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Last week, Rolls-Royce revealed plans for an autonomous ship that could be utilized for key naval operations like military surveillance, patrolling and mine detection. Now, another respected luxury vehicle manufacturer is going beyond land and exploring the market that dominates the world’s oceans.
Following last month’s announcement concerning the Cayenne SUV, Porsche has introduced a new hybrid superyacht. Designed by the German company’s design house Studio F.A. Porsche, the GTT 115 was built by Dynamiq and is being billed as a “Gran Turismo for the seas.” The superyacht will retail at about $16.7 million USD and only 7 units will be assembled.
Regarding the specific details of the GTT 115′s interior, high-end, rich chocolate brown furniture and hardwood floors will fill the inside of the superyacht. The hybrid ship is said to offer “efficient fuel consumption for 3,400 nautical miles” and will be able to cruise at 21 knots.
“Taking the spirit of high-performance sports car styling to the high seas, the Dynamiq GTT 115 is designed to appeal to car lovers and forward-thinking yacht owners,” explains Roland Heiler, CEO of F.A. Studio Porsche.
You can take a look at the Porsche’s GTT 115 hybrid superyacht above, and expect the vehicle to makes its full debut at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show on September 27.
Last week, Rolls-Royce revealed plans for an autonomous ship that could be utilized for key naval operations like military surveillance, patrolling and mine detection. Now, another respected luxury vehicle manufacturer is going beyond land and exploring the market that dominates the world’s oceans.

Watches don’t often double in value in just five years’ time, but that’s exactly what the historic George Daniels Space Traveller has done. As HODINKEE points out, the pocket watch — which was crafted back in 1982 and last sold in 2012 — fetched £1,329,250 GBP (approximately $2,124,142 USD at the time) when it last hit the auction block. Recently, the piece was put back on the market and vastly exceeded expectations when it sold today: while auctioneers predicted it would command somewhere between £1.2 and £1.8 million GBP, the Space Traveller went for a whopping £3,196,250 GBP — an astounding $4.3 million USD.
So why exactly did the so-called “Double Daniels” go for such a high price? As Stephen Pulvirent explains, “with exchange rates in major flux over the last few years, and the British Pound being relatively weak globally, we’ve seen a major spike in watch buying in the UK in general, and it’s not crazy to think that this watch being sold in London could have done it some favors too.” Obviously, the watch’s gorgeous design doesn’t hurt one bit, either.
For more on the beloved Space Traveller, head on over to HODINKEE or check out the full listing over at Sotheby’s.

Storied Japanese artist Haroshi has launched his first-ever zine with Switzerland publisher Innen Books. Titled “Still Pushing Despite The Odds,” the twenty-page tome spotlights a diverse range of artwork and sculptural masterpieces created by the Picasso of recycled skateboard decks. Additionally, a batch of collaborative projects are also observed in the book, ranging from his HUF x Haroshi Vinyl Middle Fingers to commissioned pieces by Nike’s CEO Mark Parker.
“Still Pushing Despite The Odds” is currently available for purchase at Innen Books’ official website for approximately $16 USD. Additionally, folks can buy the zine at the twelfth annual NY Art Book Fair hosted by Printed Matter at MoMA PS1 in Queens, New York City starting September 22.
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

From the Olympics to Shark Week, professional swimmer Michael Phelps – with 23 gold medals under his belt – has proven his worth as one of the world’s most talented athletes. Now, the star Olympian is getting his very own watch.
Dubbed the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, Michael Phelps’ special watch — which is powered by the Master Chronometer Calibre 9900 — comes in 45.5mm stainless steel, a blue ceramic bezel with an orange rubber inlay, a white ceramic dial, integrated blue structured rubber strap and sapphire crystal caseback. Keeping in line with the item’s theme, a chromium-etched “Michael Phelps” logo adorns the watch’s back.
Take a look at the Michael Phelps Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean watch above, which retails at a cool $8,200 USD.