Are you looking for a unique gift for that special Porsche fan in your life? Why not get him or her a watch from the Porsche family's personal collection. Bonhams is auctioning off 49 watches owned by Professor Porsche and his sons on December 2nd in London. The watches up for bid include a rare 18kt gold Porsche Design prototype as well as watches by Omega, Panerai, and Rolex.
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If your balance sheet survived the economic bitchslap of the last couple of years and you're planning to head out to Asia for a five-star vacation, check out some of the best (and most expensive) suites found in the East. Ranging from palatial urban hideaways to an island villa, these suites will definitely leave you with a lasting impression - as well as a mighty big Visa charge.
Gents, the holidays are just around the corner which means you have start looking around for that special gift for your lady. This year, why not get her something that not only will she love, but will also help out those less fortunate.
The gorgeous and talented Alicia Keys has launched a new jewelry line called The Barber's Daughters with jeweler Gisele Theriault. The collection includes this special sterling silver double tablet necklace which features a Ghandi quote that says: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.". As a proclaimed Ghandi hater, Crew Member Tandori likely won't be buying one of these necklaces (he is a bastard). The necklace costs $295 with $100 going to Keep a Child Alive. So don't be a Tandori, buy the necklace, and help out some needy kids.
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As an avid (yet hackish) golfer, I'm lucky to live down the street from one of the best public courses in the world. If you don't have a world-class course like Torrey Pines in your back yard and need to leave your zip code to get some quality 18 holes, check out this article from our friends at Kiwi Collection that lists some of the best golf resorts in the world.
A few years ago, I dated this girl who, let's just say I wouldn't bring home to Mama. She wasn't that bright and most likely an alcoholic. If the prophylactic had failed, our family's gene pool would have taken a few evolutionary steps backwards. The only thing this girl was interested in talking about was partying and boxed wines.
Chances are, the boxed wine she was referring to was nothing liked the quality grapes offered by Black Box Wines, a company started in 2002 that has been providing high quality wine at reasonable prices. By storing their wine in boxes instead of expensive bottles, they can offer their product at about half the price of comparable bottles. In addition, the box utilizes a vacuum-sealed back which means the wine can remain fresh for up to 4 weeks even after the initial pour.
And don't think that just because the wine comes in a box that it's some crappy swill. Their wines have won numerous accolades and medals and recently earned recommendations from Wine Spectator.
Buy yourself a box at a local retailer.
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If spending $27,000 on a new white gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona like Crew Member Tandori did recently seems a bit decadent in these challenging economic times, consider picking up a used one like this leather band version we found on Portero. Here's the description:
"Form meets function with this gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch, reference 116519. A round 18k white gold case with 18k white gold tachymeter bezel surrounds the black dial that houses the three sub dials of the chronograph; 30 minute register at 3, seconds register at 6 and 12 hour register at 9. A pair of silver and white hands marks the 44 jewel perpetual automatic 4130 caliber movement, which is shown through the applied diamond indicators as markers. Finishing this watch is the original Rolex black leather bracelet and 18k white folding clasp. This circa 2004 watch is in very good condition with minor scuffing on the case and case back and slight wear to the bracelet."
Cigars and champagne...two of our most favorite things. Truth be told, it never really occurred to us that the two would go well together. Now we may have to start pairing our favorite maduro with some bubbly after seeing this list on Luxist of their ten champagne and cigar pairings for the holiday season. A glass of Veuve Clicquot with a Rocky Patel Decade? Why yes please.
