Thanks to the intricate mechanical designs and amazing details, this LEGO Technic Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 is a must-have for gearheads.
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The Titaner Falcon Titanium Micro Knife uses replaceable scalpel blades and is no bigger than a house key but lighter than a teaspoon of water.
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The MAXOAK Bluetti AC100 1000Wh/600W Power Station gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to a power outage. It supplies energy to your household and mobile devices and illumination in the dark.
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I’ve lived in my flat in London, Victoria for many years and I absolutely love it. A few people asked whether we’d consider moving when we had Oscar but honestly I hadn’t even considered it. Living in Victoria, in Central London has for me been the ideal place for bringing up a baby (even in lockdown) and here’s why!
1. I Can Walk Everywhere
I haven’t driven in years and getting a baby on and off public transport can be such a faff… thankfully living in Central London means I can basically walk everywhere that I need to take Oscar. Easy, great exercise for me and fresh air for O – a winning combination.
2. The Beautiful Parks
We’re so lucky to have several parks and green spaces in Victoria, my favourite being St James’ which is so pretty and easy to walk around. Mr S, Oscar and I love having picnics there!
3. Lots of Great Restaurants
Victoria is full of incredible restaurants from the high end (A Wong, Quilon, Kouzu) to mid range (Sticks ‘n Sushi, Hai Cenato, Timmy Green) to the more affordable (Market Hall, Pizza Pilgrims) all great for a family-friendly meal, date night or drinks with mum friends.
4. And Takeaways too
And for those days when you can’t get out of the house or you’re too tired to cook, there’s plenty of takeaway options too. Mr S and I usually order from Deliveroo but we’re loving the Supper app at moment too.
5. Making Friends
The first few months as a new mum can be incredibly lonely but I’ve made a solid network of friends through social groups at the local community centre. I also highly recommend taking NCT classes which will introduce to a group of local mums.
6. Baby Groups
Oscar and I absolutely love baby sensory classes (admittedly I probably love them even more than he does) and we’re lucky to have some really great groups near by such as Monkey Music and Hartbeeps.
7. Baby Cinema
Just before lockdown was announced, The Curzon in Victoria started advertising baby cinema (ie baby-friendly cinema where it’s ok for your baby to be noisy during a film) and I’m excited to go when this is all over.
We used to absolutely love going to baby cinema at The Electric when Oscar was tiny.
8. Culture
There is so much history and culture in the Westminster area to show your baby on walks. There are also lots of museums, one I would particularly recommend is the National Army Museum which also has a soft play area for babies. Though I can’t vouch to what extent this will be open and running after lockdown.
9. See the Animals
Living in Central London may mean not always getting close to nature but there are a few ways of having animal adventures around Victoria. I would really recommend Vauxhall City Farm for very little ones and also Battersea Children’s Zoo which is home to smaller animals.
10. Easy to Get Out of London
As Victoria is such a major hub (easy motorway access, coach station, train station, the gateway to Gatwick express) it’s so easy for us to travel. We can be at Gatwick airport in half an hour and it’s such an easy drive to some of our favourite hotels such as Soho Farmhouse.
What do you love about where you live?
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The watch world loves commemorating a good birthday, and for 2020, Panerai celebrates ’70 Years Of Luminor’ with a new Luminor Marina collection. The maison known for its diving watches, first supplied timing instruments to elite Italian special forces in the 1930s, has every reason to celebrate. The occasion is not only just the commemoration for the foundational watch itself, but also the substance, the very essence, used in the diver’s watch itself – luminous material.
Scientifically speaking, light transfer through water, where Italian commandoes often operated, is affected in complex ways by water molecules, material dissolved in the water, and scattering by suspended particles. Hence in 1950, Panerai conceived of a patented luminous material called Luminor (hence bequeathing the name to the watch collection). To celebrate the 70th anniversary of that milestone, Panerai is releasing a trio of highly luminous Luminor Marina models that use the material not just as a practical feature but design element.
Though all three ’70 Years Of Luminor’ new Luminor Marina collection share similar 44mm case dimensions and the signature Luminor Marina case profile with recognisable locking crown guard, set to the right of the cushion-case. The three new 2020 Panerai Luminor Marina editions: PAM 1117, PAM 1118 and PAM 1119 will also use the manufacture 3-day P.9010 calibre but what will make each distinct creations will be the use of three different materials, emblematic of Panerai’s spirit of innovation: titanium, Carbotech and Fibratech.
While many might be somewhat familiar with titanium thanks to its almost ubiquitous use in a wide array of consumer items, Carbotech, a proprietary material based on carbon fibre, has been something that Panerai has been using since 2015. Carbotech is lighter and more corrosion resistant than titanium, while having the added benefit of creating a unique design for each and every watch: essentially, this means that no two Panerai Carbotech Luminor Marinas’ will be exactly alike.
Sheets of carbon fibre are compressed under high pressure in a temperature controlled environment along with polymer PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone), binding the material which results in a stronger and more durable carbotech composite.
In addition to carbotech, Laboratorio di Idee, the innovation arm of Panerai, also conceived of fibratech. 60% lighter than steel, Panerai’s Fibratech takes inspiration from the aerospace industry and is created much in a similar fashion to carbon fibre: by binding unidirectional mineral fibres in polymer to create layers, and then compressing those layers with heat and pressure to create the case. But here is where it gets fun – we’ve seen luminous material on hands and indexes, we’ve even seen them woven into the case but now Panerai is using a new grade of stronger, enduring Super-LumiNova called “X1” and using it in it not just the usual elements but also structural elements of the watch themselves.
This really takes the guesswork out of what you’re looking at while down in the depths of the ocean – when you catch the lume on the inner bezel, the crown and crown guard and even the strap (it’s in the stitching), you’re absolutely certain you’re looking at your watch as opposed to some other instrument in the darkness.
That said, in the flash and spectacle of marvellous innovation, it’s easy to miss the most compelling part of the new Panerai Luminor Marina collection: 70 years warranty for its 70th anniversary. In all honesty, it is comes as somewhat a surprise that it’s only of late that luxury timepieces – objects which are supposed to last more than a lifetime, started to enjoy a warranty period longer than 2 years. While the warranty of the new Panerai Luminor Marina collection is at least the length of one lifetime, it’s a pity that this warranty tenure isn’t shared by the other references in the collection – after all, what greater testament of belief in your own products?
Movement Automatic P. 9100 calibre with 3 days power reserve
Case 44mm titanium, carbotech, fibratech case with 300 metres water resistance
Strap Sportech strap with luminescent stitching
Price $19,000 (titanium); $16,000 (carbotech); $19,000 (fibratech)
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Sunseeker International has begun implementing a phased return to work for all its employees that will allow the British builder to move to full production over the coming few weeks. A ‘catch-up plan’ will attempt to reduce the backlog, with Sunseeker stating that ‘owners are keen to take delivery of boats previously ordered so they can use them this season’.
The Predator 60 Evo is among Sunseeker’s newest models
All Warranty and Parts functions will be fully operational during June, ensuring that customers receive the service they require as they return to using their boats. In support of their inability to use their boat over recent weeks, Sunseeker is offering an extended two-month factory warranty for any boat in warranty as of 23 March 2020 – an industry first.
Andrea Frabetti, CEO of Sunseeker, said: “We are excited to be getting back to work and I’d like to personally thank our clients, employees and suppliers for their patience during this enforced period of shutdown.
The open saloon in Sunseeker’s Predator 60 Evo
“Our goal now is to achieve safe efficient production over the coming weeks so we can deliver boats to our customers who are keen to get afloat this summer. In parallel, our new model development programme continues at a pace so we can offer the very latest range, which is on course to double in size by 2022.
“We are fortunate to be able to return to work, to do what we love and deliver on the passion we all have for this industry. Now, more than ever, the country needs us to do what we do best, which will help deliver exports and support the economy. As a proud UK manufacturer, we are eager to play our own small part in returning it to prosperity.”
Sunseeker is renowned for the quality of its in-house craftsmanship
As employees return to work, Sunseeker has issued guidance on how to use personal protective equipment (PPE), while factories have been laid out with one-way systems and wide thoroughfares to enable social distancing.
Additional hygiene and cleaning stations have been introduced companywide to allow equipment and tools to be methodically cleaned, while boats are sanitised thoroughly at every stage of production and then ‘deep-cleaned’ again prior to hand-over.
More impressive detailing on the Predator 60 Evo
‘A great deal of work has been taking place to ensure the safety of employees, suppliers, visitors and finished boats,’ read a statement from Sunseeker. ‘Working in close cooperation with all departments, Sunseeker’s in-house Health & Safety team has defined strict protocols, working practices and guidelines for all employees to support the very safest environment, wherever they work within the business.’
Sunseeker Creates Spectacular Double-Deck Aft Area for Ocean Club 42
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