Has it really been 25 years since the G-Shock by Casio set the benchmark for athletic time pieces? My how time flies (ouch). Seen in dozens of action movies like Mission Impossible 3 and even on the wrists of certain fun loving ex Presidents, the G-Shock High Impact Watch has steadily remained one of the best selling time pieces in history. To celebrate this iconic watch, Casio has introduced the very limited (200 piece) 25th Anniversary watch featuring a 18 kts. gold rings as well as a gold-plated finish for all metal parts in the clock frame as well as a titanium bezel. Time is not on your side with this one, as I mentioned, there will only be a worldwide run of 200 pieces, which explains it’s nearly $5,000 asking price.
More info. (Japanese)
Fiskar Motors is set to unleash the first of its kind four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan. Dubbed the “Karma”, we here at Gearcrave could not be happier to see automotive high design finally being mixed with low emissions and even lower environmental impact. With a starting price of $80,000, Fisker believes they have found the sweet spot of aspirational consumption guilt. Due to be delivered in late 2009, pre-orders are already being taken for this lean green machine and will surely be an instant hit with the environmentally conscious wealthy of the world. Incorporating “Q-Drive” hybrid technology that allows for the car to travel up to 50 miles without a single emission, owners can conceivably drive their entire year on a single tank of gas. Fisker spared no expense when it came to performance as well, with a 0-60 time of less than 6 seconds and a top end of at least 125 mph, this stealthy propulsion system has enough muscle to make your dino-burning neighbors green with envy…(sorry, could not resist the pun.)
Starting at $80,000
It’s good to have connections, and in the world of entertainment, few are more connected than the Aura Note by April Music. Designer Kenneth Grange packed this slick music hub with two USB ports(Type A and B); through which you are able to play MP3, WMA or OGG files from your PC or USB Memory stick, auxiliary input for TV or DVD input, headphone out and duel speaker outs. What’s inside nearly has that beat, with a high end CD player housed behind sliding glass, am/fm tuner and a power amp with 50W per channel (20-25,000 Hz) putting out 50W + 50W (8 Ohms). The Aura Note’s retro front end styling is perfect for Ron Burgundy’s rich mahogany shelves and many leather bound books.
Buy for $1,850
Capturing a person’s inner beauty has been a challenge for artist long before Leonardo was still finger painting in diapers. What lurks behind Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile, or just behind the fabric of Napoleon’s coat is truly not as interesting as who they really are inside. No portrait in the world can quite capture a person’s inner beauty like DNA art from DNA 11. By sending in the included DNA Capture Kit after extracting swab samples from your mouth, DNA 11 will capture your genetic make-up and create a one of a kind masterpiece that is you. Available in a multitude of colors, sizes and framing, the chances of you having the same piece created as your identical twin is that much more remote.
Starting from $390
Yes, you are looking at the Ferrari of mountain bikes. Not unlike the Porsche of bikes, the Mercedes-Benz of bikes, the BMW of bikes and even the Lamborghini of bikes. Ferrari joins the ranks of uber-auto brands looking for new ways to capitalize on their carefully engineered reputations for performance. With standard premium bike features like Rock Shox, Suntour Epicon forks, Shimano LX derailleurs and shifters, ultra-light frame made from hydroformed aluminium and Shimano hydraulic disk Deore brakes, you may find the name Ferrari is all you’ll need to justify acquiring one for yourself. *Horsepower not included.
Buy for $ 3,546.35 (no joke, that is Ferrari’s actual price quote)
Those of you living in Los Angeles are certainly no stranger to automotive custom powerhouse, Platinum Motorsport. Their tailored sense of conspicuous consumption has made them the hottest accessory line to roll down the streets of Beverly Hills since the great Prada vs. Gucci Wars of the 90s. In a city driven by glitz and bling, Platinum founders George and Jack Keshishyan have managed to avoid the quick cash of the “Spinners” set and balance their passion for automotive “restyling”, with their European sense of restraint and design. With a clientele ranging from the elite of the hip-hop world, to super agents on Wilshire Blvd. and even the Governator himself. From their humble beginnings repairing anything on four wheels to the launch of their ultra-premium lifestyle brand, The Brothers Keshishyan have steered clear of the more-is-more attitude generally associated with the celebrity set and continue to forge their own path of aggressive elegance coupled with exotic exclusivity. Expanding on their penchant for uniqueness, Platinum Motorsport recently introduced an extremely limited edition watch by Italian luxury watch maker POLANTI. Individually handcrafted with Swiss Quartz movements wrapped in a stainless steel core. Unique features include a 3 time zone Australian Mother of Pearl dial and approximately 4.40 carats Mineral Crystal with anti-reflex coating water resistant dim.
Buy from $1,495 to $6,995
We all do it, we get caught up in the daily grind of existence. The once-a-day commute to and from work. The same faces, places, meals and excuses. Most of us also share that most common of dreams, to one day really get out there and explore this wondrous world. Yeah I know, you’ve been places and seen things. We all have the pictures of our little adventures we proudly post on Facebook, Myspace or Flickr. So after sitting and watching Discovery Channel’s mind blowing series “Planet Earth”, I realized I have not seen sh*t! Sure, I’ve been to places like Paris, Helsinki, Buenos Aires and Jamaica, but all those cities pale in comparison to the awe inspiring, natural beauty of our Planet Earth. From the jagged stone jungles of Madagascar to the perma-frozen Himalayan Mountain Range and everywhere in between. Sigourney Weaver narrates this landmark 5-disk journey through the most compelling and beautiful places on our planet. Please use as a travel guide and not as a replacement for the real thing.
Buy for $59.95
Urban Vinyl is an art form that is truly coming into it’s own. The level of detail and inspiration put into each figure rivals that of classic sculptures from more traditional artists. The fervor surrounding some “Vinyl” launches around the globe has been compared to some Apple product launches. With lines wrapping city blocks, dedicated collectors camping out overnight, celebrity sightings and the occasional scuffle or two in line, the amount of collectors is exponentially growing each year. A GearCrave source was nearly attacked when attempting to purchase a copy of Luke Chueh’s instant sell-out “Possessed.” Greg “Craola” Simkins’ “Upper Playground Walrus”, featured above, is a perfect example of this relatively new art form. With superbly painted details and subtle yet thoughtfully worked over surfaces, this piece is already an instant classic. As always, each Vinyl is limited in run and at $68 and only 500 created, this one will sell out fast.
Buy for $68
Most motorcycles today fall into three unofficial categories of design, Cruiser, Racer or Retro. The 2008 Thruxton by Triumph is a beautiful mixture of the last two categories. Inspired by the Spartan café racers of the 1960s, this meticulously designed bike evokes images of a Steve McQueen era where not everyone looked like Jim Morrison or The Fab Four wearing Sgt. Pepper uniforms. An era transitioning from the minimal 50s aesthetic to a more Euro/Japanese inspired high design. Part of Triumph’s “Modern Classics” range of bikes, the Thruxton features an 865cc, air-cooled, twin cylinder power plant, the most powerful of Triumph’s twin cylinder line-up, has a peak power output of 69bhp delivered at 7400rpm and peak torque of 52ft.lbf arrives at 5800rpm.
Buy for $7,999
