In a quest for identity and sense of belonging, horology manages to impress audiences with its exceptional combination between tradition and engineering. Gérald Genta is one such brand that has preoccupied loyal connoisseurs for the last 15 years with its Arena Grande Sonnerie, only to extend the realm to perfection wit its new masterpiece - the Arena Metasonic. Launched in 1994, it has improved into a number of exceptionally complex wristwatch models ever since and only 61 in all have emerged from the Gérald Genta workshops since then. Accumulation of functions with the intrinsic complexity of the movement to be assembled and cased up takes almost a year’s work to craft just one such masterpiece. Measuring 46mm in diameter at the case middle and 50mm overall, the Arena Metasonic features a combination of vertical-polished and horizontal satin-brushed surfaces. It is fitted with an ostrich leather strap. Priced at $900k, this exceptional watch has merged with cutting-edge technology by providing a glass security box which renders it invisible until the owner pushes the biometrically programmed button that will respond to no other touch. Gérald Genta also provides it with a tailor-made case specifically developed to exalt its musicality.

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Luxury bikes are like luxury cars with every spec tweaked to the max. And if it has four wheels like the 2010 Cosmos 4RWF V8 Muscle Bike, then it offers you similar bigger bragging rights that come from owning a Ferrari. Brazilian Amadeu Ferreira Junior took a step farther in designing luxury bikes that are as macho in looks as they are on the road. Amadeu‘s revolutionary four-wheeled concept called “Cosmos 4RWF,” features two wheels in the front and two 17-inch wheels in the rear with a fuel injected 350 cubic inch engine. It boasts a top speed of 350hp with a three-gear transmission that includes a reverse gear.

Mark Wilkinson, known for his one-off furniture pieces, has recently unveiled the jeweled version of his “Marilyn” bedroom cabinet inspired by Marilyn Monroe at the London Design Festival. The sensual cabinet is designed to hold a lady’s finest pieces of lingerie or jewelery. The “Butterfly Marilyn” was handmade in walnut like its predecessor, in the company’s Wiltshire workshops. This luxurious one-off cabinet boasts sterling silver handles enameled with pave diamonds and Australian opals, in blue, pink & mauve.

The ingenuity in boating design is a routine these days but to break waves in the $82 million Tankoa S65 Superyacht is like making the dream a reality. There’s probably nothing more stylish on the seven seas than this superyacht that can accommodate 12 at a cruising speed of 12.5 knots and can attain a maximum speed of 16.5 knots. The 213-ft, S65-12 superyacht has a high tensile steel hull and lightweight alloy superstructure with a twin engine in dual class (RINA/Lloyd’s). The interiors are done with a chic Milanese feel along with polished wood floors and white upholstery. This sea spectacle is state of the art in the aqua world.

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Lexus has officially reviled its two-seat supercar — the LFA — at the Tokyo Motor Show. Unveiled for the first time at the Detroit Auto Show in 2005, the Lexus LFA is expected to hit the road by early 2011. The stunning supercar is packed with a 4.8-liter V10 with 560 ps (552 bhp), 354 lb-ft torque, a zingy 9,000 rpm redline and six-speed sequential gearbox. It can hit 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 202 mph. With the price tag of $375,000, the Lexus LFA will proudly share the shelf with the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin.

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Fireplaces have ruled the roost when it comes to heating solutions to warm up your home. But the Nobo Firepit series electric radiators sees the radiator in entirely different light with captivating designs that are sure to overshadow your designer fireplace and become the focal point of your living space. Much said, the Firepit series radiator featured above is a modern iteration of the firepit. Within the sleek shape of the radiator lies a projector displaying a cyclic fire flame video which gives the visual along with the sensual impression of a natural fire. Another “wow” factor is its iPod-wheel-like flush control panel to control both temperature and lighting. An LED light shines through wood grain pattern of glass logos from which heat dissipates, which arouses the natural fire feel in a different form.

Streamlining has been an intrinsic automotive design feature almost since day one, but the 1940 Tatra T87 sedan was one of the cars that redefined streamlining. The streamlined car from Czechoslovakia will be auctioned at Wright’s upcoming Important Design. Smooth bodylines flowing up and around a gracefully curved canopy with fighter jet-style air intake ports at the rear had set trends to become a popular international styling fashion spanning the decades. This truly bold design statement foreshadows even the cars of today, and lovers of high-quality designing will revere it for decades to come.

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The luxury bathroom is more than just about finding the perfect bathtub, sink and shower. It’s the finishing touches that will take your bathroom luxury to a new level. Enter sculptural faucets with dramatic silhouettes like the TOPEX Swarovski “All That Glitters” collection. This new “All That Glitters” collection features decorative hardware that evoke the opulent feel of commercial lounges inside your own private sanctuary. The All That Glitters Collection includes four distinctive knobs and a pull handle. Each piece flaunts a unique shape and captures and releases colors differently. The Swarovski crystal knobs come in shapes that resemble large diamonds with crystal shapes

The London and Swiss-based yacht design studio, Lila-Lou, has revealed their latest project, Ankida. The Ankida concept’s design relies on the full automation of the mechanics for most part of its operation to allow for the greatest surface area coverage and optimal positioning in relation to the wind direction and conditions. The superstructure shaped in a bow-like arrangement allows the forces to work efficiently for propulsion and the keel bulb adjusting automatically to optimize the center of mass and gain the best performance. When you decide not to sail, the booms automatically rest joined and facing aft with the sail in line with the straight mast. One of the unique features of Ankida is that it can also operate under one sail, allowing the option of a portside sail. Being packed with a sophisticated software package for weather, navigation and operation makes Ankida a truly unique wind powered vessel.

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One lingering dilemma I’ve always had is what it is like to experience zero gravity. This is going to stay here until I accidentally get an opportunity to travel by a zero-gravity flight, or the easy way would be to tread over the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. The new M300 series is a revolutionary technology that delivers the same anti-gravity technology originally developed at NASA. The AlterG M300 is basically transformed for physical therapy clinics, athletic training and leading fitness facilities but it shows a good potential to reach a wider audience because of its unique technology that allows you to run or walk at a fraction of your body weight, reducing the chances of training injuries. Well, to start off with it makes you rise early to get that not-on-earth experience each morning.