HAUTE MOVES

Japanese winter

Grand Seiko’s latest spring drive takes inspiration from cascading snow.

BY MARTIN GREEN

GRAND SEIKO FINDS A LOT OF INSPIRATION IN NATURE around its Shinshu Watch Studio in Japan, the place where all Spring Drive models come to life. For its latest model, the brand captured the spirit of Shizuri-yuki. This is the natural phenomenon when freshly fallen snow cascades down from tree branches, creating a spectacular play of light. As we have grown accustomed to with Grand Seiko, it translated this beauty in the most sophisticated way in a timepiece, in which design and craftsmanship go hand in hand.

The case measures 38.5mm in diameter and is crafted from pink gold. Thanks to its overall height of just . mm, it has a slim profle that is accentuated by a string of brilliant-cut diamonds. They are placed to follow the case’s design, with the precious stones gradually decreasing in si e accordingly. This is the frst reference to the snow-topped landscape around the Shinshu Watch Studio, with the second being the dial. Here the brand opted for a bright white color but gave it a unique texture that resembles freshly fallen snow in which the wind has created a distinct yet subtle pattern. It gives the watch a great sense of refnement. efnement is also what we fnd inside the case, where through a sapphire crystal insert in the rose gold caseback, caliber 9R31 is visible. This movement combines great looks with outstanding performance. Thanks to the unique Spring Drive technology, it is accurate to seconds per month while o ering a power reserve of a generous hours. The fnish of the movement is, in true Grand Seiko tradition, outstanding. The main plate has a subtle brushed fnish against which the red rubies and blued screws stand out. An elegant power reserve indicator is also placed on the back of the watch, a welcome and helpful feature for a manualwind watch like this. To ensure exclusivity, this latest Grand Seiko creation is limited to 60 pieces.

PEDAL TO the metal

The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Huracán is the embodiment of high performance.

BY MARTIN GREEN

ROGER DUBUIS IS LAUNCHING A NEW EXCALIBUR SPIDER in collaboration with Lamborghini. The watch is once again an exemplary mix of the DNA of both brands, combining cutting-edge design with innovative materials. This latest addition to the Excalibur Spider Huracán collection gives center stage to Ceramic Composite Fiber (CCF). This highperformance material is normally used in the aerospace industry, in particular for rockets, yet after extensive research and development, Roger Dubuis made it suitable for use in watchmaking.

One of the things that makes this material so extraordinary is that it is even 20 percent lighter than carbon. This fts perfectly in oger ubuis’s strategy to create watches that are like racing machines for the wrist. The CCF has a white color with a subtle yet distinct marble e ect. The brand used it not only to craft the case but also as part of the movement. This makes the watch very good-looking, with an icy-cool appearance.

Roger Dubuis will make 88 pieces of this 45mm large Excalibur Spider Huracán powered by caliber RD630. This movement was developed with Lamborghini and has a few extraordinary features. The balance wheel, placed at 12 o’clock, has been placed at a degree angle for increased precision. pposite, we fnd the date function between the two mainspring barrels. This gives the Excalibur Spider Huracán a power reserve of 60 hours. The back of the watch is equally stunning, as there the oscillating weight is shaped like the rim of a Lamborghini Huracán.

The Excalibur Spider Huracán also continues the recently started tradition at Roger Dubuis to be dazzling by night. For this, the brand not only applied Super-LumiNova on the hands and hour markers but also used it to decorate part of the bridges, the bezel, and even the strap. The unique capabilities of this Roger Dubuis shine, even at night.

The Final Aventador

Lamborghini’s flagship sees the last iconic release before going completely electric.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

ITALIAN MANUFACTURER LAMBORGHINI HAS ANNOUNCED THAT it is going electric. But frst comes the luxury carmaker’s fnal Aventador, celebrating the iconic super sports car and combustion engine. amborghini Aventador P ltimae is available in two variants: coupe and roadster.

After a glorious year run, the engine shines for one last time. “The Aventador P denotes the fnal, purest, timeless naturally aspirated production amborghini,” says Stephan inkelmann, president and of Automobili amborghini. “It delivers the essential cylinder experience in terms of inimitable design, engineering solutions and the most emotive driving experience and is the defnitive Aventador, concluding an extraordinary era. It is the last of its kind: it delivers the maximum power and conclusive performance expected from amborghini’s current engine, combined with our inimitable fagship’s design A. The Aventador was destined to become a classic from launch, and the Aventador P is the most beautiful expression of timeless design and technical solutions in a fnal edition: ltimae.”

The cylinder, . liter ongitudinale Posteriore P will arrive in . The engine delivers : more than the Aventador S, and over the S to its permanent four wheel drive. It is the grand fnale of the traditional combustion engine and the ultimate Aventador in every sense. The Aventador P ltimae accelerates from km h in . seconds, km h in . and a top speed of km h coupe .

The active aero system’s rear wing moves into three positions — closed, maximum performance and maximum handling. The transmission is via amborghini’s lightweight Independent Shifting od IS speed shifting system, providing roboti ed gearshifts in up to milliseconds. The Aventador P ltimae’s drive modes allow the pilot to select not only ST A A, SP T and SA dynamic options, but in mode choose parameters for the optimal setup of the amborghini active suspension S , traction controls engine, gearbox and four wheel drive and steering.

The Aventador P ltimae celebrates the amborghini Aventador’s complex yet elegant lines and surfaces: the culmination of the company’s aspirated design legacy. Paying homage to the benchmark performance of the S and the ageless super sports elegance of the S model, it takes the best components of both to create a perfect balance between performance and dynamism with enduring sophistication.

The Aventador is limited to only coupes and roadsters in numbered editions, o ering a refned yet dynamic, elegant yet distinctive representation of the last Aventador. Its silhouette, clean and unfettered, is as recogni able and timeless an outline as other amborghini classics, such as ountach, iablo and urci lago. ered as standard are colors, with an unprecedented range of options, and more than colors are available through amborghini Ad Personam, allowing owners to create their unique piece of amborghini motoring history.

The Aventador P ltimae coupe is launched in a two tone gray on gray confguration, with lines and details such as the front splitter’s outline and “teeth” picked out in matte red osso imir, with the accent line continuing along with the car with matching accents on the rear fns of the visible carbon fber rear di user: elite performance and design purity in perfect harmony. The roof is also o ered in visible carbon fber on the Aventador P ltimae roadster. Silver ianthus ” and ” forged alloys come as standard together with further ” and ” options in ianthus, eiron and ireo in bron e, black and titanium, ftted with Pirelli PZero orsa tires.

The matte rigio Acheso and rigio Teca exterior colors’ elegant yet sporty two tone is echoed in the interior: black leather and Alcantara base materials feature stitching and trim in a gray complementary to the exterior, with seat inserts in black Alcantara. The P ’s comfort seat is taken from the Aventador S, with the ltimae name embroidered into the seat bolster, while the A pillar driver dashboard area carries the of reference to the limited edition. The Aventador P ltimae roadster is launched in Blu Tawaret and Blu ethuns with high gloss black carbon fber roof panels.

The next generation of amborghini’s engine will o er a naturally aspirated engine with an augmented electric hybrid system. This extraordinary combination will be the best of both worlds.

Inspired by Nature

The BMW X5 Black Vermilion edition features a high level of comfort and luxury, supreme performance and pronounced dynamic handling capabilities.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

THE EXCLUSIVE BMW X5 BLACK VERMILION EDITION xDrive40i combines the already high level of performance, comfort and luxury found in every Spartanburg, South Carolina-built X5 sports activity vehicle with an unmistakably striking and aggressive exterior design, as well as editionexclusive equipment and details.

The central focus is the exclusive interplay between black and red. The high-gloss black kidney grille with red vertical bars creates a stark contrast to the BMW Individual Frozen Black etallic paint fnish. arkened Individual Shadowline Headlights with the signature blue X design of the BMW Laserlights complete the distinctive look of the front end.

On the exterior, the M Sport Package emphasizes the dynamic character of the BMW X5 Black Vermilion edition. It comprises specifc front and rear aprons. as well as the high-gloss Shadow Line with extended options. Behind the Orbit Grey matte, 22-inch, double-spoke 742 M light-alloy wheels with mixed tires designed exclusively for this edition, red high-gloss M Sport brake callipers stand out as a striking visual highlight.

The interior features the M Alcantara Anthracite roof liner that provides for an exceptionally sophisticated ambience. The glass application Crafted Clarity on the iDrive Controller, the automatic gear selector and start/stop button, and the BMW Individual precious wood interior trim Fineline Black with aluminum inlays provide additional elegant accents. The BMW Individual full leather trim in Merino Black is additionally enhanced by edition specifc red contrast stitching for the seats. Sun-protective glass with more deeply tinted rear windows beyond the B-pillar enhances passenger privacy while blending harmoniously with the sporty and dynamic exterior design.

The 2022 BMW X5 Black Vermilion Edition is available to order now, starting at $83,295, which is $20,600 more than the xDrive40i model on which it’s based and only $500 cheaper than the 523-hp twin-turbo V-8–powered X5 M50i model.

Mulliner’s First Electrified Bentley

The ultimate in four-door luxury grand touring was revealed at Monterey Car Week in California.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

BENTLEY MULLINER HAS INTRODUCED THE ULTIMATE FOUR-DOOR luxury grand touring: the frst electrifed Bentley. amed lying Spur ulliner, the new T can enjoy a technically advanced hybrid powertrain, the emotional or endless waves of torque from the . evealed at alifornia’s prestigious onterey ar eek, the elegantly appointed sedan sits at the pinnacle of the lying Spur family, combining the very fnest in modern craftsmanship and breathtaking luxury.

The most luxurious lying Spur to date has been created and developed by Bentley ulliner and designed, engineered and handcrafted in reat Britain. Taking its place as the fagship of the Bentley range, it will appeal to customers who desire an even greater focus on elegant details. Beautifully appointed detailing includes exclusive inch wheels in a gray painted and polished fnish with self levelling wheel caps that remain upright as the wheels rotate, a “double diamond” front grille and chrome front lower grille that are matched by bespoke ulliner branded wing vents, and Satin Silver painted mirror caps. The iconic Bentley lying B is electronically deployed and illuminated, along with jewel caps for fuel and oil.

An example of one of the curated interiors — Ascot — is a combination of Imperial Blue leather on the instrument panel, door trim and headlining and a light tan leather called amel emphasi ing the style of the seats. hite micro piping, embroidery and accent lines add a third color. ther options, such as lare and Sirius, add bolder combinations, including Hotspur and Beluga or inen and Brunel, both with a silver accent. The ulliner riving Specifcation is ftted as standard, bringing the “diamond in diamond” quilting to the seats and three dimensional leather to the doors. The interior quilting involves an embroidery process that took months to develop. ach diamond contains precisely individual stitches — each one aligned to the exact center of the diamond it creates

The classic Bentley theme continues in the driver’s instrument panel, with stylish new and exclusive ulliner graphics. The now famous Bentley otating isplay, sports pedals, heated duo tone spoke steering wheel and panoramic sunroof add to the luxurious ambience. nique electrically operated picnic tables are mounted to the rear of the front seats and can be deployed with a single button press. The veneered tables feature a unique overlay with lower and self level to reveal a leather trimmed surface with a recess for a pen or stylus. lying Spur ulliner customers receive leather bound keys in a handcrafted presentation box that matches the three color cabin of their car. The two keys themselves are provided in similarly color matched cases with contrast stitching.

The lying Spur ulliner is available with Bentley’s and powertrains and the new hybrid. hen equipped with Bentley’s . liter, twin turbocharged , the car accelerates from mph in . seconds and can reach a top speed of mph km h . The new generation . liter, twin turbocharged delivers a top speed of mph km h and mph in . seconds. The new hybrid accelerates from mph in . seconds km h in . seconds , with a top speed of mph km h .

Tailored Luxury

The New Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate editions from SV Bespoke are the pinnacle of the Land Rover family.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

EARLIER THIS YEAR, LAND ROVER SPECIAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS launched a pair of exclusive new Range Rover special editions created by its SV Bespoke personalization team. The Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate editions represent the pinnacle of Land Rover’s luxury SUV family, elevating SVAutobiography and SVAutobiography Dynamic models even higher with a suite of complementary hand fnished S Bespoke features. urated by the SV Bespoke commissioning experts at the Special Vehicle Operations Technical Center in the U.K., the Ultimate editions showcase the full range of personalization options applied to the timeless Range Rover design.

“ ange over has defned the luxury S segment for more than half a century, with our S Autobiography models o ering customers a world class travel experience — whether driving or being driven,” said Mark Turner, commercial director of Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations. “These new ltimate editions elevate that refnement and sophistication even further.”

The ltimate edition has satin fnished rchard reen paintwork complemented by a Narvik Black roof and copper detailing. The attention to detail extends to the loss Black knurled infll and copper edged metal ange Rover badging on the bonnet and tailgate. This also includes a copper-plated and black enamel SV roundel on the B-pillar, SV roundels embroidered on all four headrests, and illuminated ltimate edition treadplates. The fnishing touch is a “SV Bespoke Ultimate edition” commissioning plaque on the center console, complete with copper fnished S roundel.

The 22-inch alloy wheels feature a five-split-spoke design finished in loss ark rey with contrast iamond Turned finish, while side vent, bonnet finisher, grille and front bumper accents are all finished in raphite Atlas. Inside, a knurled finish for the rotary shift controller, starter button and pedals plus anodized red paddle shifters underline the performance focus of the SVAutobiography Dynamic.

Priced at $250,000, each car will be hand-built by Land Rover’s SV Bespoke team at Special Vehicle Operations in England. The recommended Ultimate edition specification features Vintage Tan leather interior trim and Copper Weave Carbon Fiber finishers. Customers can also opt for leather upholstery from the Italian artisans at Poltrona Frau for a truly cosseting experience.

The flagship model is available with a choice of powertrains, including the 565PS Supercharged V8 petrol and highly efficient P400e plug-in hybrid, capable of up to 40km (25 miles) all-electric driving. Land Rover’s advanced Dynamic Response active roll control system also enhances composure. At the same time, the ride height is lowered by 8mm — delivering more engaging driving dynamics and a more purposeful stance.

The Ultimate edition can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in around 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph. Originally launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2012, this Range Rover variant is still a raging success.

1000 Reasons 1000 Reasons to Fall in Love to Fall in Love

Made entirely of carbon fiber, Ferretti Yachts’ 1000 is the largest vessel ever built by the Italian shipyard and features a versatile, majestic design.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

CREATING A NEW FLAGSHIP IS AN AWE-INSPIRING PROJECT, made of talent and technology, the ability to innovate and craftsmanship. Ferretti Yachts has launched its most ambitious yacht yet — the Ferretti Yachts 1000. At its heart is the idea of unparalleled comfort and well-being in both outdoor and indoor areas, where quintessential “Made in Italy” taste prevails.

The Ferretti Yachts 1000 is the result of collaboration between the Italian shipyard’s Product Strategy Committee, led by Piero Ferrari; the Ferretti Group Engineering Department; architect Filippo Salvetti, for the exteriors; and Ideaeitalia, for the interior concept. Versatile and suited to all markets, Ferretti Yachts 1000 reshapes space and changes the whole approach to adapt to the owner’s various needs. The frst erretti achts features classic styling, with a mood defned by soft, balanced colors and subtle contrasts. The other option is contemporary styling with fresh tones and bolder colors.

The suavely understated design, featuring clean lines and sophisticated materials, conveys a sense of refned luxury. The exterior styling reprises the design philosophy introduced with the latest models: sporty lines dominate a profle featuring new glass side panels aft and amidship. or the frst time in the brand’s history, erretti achts uses carbon fber extensively on various parts of the superstructure and hardtop. Adding to the contours of the rear door, on the walkways and the stairway up to the fybridge, and encasing the external helm station is teak wood — ensuring longevity and durability. erretti achts redefnes the stern concept with square meters of livable space, on a par with a superyacht. It features a beach club in the true sense of the term, where direct access to the swim platform from the cockpit creates an outdoor wellness area in contact with the water: an open space for adventure and fun. A revolutionary concept makes it easy to leave the water when the swim platform is submerged by opening up three steps on either side of the platform as it is lowered, continuing the stairway down from the cockpit. This design, developed entirely by the Engineering Department, is a Ferretti Group patent.

The new yacht o ers an innovative take on the distribution of onboard fows: two staircases provide access to the square meter fybridge and from there to the bow area, ensuring its total privacy. The cockpit also includes access to the side walkways on the main deck leading to the

salon and from there to the raised helm station and fybridge, making it easier for the owner, guests and crew to move around the yacht. The fybridge helm station has two electrically adjustable Poltrona rau pilot seats and two copilot seats on the opposite side.

The space separating the salon from the night area on the lower deck is personali ed with a curved smoked glass panel and a ribbed partition with an electric opening mechanism. hen open, the partition reveals a bar counter and connects the dining area with the galley.

The interior design is elegant and modern while respecting the boatbuilding tradition imprinted in erretti achts’ A. The versatility of the interiors translates into a layout that leaves the owner ample choice to design their own onboard experience. arge full height windows accentuate the feeling of contact with the water and let natural light food in. At the same time, the freestanding furniture conveys a sense of lightness, and the contours of the geometrical detailing have a unique style. alnut wood is used throughout in various ways: fame colored and bold for the furniture, striped and softer for the walls, and ribbed for unique accents.

The erretti achts can host up to ten guests, with the lower deck housing four twin double cabins with ensuite bathrooms. The two forward cabins can have either two double beds or four single beds. The crew quarters are located in the bow and consist of a dinette with an extending table, and around it a spacious captain’s cabin with its bathroom and two double cabins, plus an additional bathroom, for fve crew members. ith an entrance from the bow, the owner’s suite welcomes you with custom made furnishings. A day toilet precedes the suite and is entered through a door ftted with a functional retractable handle. The garage can accommodate a illiams ieseljet tender, a three seater jet ski, and even two Seabobs and may also be reached through an independent entrance on the starboard side.

The frst erretti achts unit is equipped with twin mhp T engines, driving the yacht to a top speed of knots and a cruising speed of knots preliminary data . The standard version mounts a pair of mhp T engines, with a top speed of knots and a cruising speed of knots preliminary data . The new fagship can also be ftted on request with gyroscopic stabili ation combined with stabili er fns to ensure maximum comfort and silent running both at anchor in the roadstead and cruising.

Retro Superyacht

With a nod to the past, the Benetti Motopanfilo 37M is inspired by the company’s iconic navettes of the 1960s.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

BENETTI HAS LAUNCHED ITS STYLISH SUPERYACHT MOTOPANFILO 37M. The 36.8m (120’9”) yacht is named after the leisure yachts owned by the likes of Prince Rainier and David Bowie in their day; the desirability factor is synonymous with the stylish luxury they convey. The frst unit of the otopaflo was introduced in a ceremony held in iareggio.

The fberglass and composite yacht was designed by rancesco Struglia in collaboration with Benetti achts. The lines of this yacht give a retro nod to Benetti’s original features, while her imaginative interior displays fresh creativity from a arini Pickering Architetti. The superyacht incorporates high windows to let in abundant sunlight while creating numerous places to relax and rejuvenate. nsuring a degree of elegant nostalgia, the main focus is to emphasi e the superb interior volume and fexible spaces. The highlight of the exteriors is the smooth 1960s clamshell silhouette of the excellent beach club area, which employs modern tech for access with an integrated stern swim platform terrace. The wooden bulkheads are replaced by glass, and the unique staterooms hug the curves of the hull, clearly defned by the overall shape with no straight walls.

The Benetti 37M features a modern-style saloon and the owner’s suite on the main deck, while four comfortable guest cabins and three cabins for six crew members are located on the lower deck. onnecting the lobby and the central mast, a spiral staircase rises through two decks, accompanying guests to the sky lounge on the upper deck. The aft part of the upper deck is specially designed for convivial moments in the open air, with areas for relaxation, conversation and sunbathing. The captain’s cabin is adjacent to the wheelhouse, and on the exterior toward the bow, guests are welcomed by a hot tub and sunbeds.

The displacement hull is designed by P. .A. .A. Pierluigi Ausonio aval Architecture and ensures smooth navigation and maximum comfort. The yacht is powered by a pair of .A. . s of k upgradable to k each, which guarantee a maximum speed of or knots depending on the engines chosen, with a range of , nautical miles at the knot cruising speed.

Ocean Independence has announced the sale of hull No. 2. Ocean Independence sales broker ukas Stratmann represented the buyer, with delivery anticipated for ay . Stratmann commented, “ or me, the Benetti otopanfilo is the perfection of simplicity, bringing iconic elements of a classic ’ s heritage combined with decidedly st century thinking.”

Yachting Marvel

The Gigayacht Galleon impresses at a staggering 160 meters in length and boasts eight decks, pools and a basketball court.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

SURPASSING THE SUPERYACHTS SECTOR, AMERICAN YACHT designer Steve o lo ’s alleon takes gigayachts to a new level. Since the ovid pandemic, the American designer has outdone himself with his oliath series. His latest superyacht is an expansive meter gigayacht with eight decks and private residences, which could also be turned in one piece by a singular owner.

At frst glance, alleon reinterprets the th century Spanish cargo carrier however, this iteration features a multideck facade and four towering masts, not too dissimilar to the original galleon boats.

Inspired by the sailing boats of the Spanish Armada, alleon o ers the best of the luxury and experiences one would wish for on land. ost sailing yachts are equipped with staterooms and elements for dining, entertaining and leisure alleon goes full out with over facilities, including full si e courts for basketball, tennis and handball, a foating park, and much more. It is equipped with four full beam garages built for six luxury speedboat tenders, four Boat orx submarines, six rib tenders, port and starboard, personal watercraft and more.

The gigayacht also features a sports center with six courts, a caf , a pub and a restaurant, while the upper aft deck has a lounging area, an expansive luxury bar, and a ’ x ’ pool. ne level below the bridge deck is a . ’ x ’ indoor pool. Both pools include the o lo invention of an automated hardcover that becomes a ga ebo when the pools are in use. hen not in use, the hardcovers seal the pool, so there is no need to drain in rough conditions. The yacht also features a , sq ft m fully enclosed hangar that can hold ten helicopters and an aircraft maintenance facility. n the upper forward decks are two la y river pools connected by a waterslide. escribed by o lo as a “sailing cruise ship,” the eight decker yacht can host up to guests with a crew of .

As for power, o lo envisions alleon with fve diesel electric engines that would together deliver , hp. The gigayacht would also be equipped with four yna igs that give a total sail area of , square feet and supplement propulsion with wind power. ith a top speed of knots, alleon could cover , nautical miles while travelling at the cruising speed of knots. o lo also adds that alleon could be hybrid or electric.