Rest your age-old itch on Phantom Bar’s Ejection Seat

I don’t know if the Hollywood ejection sequence from Behind Enemy Lines from some “F” jet made you jump off your seat, but I did. The shock value and the heightened experience of the moment stayed there for a while until all the dreams came crashing to dust for reasons only the selection center knows. However, you have to start somewhere. If you can afford it at $225,000, drive the Phantom Werks bar to your living room. This handcrafted Phantom Werks bar is constructed using original U.S. military aircraft components that were once used in the mighty McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom Jets.

Though this is an expensive way to get that feeling of flying jets, at least you will satisfy that “what if I were a fighter pilot?” itch.

Solitaire Deluxe watch-winder, another feather in Buben&Zorweg’s cap

After witnessing the Python Time Mover and the Objet de Temps II in the past, we have elevated expectations from the House of Buben&Zorweg, and I must say they didn’t at all disappoint us with their latest watch-winder. As its name suggests, the €117,000 ($165,935) Solitaire Deluxe from the celebrated manufacturer stands alone – unique in its innovative conception, perfectly implemented as an exquisite masterpiece of German craftsmanship, a room within a room providing a worthy ambiance for time in its most beautiful form. Impressive dimensions and high-end equipment are reminiscent of luxury automobiles designed with uncompromising perfection in mind. Bulletproof glass doors, held firmly in place by stainless steel hinges, turn the Solitaire into a safe for the exclusive collection whilst presenting it in an impressive surround.

The macassar body in a high-gloss finish and the interior design in finest leather are a statement of the refined demands the owner of a Solitaire places on the objects of his passion. The 56 Time Mover units installed behind doors and sophisticated security technology provide precious watches with an environment ideal for value preservation and presentation. The Time Mover Solitaire Deluxe with its exquisitely arranged bouquet of components enhances the collector’s enjoyment of his passion in a truly unique manner.

A bar, an electronically controlled humidor and a stereo system with perfectly integrated, high-quality loudspeakers round off the fittings and underline the integral experience of taking pure pleasure in singularity. And the set of finest watchmaker tools in a particularly noble design that Buben&Zorweg include with each model should be viewed as a sign of respect for the watch collector and not as encouraging manipulation. Various lusciously lined drawers offer clearly arranged room for further watches and accessories.

If you posses a scorcher like the Audi R8, there isn’t much you should tamper with. But sometimes, the loaded geeks can tend to think otherwise, albeit I love the chrome finishing on a car’s exterior, but in this case it is a blunder. It does not add an ounce to the desirability quotient either and the only thing that goes up is the overall cash spent on this car. Thank God the great brains spared the side-blades. Definitely not chic by our standards, but expensive, yes!

Via: Carzi/AudiSite

Margaritaville Portable Tailgate Grill

Get ready for football season with the Margaritaville Portable Tailgate Grill ($400). Designed to ride outside your SUV, pickup, or RV, this roadworthy roaster features a 20,000 BTU propane grill with 352-square-inch cooking space, a removable grill head with built-in legs, foldout side tables, and integrated handles, and a unique mounting system that attaches to any vehicle with a standard 2” receiver hitch, and locks down securely so you don’t accidentally spill burgers — or the grill — all over the road behind you.

Christian Dior Joaillerie ‘Kings & Queens’ collection screams royalty.

Dior sure knows how to keep the elite on the pulse of fashion. Dior Joaillerie released their royal ‘Kings & Queens’ collection by Victoire de Castellane, which features bejeweled skulls meant to be owned as a pair. The stunning collection is made out of opal, jade, quartz and obsidian, which along with the skulls symbolizes “eternity.” Jewels are forever, unlike those who wear them: “We are moving, but they remain,” said Victoire de Castellane. The Kings and Queen pieces even have evocative names: Queen of Jadélénie and King Opal to dazzle the jewelry-lovers.

Via: TrendHunter/HighSnobette/Vogue

Limited-edition pen to commemorate 40th anniversary of moon landing.

Fisher Space Pen Co. is celebrating the historic moon landing of Apollo 11 on July 20 with limited edition AG7-40LE Space Pens. The 40th anniversary pen is designed as a replica of the historic anti-gravity model pen. It features a piece of “Kapton” foil, used as protective thermal insulation on the Apollo 11 Command module, Columbia, which carried the astronauts to the moon and back. This rare artifact floats in a water-clear acrylic dome sealed into the pen’s cap. The pen is finished with black titanium nitride, and detailed engravings in-layed in 24-karat gold include the pen’s sequential serial number, the names of the Apollo 11 crew and the iconic image of Neil Armstrong planting the American flag into the lunar surface. An innovative magnetic pedestal allows the pen to sit on its own “launch pad” for display when the lid is closed. The presentation case tells the historic story of the Apollo 11 mission as well as other monumental moments in human spaceflight. The ballpoint pen along with the display case is available in a limited edition of 1000 for just $800.

Via: PressRelease

MontBlanc travel box - Take celebrations in stride

For those who prefer to carry their own champagne, the MontBlanc travel box poses a good option. This mini clutch from designer Julien Primard is a high-end gastronomy case ideal for celebrating special moments. The box will house the products of the MontBlanc brand: champagne, caviar and foie gras, in small quantities, to make sure you are ready to raise a toast anytime, anywhere. The celebration package includes two small bowls, champagne and a small table cloth to present them. The black and white color theme is inspired by MontBlanc, and the resin cabinet features leather-trimmed interiors. But, if you can’t wait to pick one till it turns real, we have earlier told you about some of the finestchampagne carry cases from Veuve Cliquot.

$79,000 diamond-studded lighter is a proud display of wealth

The uber-rich smokers know how to light up in style. S.T. Dupont’s gold and diamond lighter caters to those who have rich tastes. James Bond aka Daniel Craig has famously used some of Dupont’s luxury accessories in Casino Royale. And this new Ligne 2 Champagne lighter (in center) from their Prestige Collection is truly a collector’s edition. The lighter is made of solid 18-carat white gold and embellished with 468 brilliant-cut diamonds. For those interested in making a purchase, Lighters Direct is offering a special price of $70,310 with a 30 day money-back guarantee and the manufacturer’s warranty. This rare lighter comes in an individual limited numbering out of 352. Each S.T. Dupont piece is packaged in a timeless gift box. Also, new to the collection is the Ligne 2 champagne rose, solid gold and white solid gold lighter.

Via: JustLuxe

MLB & Swarovski design a Swarovski helmet for baseball fans.

For the rich New York baseball fans who take their fan status a bit too seriously, Austrian Swarovski has teamed up withMajor League Baseball to create a crystallized motorcycle helmet in honor of the New York Yankees. The luxury helmet in black features the legendary stamped team logo on front, and the Yankees inscription on the back, all adorned with black Swarovski crystals. The helmet is available in a limited edition through Galeries Lafayette Homme, and adorns a price tag of $347.

Via: ProductPage