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Carl Bucherer Patravi ChronoDate Ladies
Price: Rs 8.51 lakh
For women who value mechanical watch-making and timeless, elegant aesthetics, the new Patravi ChronoDate Ladies has a classic-sporty look, with a diamond-set bezel and two dial versions (contemporary white or elegant mother-of-pearl). The bracelet in stainless steel, or the strap in python or Louisiana alligator skin, add the finishing touch.
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Hanging Trumpet Lamp
Price: Rs 49,000
Light up the favourite corner of your house with this Hanging Trumpet Lamp from Trancforme. Made from papier mache, it adds character to any space.
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Bubble sofa and ottoman
Price: On request
The bright and playful Bubble sofa and ottoman, designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois’s Les Contemporains collection, resembles a basket of balloons. Tight and well-rounded, this handmade sofa is crafted with jersey and honeycomb wool that allows for extra comfort and stretchability. The collection also includes The Lady B chair designed by Cecile Maia Pujol, and the Ace sofa designed by Christophe Delcourt.
roche-bobois.com
Eternal Dial clock
Price: Rs 45,900
The Eternal Dial collection by Frazer & Haws is made with fine, moulded sterling silver, and combines the traditional crafts of silversmiths and European watch-making. Available in different avatars, the timepiece comes in contemporary interpretations of forms such as the cougar, stag (in picture), nirvana and others.
frazerandhaws.com Porsche 911 Targa
Price: $117,195
The new 911 Targa is a road trip back to 1965—when Porsche unveiled its edgy new T-top roof design. The 2015 version is a true return to form to the original; in recent years the Targa had become little more than a 911 with a giant sunroof. This version combines a clear, rounded rear windshield and unique folding cloth top stored behind the rear seats to preserve that iconic silhouette. And fast? It’ll be topless in 19 seconds flat.
Come to think of it, the whole thing is built for speed: The Targa 4S (400 horsepower on a flat-six engine) gets to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds, or 4.2 seconds with the Sport Chrono option. Retro never looked so good.
—Hannah Elliott
porsche.com
(This story appears in the Sept-Oct 2014 issue of ForbesLife India. To visit our Archives, click here.)