit www.itay-noy.com to read features about Itay Noy visit www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:41:53 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jgLn2Bq7770 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jgLn2Bq7770 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read the in depth feature on the Van Cleef and Arpels Poetic Complications watch on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1JE This is the Van Cleef & (and) Arpels animation done for their Poetic Complications watch - from the Earth to the Moon. Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:55:53 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9AGi6m-p4og http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=9AGi6m-p4og http://www.vidmeup.com/ Van Cleef & Arpels explores the infinite possibilities of dreams and freedom. The Maison creates a new and fascinating collection of rare timepieces: From the Earth to the Moon, inspired by Jules Verne, the illustrious French writer of the 19th century. This new step of the Extraordinary Journeys is the follow-up to Five Weeks in a Balloon, presented at the previous SIHH, and reveals the mysteries of outer space. The celestial exploration begins with the High Jewellery watch Timeless. From the Earth to the Moon decor; soaring up to the sky it leaves behind a blazing trail of diamonds and orange sapphires. Then, the Poetic Complication From the Earth to the Moon timepiece carries the astronauts to their lunar destination. Finally, four Extraordinary Dials watches visit legendary constellations. Videos Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:03:38 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=luFh9ouMt_0 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=luFh9ouMt_0 http://www.vidmeup.com/ If you want to find out more on the Van Cleef and Arpels School of Jewellery (L'Ecole) visit Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1UB Van Cleef & Arpels creates its school of Jewellery, open to all those who love beauty, be it the connoisseurs or professionals. Ever since its beginnings in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels has embodied the brilliance of jewellery savoir-faire. Inspired by constant inventiveness, the Maison's excellence has given birth to timeless creations and exceptional techniques: Mystery Setting™, Zip necklaces, Poetic Complications® watches, the outstanding Pierres de Caractère precious stone collection...all have revolutionized the world of Jewellery. Videos Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:33:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0luxR4BqWo8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=0luxR4BqWo8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our huge article one the MB&F Legacy Machine Number 1 LM1 watch on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1Wj The incredible MB&F LM1 wrist watch Legacy Machines pay homage to the rich watchmaking traditions of 18th and 19th centuries, by imagining the type of timepieces MB&F would have created 100 years ago when there were no Grendizers, Star Wars or fast jets for inspiration, but when there were stunning pocket watches, the Eiffel Tower and Jules Verne to set the imagination racing. Legacy Machines are a tribute to the great innovators of traditional watchmaking, while remaining, above all, authentic three-dimensional MB&F Machines. Wild, extreme, outrageous, unrestrained: might be used to describe MB&F's futuristic Horological Machines, but traditional, classical... round? With its monumental central balance; superlatively finished movement; completely independent dual time zones; unique vertical power reserve indicator and elegant annular case, Legacy Machine N°1 (LM1) is a tribute to the great innovators of traditional watchmaking; and above all, an authentic three-dimensional MB&F Machine. Legacy Machine N°1 was conceived when Maximilian Büsser started fantasising: "What would have happened if I had been born in 1867 instead of 1967? In the early 1900s the first wristwatches appear and I would want to create three-dimensional machines for the wrist, but there are no Grendizers, Star Wars or fighter jets for my inspiration. But I do have pocket watches, the Eiffel Tower and Jules Verne, so what might my 1911 machine look like? It has to be round and it has to be three-dimensional: Legacy Machine N°1 was my answer." Gazing down through Legacy Machine N°1's crystal clear bubble sapphire dome to the micro-mechanical fantasy below, it's easy to imagine Jules Verne's Captain Nemo looking upon the mythical underwater city of Atlantis. Legacy Machine N°1's transcendental in-house movement bears testimony to the enormous talent of its creators. Jean-François Mojon and his team at Chronode (Best Watchmaker Prize at the 2010 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève) met the considerable challenge of developing the calibre for LM1 from a blank sheet, while acclaimed independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen took responsibility for the aesthetic design and for strictly ensuring the utmost respect for tradition and fine-finishing. The movement of Legacy Machine N°1 proudly bears the names of both its creators, and is the first calibre other than Voutilainen's own to bear his name. With Legacy Machine N°1, MB&F has majestically reinterpreted traditional 19th century watchmaking excellence to create a contemporary, three-dimensional objet d'art. Videos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:55:54 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=XaVutTEvdHg http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=XaVutTEvdHg http://www.vidmeup.com/ Under the patronage of the Grande Maison in the Vallée de Joux, the team of three mountaineers -- Swiss guide Stéphane Schaffter, renowned Apa Sherpa and Little Karim Balti -- have successfully scaled virgin summit in Himalaya, christened Antoine LeCoultre's Peak. For the first time, the two living legends of the world of the Sherpas, met. Nepal, Pakistan and the Occident, joined forced in this extreme expedition. Three exceptional Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces have been part of the adventure: the famous 1958 Geophysic Chronometer; the Master Compressor Extreme Lab which became an instant watch industry sensation when introduced in 2007; along with a third creation currently being prepared in the secret of the Manufacture workshops unveiled in January 2010. Videos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:47:52 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RRvXasVN39c http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=RRvXasVN39c http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our article on the MB&F Horological Machine No.4 Thunderbolt Flying Panda 18K white gold watch on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1Ie A traditional wristwatch has a relatively straightforward role: to tell the time. All that is needed is a hand for the hours, another for the minutes and perhaps a power reserve indicator to keep track of running time. Horological Machine No4 Thunderbolt has a hand for the hours, another for the minutes and a power reserve indicator. HM4 Thunderbolt tells the time. But HM4 Thunderbolt is not a traditional wristwatch. The aviation-inspired case and engine of the Thunderbolt are one. Neither would, nor could, exist without the other, yet each is so transcendental as to be able to stand alone as a work of art in its own right. The Thunderbolt's engine is the culmination of three long years of development. Each of the 300-plus components -- including the regulator and even the screws -- was developed specifically for this anarchistic calibre. The sleek aerodynamic form of the Thunderbolt's titanium and sapphire envelope has its roots in Maximilian Büsser's childhood passion for assembling model plane kits. Every component and form has a technical purpose; nothing is superfluous and every line and curve is in poetic harmony. Articulated lugs ensure supreme comfort. Highly legible time is a fringe benefit. Videos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:42:21 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=t9PidZe8q74 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=t9PidZe8q74 http://www.vidmeup.com/ The story of the Roger Dubuis manufacture is a dazzling one—indeed, a unique one in the world of haute horlogerie. While most venerable luxury watch brands are weighted by hundreds of years of history, Roger Dubuis' sharp ascendancy began in much more recent history, in 1995. The manufacture began as a brilliant partnership between two horological rock stars—Carlos Dias, a visionary designer with a keen style sense, and Roger Dubuis, a master watchmaker. This dynamic partnership quickly ignited the world of luxury watchmaking with a fine balance of traditional expertise and staggeringly bold avant-garde design. Roger Dubuis watches immediately made an extraordinary mark and took a place among the highest echelons of horology. And now, less than two decades later, the Dubuis manufacture has produced an astounding number of movements and audaciously redefined creative watchmaking, proudly showcasing a Hallmark of Geneva on every piece produced. The heart and strength of Roger Dubuis lies in its vertically integrated facility—a place where art and innovation pulse together. All workshops, parts manufacturing, and offices reside in the same high-tech building in Geneva. This spectacular building's glass walls reflect the watches made within: its bold, confident exterior houses complex and sophisticated mechanisms. Within this manufacture, extraordinary craftsmen, creative visionaries, and state-of-the-art machinery come together. Individual movements are developed in tandem with each timepiece's exterior and can be designed to integrate with any casing. Beauty and functionality evolve together, with truly extraordinary results. And while other luxury watchmakers submit completed pieces to be considered for the Hallmark of Geneva, Roger Dubuis incorporates the Seal's exacting requirements into every watch's early design and production. This makes Dubuis the only watchmaker to bear the revered Hallmark on every watch it has ever made Videos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:14:59 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=BkaNNjgfhN4 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=BkaNNjgfhN4 http://www.vidmeup.com/ The Majestic Malacca is an integral part of Malacca's colourful history. The original serene mansion, dating back to the 1920's, remains at the heart of the hotel, whilst a new building has been created, mirroring the original architecture, to house 54 spacious rooms and suites. The design integrates old with new, modern with historic, ensuring that the total experience is one that is authentic, honouring the past while bringing every modern convenience to bear. From the original porcelain flooring, teakwood fittings, intricate artwork and antiques, to the finely crafted Nyonya cuisine, every aspect echoes the history of the region, and offers a beguiling journey through this enchanting heritage. Immerse yourself in the essence of Malacca, wander the meandering 600 year old narrow pathways, explore the red-brick Dutch colonial buildings or search out genuine relics and antiques in the narrow old shophouses on Jonker Street. Rejuvenate with a bowl of refreshing Peranakan cendol in the dining room within the hotel or soothe tired muscles with a relaxing massage at the Spa Village Malacca. Videos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:14:18 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jXnNJhXY_fc http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=jXnNJhXY_fc http://www.vidmeup.com/ Read our huge Grieb Benzinger Bartkowiak watch feature on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1go The renowned masters of skeletonized watches - Grieb, Benzinger and Bartkowiak, have once again fulfilled the horological dreams of a special client by producing a new model within the Benzinger Boutique collection alonside the Blossom, Polaris and Pharos watches. The limited edition Blossom Black Tulip watch is a fully masculine version of the legendary skeletonized watch Blossom and was exclusively created for a well known US pop star. In a stunning 43 mm red gold case graced with a characteristic guilloché bezel and a black-colored skeletonized movement, the Black Tulip watch appears secretive and trendy while remaining simultaneously valuable and definitely impressive. Even the otherwise red ruby jewel bearings have been blackened in order to retain the mysterious impression this watch makes on the observer -- right down to the smallest detail. The skeletonized watch Blossom is worldwide the only skeletonized watch that is fully skeletonized, guilloché and engraved by hand. One look through the movement shows how filigreed the artisan must work with hands, saw and graver tool to create such a masterpiece. Grieb & Benzinger offers its clientele the luxury of individuality and manufacture-to-specification. Once again, the workshops of Grieb & Benzinger define exclusivity in a market that is flooded with mass luxury products. This brand's low production numbers of a maximum 100 watches per year, resulting from the enormous amount of work done by hand, is what makes these watches so rare and exclusive. Videos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:37:04 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=oKTm7lbDcVk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=oKTm7lbDcVk http://www.vidmeup.com/ Montegrappa pens have been used by many of the worlds leaders. In this video shown on Russian TV you will see President Yeltsin handing over his Montegrappa pen to Vladimir Putin to symbolise the handing over of power. [Audio in Russian]. You can see the range of Montegrappa pens on www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:01:25 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=witNYCXly4k http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=witNYCXly4k http://www.vidmeup.com/ Montegrappa of Italy, renowned for their beautful and fine pen collecttions explain how they use die casting on their world renowned pens. Watch the video to see how they produce the stunning works of pen art that had made them famous the world over. You can read more about Montegrappa's range of luxury pens on www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:24:46 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Olfe-AJAr7w http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Olfe-AJAr7w http://www.vidmeup.com/ Montegrappa of Italy, renowned for their beautful and fine pen collecttions explain how they use the natural resin celluloid in creating their world renowned pens. Watch the video to see how they produce the stunning works of pen art that had made them famous the world over. You can read more about Montegrappa's range of luxury pens on www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:04:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=i9PR5QFrp30 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=i9PR5QFrp30 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Montegrappa of Italy, renowned for their beautful and fine pen collecttions give a demonstration into the fine art of hand etching and engraving on precious metal pens. Wtahc the video to see how they produce the stunning works of pen art that had made them famous the world over. You can read more about Montegrappa's range of luxury pens on www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:50:29 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=z7-N93-H41E http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=z7-N93-H41E http://www.vidmeup.com/ NeroUno combines the Montegrappa character of almost one century of highly-skilled craftsmanship with that of the soul of Italy which represent the cosmopolitan signature of design.The distinctive features which have marked the history of the Montegrappa collections converge into NeroUno albeit with more modern lines: the traditional octagonal shape sheers off into a slightly more conical line, the end of the barrel enriched with 1912 silver disk and the Montegrappa logo round the top of the cap, have come to be recognised as an outstanding signature. The characteristic rotating sphere at the tip of the clip has been reinterpreted. Materials: Platinum, Resin Ink-feed: Cartridge, Converter Pen-Nibs: Gold 18K Packaging: Standard Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:40:29 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Yqq5Ab9bMi8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=Yqq5Ab9bMi8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Montegrappa Invito A La Traviata Silver Fountain Pen -- Sterling Silver, Red Celluloid Emozioni in Musica Limited Editions The Montegrappa Invito A La Traviata Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pen starts off the Emozioni In Musica Collection features a burin engraved portrait of Violetta Vallery. The Montegrappa La Traviata Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pen is entirely realized by hand. The Montegrappa La Traviata Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pen is crafted with the following details: Materials: Sterling silver, Celluloid Ink-feed: Piston Pen-Nibs: Gold 18K Pen-Nib Sizes: Fine, Medium Packaging: Special Craftsmanship Techniques: Low-relief engraving, Burin engraving Limited Edition of 1912 The Montegrappa La Traviata Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pen is available with a matching rollerball. Emozioni in Musica -- Invito a La Traviata Montegrappa pays homage to the world of Opera through the new Emozioni in Musica limited edition collection. Each year the joys and sorrows, characters and arias, stage sets and costumes of the most famous Operas will inspire a new edition. Refined materials and artisan goldsmith techniques will give each creation the indelible mark of emotion that unites Montegrappa and Opera. Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:02:47 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=DhK9y-JRdII http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=DhK9y-JRdII http://www.vidmeup.com/ Montegrappa dedicates its Piccola collection to women. With Piccola, the pen is no longer just a writing instrument, but a fashion accessory that can be coordinated, flaunted, and cherished. The octagonal shape of the barrel, with its graceful, slender silhouette, tapers into a slightly conical form and is dressed in glittering resin in the trendiest fashion colours. The "plisse" cap ring is a feminine caprice, and the clip with the traditional rotating sphere has sinuous curves. The 18K white gold nib is the faithful custodian of the daily ritual of writing by hand. Made of the finest glittering resin and with platinum-plated finish, Piccola comes in fountain pen, rollerball pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil versions. Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:56:00 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=FpbsIcqXSXg http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=FpbsIcqXSXg http://www.vidmeup.com/ When a work of art or an idea forever changes the way we see the world in which we live, we call if genius. Creative genius by an inner passion to create something seemingly out of nothing, to create an inspirational thing of beauty. Montegrappa, a proud symbol of Italian style, design and creativity, is delighted to pay homage to creative geniuses throughout human history. Artists, philosophers, scientists, craftsmaen and entrepreneurs are honored in turnby an inspiring and timeless collection of writing instruments. The Genio Creativo Limited Edition range is dedicated to creative geniuses and their ability to transcend historical epochs. Antonio Stradivari (better know as Stradivarius), the world's greatest volin maker, was born in 1644 in Cremona, Italy. Throughout his life he created more than 1100 musical instruments which are now prized by collectors all over the world. Montegrappa is honored to dedicate tthe first of its Genio Creativo writing instruments to its Italian compatriot, Antonio Stradivari. As in Stradivari's own designs, the secrets and zeal of Montegrappa craftsmen lie in the minutiae of the design. The soft, sensuous Montegrappa designs hint at the tapered lines of the violin and the clip recalls the four strings of a violin. The cap is embellished with a Montegrappa engraving which is in turn offset by a solitary topaz, symbol of the singularity of genius, set like a note in the heart of a musical score. The real soul of the Stradivarius is however echoed in the wood. The resin used for the pen reproduces the colour and veined texture of the wood responsible for the unparalleled sound of these violins. The fountain pen version has an 18K white gold nib with decorations in yellow gold that include the shape of a violin and the initials - A.S. - the mark applied by Antonio Stradivari to most of his instruments. The limited edition consists of 10,000 examples : 2,000 fountain pens with 18K gold nib (available in fine point and medium), 3,000 rollerball pens and 5,000 ballpoint pens. Videos Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:39:14 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2B5xdpRdmNY http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=2B5xdpRdmNY http://www.vidmeup.com/ A short while ago legendary driver Juha Kankkunen broke his own existing ice speed record of 199.83 mph (321.6 kph) on the frozen Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland driving the 6 litre. 12 Cylinder Bentley Continental Supersports, this time around he broke the magical 200mph barrier and achieved a speed of 205.4 mph (330 kph). Videos Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:45:59 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=nBru7zKm0YQ http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=nBru7zKm0YQ http://www.vidmeup.com/ Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006. Bentley's design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the iconic convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality. While the first Continental GTC was elegant and understated, the sharper radii and assertive stance of the new model delivers a more contemporary and muscular presence. Advanced manufacturing techniques produce aluminium front wings without the need for seams or welds creating the look and feel of a coachbuilt car. Twenty-inch wheels are now standard with three styles of 21-inch wheel, a first for GTC, available as an option, reinforcing the distinctive, sporting stance of the new Bentley. The four-seater luxury convertible features a new, even more spacious and sumptuous hand-crafted cabin, with soft-touch leather hides, an extensive range of wood veneers, cool-touch metals and deep-pile carpets. There are 17 standard soft-touch leather hide colours with six colour split combinations, complemented by a range of seven veneers, all produced by Bentley's talented craftsmen and women. The GTC's renowned coupe-like refinement is also enhanced. The tailored, multi-layered fabric hood is complemented by acoustic glass and under-body panels, for optimum noise isolation. Superb everyday practicality for a luxury convertible was a hallmark of the original GTC and much valued by its customers. The cabin of the new GTC is now even more practical, with additional rear legroom, new storage solutions and innovative features such as touch-screen infotainment, automatic seat-belt presenters and a Bentley-designed Neck Warmer for comfortable roof-down motoring whatever the temperature. Videos Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:13:55 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=1VqThYmfJ7s http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=1VqThYmfJ7s http://www.vidmeup.com/ Bentley continental flying spur refinement double glazing glazed windows inside interior quiet silent luxury luxurious leather upholstery power acceleration driven review john watson official price cabin opulent accoustics The new Bentley Continental Flying Spur is set to deliver even greater levels of refinement, comfort and opportunities for customer personalisation. The class-leading 12-cylinder luxury saloon will also be joined by the 600 bhp (610PS) Continental Flying Spur Speed. The most powerful 4-door car ever produced by the British manufacturer, the Flying Spur Speed offers the pure driving experience and uncompromising performance synonymous with all Bentleys bearing the Speed legend. The Continental Flying Spur has been an extraordinary success story for Bentley since its launch in 2005. Its unrivalled combination of exciting performance, luxury, craftsmanship, style and four-door practicality has broadened the appeal of the Continental range. The Flying Spur has become the most successful 12-cylinder luxury saloon in the world and has played a pivotal role in the revitalisation of Bentley. The instantly recognisable style of the Flying Spur undergoes a subtle evolution with changes to the front and rear design. The new, more upright grille and bolder lower air intake accentuate the distinctive Bentley profile, while the new rear bumper delivers a more aggressive and sleek appearance. A comprehensive range of noise-absorbent measures including acoustic glazing, tri-laminate body undertrays and wheelarch liners ensure that cabin refinement, already a hallmark of the Continental Flying Spur, is best in class. The new Flying Spur may now be specified with a sophisticated follow-to-stop, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control system, which monitors traffic ahead and manages the throttle and brakes to maintain a pre-set time gap, up to a driver selected set speed. Videos Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:46:55 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=W-mmg2S-Z00 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=W-mmg2S-Z00 http://www.vidmeup.com/ A Bentley's interior is unlike any other car in the world. Step inside and you become immediately immersed in a unique atmosphere where carefully positioned mood lighting and the aroma of leather hides mix with finishes such as knurled stainless steel, smooth wood veneers and some of the most advanced technology -- all exquisitely packaged for your driving comfort. One such example of the remarkable attention to detail taken in creating the Mulsanne's interior is a design feature that arose from studying vintage cigar lighters that were used in older Bentleys. These had a glass top through which the lighter's glowing element could be seen. So beautifully crafted were these that they became the inspiration for the exquisite glass-like switches used on the centre console of the Mulsanne. As Head of Interior Design, Robin Page says: "Almost half the entire build process goes into crafting the interior of the new Mulsanne. At Crewe, Bentley's way of working is the opposite of mass production -- we start where others stop." Videos Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:37:21 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qzZfTUrunXA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=qzZfTUrunXA http://www.vidmeup.com/ The new Bentley Continental GT has been improved both inside and out, This video highlights the redfined lines of the new Continental. You can read all about the new Bentley Continental GT at www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:31:03 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=AzLXi4uFOR8 http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=AzLXi4uFOR8 http://www.vidmeup.com/ Paris has played a significant role in Bentley's history and is set to do so again with the new Continental GT making its official public debut at the prestigious Mondial de l'Automobile tomorrow. "Paris was the perfect stage for Bentley to show the first Continental GT concept in 2002. The public reaction to this bold, original design statement inspired us to bring the GT to life. It is exciting and fitting to begin this new chapter in the Continental story in the city that launched the first car in such style," comments Alasdair Stewart, Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing. Since that first, high-impact Paris debut in 2002 over 46,000 Continentals (of which nearly half have been the GT coupe) have been built by Bentley's craftsmen and women at the Crewe factory in Cheshire, England. The GT quickly established a reputation for stirring high performance, handcrafted luxury and everyday practicality and usability. Videos Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:25:12 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=hjncpAEZxdk http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=hjncpAEZxdk http://www.vidmeup.com/ Enthusiasts get the chance to see aspects of Bentley and Bentley design. A Major part of styling studio will be available for visitors to view, a chance to understand the Bentley factory and how it works. Physical examples of Bentleys history will be available to view. You can read more about Bentley motor vehicles at www.luxuriousmagazine.com Videos Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:11:16 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=q8dG-D5uKzA http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=q8dG-D5uKzA http://www.vidmeup.com/ Pangkor Laut Resort is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, and here you will find one of the world's premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land. You will find no other resorts -- just secluded bays curled around pristine beaches, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for our guests. A combination of luxury, natural beauty and age-old wilderness woven together to produce an environment where peace and magically memorable moments are the currency. Of the island's 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house the Resort and its eight Estates. Wooden buildings blend seamlessly into the forest as if nature had been the architect dictating how walls curve around foliage, and roofs open up to allow trees to continue on their journey to the sky. Videos Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:31:40 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=KwT72GzAhaU http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=KwT72GzAhaU http://www.vidmeup.com/ You can read more on the Princess Charlene Alhambra Set from Van Cleef & Arpels on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/1aO Van Cleef & Arpels has created a limited edition of 15 sets of jewels for the charities of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco. It is a reinterpretation of the iconic Alhambra motif. Adorned with pavé diamonds and turquoises, it evokes the shores of the Principality. A portion of the benefits from the sales will go to the associations and Foundations that have the endorsement of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco. A set will be donated by Van Cleef & Arpels to the gala dinner of the Red Cross Ball on the 5th of August 2011. The set is sold exclusively at the Van Cleef & Arpels Boutique in Monaco. Videos Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:43:57 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=deSZxseDYWw http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=deSZxseDYWw http://www.vidmeup.com/ Thinking of going to Tanjong Jara Resort? Read our huge review of the resort on Luxurious Magazine here: http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/WA Luxurious Magazine spent five nights at the Luxury beach front Tanjong Jara Resort in Terengganu Malaysia. This stunning resort provides the perfect combination of luxury, tanquility and activities. Something that you can tell your friends and family about for years. You can check out the full review on Tanjong Jara Resort www.luxurious.com.my Videos Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:38:51 GMT http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=UP9FK4qnkUE http://www.luxuriousmagazine.tv/view?q=UP9FK4qnkUE http://www.vidmeup.com/