A rare U.S. Liberty Cap half-cent coin from 1796 fetched £185,000 (Approx. $293,488) at an auction in Salisbury, England. The final price including the auctioneer’s premium was over $358,000, one of the highest prices ever for a half-cent coin. “The coin has no early pedigree but was collected by Mark Hillary, when a schoolboy, some … Read more
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of high-end audio and video products, launched at CES 2013 in Las Vegas a new sound system, Beolab 15/16 & Amplifier 1. What’s different about this system is that it’s been designed specifically for in-wall or in-ceiling placement, looking like pieces of art. “This active built-in sound solution was … Read more
Just in Time for CES 2013, Fujifilm UK has leaked the full details of the new Fujifilm X100S, a successor to the massively successful Fujifilm X100 high-end compact camera. The X100S boasts a revamped processor and sensor, plus a new, higher-definition hybrid viewfinder system. Here are the full specs of the new Fujifilm X100S:
Maximilian Büsser & Friends (MB&F), the renowned Swiss watch manufacturer unveiled its fifth “horological machine”, called HM5 On the Road Again. The unmistakable wedge-shaped case design is elegant and is direct homage to the 1970s watch known as the Amida Digitrend; it also takes unmistakable cues from the sleek low-slung supercars of the epoch, like … Read more
Luggage maker Tumi has partnered with audio specialists Monster for a line of premium headphones called Tumi x Monster headphones. Featuring Monster’s advanced noise-cancelling technology, the stylish system includes headphone, extra headbands (black ballistic, black leather and brown leather), travel pouch and 3-piece cable set. Priced at US$ 395, the Tumi x Monster headphones will … Read more
Leica Camera unveiled a special edition X2 Camera, designed by the legendary British fashion designer, Sir Paul Smith. Combining British style with German design the special release features an interpretation of Paul’s signature bright stripes and comes with a Paul Smith leather case and strap included, embossed with the words “Paul Smith for Leica”. Limited … Read more