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Ritmo Mundo 314 Hercules Aluminum Watches

Fashion watches are extremely hot this summer. Everyone is trying their best to get sexy, bold, sub $1000 watches to the market as soon as possible. A tried and true formula is taking the classic diver's style watch, and emboldening it with colors for both him and her. That is exactly what Ritmo Mundo has done with the 314 Hercules collection. Instead of the much cheaper and more fragile plastic fashion diver watches out there, Ritmo Mundo makes the Hercules watches in Aluminum. Not as strong as steel, but much lighter, and less expensive than say, titanium.

At 46mm wide, the watches are large - and shiny. The aluminum cases have been done in a glossy finish in seven different colors. In addition to the above red watch, the 314 Hercules collection is available in blue, carbon (blackish), gray, pink, violet, and yellow. These colors make the watch suitable for men and women, but the overall design is more on the masculine side (I guess not in pink though). The dial is fine, but the hands are too short. This is likely due to the large size of the watch and the quartz movement used. There is a serious problem these days with hands, because quartz movements can only accommodate hands that weigh a certain amount. Larger dials mean the necessity for larger hands, and the majority of quartz movements out there can't handle the weight. I really can't wait until new quartz movements come out that can handle larger, properly sized hands.

The 314 Hercules Aluminum watches come on rubber straps with a price of $325 each. Not too bad for a summer color injection.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Dunhill Aluminum Luggage Collection

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Men's Style

London luxury goods firm Dunhill has a retro-futuristic take on travel this season with its new Aluminum luggage collection. Taking inspiration from leather examples discovered in the Dunhill archive from the Art Deco days of the jet set, the gentleman's suitcases suggest the concept of future travel in a unique fabrication of polished metal – the sort of thing a dashing aviator like Charles Lindbergh might have owned. Aluminum gives an ultra modern appearance to three different sized pieces, from briefcase dimensions to a large traditional suitcase size. The hard-wearing cases have been stripped back to their metal fabrication and updated to make them incredibly light and practical for use today, and each piece features the Alfred Dunhill monogram. Available in very limited quantities, they're priced from $1,165 to $1,305.

Tags: aluminium, aluminum, Art Deco, Dunhill, dunhill aluminum luggage, London, luggage, metal, suitcase, travel

Sanlorenzo 40 Alloy Aluminum "Gullwing" Superyacht

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

The new $25 million 40 Alloy aluminum superyacht from Italy's Sanlorenzo is a real seagoing supercar. The sleek 131-foot craft has folding gullwing doors like the ones on a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, as well as four folding platforms creating exclusive lateral terraces on the main deck, living area and owner's cabin. It's Sanlorenzo's largest yacht to date as well as their first built in aluminum, which is lighter than fiberglass or steel, meaning even with its considerable size it can still hit 28 knots. A unique upper steering position does away with the conventional open flybridge to create a large sky lounge connecting it a large outdoor lounging area opening astern. The minimalist inside looks like Milan penthouse with walnut, lacquer and leather finishes and a striking steel, leather and glass main staircase. The owner's cabin, occupying the full beam of the yacht, has an en suite Turkish bath and hydro-massager.

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Tags: aluminum, gullwing, Italy, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Mercedes-benzSlrMclaren, Sanlorenzo, superyacht, yacht

Scandezign Jewelry Tree

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Jewelry

I'm horrible about taking care of my jewelry when it comes to storage -- I have a tangled mess of bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings in about 4 different jewelry boxes. But I think that would be a different story if I had one of these Jewelry Trees from Scandezign (or I might need a small forest of them). Exceptionally fluid and simple, its classic and modern feel both holds your jewels safely and shows them off beautifully. Designed by Louise Christ it's made of brushed aluminum and stands 10.1" high and 5.3" wide. $54

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The Floater

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

This gadget is for just for users of Apple laptops. The Floater is made out of a block of solid aluminum and is designed to hold your computer when you have it hooked up to an external keyboard and monitor. The Floater has airflow designed to keep your Apple cooler. The stand has drilled channels for the cables and silicon pads to grip your Mac without scratching it. Although it looks precarious, the company also promises that the Floater is perfectly stable. It has the same pared down aesthetic as Apple products and sells for $305.

[via Gadget Lab]

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Muon Aluminum Speakers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

The blogosphere has been all abuzz over these gleaming beauties, the Muon speakers. The over six-foot-tall aluminum speakers were created in a collaboration between KEF, the loudspeaker manufacturer and Apple's industrial designer, Ross Lovegrove,known for his work on the iMac. The result are these sinous speakers which are created from super-formed aluminum. They are four way speakers that use the KEF proprietary Uni-Q drive unit array to create a seamless sonic picture. There are also two additional bass drivers mounted in the back of Muon. There are just 100 pairs being made and they sell for an astounding $140,000 per pair. Check out video of the launch in Milan via MoCo Loco.

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The Translucent Lucite Mobile

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

I am a huge fan of mobiles -- something about them is so peaceful and tranquil, plus they bring unique interest and movement into a room. Mobiles are available in every style, color, and size you can imagine, but one of my new favorites is this Translucent Lucite Mobile by Michele Varian. It consists of aluminum rods holding different sized clear discs and circles hanging on clear cords, and is available in both small (2 1/2' X 4') and large (4' X 5 1/2') sizes. Selling for $625 and $1250, respectively, it's definitely not an impulse purchase -- but then unique accents like this rarely are anyway.

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Limited Edition 20-06 Chair

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Exclusively available at Design Within Reach, this 20-06 Chair has a bit of appeal added to its minimalists functional by the fact that it is limited edition and only 500 chairs were produced. Each one is made from 80% recycled aluminum and is numbered (2/500, 3/500, etc) on the back. The seamless chairs weigh only 5.5 pounds each and, although slim, are "three times stronger than steel" (tensile strength of 45,000 p.s.i.). They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Price: $400.

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Gracious Goods Cake Platter

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The Gracious Goods Cake Dome & Pedestal is one of the most elegant ways of presenting baked goods that I have seen in quite a while. The highly-stylized pedestal is made of cast aluminum, so it is lighter than it looks, and is topped with a glass dome with handle that matches the base. While it is easy to see a bundt cake under the dome, it actually seems like it would be the perfect way to present scones or muffins at a spring brunch, where the lid can be lifted and replaced as guests take what they want. It measures 16"H x 14" and is dishwasher safe. Price: $215.

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Jewelry Tree

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

Although it has a bit of a holiday look to it do to its shape, the Jewelry Tree does not have a specifically seasonal affiliation. The branches are designed to hold rings and hang bracelets much more elegantly than your average ring-holder does. It stands approximately 13cm high and was designed by Louise Christ and is made of mirror-finished aluminum. Come to think of it, if you're not going to need it as a jewelry holder over the holidays, perhaps a Christmas centerpiece actually could be a viable alternate use. Price: $57 .

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Fold Lamp

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

The Fold Lamp gets its name from the fact that it is actually folded out of one large sheet of black, powder-coated aluminum. Its overall shape is fairly traditional, so if it were not for the color, you might not even notice that there was anything unusual about it. The only thing that distracts from its all-black look is the red power cord extnding from the base. Due to the material, this isn't a great choice to illuminate an entire room, but it would make a good accent piece and would work on a bedside table, where the light needs to be confined to a relatively small area. Price: $340.

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SIGG Skull Bottle

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

With Halloween coming up, not to mention all the other skull stuff that we've seen lately, it seemed worthwhile to mention this SIGG Skull Bottle. The Swiss-made aluminum bottle is unbreakable, very lightweight and 100% recyclable. The 24-oz. bottles are taste-neutral, so you can store any type of beverage in them. One final feature is that the skull glows in the dark, which might not be a selling point for a lot of adults, but would definitely make it a more appealing Halloween "treat" if you wanted to give the kids something other than candy. Price: $20.

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ReDO Folding Chair

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

An aluminum-framed folding chair is more likely to be on the sidelines at the child's soccer game with cheering parents than in a well-appointed garden, but the ReDo Chair by John Paul Plauche is redefining the classic in an upscale way. The limited edition chair has black leather webbing instead of the more traditional and much cheaper plastic or vinyl, yet it is lightweight and folds up in the same way as the original chair because the aluminum frame is that of one of the original chairs. The armrests are finished hardwood. Price: $2,500.

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Diamond Sofa

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

A seat and an "object of very provocative design," according to Samanta Snidaro and Andrea Fino of Sand & Birch design, the Diamond Sofa is sculpted from mirror-like aluminum without a diamond in sight. It will, however, have 160 Swarovski crystals on the widest strip of metal, which will disperse the light that emanates from the attached fixture throughout the room, making the sofa a focal point - at least until somone sits down and blocks the reflections. A very limited edition, only 100 of these sofas will be produced. Each measures 150 x 90 (190 at lamp) x 100 cm. Contact designers for pricing.

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Get Bent Chair

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

This chair is artfully formed from a single piece of aluminum, bent and cut to form a sleek, minimalist chair. The Get Bent Chair has a powder coating on top of the aluminum and is available in not one, but 186 different colors and finishes, both in matte and gloss, and the bottoms of the chairs are padded with small neoprene pads to protect your flooring. The chairs are also stackable, so the can easily be stored away if need be. Setting a rainbow of these chairs around a glass-topped dining room table would have home design magazine banging down your door. But at $2,400 each, you may want to start with just one before buying a set.