wish list - 100-limited edition items
Written by Oryx
In honour of Qatar Airways’ 100th destination launch this month, we showcase a selection of 100-limited edition and 100-year anniversary edition items.
H4D-40 Stainless Steel limited edition
All H4D cameras are built around a solid stainless steel body, and Hasselblad have let the H4D-40’s inner beauty shine through in this limited edition, resulting in a robust but stylish camera. The limited production run of 100 cameras is available for a limited time only.
US$18,995 or US$20,995 incl. lens
www.hasselbladusa.com
The Limited Masterpiece Handmade Boattail Racer Toy
Exquisitely handcrafted and engineered, the luxury toy car draws inspiration from early 20th-century low-drag coachwork for its design. Offered in a limited edition of only 100 copies, the Boattail Racer is handmade from materials that time cannot easily erode to ensure faithful service for generations to come.
US$350
www.auditoriumtoyco.com
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Neiman Marcus
The Chevrolet Camaro has had a luxury convertible makeover: the Neiman Marcus exclusive edition of just 100. The top-of-the-line 2SS model has a ferocious 6.2-litre V8 engine and the purchaser's choice of a 426hp six-speed manual or 400hp six-speed automatic transmission. It also features 21-inch polished aluminium wheels, tyres wrapped in ultra-high performance Pirelli P-Zero, Bluetooth connectivity, rear parking assist, and 245-watt Boston Acoustics sound system.
US$75,000
www.neimanmarcus.com
Limited Lightweight Roadsters
Estonian bike manufacturer Renard has come up with a limited edition carbon fibre motorbike named the Renard GT (Grand Tourer). The lightweight aircraft aluminium components, reduced rotational masses, and low centre of gravity mean that the Renard GT rider will enjoy total control in every manoeuvre. Its ‘Quattrovalvole’ Moto Guzzi V-twin engine powers the machine to a top speed of 250kph.
US$96,000
www.renardmotorcycles.com
INFINITI FX LIMITED EDITION
Infiniti has released limited production versions of the FX37S and FX50S called the FX Limited Edition. All are individually numbered and feature Infiniti’s state-of-the-art Connectiviti+ technology package including an 11-speaker Bose Premium Sound System, the Michelin Guide, full iPod connectivity, and a 10GB music box with Gracenotes database.
From US$90,105 for the 320PS, V6 engine FX37S, rising to US$100,070 for the 390PS, V8-powered FX50S.
www.infiniti.com
Infiniti Bell & Ross Limited Edition Watch
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, has released a limited edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti wristwatch, engineered by the Swiss specialist watchmaker Bell & Ross. This timepiece is designed to commemorate the recently released Infiniti FX Limited Edition performance crossover, which is restricted – just like the watches – to only 100 individually numbered examples worldwide. The rear of each of the 100 pieces has been engraved with the individual number of the edition.
US$4,535
www.infiniti.com
100-Year Anniversary Limited Edition Stetson
Handmade by Greeley Hat Works, of Colorado, USA, this hat commemorates 100 years of quality, handmade western hats, each individually created by skilled artisans. With a buckle hand-carved from mammoth ivory and set with three inlaid diamonds, this 100-year anniversary hat comes in its own custom leather case. Can be custom made to order.
US$2,009
www.greeleyhatworks.com
Nikon f/1.4 lens set
A Nikon limited edition box set that includes the latest Nikkor AF-S 24mm, 35mm, and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The box set is actually selling for less than the individual items combined, but only 100 sets are slated to be produced.
Watch for the launch at www.photogalerie.com.
2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Arabia 100 Limited Edition
As the name suggests, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Arabia 100 Limited Edition will be limited to just 100 units and will be offered exclusively to the Middle East, where the G55 AMG sales are higher than anywhere else in the world. It has a V8 engine with 388hp, and boasts a sporty look on the outside, with 19-in wheels, made for heavy duty riding.
www.mideast.mercedes-benz.com
Editions of 100
An online gallery/shop curated by Daniel Freytag, creative director of BERG (www.bergstudio.co.uk), the idea being to make original limited edition design objects available for sale by invited designers, photographers, and artists; and, as the name suggests, each product is limited to just 100 editions.
www.editionsof100.com
