For all their advances, mechanical watches haven't changed fundamentally in over 340 years. Now Swiss watchmaker Zenith has broken new ground by creating an "oscillator" that replaces the conventional spring escapement with a precisely engineered silicon disc.
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Watchmaker Richard Mille, in collaboration with former Formula One driver-turned-cycle racer Alain Prost has come up with the RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost – a mechanical watch designed specifically with the cyclist in mind that takes its cues from a blend of racing car and bicycle accents.
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Florida-based company Arkup has floated the concept of an off-grid, liveable luxury yacht. Powered by 30 kW of solar and twin electric thrusters, these high-class, ultra modern double decker units have hydraulic legs capable of stabilizing and lifting them out of the water.
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The Legacy Machine Spit Escapement wristwatch may look like any other upmarket mechanical, but something seems to be missing. That's because it's has an unconventional design that divides the escapement mechanism into two parts, making it look as if the timepiece is regulating itself by magic.
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Dutch yacht design firm Sinot recently unveiled its 120-meter (394-ft) concept yacht during the Monaco Yacht Show 2017. Dubbed Nature, the superyacht is designed to push the boundaries of contemporary yacht design by combining a central focus around nature with luxury and innovation.
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The chance to roll around town in a Porsche Cayman one day and a Boxster the next is just a dream for most. But a new subscription program to be piloted by Porsche would chop a few zeroes off the cost of such a lavish lifestyle, at least in the short term.
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The average superyacht isn't anything to be sniffed at, but there's always room for improvement. That's what Benetti has tried to do with the Se77antasette. With a unique design and luxurious cabin, it stands tall as one of the most appealing yachts we've ever seen. The catch? It's only a concept.
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One of the sharpest boats we've seen in a while, the Superfly GT 42 looks like a rear-driven supercar for the water. This super-vessel is a little more comfy, though, offering two cabins, a full galley, a dining area, sofa seating and plenty of space to stretch the legs.
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A few years ago, James Whitaker designed an office made from shipping containers. Though striking to look at, it was never built. Fast-forward to this year and a film producer saw the office online. Inspired, he decided to commission Whitaker to make him a solar-powered house based on its design.
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Melbourne may be getting not just one Zaha Hadid-designed tower, but now two. The late starchitect's firm has unveiled a plush new residential high-rise for the city that's expected to cost AUD$330 million (roughly US$260 million), and features an eye-catching sculpted facade.
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