Unique is a term which has become so common, that it has become the ordinary way to describe the extra ordinary. While nature creates beauty in abundance and it is for all to see and feel, humans create beauty in forms of exclusivity, to be viewed only by the privileged. Exclusivity is a game of numbers, the lesser the better. Best played by discerning collectors who can be no others than the “one among the few”
Emagzin brings to its readers some of the most exclusive limited edition pieces which will make you wonder that if money can’t by happiness at least it can buy you that!
CHIFFRE ROUGE T 01:
Chiffre Rouge
From the house of “Dior” comes a watch that will; blow your mind with its engineering feat and its ultra smart graphic design. It’s a modern take on a classic beauty. It’s the only watch which shows time in both the time formats 12 hours and 24 hours. The Chiffre Rouge is powered by the movement of a rotating satellite – the dial completes a revolution in 12 hours, while the disc that shows eight time zones completes a revolution in 24 hours. This complication enables a direct day –night reading for the eight time zones. The 42 mm brushed stainless steel case encircles a black sun brushed dial that features the “piqued cotton” pattern, dear to the brand and characteristic of their tuxedo shirts.
Available at: Johnson’s watch Co and Watches of Switzerland
Price: 7,479 USD
QUEEN OF THE NILE:
(100 Pieces)
Queen Of The Nile
The lavishness of the ancient Egypt comes alive with “Lladro’s” largest creation ever – the Queen of the Nile from the “High Porcelain Collection” created by sculptor Juan Carros Ferri Herrero, the boat measuring 75×160 rests on a dark lacquered wood base and features an Egyptian queen surrounded by her servants. The rich ornamentation and fine detailing exemplify the beauty and technical perfection of Llardo’s creatin. This is a masterpiece from the house of Llardo and with just a 100 pieces available it’s a collector’s delight.
Price: 213,692 USD
CROCHET CHEST:
(20 Pieces)
Crochet Chest
The chest is truly an exquisite piece. This sensational handcrafted chest is from “Boca Do Lobo’s” limited edition collection “Large Emotion” which comprises of 12 furniture designs by Pedro Sousa. Inspired by the traditional craft of crochet, the method of crocheting was reinterpreted through the forging of 60 kg of classic brass pulls by a local jeweler. The result is a mesh which adorns the piece. The solid wood frame consists of seven drawers finished with a darkened gold leaf which contrasts with jewel toned purple handles. There are currently 16 pieces still available; visit bocadolobo.com for details.
Price: USD24, 450
EARTH – THE WORLD ATLAS
(1000 Pieces)
World Atlas
You can now have the world on your lap, literally with Earth – the world’s largest atlas from the “Millennium House”. The Imperial Gold Edition is the rarer and more exclusive of the two earth editions (the other being the Blue one), and therefore coveted by private art, bibliophiles and cartographers across the world. With only 1000 copies ever to be made (the plates have been destroyed), only 1 in 6.6 million people can posses a copy. Talk about exclusivity!! Hand bound in gold leather, the Imperial Gold Earth has gold gilded paged and gold plated corners for reinforcement (the blue edition has silver corners). A calligrapher hand numbered each copy on the title page and certificate of authenticity. It comes with a case made from hardwood, lined in silk and bound by hand in leather. The whole thing weighing at a staggering 35 kg!
Available only on order; contact millennium house for details (millennium house.com.au)
Price: USD 8,000
CONSTELLATION VIVRE
(88 Pieces)
Constellation Virve
It’s a known fact that all “Vertu” phones are high end, handmade limited edition models. But with only 88 handsets produced, the constellation vivre is the most exclusive of them all. Co- designed by actress Michelle Yeoh, it is inspired by the flora and fauna and the woodlands of her home in Malaysia. Available in red gold or polished stainless steel, and soft pinks, the handset features an intricate leaf motif stitched on the leather back plate and hand engraved onto the bezel, white diamonds and back lit black ceramic keys. A chic buy that needs no justification!
Price: 9,445USD
THE HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON
(410 Pieces)
The Hanging Garden Of Babylon
Graceful and extravagant, this high quality fountain pen would find place in the discerning collectors desk, the hanging gardens of Babylon is from the German brand “Pellikan”, is a part of the limited edition series called “The Seven Wonders of the World”. Inspired by the beautiful garden created in 600bc by Nebuchadnezzar II, it has a dark green lacquered barrel with flower motifs engraved on the gold plated cap. The 18 carat gold nib has a special engraving, which is coordinated with the pens overall design.
Available only on order at the Pellikan stores worldwide
Price : 4,808 USD
Funny is the fact that we might not be able to say the names of most of the items mentioned above, not even own them (remember; limited edition pieces) but there are no taxes for staring, gawking and to be in awe of these things.So, if all we can do is stare and stare at it really hard, then by God, we will!!!
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