Awesome Luxury

The records of the car-of-the-decade Bugatti Veyron may be erased next year by the 6.8L 1,235bhp V8 Ultimate Aero II, which weighs only 2,600lbs and should hit 275mph. Cost? $970,000.

The stealthy Red Depth is a pimped out Rolex Submariner 16610LV. Custom touches include Black DLC coating, black lume dot, double red dial text overprinting and enameled case engraving.

Yves Behar was inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge when he came up with the SAYL. The frameless back and Y-Tower give ergonomic support while adapting to the user’s shape and movements.

The scandalous Edition 10 headphones are handmade in Germany using exotic materials, such as ear cup covers lavished with Ethiopian sheep leather, ruthenium and Zebrano wood.

Made by French startup Exagon, the Furtive-eGT is powered by two electric motors that produce a total of 340hp. 0 to 60mph is achieved in just 3.5s. The car can go as far as 250mi on a single charge.

The 2013 Esprit looks like a worthy rival to the Sesto Elemento. It has a 611hp V8 engine, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and weighs about 4,000lb. 0-60mph is done in 3.4s, and top speed of 205mph.

The Caliber 01 movement is now in the Navitimer model. The steel version is limited to 2,000 pieces; the rose gold version will only have 200 units. The watch also features a transparent caseback.

The EON17 is a beast. It has a 17.3″ full HD screen, maxes out with a Core i7 980X 3.33GHz CPU, dual 2GB GDDR5 GTX 480M, and 24GB DDR3 RAM. Its exterior can be painted with custom art.

Fiberglass Freaks is licensed by DC Comics to make replicas of the 60s era Batmobile. They pay attention to all the details, from the dashboard door and knobs to the flamethrower exhaust.

Limited to 1936 units, FRED Gladiateur Collector watches are made of the finest materials, including pink gold, stainless steel, diamonds, blue sapphire, natural mother-of-pearl and carbon fiber.

TON makes speakers that provide ambient lighting, and are organic and pricey. The Floating Buddha is no different. Most of it is covered in or lacquered with gold leaf. Four 60w speakers hide inside.

An “homage to exclusive wrist watches, Swiss craft skills and cheap knock-offs.” Göran Kling blings up traditional wristwatch bracelets with unusual pendants. Each piece sells for about $400.

Lamborghini worked with Swiss watchmakers Blancpain to make the Gallardo LP 570-4. Its 5.2L V10 engine outs 570hp, propelling its 2954lb body from 0 to 60mph in 3.4s. Top speed is 199mph.

Parabellum’s laptop case has a Reservation Bison outer shell, cashmere lining, calf skin trim, as well as a layer of Kevlar for added protection. Prepare at least $800 and look for it in these stores.

The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon features a working replica of the Liberty Bell, the world’s first mechanical slot machine. The watch has a retail price of $625,000.

Looking very much like a convertible version of the 599, the SA Aptera is perfect for a sunny day outing, but don’t let its leisurely style fool you. It’s got a 611-hp V12 and goes 0-to-60 in 3.1 secs.

N is for Nurburgring: Aston Martin’s 2011 Vantage N420 Roadster has a 420 hp 4.7-liter V-8, top speed of 180 mph, custom side strakes and 19″ diamond turned alloy wheels, all for a mere $145K.

The Semi-Automatic vending machine at the Hudson is stocked with a curated combination of guest necessities and luxury items, including Paul Smith toothbrushes and a red Ferrari 599 GTB.

This is what high rollers check out on eBay. This jaw-dropping 10,700 sq.ft. estate is in Majorca, Spain. More than 1,230 sq.ft. of 24k gold was used in the swimming pools and the house itself.

We first saw the One-77 almost two years ago in concept form. Now, Aston Martin is showing off an actual car, to go into production in 2011, with an incredible 750-hp 7.3-liter V12 engine.

Porsche Design has created a million dollar Advent calendar which conceals some outrageously luxurious surprises, including a rose gold P’6910 Indicator watch, a P’7340 kitchen and a yacht.

A wireless speaker with a 50W bass and two 25W tweeter/midrange drivers. Just plug in the USB transmitter to your PC or the bundled 30-pin connector to an iOS device and you’re good to go.

Tateossian’s contemporary watch cufflinks display the watch mechanics on the interior, offering endless gadget appeal while finessing formal attire with a fashion-forward flourish. (Thanks Ron!)