Enter The Dragon - The Limited Edition Aston Martin Dragon 88.

Aston Martin revealed three special-edition China models under the "Dragon 88" (Dragon 88 - 龙年88限量版) moniker at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. The Dragon 88 Limited Edition models formed the centerpiece of Aston Martin's Beijing Motor Show display.




Each Aston Martin Dragon 88 Special edition features different, but equally striking color schemes and shares the same exquisite detailing, including intricate Dragon design embroidery and beautiful gold inlay. The Vantage S, Virage and DBS models were built to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, and only 88 cars will be built.

Car Moulds:

Real gold detailing:

24k gold-plated badges:




Created using around 30,000 stitches, each dragon motif features a combination of four thread colours: Metallic Gold, Cream Truffle, Winter Wheat and Kestrel Tan, which perfectly co-ordinate with the interior leather colours and Sahara Tan stitching throughout the car.





24-Carat gold plated Aston Martin wings badges will be featured on the hood and rear of the car. Exclusive to the Year of the Dragon 88 Limited Edition, the models feature a striking headrest embroidery design, inspired by the “Nice-Dragon Wall” in Behai Park, Beijing. Unique sill plagues will be fitted with laser-etched special edition nomenclature. Additional enhances will include the front grille, meshes, wheels, and brake calipers.







"With the new limited-edition Dragon 88s, our 'Q by Aston Martin' bespoke service and the massive expansion of our sales network, China is on course to become Aston Martin's third biggest market," said Global Sales Director Andy Gawthorpe.

The DBS Volante Dragon 88 edition at the Bejing Auto Show:




Filmed at the Beijing Auto Show 2012, this Dragon 88 limited edition DBS Volante includes striking headrest embroidery, a piano black fascia with intricate gold inlay and laser etched sill plaques.



The Year of the Dragon 88 Limited Edition is designed for those seeking a rare ownership opportunity. In accordance with Chinese cultural significance of the number eight, symbolising prosperity, good fortune, and luck -- only 88 of these unique vehicles will be produced.


Aston Martin

Limited Edition Typography Scrabble For Designers, Typohiles and Font Lovers.

A special edition of the classic Scrabble board game made of solid walnut wood tiles which each feature a variety of fonts has been created by Andrew Clifford Capener.





The game board is lined with slip free cork and made up of six panels which come in a walnut wood storage case with drawers.





Metal tile racks and a Birch wood box complete the set, which is signed and numbered.




all images courtesy of Andrew Capener

Only 2100 sets were made and there are very few left.

Key Features:
• Beautiful solid walnut storage case with drawer
• Six-panel solid walnut magnetized gameboard lined with slip free cork
• Beautiful solid birch cover
• Metal tile racks
• Solid walnut tiles featuring a variety of different and exciting fonts
• Each limited edition set will also be signed and numbered

Product Dimensions: 19.00” x 17.50” x 6.00”

Pre-Order Now Here
Price: $199
Available: August 2012

Thanks to Daily Design Joint for bringing this to my attention via Materialicious

The New Limited Edition Montblanc TimeWalker II TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech.

During the SIHH watch fair in Geneva, Frank Geelen of the watch blog Monochrome got his hands on time with the new Montblanc TimeWalker II TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech, one of the highlights of the show. The watch is a new ‘Monochrome’ version of the stainless steel TimeWalker TwinFly that Montblanc introduced last year.

The new Montblanc Timewalker Twinfly Chronograph “GreyTech” is a Limited edition (888 pieces) and has a 43mm titanium case, automatic mechanical Montblanc caliber LL1100 (column wheel, flyback chrono). The watch is expected to be available in autumn of 2012.



Geelen's review of the new watch:
"The Montblanc TimeWalker II TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech features the impressive in-house movement, calibre MB LL100. Like the first calibre-family, which is used in the magnificent Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, it has a double mainspring barrel offering a power reserve of 72 hours and a twin flyback chronograph that is controlled through a column wheel and vertical clutch!

The in-house movement is very impressive and when considering the price of the TwinFly, it’s even better. The specifications and the fact it’s an in-house movement, are usually not found on watches in the same price range.



The case of the Montblanc TimeWalker II TwinFly Chronograph has the familiar TimeWalker design with skeletonized lugs. This particular GreyTech version, which is limited to 888 pieces, has a monochrome design. The dial is skeletonized to reveal the date wheel, which is grey with black numerals. The design of the case is in two tones of grey, both being the result of a different finish. The crown features the well-known Montblanc logo.



With a diameter of 43 mm it wears great and if you’re afraid it might be too large than by all means go and try one at a local AD. Because the case tapers from top to bottom, it wears relatively small, which is further enhanced because of the quite short lugs. Altogether it wears very comfortable. The material of the case, titanium, also adds to this because it’s quite light.



The Montblanc TimeWalker II TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech comes on a grey alligator strap, with a skeletonized titanium clasp.



The design of this version is quite distinct; sporty with an elegant touch. Not everybody likes a sporty watch and not everybody is into watches with a titanium case. During the SIHH I met several journalists, friends and other guests and discussed the timepiece with them. To my surprise everybody liked the watch and even before showing the watch, people were already staring at my wrist.



On Monochrome you can read a more extensive review. The conclusion will be the same; I’m (still) very impressed by the Montblanc TimeWalker II TwinFly Chronograph and I think the GreyTech with its ‘Monochrome’ design looks absolutely stunning." -- Frank Geelen for Monochrome



Specs:
Case: titanium
Diameter: 43mm
Height: 15.3mm
Water resistance: 30 meters
Movement: MB LL100 automatic
Jewels: 36
Frequency: 28’800 V/pH
Power Reserve: 72-hours
Functions: hours, minutes, flyback chrono, GMT, date
Strap: alligator strap

source: Montblanc

Absolut Vodka Goes Couture With Their Limited Edition Crystal Pinstripe Bottles.

Following the success of their partnership in 2010 (the rock crystal cut Absolut bottle shown below), Swedish labels ABSOLUT VODKA and design duo Skogsberg&Smart have teamed up once again to create the next generation of their much publicized new limited edition crystal bottles crafted by centuries old Swedish glassmaker Reijmyre .

Last year's collaboration:

above: The first collaboration between Absolut and Skogsberg&Smart yielded the above limited edition crystal decanter crafted by Reijmyre in 2010

The new 2011 hand-blown, hand-cut and hand-engraved bottle design, the 'Pinstripe Bottle', is inspired by the heritage of Savile Row's iconic pinstripe tailoring.




The bottle, which comes in clear crystal or black crystal, is presented in an exclusive handmade treasure chest along with two matching tumblers. Each one is numbered and signed by the master crafter following approval.




Only 800 of the clear crystal bottles and a very limited number of the black crystal bottles -only 10- have been made and are priced at $1500 and $10,000 respectively.

The Black Crystal Pinstripe Bottle:

The Crystal Pinstripe Bottle:

photos by Pelle Bergström.

The limited edition bottles are presented in the pin-striped, fabric-lined and clad box with two matching crystal tumblers:




The exquisite set is available around the globe at selected airport duty-free stores and luxury retailers.



images courtesy of absolut.com, ihavey luxury blog and Skogsberg & Smart