The Ferrari Challenge amateur and semipro racing series started 20 years ago with a group of owners who wanted to experience the full potential of their Ferraris. It has since turned into an annual competitive racing series that takes place at various tracks across North America. The 2014 Ferrari Challenge season began back in January during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and will travel to eight more cities, including two in Canada and a final stop in Abu Dhabi, from May 16 through early November. Competitors inclu…

The Swiss watchmaker Corum has added new timepieces to its venerable Admiral’s Cup collection, including the Admiral’s Cup AC-One 45 Double Tourbillon. The line has a heritage almost as long as that of Corum itself, having debuted just five years after the brand’s founding in 1955. The new watch carries all of the visual hallmarks for which the collection has become known, including its 12-sided bezel and a dial marked with nautical pennants rather than arabic or roman numerals to indicate the hours.
Though t…

As U.S.-made craft beer continues its ascent to a level of connoisseurship previously matched only by fine wine and spirits, it seems appropriate that glassmakers would design glassware specifically to accentuate the complex aromas and flavors of these artisan suds. The Austrian glass house Spiegelau has taken charge on this front. Following the Spiegelau IPA glass that it launched last year, the company has created a new glass designed to hold stout beer, which it developed through a partnership with Colorado…

Oceanic Yachts recently announced that, following the sale of the first hull from its Oceanic 140 line, construction of the yacht is underway, with delivery expected in early 2015. The 140 employs Oceanic’s Dielec (a portmanteau of diesel and electric) propulsion system, which, much like that in a hybrid car, uses both fuel-powered and electric motors. When propelled completely by its three 2,600 hp MTU diesel-powered engines, the yacht can reach a top speed of 27 knots. When these engines work in tandem with …

The newest, fastest, longest-range Gulfstream jet, the $64.5 million G650, entered service in late 2012. It has proven a hit in the marketplace, but that means a long wait for buyers—as long as four years from purchase to delivery. This high demand has led to quick turnaround purchases on the secondary market. About three dozen of the jets have been delivered so far, and several new owners have already sold their jets, at a profit of up to $6 million. And while many owners are private individuals and corporati…

The Solage Calistoga resort, nestled in a canyon in California’s Napa Valley, is home to the 20,000-square-foot Spa Solage, which offers healing, relaxing, and soothing services. Since 2007, guests of the spa have enjoyed treatments that use natural ingredients, from a seasonal hydrating green-tea massage and body wrap to the Mudslide, a three-part experience that involves having your body slathered with a custom blend of mineral-enriched clay and volcanic ash, soaking in a bath of mineral water from the …

Some 250 years ago, John Arnold became the favored watchmaker of the British royal court when he presented King George II with a ring less than 1 inch in diameter that kept time and also functioned as a minute repeater. This machine, along with the other timepieces that Arnold produced for members of the court, inspires the Arnold and Son Royal Collection, which saw its most recent addition with the debut of the Arnold and Son TEC1 tourbillon.
Just the third tourbillon watch to be released by the brand, the $…

Those familiar with Krell’s penchant for pushing the limits of hi-fi audio technology will not be disappointed with the new Krell Industries Illusion ($15,000) and Illusion II ($7,000) preamplifiers. Consistent with past preamplifier models by Krell, the Illusion preamp separates the power supply from the audio circuitry to ensure playback that is uninhibited by the interference associated with noisy, vibration-inducing power transformers. The Illusion also employs a high-end crossover circuit, allowing the us…

HYT, the Swiss watchmaker that made waves in 2012 when it released the world’s first watch that uses fluids to tell time, is back with variations of its H1 and H2 models. During this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry show, held March 27 to April 3, HYT showcased the H1 Red2 and the H2 White Gold Blue and Platinum Red. In each of these versions, the neon-green fluid found in the brand’s original watches has been replaced with either vibrant red or blue.
HYT’s unique approach to timekeeping is based upon the …

Antiquorum will be putting 302 collectible fine watches up for auction on April 9, including several rare Patek Philippe and Rolex pieces. The Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces auction will be held at the premier watch auctioneer’s U.S. headquarters on Madison Ave. in New York City. But watch collectors will not be the only ones flocking to the auction—auto-racing enthusiasts will find memorabilia to bid on, like the Heuer double dashboard timers used in the 1971 action film Le Mans and an Omega Speedmas…