The legendary French crystal maker Lalique has teamed up with the Fleurier, Switzerland–based watchmaker Parmigiani to produce a limited series of desk clocks ($98,000). Parmigiani, which began making its first series of these clocks last year, will produce about 8 to 10 pieces for Lalique per year, until the run of 45 clocks is complete. The movement features an indication of the 15-day power reserve directly on the winding barrel. The Lalique crystal decorating the sides of the case will be available in a se…

For the last 41 years, the Mark Levinson brand has produced reference-grade audio gear garnering praises from audiophiles the world over. For its 40th anniversary last year, the company (now part of the Harman Luxury Audio Group) pulled out all the stops to produce concepts for new top-of-the-line components. The No. 52 Stereo Preamplifier($30,000), which will begin shipping this month,is one of the shining results of that effort. In addition to its dual-monaural, two-chassis design—which keeps the audio circu…

There are plenty of boatbuilders in the northeastern United States continuing to build classic sailing yachts. Where Morris Yachts of Trenton, Maine, succeeds is in its ability to design classic yachts with contemporary appeal. In March, the 41-year-old family-owned shipyard debuted the latest design in its M-Series line of modern-classic sailing vessels. The M46 has an overall length of 46 feet and features two below-deck cabins. The yacht’s design, penned by the American naval architecture firm Sparkman and …

Fifty years ago, in a fit of pique, Ferruccio Lamborghini—a maker of tractors and other industrial equipment—started his own sports-car company after a run-in with Enzo Ferrari over a car that Lamborghini had ordered. To mark the 50th anniversary of that occasion, Lamborghini has unveiled the Veneno supercar, a 750 hp V-12 two-seater loosely based on the Aventador. (The company has kept to its convention of using the names of fighting bulls: Veneno—Spanish for “venom”—is infamous for killing the matador José S…

Chef Daniel Rose of Spring, which has one of the most exclusive reservations lists in Paris, will temporarily close the esteemed restaurant in May to host a benefit dinner at AnQi in Costa Mesa, Calif. The May 1 dinner—which will benefit the James Beard Foundation and the Art Institute of California–Orange County Culinary School—will feature a four-course menu, along with an amuse-bouche and pass hors d’oeuvres. The meal will be prepared by Rose and AnQi’s head chef, Helene An, who is known for her signature V…

The two new sailing yachts to join the Lungarno Collection—Alix and Highland Breeze—are ideal for travelers seeking short-term charters this season. The Lungarno Collection’s president, Leonardo Ferragamo, introduced sailing yachts from Nautor’s Swan (where he is the chairman and a co-owner) to the hospitality group’s repertoire of vacation options last summer with Solleone 90 and Virago. With the addition of the 90-footAlix and the 112-foot Highland Breeze, the group’s largest yacht, the Lungarno Collection n…

El Encanto is a newly restored hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif., situated on 7 acres of landscaped gardens with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Conjuring up images of old Hollywood glamour, the property has 92 California-style bungalows and a new spa, which features seven treatment rooms and a relaxation room. El Encanto is also home to the Dining Room, a restaurant specializing in coastal California cuisine that offers both indoor and outdoor dining and has an extensive wine list dedicated to Santa Bar…

Known as one of Las Vegas’s finest culinary experiences since it opened at Caesars Palace in 2006, the Michelin two-star Restaurant Guy Savoy has introduced another unique dining menu: the Innovation-Inspiration menu. Under the guidance of the executive chef, Mathieu Chartron, and the general manager, Alain Alpe (both of whom have been with the Las Vegas restaurant since its inception), this 13-course dinner is $348 per person without wine ($523 with wines paired by the restaurant’s sommelier, Phil Park) and i…

The Palais Hansen, a Kempinski hotel, opened in Vienna this month. Originally designed in 1873 by Theophil Edvard von Hansen as a hotel complex and later used as a municipal building, the property blends classic Renaissance Revival architecture and detailing with contemporary design, and modern amenities. The hotel has 152 rooms and suites, as well as two restaurants, two bars, a cigar lounge, and the Kempinski The Spa. Rates start at about $340 a night. (+43.1.236.1000, www.kempinski.com/wien)

The Palais Hansen, a Kempinski hotel, opened in Vienna this month. Originally designed in 1873 by Theophil Edvard von Hansen as a hotel complex and later used as a municipal building, the property blends classic Renaissance Revival architecture and detailing with contemporary design, and modern amenities. The hotel has 152 rooms and suites, as well as two restaurants, two bars, a cigar lounge, and the Kempinski The Spa. Rates start at about $340 a night. (+43.1.236.1000, www.kempinski.com/wien)