Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

If you are a passionate fan of the “Red from Maranello” or if you are searching for the perfect holiday gift for an enthusiastic collector of Ferrari-related objects, here is the latest offering from the most famous car manufacturer in the world: the Ferrari Paddock Chronograph watch.

The limited edition timepiece is currently available exclusively through the official Ferrari online store. The unique Swiss-made watch by Ferrari (as seen above) is the classic color combination of silver and brown. The Paddock Chronograph is a limited edition of 299 pieces and is now available exclusively for Ferrari online customers.

The male chronograph watch is 10ATM water resistant, has a quartz movement (Cal. Ronda 5050.C.) and a 42mm (diameter) mat-polished stainless steel case with a shiny stainless steel bezel and a screw down crown and push-buttons. The flat hardened mineral crystal is treated with an anti-glare coating while the chocolate brown leather strap has contrasting silver stitching and a steel butterfly buckle with two pushers. The case back carries the iconic Ferrari Shield as well as an individual Limited Edition number engraved on it.

Continue reading The Limited Edition Ferrari Paddock Chronograph

The Limited Edition Ferrari Paddock Chronograph originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Wine, Wealth

Patricia Kluge has thrown her heart, soul and no small amount of money into her Virginia wine business but that may not have been enough. C-Ville.com is reporting that Kluge Winery and Vineyard, the business that she and her husband Bill Moses opened in 1999, is in the hands of its lenders. Last month, Trevor Gibson, who had been the company’s chief financial officer for five years, left Kluge Winery. Details of what happened aren’t exactly clear but C-Ville.com has a statement from Bill Moses that says that the bankers have taken the first steps toward “dismantling the winery as an operating business as well as an auction of the property.”

Kluge and Moses have Albemarle House, their 45-room English style manor, on the market for $48 million and earlier this year they sold off the contents at Sotheby’s in a two-day buying bonanza that brought in $15.2 million. A sale of her jewelry brought in around $5 million.

TheHook.com says that a foreclosure notice list a total debt of $34,785,000. The assets of the Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards include 907 acres in southern Albemarle County, 164 of which are vineyards. The sale would also include the Farm Shop and tasting room, as well as offices, production buildings, six employee houses, and a 34,000-square-foot former carriage museum. A sale scheduled for December 8 is set to take place at the vineyard office building on Grand Cru Drive in the southeastern part of the county while a second auction on December 11 in Madison would sell off 15,000 cases of Kluge Estate wine.

TheHook.com is also reporting that the lender Farm Credit filed a lawsuit against Kluge and Moses October 29 in Albemarle Circuit Court. According to that article, the couple also faced foreclosure on “Glen Love” a luxury spec house they developed at Vineyard Estates that was our estate of the day back in 2008 when it was listed at $6.8 million.

Kluge and Moses are still in negotiations with the lenders and may yet be able to save the winery before the auction.

Kluge Vineyards Hit With Foreclosure originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Flying Dog Ranch, a Colorado property we covered back in June when it was at $56 million has had a price cut down to $46.2 million.

–Lance Collins, founder of FUZE(R) beverages, sold his Tribeca, Hubert St. apartment to Courtney Ross for $7.3 million and has landed in Matthew Perry’s old bachelor pad in Beverly Hills for upwards of $10 million. Collins is in California to work on his next functional beverage innovation- Body Armor nutrition drinks.

From the Wall Street Journal:
–Willis Johnson, the founder and chairman of auto-part auction company Copart, has listed a Suisun Valley, Califorina, estate for $22 million. The incredible home known as Villa De Madre has a 22,900-square-foot main house with an indoor swimming pool but what’s even more amazing are the car barns that can hold 100 cars. There are three of them, one has an antique gas station and another has an old-fashioned diner. The listing is here.

–The WSJ says that Willis Johnson and his wife purchased a Tennessee ranch from country singer Alan Jackson for $28 million. We’re assuming it’s this one, which we covered last year when it was listed for $38 million.

–Paul Wilmot, a PR executive who represents celebrities and designers like Beyoncé Knowles and Tommy Hilfiger, has listed his Miami Shores, Florida home for $1.9 million. He bought the home in 2006 for $1.5 million and renovated it. The listing is here.

From the NY Post:
–New York Knick Amar’e Stoudemire is renting a $37,500-a-month, five-bedroom penthouse rental in the West Village. The condo was once listed for sale at $16.5 million.
–Chef Rocco DiSpirito is house hunting and recently toured the $7.95 million penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton residences in Battery Park.

From the LA Times:
–Richard Fortus, rhythm and lead guitarist for the rock band Guns N’ Roses, has placed his Woodland Hills house on the market at $549,000. Fortus bought the three-bedroom home in 2006 for $700,000.

–The Santa Monica estate that was the home of late film star and singer Kathryn Grayson for 65 years has sold for $7.7 million. It came on the market at $8,995,000 and was in escrow within three weeks.
–Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal has put his home on a golf course in La Cañada Flintridge up for sale at $4.449 million. According to records on PropertyShark.com, Furcal paid $4.25 million for the home in 2007. The six-bedroom home was built in 2000 and has two-story foyer, a study, a media room, a wine tasting room and a billiards/game room. The grounds have a swimming pool with spa, an outdoor kitchen and a built-in barbecue.

From the Real Estalker:
–Toni Collette and David Galafassi have picked up a Los Angeles home for $1.33 million.
–Bill and Giuliana Rancic paid $1.56 million for their new seven-bedroom home in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Continue reading Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 10/31/10

Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 10/31/10 originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today’s home may be tucked into the woods of Flagstaff, Arizona but its no woodsy mountain nest. The ultra contemporary home on seven acres has glass walls and an angular shape. There is a massive great room with 22-foot ceilings, a cantilevered study/media room and a large kitchen. The home’s current owners have filled this space with colorful modern art and furniture, enlivening the blocky space. The master bedroom suite is a zen retreat with a heated Japanese soaking tub and steam shower. The property also includes a separate guest apartment. This home is listed at $2.995 million.

Continue reading Lake Hills Drive, Estate of the Day

Lake Hills Drive, Estate of the Day originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Green is really in this year. Good for military inspired watches, as well as those that wish to signal a season of fresh birth for the watch industry (something that timepiece makers need). This charming fellow is the green khaki model in the new Marvin Malton 160 Cushion watch collection. The well-designed new collection has a cushion shaped case that is 42mm wide in steel. Mostly retro-sporty in design, there are a number of dials and versions available. The Malton 160 Cushion Khaki offers up the piece with a khaki green textured dial and perforated leather strap.

Unless you really can’t see yourself wearing green, this is a very handsome timepiece that I think will appeal to both men and women (even if the size is too large for many women’s wrists). A nice standout piece from an already highly competent collection. Inside is a Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic movement and price is gonna be in the $1,000 - $1,500 range.

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

Marvin Malton 160 Cushion Khaki Watch originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Somewhere between clothing and accessories sits the unique line of Spratters & Jayne’s scarves. This season’s line is hand-made by a women’s co-op of crocheters outside of Lima and Peru where the ultra-soft, high-grade Merino/Highland Wool is produced. Creator Rachel Warner travels to Peru every year to ensure a fair work environment and promote green production.

This year’s line includes the popular two-button cowl scarf in addition to three new styles: the Kerchief Bib, Chain Cowl and the Infinity Chain Scarf. The Infinity Chain, shown at right, is a striking take on the popular infinity scarf, only this one is composed of rope-like loops that can be worn several different ways. The scarves are available in a variety of colors including black, charcoal, chocolate, lapis blue and muted lavender. The Spratters and Jayne collection is housed at the International Playground Showroom and are also currently available at Henri Bendel, Opening Ceremony and around the world.

Spratters & Jayne Scarves For A Fashionable Fall originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Apparel, Luxury Cars & Autos, Men’s Style

With their immaculate attention to detail, unsurpassed presence and monstrously powerful engines, a fair few of us here at Luxist would need little excuse to sign on the dotted line for a new Bentley if given the opportunity. And by opportunity, of course, we mean the financial wherewithal that doesn’t typically come with a career as a freelance writer. But for those who have the means, Bentley USA has teamed up with custom clothiers Astor & Black to sweeten the deal.

The fashionably informed may recognize the name Astor & Black for outfitting Esquire’s “best dressed real man” Angel Ramos. The company provides bespoke suits starting at accessible prices but reaching prominently up-market with higher-end fabrics and options. It’s from that range that Astor is providing every buyer of any new Bentley in the United States or Canada with a custom suit, shirt and handmade tie…each item made to measure according to the customer’s specifications, not unlike the luxury automobiles they’ll accompany.

Did we need another reason to want a Bentley, or another way to express our style when pulling up the driveway in one? No, but it certainly couldn’t hurt.

Astor & Black Provides a Custom Suit with every new Bentley originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Wine, Real Estate Developments

Sotheby’s International Realty and Pacific Union International have listed Frazier Winery in Napa Valley, California for sale. The 46 acre property at 40 Rapp Lane is located immediately adjacent to the Napa Valley Country Club golf course in the Eastern Napa hills. The property includes 9800 square feet of completed wine caves set into the hillside. The land currently has 11 producing acres that are planted with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot plants and Napa County has approved the planting of approximately 23 additional acres. The Napa County use permit includes approval for tours, tastings and retail sales. The property includes a functioning winery building and all equipment. The price is $11.9 million and the owner’s adjacent property of approximately 15 acres is also available for sale. The property is exclusively listed for sale by winery and vineyard brokers Peggy Wilkinson of Sotheby’s International Realty and Robyn Bentley of Pacific Union International. The Napa Valley Register reported earlier this month that Frazier Winery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September.

Frazier Winery For Sale originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Estates

The last time we heard about the Little Jennie Ranch in Bondurant, Wyoming it was back in 2005 when the home, then on the Forbes list of Most Expensive Homes sold for an undisclosed sum. Back then the ranch was listed at $55 million. Now the working cattle ranch is back on the market. The 3,016 acre historic ranch is one of Wyoming’s most pristine and secluded private ranches. The ranch is a short drive south of Jackson Hole in the foothills of the snow-capped Gros Ventre Mountain Range and is surrounded by Teton National Forest and three mountain ranges. The ranch has miles of trout fishing streams and rolling meadows with Aspen and Fir. The Little Jennie has been a cattle operation since the 1950s. The property has a two-story log residence of 4000 square feet built by Jack Kranenberg at the heart of the ranch headquarters with eleven additional cabins scattered throughout the ranch. The property is now listed at $69.5 million.

Little Jennie Ranch Back On The Market originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Auctions, Charity

Online auction leader Charity Folks has teamed up with Jet Blue Airways for their “Bid for Good” online auction to benefit KaBOOM! and DoSomething.org for a new auction that includes more than 60 destination trips and other unique celebrity and sports experiences. As you might expect, every package includes airfare on Jet Blue.

The celebrity packages offer VIP access such as a meet-and-greet with Tim McGraw and tickets to one of his 2011 concerts; a set-visit in Los Angeles to “Chelsea Lately” and a meeting with Chelsea Handler; a pair of tickets to see Cher in Las Vegas and insider green room access at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

The package that is receiving the most attention is a sports package with four tickets, a private tour and the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at Fenway Park at a Boston Red Sox game. Other sports package are pit passes to the 2011 Daytona 500; playing in the David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic in a celebrity foursome in the exotic Dominican Republic and two Trophy Club tickets to the 2011 U.S. Open.

The travel package includes some of the most desired destinations including a trip to New York City for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and your own personal photo shoot; a trip to Bermuda’s famous Fairmont Hotel; a tropical paradise visit to Barbados; a luxury stay at the Cotton Bay Village in Saint Lucia; a dinner and stay lakeside at the W Chicago and a lavish stay at the Atlantis Resort at Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The auction ends November 11 at 3:00 p.m.

Charity Auction Offers Travel and VIP Experiences originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Georgia-based Flight Display Systems lately confirmed the delivery and installation of its new Cabin Management System called Select CMS in a “Flying Theater” configuration on a Gulfstream III aircraft. New York-based International Jet Interiors…

Filed under: Handbags

Here’s a pretty, versatile classic that’s perfect for bumming around with on a Saturday afternoon. The Aubin & Wills Sandbank Leather Satchel is a modern take on an old classic in dark tan with white contrast stitching and pretty, well-defined lines. It has a tight top handle and an extra-long shoulder strap for cross-body styling as well as a flap-over top with double buckle closures, a third buckle closure on an additional small pocket on the front and a simple flat pocket on the back. It’s lined in plaid and has one internal zip pocket. $650

Sandbank Leather Satchel, Handbag of the Day originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Standing out from the DJ crowd is no easy feat, but with the blinged-up Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones, you would be able to do the same. Dance music label Blanco y Negro has teamed up with Swarovski to produce and distribute only 40 pairs of…

Filed under: Gadgets

Munk Bogballe debuted its new Classic Bespoke collection of laptops at the recent Millionaire Fair in Moscow. Assembled in Denmark these luxury computers aren’t as flashy or dolled up as some creations we’ve seen but make a quieter, more sophisticated statement. Each laptop is made to order and options include aluminum (natural or black) or 18 carat gold for the metal surfaces, calf or ostrich leather in a variety of colors for the bottom and accent areas (other exotic leathers may also be available), and your choice of either a row of pave diamonds or single precious ruby, sapphire, or diamond gem to add the final finishing touch. The interior specs aren’t anything amazing but should be sufficient to keep the average user happy. Starting at €5,200 ($7,200) and up.

Monk Bogballe Debuts New Bespoke Laptop Collection originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Apparel

The classic beige trench coat is completely revamped with the magical touch of fashion design star Thakoon. His Draped Collar Coat ($1090) takes the essence of a traditional trench coat and infuses it with a modern and unique twist that is very appealing.

Made from a mix of virgin wool, mohair, alpaca and a hint of nylon, the Draped Collar Coat boasts a dramatic and oversized relaxed collar (which exposes reversed twill), a curved hem that drops in the back, and crochet lace trim at the collar, opening, sleeves, hem and along the belt.

Contrasting colors of grey and white make for a stand out of a coat that still exudes a timeless elegance. I especially liked the hints of reverse twill scattered throughout the coat.

While you won’t be able to wear Thakoon’s coat on rainy days like the typical trench coat, it will provide some warmth and serve well as a chic and effortless accent to your outfit.

Thakoon Draped Collar Coat originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Auctions, Real Estate Developments

More and more we are seeing condos go up for auction as soon as they are completed. Sheldon Good and Company is auctioning off a selection of 20 luxury residences located at The Gate Condominium, a newly constructed state-of-the-art building in The Bergen County borough of Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, November 20th. A total of eight units are to be sold “Absolute,” regardless of price.

The Gate Condominium is a luxury development in northern New Jersey with units that were originally priced to $579,000. Units have hardwood floors, high ceilings, GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and large balconies. The one and two bedroom units will be auctioned off with suggested opening bids as low as $145,000.
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Since this is a ‘Grand Opening Auction,’ buyers will have the unique opportunity to bid on and purchase a home in a beautiful, brand new luxury building at their desired price,” said Jeff Hubbard, Executive Managing Director of Sheldon Good & Company. “Now more than ever before developers around the country are utilizing the auction process as a strategic part of their overall marketing plan at various stages of the development process. The developer of The Gate is utilizing the process in order to sell out all 20 units available in a single day, eliminating the carry costs associated with a conventional sales program, while passing along those savings to the consumer,” said Hubbard.

The Gates Condo Auction website has complete details.

The Gate development is located at 17 Meadow Road, just one block from the 190 bus and the Rutherford Station on the New Jersey Transit Bergen Line with direct train access to midtown Manhattan.

Condo Auction Puts Newly Built Condos Up For Sale For Bargain Prices originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Auctions, Books

It’s a little late for Halloween but on Tuesday, November 9, Swann Galleries in New York will offer a wide range of books that includes an intriguing selection of occult material. Shown above is Francis Potter, An Interpretation of the Number 666, first edition, Oxford, 1642 which is estimated to sell for $1,000 to $2,000. Other occult highlights include Johannes Trithemius, Polygraphie et Uniuerselle escriture Cabalistique, first edition in French of the earliest treatise on cryptography, Paris, 1561 ($3,000 to $4,000) and Jean Bodin, La Demonomanie des Sorciers, one of the most celebrated books on the theory and practice of witch hunting, Paris, 1598 ($800 to $1,200).

Should your bibliophile tendencies be a bit more angelic, the sale also features an illuminated manuscript Book of Hours in Latin and French, on vellum, with 13 large and two small miniatures in colors and gold, Paris, late 15th century with 16th- century additions which is estimated to sell for between $15,000 and $20,000). A set of the second Estienne Hebrew “pocket” Bible, which is considered one of the most impressive examples of Hebrew printing of the French Renaissance, 17 parts in eight volumes, bound in 16th-century calf with gilt arabesque centers, Paris, 1544-46 is estimated at $10,000 to $15,000. The sale also includes a variety of medical and scientific books including a first edition of the first complete textbook of astronomy in Hebrew. The books will be on public exhibition Friday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. An illustrated catalogue is available for $35 from Swann Galleries, Inc., 104 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010, or online at www.swanngalleries.com.

The Sacred and the Spooky Up For Auction At Swann’s originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Estates

I recently took a class in rug appraisal and it was the placement of large, obviously antique rugs over expansive wooden floors that attracted me to today’s estate in St. Louis, Missouri. With nearly 13,000 square feet of total space, that’s a lot of rugs. The home gets its inspiration from late 17th century English domestic architecture. The manor style home is on a nearly two acre lot that includes tennis courts, a swimming pool and a carriage house with space for four vehicles and guest or staff quarters.

The main home has an impressive 47 ft long entry hall that extends fully through the house from the front to rear. The home is full of dark wood paneling and has a large carved staircase. Other period details include ornate plasterwork, leaded windows, and front and rear entry stonework. The home has a library, living room, dining room, office butler’s pantry and kitchen as well as a side entry gallery. The second and third floors feature bedrooms and dressing rooms and the third floor has a large playroom. This home is listed at $2.35 million.

Continue reading Portland Place, Estate of the Day

Portland Place, Estate of the Day originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking more like a sweater than a scarf, Indian Cloth’s Hooded Scarf ($620) will certainly keep you warm. It features a heavy double knit of baby alpaca, a hood, and the length provides an extra layer of warmth underneath a long sweater coat or winter jacket. Although the front is quite long, the back hits right above your waist, which seem like a disadvantage, but I suppose it would be then be considered a hooded sweater at that point.

Given its length, button front and double front pockets, you could wear it as a sweater. Or if you prefer, the Hooded Scarf could be left unbuttoned and wrapped around your neck. Seen here in charcoal, it’s also available in army and orche

Indian Cloth Hooded Scarf originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Wine

One of Australia’s most famous vineyards is up for sale. The Clarendon Vineyard and Winery is located at the northern end of McLaren Vale. Decanter reports that the vineyard has supplied grapes for esteemed wines including Penfolds Grange. It is also the source of the Clarendon Hills and Hickinbotham brands. The land is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. The property also includes a winery and two unique homes– one known as The White House designed by architect Rob Cheesman and the underground Earth Shelter House created by German architect Gerhard Schurer. The Onkaparinga River flows through the estate. Expressions of interest for the property are due to close on December 7 and is for sale for more than $10 million Australian.

Australia’s Clarendon Hills Winery For Sale originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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