LT Holiday Gift Guide

Extravagant and not-so-extravagant gifts for your loved ones: from a BMW Z4 to a simple bottle of her perfume to a five-figure all-electric motorcycle.

RIDES

Mission Motors Mission One
The first all-electric sport motorcycle to break the 160-mph speed barrier, the Mission One is no toy. Boasting an effective range of 150 miles, its maker plans to produce only 300 of the sound-reduced units in 2010, the first 50 of which are already claimed for custom orders.
Prices start at $69,000.
www.ridemission.com

BMW Z4
The BMW Z4 is getting an overhaul for 2010, with new styling, a more powerful engine and a retractable hardtop that lowers in 20 seconds and will replace both roadster and convertible styles. The six-cylinder Z4 is available in two trims, the sDrive30i and turbocharged sDrive35i. Prices start at $47,000.
www.bmw.com

Electra Amsterdam Royal 8i
You don’t get much greener transportation than a bicycle. Whether for a daily commute or a weekend ride, Electra designed this Dutch-inspired bike with comfort and styling in mind. The lightweight aluminum frame boasts internal 8-speed components and smooth roller brakes. From $900 and higher. www.electrabike.com
GIFTS FOR HIM

Atelier Simoni ID Demo
Italian designer Atelier Simoni made a splash last year with its ID collection of leak-proof fountain pens. The gold-rimmed ID Demo allows you to see the inner workings through a transparent cap and barrel. The Simoni family has designed 450 models during the last 20 years. Prices start at $2,000. www.fountainpenhospital.com

Cartier Collection Les Must
The cufflinks from Cartier’s new Collection Les Must are styled like a watch crown in sterling silver with a palladium finish and blue synthetic spinel. Priced at $530.
www.cartier.com

IWC Grande Complication
A timepiece for the centuries, this piece of haute horlogerie features 659 mechanical parts and a calendar for the next 500 years, along with a perpetual moon phase display of polished gold. Two tiny gongs inside the timepiece chime the time in hours, quarters and minutes. In solid platinum and rose gold, this refinement has a hefty price tag. Prices start at $215,000. www.iwc.com

GIFTS FOR HER

Verdura Maltese Cuff
To celebrate 70 years of original designs, Verdura issued a re-creation of its classic Maltese Cross Cuff with peridot and blue topaz. Designed by Duke Fulco di Verdura for French fashion icon Coco Chanel during the early 1930s, the designer plans to sell these for a limited time. The price starts at $34,500. www.verdura.com

Marcello de Cartier BagThis small, limited edition clutch comes in red, caramel or black goatskin leather. It prominently features Cartier’s double-C logo stitched across its body. Priced at $980. www.cartier.com

Jasmin Noir by Bvlgari
Sophisticated and alluring, Jasmin Noir is the latest addition to the Bvlgari collection of fragrances. The designer is describing Jasmin Noir, or black jasmine, as a modern interpretation of that flower, one of the most precious flowers used in perfumery. The scent is delicate and over time it releases warm and sensual notes. Priced at $100 for the 1.7 oz. spray.

SPIRITS

Tequila Arette Gran Clase
This extra añejo tequila is estate-bottled in Tequila, Jalisco, and matured in white oak barrels for more than three years. Amber in color, the Gran Clase has intense floral and earth aromas with hints of fruit, caramel, mild vanilla and spice. With a heavy mouth feel and a minimal amount of bitterness, the Gran Clase is a great sipping tequila. Priced at $250.
www.tequilaarette.com

Johnnie Walker Blue Label
The Blue Label is a blended whisky with a rich vanilla nose and aromas of peat, sweet wood and spicy notes. Married in old oak casks, its body is dense, rich and smooth with a nutty, creamy, and citrus palette that holds a hint of pepper. Shown below, each bottle is priced at $150. A special Bacarrat crystal-bottle edition called “The John Walker” was introduced this year and is priced at $3,000 a bottle (shown here)

Ron Zacapa XO
A blend of rums aged six to 25 years, the XO is allowed to mature in a combination of bourbon, sherry and Pedro Ximenez wine casks that confer a unique depth and flavor. After three years, the used barrels are emptied and then recharred while the contents are mixed with other rums, as part of the Zacapa solera system. Priced at $100.

FOR THE ATHLETE

Newton Gravity and Motion Trainer
These shoes by Newton are for runners who want a lightweight shoe for high-mileage training, from 5-kilometer races to ultra-marathons. Newton offers models that are neutral balance or give extra stability. Prices run $175 and above. www.newtonrunning.com

Bolle Quasar Goggles
With polarized lenses and vents that allow air to circulate without sacrificing warmth, the Quasar is perfect for even the most extreme winter sports. Price runs $129. www.bolle.com

Suunto Vytec DS
This advanced dive computer looks as good as it performs. With an optional wireless transmitter that monitors tank pressure and multiple decompression options, the DS is one of the most versatile dive computers around. Prices range from $600 to $1,000. www.suunto.com

GADGETS

Microsoft Zune HD Microsoft’s Zune is an alternative to the iPod Touch – trying to match that category killer in price, features and styling. The touch-screen device offers media playback, whether it’s music, videos, pictures, podcasts or audio books. At $219 for 16GB and $289 for the 32GB, the Zune HD is a new kid on the media block. www.zune.net

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Sony Ericsson has rolled out the X10 as a formidable competitor to the Apple iPhone 3G. Utilizing Google’s Android operating system running on a snappy new chip, the device features a 4-inch touch display and a 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. Sony-added touches include face recognition and Mediascape software. Available Q1 2010. www.sonyericsson.com

Samsung HMX-H105 The flagship in Samsung’s H-series of video cameras, the H105 sports a large internal 64GB solid state drive and touch screen controls. The grip rotates nearly 150 degrees – useful for low-angle shooting. The sleek black unit will cost $650. www.samsung.com