Bentley fans are everywhere around the world and I’m sure many of them love their cars so much that they would have them inside their cozy homes. Bentley has probably thought of this before launching this staggering line of furniture.

The Bentley Home Collection was designed and manufactured in close collaboration with Club House Italia and according to the traditional, famously exquisite attention to detail of Bentley. The luxury automotive brand is now taking cues from the expertise it has in car interior building and applies them to home design. The result is quite exclusive and roughly equal in terms of quality with its original field of expertise. Backed by elegance, identity and style, the Bentley Home Collection has received the best in furnishing business from Club House Italia, given the fact that these people are quite famous with their business – the finest boardrooms, apartments, private jets, yachts, hotels and home interiors.

With a whiff of pride, Stefan Buescher, Bentley Motors’ Director of Product and Marketing, describes: “For more than 90 years Bentley has produced the world’s finest hand-crafted car interiors – now we are making our approach to luxury available to people’s homes and offices.”

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Backed up by huge reputation and tradition, alongside a history that will probably amaze eons to come, Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex is celebrating 50 years since the dawn of the Cosmograph Daytona, one of the world’s most famous timepieces ever. Having been launched back in 1963, the gadget is an extremely well put together proof for the levels of technology mere human hands may achieve.

They’re celebrating the precious moment by launching a reinterpretation of the old Cosmograph, featuring bracelets and case in 950 platinum, as this is the first time for the Daytona timepiece to be fully finished in platinum, plus brown monobloc Cerachrom bezel and a superb ice-blue dial. The movement within the fabulous looking case is the renowned automatic in-house calibre 4130 chronograph with column wheel.

Measuring 40 mm in diameter, the Cosmograph Daytona 2013 keeps the sizes and scales of the older models, yet it still reminds us of the model they’ve launched back in 2009, the Everose version. According to Rolex officials, the brand hasn’t introduced any specific anniversary designs into this piece, as they have been doing until some time ago with the green trims.

There is a huge but, though – being fully manufactured from platinum, this particular model weighs an astonishing 280 grams. Quite tiresome wearing it on your wrist, is it?

[Rolex]

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Les Ateliers Paris and Ill Studio Paris have recently teamed up to manufacture a very fashionable line of helmets meant to draw attention as well as to do their actual purpose, to protect.

Dubbed the Limited Edition Ruby Ill Studio Helmets, the series encompasses three types of designs that appear to be quite attractive if you ask me. Unlike everything we’ve seen so far, these ones boast one off designs, in white and black palettes. The so-called Belvedere, Castle and Pavilion helmets were nicely put together by a studio that famously works alongside world-class brands like Lacoste, Nike, Christophe Lemaire, Louis Vuitton and Colette, therefore they come with premium-level prices as well.

Having been crafted from exquisite materials like carbon fiber, all sorts of composite substances and Nappa lamb skin on the inside. Just 50 pieces of each model will reportedly be available for sale, for price tags as follows – the Castel can be purchased at $1,620 a piece, the Pavilion costs $1,100, while the Belvedere can be yours for $1,300.

[AteliersRuby]

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With no apparent regard to the purpose of your visit to Dubai, The Address Montgomerie Dubai will always welcome you with arms wide open. Located in a paradise of golf enthusiasts, just 25 kilometers away from Dubai International Airport, this magnificent hotel is yet another sensation and reason to come to Dubai.

Don’t worry, even though your stay here might make you feel like flying, you’re still well stuck to the ground. It won’t matter if you’re a golf player or not, there’s plenty of stuff to see and do. However, those happy with handling putters will find this place particularly great. The setting in which this fabulous hotel is found is picturesque, adding to the overall beauty. There are green fairways stretching over miles and miles, superbly trimmed gardens everywhere and an array of lakes that catch not only your eyes, but your soul as well.

It was penned down by Colin Montgomerie, 8-time European Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup star, together with Desmond Muirhead, thus there’s much to be amazed about. Furthermore, there’s much more to enjoy here apart from golf, like any of the 21 superbly appointed guest suites, the stylish Clubhouse, 4 exclusive dining destinations, the stunningly relaxing Angsana Spa and a lot more. Considering the number of premium services and amenities guests may enjoy here, I reckon it’ll be pretty hard for everyone to leave. Nightly rates start at AED 899 or around $245.

[KiwiCollection]

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We’ve previously come up with a teaser regarding the launch of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and it has now seen results. The official unveiling of the 2014 S-Class had taken place at the Airbus A380 delivery center in Hamburg, Germany, a few days ago.

This car has been developed and designed in such a way that it has to be one of the most technologically advanced and luxurious cars ever made. The freshened up design incorporates a larger grille, gently slanting rear end and a much sportier front fascia. The drag coefficient has therefore been calculated to 0.24, which is astoundingly low for this sort of car. Measurements-wise, the sport wheelbase comes with a length of 5,116 mm, width of 1,899 mm and height of 1,483 mm, as the wheelbase itself measures 3,035 mm. The long-wheelbase version though is, you guessed it, longer – it measures 5,246 mm in length, while the wheelbase has 3,165 mm.

The cabin comes with a plethora of bespoke materials and essences, from the highest quality materials to specifically chosen premium-level accents, including wooden trim, stitched leather and a gorgeous metallic switchgear. The interior has further been equipped with a touch-sensitive telephone keypad, two high-resolution 12.3-inch displays, one for the infotainment system and the other for the instrument cluster, and an elegant analogue clock. The stock audio system boasts a whopping 10 speakers, but there’s also a Burmester Surround Sound system as optional extra, or even a Burmester High-End 3D-Surround Sound system. With optional extras in mind, there’s an Air Balance package which ionizes and filters the air inside the car and is even able to dispense a “discreet and mild” fragrance which won’t get stick to the fabrics and seats. If we haven’t managed to drop your lower jaw yet, then here’s another feature – the Warmth Comfort package, which includes heated armrests, improved seat heaters and a heated steering wheel.

There are five different types of seats available for the rear passenger compartment, including Energizing seats with 6 different massage functions and 14 air cushions. The First Class Rear Seat package is also an optional extra, with individual rear seats separated by a rear center console fitted with Maybach-inspired folding tray tables. This package also comes with thermo-cup holders to cool or even warm up drinks.

Enough with the cabin and more about what’s under this brand new Merc – the suspension comes with a Road Surface Scan system that uses a camera to check out the road and search for irregularities. If the camera notices any, the Magic Body Control is notified, which will in turn prepare the car to deal with the issue. This system is optional as well, but the lower, entry-level models can be equipped with an improved Airmatic suspension and adaptive damping system. Safety-wise, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be provided with DISCTRONIC PLUS, which incorporates Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot, Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Night View Assist Plus, ATTENTION ASSIST and Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus.

And we’re now going to point out what’s under the new S-Class’ hood. There are four different motorizations available, starting with the S300 and ending with the massively good S500. The least powerful S-Class to be available for purchase is the S300 BlueTEC Hybrid, which is equipped with a 2.1-liter 4-cylinder engine generating 204 HP (150 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. The baby S-Class does the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) spring in 7.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 238 km/h (148 mph). The S350 BlueTEC then, hides a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine developing 258 HP (190 kW) and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque, which enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The more powerful series of motorizations starts with the S400 Hybrid, which thanks to the 3.5-liter V6 it hosts, reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and accelerates from naught to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.8 seconds. These figures are possible thanks to the 306 HP (225 kW) output of the engine and the 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque. But by far the monster of the lot is the S-Class S500, which is endowed with a 4.7-liter V8 petrol engine managing to generate a kingly 455 HP (335 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. The performance figures speak for themselves – electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and a sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.8 seconds. This is great for a car that weighs a lot more than two tons.

In terms of availability, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will reportedly be put into production later this year. As for the prices, you should be expecting 6-digit numbers.

[WorldCarFans]

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The staggering Solana is of the greatest and most fabulous homes in the entirety of California. Providing absolutely breathtaking, 360-degree panoramas of the entire Montecito Valley to the foothills, past the fabled beaches of Santa Barbara and the superb harbor, and on towards the Channel Islands, to the south, the Solana is one of those homes that you’ve only seen or heard of in movies. It is very much real, though!

This is also one of the most exclusive homes of California, boasting in excess of 20,000 square feet of living spaces – or 2,100 square meters if you prefer the regular numeric system. But it’s not the size of the place that amazes, it’s the way the spaces are decorated and fitted. Mahogany wood carved by hand, museum quality mosaic tile flooring, wall sconces from the 18^th century, French oak paneling from the 17^th century and European forged bronze hardware are just a few features of this massively exquisite residence.

The Solana boasts with full facilities for either family-people or loners, with kids or none, and it does it in style. The exclusive refinement, astounding attention to detail and exquisitely hand-manufactured decors shape up a staggeringly extravagant way of living, within a setting that’s bound to raise every hair on your body. Furthermore, if it’s creature comforts you want, this is the place to have them, in the most private of manners as well.

The property spans over 11 knoll top acres and comprises a large swimming pool, reflecting ponds, a massive 2-bedroom guest cottage, 2 staff apartments, two 3-car garages and a full array of top notch amenities. The listing price says it all – $57.5 million or around €44.6 million at current exchange rates.

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The Aeroboat, which you can thirstily enjoy in the following gallery, is one of the latest projects to be attended by UK-based designers Claydon Reeves. It’s not a speedboat as it may seem, it is in fact a miniature yacht with absolutely great looks and high performance.

They’ve managed to create a gorgeous exterior with design cues from the Spitfire, one of the signature fighter planes of the Second World War. Measuring 14.64 meters from bow to stern, the Aeroboat is powered by a Rolls Royce Merlin engine, with an output of between 1,100 HP and 2,500 HP. The Merlin V12 engine was in fact designed and developed around 80 years ago and yes, it used to be mounted, among many other contraptions, on the famous Spitfire.

According to the official description of the project, the Aeroboat will reportedly be able to reach the amazing top speed of 50 knots thanks to state of the art gearbox and final drive systems. The Aeroboat is going to be built in the UK, from locally sourced materials, to go with the British engineering and design themes. It will, according to Claydon Reeves, be manufactured from Kevlar, carbon fiber and lightweight wood veneer, while the cockpit boasts design cues from sports cars, mixed with elegant touches like a wooden dashboard and leather stitching.

Just 10 Aeroboats are going under manufacture, according to Claydon Reeves, with price tags between £2 million and £3 million. They will also be customized according to future owners’ preferences.

[LuxuryInsider] via [ClaydonReeves]

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Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin and famous broadcasting brand have recently got together to shape up a staggering incarnation of the Game of Thrones saga. As far as we can see, it’s fantastically gorgeous and pleasing to the eye, yet it encompasses the latest in technology as well. Let’s give it a check!

This signature limited edition timepiece is entirely made to be worn by men and pretty much resembles the previous unveiled Black Sea watch. The Night’s Watch is a bit different still, featuring new branding and color accents. As the Black Sea used to be decked with blue accents, the Night’s Watch boasts red tones all over. The links got imprinted with two very distinctive notes related to the famous movie, one with the Night’s Watch motto – “I am the sword in the darkness” – while the other boasts “The Night’s Watch” logo with an horizontally engraved sword.

Although it may be similar to the Black Sea Watch, this piece is as exclusive as its sibling, courtesy of Ulysse Nardin. If you’re both a Game of Thrones addict and a timekeeping enthusiasts, grab one of the 25-unit limited edition The Night’s Watch for $10,500. It’ll be well worth it. 

[LuxuryLaunches]

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