The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic collection is the horological equivalent of a gateway drug: At first glance, its signature timepiece looks like a classic men’s model with a simple date complication; dig deeper, however, and it becomes a seductive portal into the world of high watchmaking.

Introduced at Watches & Wonders in Hong Kong on September 30, the collection comprises two models—the Geophysic True Second and the Geophysic Universal Time—that take their historic cues from an antimagnetic chronom…

Originally published in the October 2015 issue of Robb Report Collection as “Refined Rebels”

They are called the Outlaws: vintage Porsches that have been highly modified, fitted with fat wheels, and souped-up with enough power to leave just about anything from their era in the dust. These dissident delights are fashioned by Emory Motorsports (emorymotorsports.com) founder Rod Emory, a third-generation craftsman who learned to rebuild cars in the back of his father’s Porsche parts shop. Emory participated in…

Donned by Humphrey Bogart, the Rat Pack, and nearly every noir actor from roughly the 1930s to the 1950s, fedoras were the epitome of cool. The felt, wide-brim hats date back much farther, however, first popularized in 1882 with dramatist Victorien Sardou’s play Fédora where the titular character wore a soft, creased hat. Although many will argue that the timeless topper has never fallen from grace, recent television shows are creating a resurgence in general fashion both for men and women. For example, in AMC…

Built by the Netherlands-based Heesen Yachts, the 163-foot Project Nova-Hybrid yacht—a fast displacement, full-aluminium yacht with an environmentally friendly footprint—was revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. The yacht emits an incredibly low noise level of about 46 decibels while cruising, providing a quieter environment for guests and a more desirable dining experience (as noise levels of 80 decibels or above have been shown to negatively affect the sense of taste). At cruising speed, Nova consu…

Originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of Robb Report Health & Wellness as “Balancing Act”

Los Angeles surgeon juggles his philanthropic endeavors with his work in the O.R. and time on the athletic field with his family.

Reza Jarrahy’s Triumph Street Triple R may be the ideal metaphor for his life: a powerful machine held in check—and propelled forward—by the slightest nudge or recalibration of its expert driver. 

Such a deft hand underpins both professional and personal endeavors f…

Z Zegna (the younger, more modern sub-brand of the Milanese menswear by Ermenegildo Zegna) has combined bespoke tailoring with state-of-the-art technology to create an activewear jacket that is as bold as the men who will undoubtedly wear it. The Z Zegna Icon Warmer Jacket—which was the highlight of the brand’s fall showcase—is a traditional outer shell, laced with heating panels designed to keep wearers warm during even the coldest of weather. Activated via a small switch in the pocket, the jacket dispels bur…

Looking more like an exploratory spaceship from Star Trek than a speedboat, Cantiere Navale Italia’s 43-foot Kifaru Baby is a futuristic cruiser that makes enjoying a day out at sea child’s play. Designed by Luca Dini, the high-tech tender is made completely from aluminum alloy (with magnesium to prevent corrosion) and somewhat resembles a bullet. The lightweight planing V-hull works with the twin Yanmar 370 hp diesel engines to achieve a top speed of almost 45 knots.

Designed to be easily operated by an ow…

Flitting across the sky, butterflies create a whimsical kaleidoscope of iridescent color. And though their life span is short, their beauty will be preserved forever in Harry Winston’s Premier Precious Butterfly Automatic 36mm watch collection.

In an effort to create truly original timepieces, Harry Winston’s designers spent 3 years researching how to harvest the exquisite powder on butterfly wings. The powder is then painstakingly applied to the watch dials by hand (a technique never before used in the wat…

Breaking through the barriers to luxurious expeditionary travel, Damen’s SeaXplorer yacht concepts will be equally at home in polar opposite conditions, while playing host to amenities that would make any sybarite smile. Dutch commercial shipbuilder Damen has collaborated with the naval architects at Azure Yacht Design and the extreme travel experts at EYOS Expeditions to develop 213-, 295-, and 328-foot versions of the superyacht. Capable of being at sea for 40 days at a time, each yacht has been designed to …

Originally published in the October 2015 issue of Robb Report Collection as “At Pebble, a Downshift”

The sunshine during August’s Monterey Car Week suggested anything but the slight cooling trend that blew through the auctions that weekend. While totals for RM Sotheby’s and Gooding & Co. broke previous records, it was clear that all but the most exceptional prewar cars could be had for cents on the restoration dollar, and that 1950s-era American iron may as well stay in the garage, so lackluster were th…