[1869 9 1/2 inch Terrestrial Globe, by Gilman Joslin.]

[What.] Antique (1869) 9 1/2 inch Terrestrial Globe, by Gilman Joslin. (Image from the Murray Hudson website - link below.)

[Why.] Dark wood - check. Leather arm chair - check. Antique globe - check. Perfect for the gentleman's office. I can almost smell the brandy.

[The damage.] USD$5,500.

[The link.] Murray Hudson website (antiquarian books, maps, prints and globes).

[Canali Suit - Spring 2011 Collection.]

[What.] Canali suit - Spring 2011 collection. (Image from The Urban Gentleman via wwd.com.)

[Why.] "Canali is for grown men" - The Urban Gentleman.

[The link.] Canali website.

[Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 Automatic Chronograph - Steve McQueen Gulf Limited Edition.]

[What.] Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 Automatic Chronograph - Steve McQueen Gulf Limited Edition. (Watch image from the Tag Heuer website - link below.)

[Why.] Design inspired by the Gulf Porsche 917K driven by Steve McQueen in the movie “Le Mans”.

[The damage.] USD$2,800 to USD$3,450.

[The link.] Tag Heuer website.

[Louis Vuitton Keepall 55.]

[What.] Louis Vuitton Keepall 55: with shoulder strap and colour personalisation (first picture); waterproof (second picture). (Bag image from Louis Vuitton website - link below.)

[Why.] Bond. James Bond.

[The damage.] USD$1,620.

[The links.] Louis Vuitton website (select the "Perzonalisation" tab). David Beckham. Bagcraze.

[Oroton Spencer Griptop Briefcase.]

[What.] Oroton Spencer Griptop Briefcase. (Bag images from Oroton website - link below.)

[Why.] I have not always been a briefcase man. To me, the word evokes the image of a regulation-black, square, faux leather box, grasped tightly in the hand of besuited 1960's insurance salesman. However, the tan leather, and soft lines, of this bag certainly shatter that image!

[The damage.] AUD$595.

[The link.] Oroton website.

[Porsche Cayman S.]

[What.] Porsche Cayman S. (Car images from Porsche website - link below.)

[Why.] While the Porsche 911 is my first love, the Cayman has been by described by TopGear as "the most rounded Porsche of all".

It is more aggressive (satisfyingly so) and more powerful than its entry-level sibling, the Boxter, while remaining substantially cheaper (to the extent that any Porsche is "cheap") than the flagship 911. 

TopGear concludes:

"Put aside any thoughts about this being a substitute 911. The Porsche Cayman is an entirely different, and entirely brilliant bit of kit. One of the finest handling cars on sale today." 

[The damage.] USD$61,500.

[The links.] Porsche website. The Porsche Deconfuseriser.

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