Awesome Luxury

The latest member of TAG Heuer’s Link series is a classy combination of sapphire and stainless steel. A simple twist of its magnetic bezel shows the time in one of 24 preset cities.

Planned to launch in late 2011, the X-Train will ferry passengers from L.A. to Vegas and provide an entertainment package with sports bar and food and beverage service along its 300 mile track.

Limited to just 29 pieces, and built to specs produced by the Italian military in the 1940s, the U-Boat U-1942 watch is water-resistant and can handle undersea pressures up to 1200-feet deep.

Formerly “just” a 670-hp Mercedes SL65 AMG, the guys at Brabus modded this bad boy, upgrading it with an 800-hp twin-turbo power plant, and sexing it up with a gorgeous matte-black finish.

File under flashy: this 24K plated and crystal bicycle from Aurumania is handbuilt in limited edition and costs $103K. For you matchety-match types, there’s a 24K plated bike rack too.

The Grande Seconde SW Titanium timepiece from Jaquet Droz clearly demonstrates the brand’s unchanged passion for modern style, with fluted bezel, brushed titanium case, and carbon dial.

Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace has redefined luxury by adding a gold-dispensing machine. The ATM-style kiosk monitors the daily gold price and offers small 10g bars or customized coins.

Kanye West is selling his 3-bedroom Hollywood Hills house. What? You sure you’re not looking for a house? This is the best home your $4mm can buy! We’re not sure if Elroy and Big Boy are included.

Whether you’re going out for a drink or already nursing a hangover, you can’t go wrong with the Grandmaster Three, with its 18K gold accents, titanium hinges and anti-reflective lens coating.

Sure, there’s no steering or brakes, but you’d still be the coolest looking kid cruising at Derby Downs in Philippe Starck’s mahogany and leather gravity racer he created for Intersection magazine.

Deus Ex Machina makes bad-ass custom versions of motorcycles, from Kawasakis to Harleys, mixing classic charm with modern flash. Based in Sydney, they have a shop in downtown L.A. too.

Science lovers might enjoy the clean-lined Milgauss timepiece from Rolex; its resistance to magnetic interferences comes from the shield made of ferromagnetic alloys which protect the movement.

This concept design for a super-luxury jet from BAE and Design Q would have comfy chairs, a white marble entryway, and a pop-out “air deck” providing an elevated view of exotic surroundings.

Whether you’re ready to write a big check or just window shopping, Koenigsegg’s configurator lets you check out the customization options for the Agera and CCX/CCXR supercars. And if you can’t afford one, you can always go for a model.

Cagnina Design has created the “ultimate weekender” Marino 52 Yacht for Alfra Vico, with luxe details like concealed teak seating, soft-top bimini and YachtStick wireless piloting system.

The Scuderia Ferrari One by Cabestan is a limited edition luxury timepiece celebrating the Prancing Horse’s Formula 1 racing history, and will only be made available to Ferrari clients.

The Mercedes-Benz EC145 Helicopter is inspired by their R-Class car series and can carry 8 rich and stylish people. Features include wooden floors, TV, fridge and a goodly amount of storage in the tail.

This beastly black car is the ultimate Continental. German tuner Wheelsandmore not only gave their “Ultrasports” great looks, they managed to upgrade the engine from 620 up to an astounding 702-hp.

Audi’s new R8 GT shaves 220 pounds off the prior model, and boosting the engine to a 560hp V10, helping it zip from 0 to 60 in under 3.6 seconds. Only 333 will be made, selling for about $255k.

Alfred Dunhill has created a gorgeous new aluminum luggage collection inspired by the Art Deco days of the jet set. 3 sizes will be offered in limited quantities and priced from $1,165-$1,305.

Hungary’s M55 is calling their EVO-001 the “Ferrari of Electric Bikes.” The off-road sport model will feature a 5 speed 1.7 hp powertrain and integrated 39.6V battery pack for top speed of 43 mph.

Bentley plans to replace their Azure convertible with a two-door drop-top version of the Mulsanne. It’ll still likely be called the Azure, and will share the sedan’s 6.8-liter twin-turbo V8 with 505 hp.

Exotic car maker Bertone shows off their futuristic vision in this concept for Alfa Romeo’s 100th year. Who says sports cars can’t be comfy? The interior features cool glowing blue Technogel-filled seats.