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Baume & Mercier Riviera Magnum XXL Flyback Chronograph Watch

Now up to 45mm wide (up from 43mm) the Baume & Mercier Riviera Magnum XXL beats the older XL in size and design for the look of the sportier version of the standard Riviera watch that wasn't exactly stuffy to begin with. Complications include a 30 minute flyback chronograph powered by the automatic mechanical Ref. 8834 movement that is likely a modified Valjoux 7750. The dial of the watch is something you've probably noticed. Call it skeletonized, call it a "view to the movement," the dial is actually a black tinted sapphire crystal. The text and Roman numerals are applied directly on the tinted dial in luminant.

The case is PVD coated steel with a cool looking sandblasted look. Everything about it is big from the four large hex screws, chronograph pushers, and massive crown. It is hard to tell in the images but the left side of the case is decorated with vertical cutaway slits (Baume & Mercier says they are meant to remind you of a car grill). The case is also 200 meters water resistant and features a exhibition caseback. Despite what is likely broad appeal, the Baume & Mercier Riviera Magnum XXL Flyback Chronograph watch will be limited to just 1000 pieces. A nice action version of the already sporty Riviera Magnum watch line.

Ariel Adams publishes the popular watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Ontario Auction Boasts Most Expensive Bottles Yet

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine, Auctions

Two of the most expensive wines ever up for auction in Canada are currently on the docket. Don't miss out on the last day of this sale of rare and excellent vintages! Oct. 15th at 6pm is the last day of the auction. As part of LCBO Vintages fine wine auctions, in partnership with Ritchies Auctioneers, this Ontario auction will feature two jeroboams of 1959 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Richebourg, each valued at $20,000 to $25,000. Other prominent items include two magnums of 1959 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache and many 1989 Bordeaux. With over 2,500 fine wine lots up for sale, many worth under $1,000, a serious wine-lover would not want to miss this. To top is all off, the proceeds will benefit the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the auction is expected to surpass the $3 million point.

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Fire Magic Monarch Magnum

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

It may be a little late for Memorial Day weekend, but grilling season is just kicking off: time to get a new grill. If you're a real grilling fan, check out the Fire Magic Monarch Magnum. Granted, it's not in the same range as the $35,000 Talos Outdoor Kitchen, but it's certainly not a bargain-basement barbecue at $6,600. The Magnum has an integrated smoker, a seamless hood, built-in halogen lights so you can cook late into the evening, a built-in digital meat and grill thermometer and dividers to clearly mark cooking zones, all of which can be independently controlled. Three burners provide 33,000 BTUs each and the grill has 792-sq. inches on its primary cooking surface. If you like rotisserie style foods, you can add a rotisserie attachment over the 26,000 BTU back-burner. With the Magnum, you can feed your friends, your neighbors and just about anyone else you've ever met. It comes in both movable and in-built models and is priced around $6,600.