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Hublot Gold King Power Tourbillon GMT Watch

Hublot strikes hard with a less-than-innovative, but still satisfying large Big Bang watch with a host of luxury features. First is the new type of gold alloy used for most of the case called "King Gold." It is basically what looks to be rose gold with less rose in it. Think of it as a hint of white gold as it has 5% platinum in it. Interesting that Hublot is not the only brand this year to make up a new gold. A. Lange & Sohne have released their Honey Gold alloy as well.

The Hublot Gold King Power Tourbillon GMT is also the first watch to have a tourbillon as well as a second timezone and retrograde date indicator. Does this really feel innovative? Again, no - but you do have "technical" bragging rights. The case is large at 48mm wide in King Gold, titanium, ceramic, composite resin, and rubber. The dial has a nice look in theory, but a lot of it likely gets lost as the tones as similar. Meaning the watch is not super easy to read. Still, it looks pretty sharp, and that is what Hublot watches of this caliber are going for. In The dial is a mix of a real dial with hour indicators on it and the exposed movement. You have a view of the tourbillon as well as some of the major gears that power the watch. Price will of course be expensive by this is part of a limited edition of just 28 pieces. Hublot collectors are getting giddy as I speak. More details closer to release at Baselworld 2010 in March. It might sound as though I am speaking both negatively and positively at the same time out the watch - this is true. I am irritated that Hublot does not need to try hard anymore to have nice watches, but am happy that they have such a winning formula.

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

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Hublot King Power Chrono Flying Tourbillon Watch

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

I need to have a social life like a Russian oligarch soon. I feel as though there is so much more about this watch (and ones like it) that I should be excited about, but just don't have enough "new money" socialite parties to attend and show the watch off at. Walking down the street I'm afraid the "lay people" just aren't going to get it. Of course I am being somewhat facetious, but not really. It is true that it takes a special sort of luxury loving audience to get giddy about stuff like this. Maybe that is part of the point. With a name like "King Power Chrono Flying Tourbillon," Hublot is obviously aiming at some manner of... royalty.

The watch is all black in tone and a biggie at 48mm wide. Most notable on the dial is the large flying tourbillon (has no top bridge) with its rubies and spinning glory. The watch is a mixture of mostly ceramic and black PVD coated titanium with some composite resin materials thrown in the mix. Movement is the manually wound HUB1400CT with 120 hours of power reserve. Not that the movement isn't cool, but it does not excite me as it might have once done - you just see this type of thing too much from Hublot these days. Still, the watch excites some people, as it just won the 5th Premier Middle East Watches, Jewelry, and Pens Award. Not sure why it was competing against jewelry and pens. Plus, the locale of the awards is probably a hint as to where most of the 28 pieces in this limited edition set are finding homes. Price is probably just a few tankers worth of unrefined oil.

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

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DVF Power Ring

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If you love big diamond rings but solitaires aren't your thing, then this Diane VonFurstenberg Power Ring by H. Stern is a good alternative. From the Power Ring Collection, the DVF Power Ring features 18 karat white gold in a interlacing pattern with Pavé diamonds filling every available space and totaling 4.6 carats total weight. Some think it looks like a constellation, and I think it looks more like diamonds within a diamond, but however it strikes you it's sure to make a bold statement. Have yours for $19,000.

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A Tent with Power Outlets to Keep Your Gadgets Going

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Die-hard campers will think this gadget is for sissies, but I think it's outrageously handy for the majority of "casual" camping types. Whether there are some creature comforts you just can't live without or you simply need some light for a card game on a rainy day, the Eureka N!ergy tent will take care of it with three 12 volt power outlets handy for plugging in everything from a fan to a reading light, or even a laptop computer. However you will need the Eureka E Power Pak (which is sold separately) to make it all work.

The Eureka N!ergy tent comes in three different sizes, the middle size (8 person/3 season) sells for $199.90.

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WallyPower 70.2 Yacht

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Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

They call the new 70.2 WallyPower yacht a loft for the ocean. This is the first unit of the Open Version which has a suite-like interior layout. The glass superstructure is open in the back making the deck one large open space. There are three different social areas: the forward one inside the glass structure, the sheltered lounge and dining area, and the large rear sunbathing pad. The yacht includes a large owner's suite which takes up two thirds of the interiors and a crew/service area with a double cabin. It uses two MTU diesel engines generating 3,000 Hp driving KaMeWa water-jets, for a speed of 45 knots during sea trials. The pictures make it look a bit tank-like so I don't love it as much as other Wallys I have seen but I perhaps it is more gorgeous in person. An interior shot is after the jump.

[via BYM News]

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