The Rich Going Under 富豪往海底钻

The struggle of the super-rich today is how to enjoy life even more than just owning magnificent mansions filled with luxury automobiles and probably a super yacht parked at a nearby harbour.

Not to mention the exclusive tailor-made fashion accompanied by million of dollars of exquisite jewelleries, branded watches, bags, etc. Of course it is instinct that some will never admit to any form of major plastic surgeries, claiming that most of the parts are still genuine and natural. So now the question is, what is the luxury frontier for these ultra-rich?

The recent new buzz for those with a lot of spare is to go under. The new toy topping the list of beyond contemporary luxury is a ‘personal’ submarine. Everyone can fly but not many can dive. Imagine being the Captain Nemo, swimming next to a great white or a flock of sardines with some light music and a bottle of fine expensive champagne together with your loved ones – it is going to be well beyond few simple sentences can describe.

Actually, private submarines have been around since a few years ago, but only in the past two years that it has caught the attention of those high net worth. It is believed that there are approximately 100 proud submarine owners in the world sailing in the Seven Seas. However, most prefer to remain anonymous. These mainly two-seater submarines come in a very hefty price tag of around USD1-3.5 million while some of the prices are only available upon request.

Currently, there are not much issues about these cute little swimming machines but many have foreseen that the governments, environmentalists and those affected in one way or the other such as the fishermen will be knocking on their doors.

现今超级富豪之争,不仅是如何享受生活,一般的炫富标配是豪华汽车,一艘停泊在附近港口的超级游艇,量身定做的专属时尚奢侈饰品,大牌手表、包包等……当然这是本能。

犹如有些人永远不会承认进行任何整形手术,还会声称身体多数部位皆是真实自然。但这里的问题是:顶级富人的奢侈品前沿是什么?

最近新的热门话题,富豪“奢侈新玩具”的榜上多了潜艇。每个人都可以飞,但没有多少人可以潜到水底。想象一下,小丑鱼船长穿插其中,与大白鲨或一群沙丁鱼共舞,然后与所爱的人在一起,只需要轻音乐伴随着一瓶昂贵的香槟-这已超出简单描述范围。

实际上,私人潜艇在几年前已存在,只是这两年内引起那些高身价人群的关注。世界上有大约100名财富傲人的潜艇主人在7个海洋中航行,然而,大多数人更喜欢匿名。主要的是双人潜艇成本高昂,起码100万美元的价格标签,潜艇制造商正在努力降低成本,控制在25万美元。

目前这些小潜艇面对的问题不多,但以后可预见到政府、环保主义者或者受影响的群众如渔民等,将会在他们的小潜艇外敲门。

Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 1.39.29 PM.pngDeepFlight Dragon
Being the pilot in a boundless sea, the DeepFlight Dragon makes underwater flight to the next level by allowing one to hover and fly.

DeepFlight Dragon私人潜艇
DeepFlightDragon私人潜艇的诞生将水下飞行运动引领至全新境界,让人尽情体验在水中自由翱翔的非一般乐趣。由你全权掌控的私人潜艇,可随心所欲在水中行驶,探索幽秘海域。www.deepflight.com

 

HUBLOT EXOSUIT.jpgHublot Exosuit
The Hublot Exosuit is the latest generation of atmospheric diving that protects pilot from the effects of pressure to perform delicate work at depths of up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) for hours without having to decompress on the way back to the surface with accessories including the full thrusters, grapplin’ claws, LED lights, an HD camera, and the ability to fully move every limb.

Hublot Exosuit深海潜水服
由Hublot开发的Exosuit深海潜水服堪称为划时代的深海潜水服,能下潜深达1000英尺(305公尺),拥有承受深水极限压力的特性。此外,还能置身于深海中连续数小时而无需浮上水面进行解压动作。Exosuit拥有功能完善的推进器,擒捉爪套,LED照明灯,高清摄像机,以及确保四肢能灵活行动。www.hublot.com

12531_1000x1000The Submarine Sports Carer to submerge, sending the sports caron an underwater adventure. The Submarine Sports Car is the only car that allows two people to navigate underwater with the pull of a lev

The Submarine Sports Car潜水运动车
这是唯一可搭载两人,水下航行时间高达一小时的潜水车。这架出水能行,入水能游的潜水运动车,进入水中时只需拉一下操控杆就能立即在水中自由航行,开启一段奇妙的海底探险。www.hammacher.co

 

Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 1.39.40 PMMarion HSPD Hyper-Sub
Hyper-Sub is a high speed, long range surface craft as well as diesel electric submarine. Which is basically half-speedboat (900hp), half-submarine. The submarine that deploys, travels and operates just as easily, quickly and inexpensively, enable end users from all markets to access the sub sea environment for just pennies on the dollar.

Marion HSPD Hyper-Sub动力潜水艇
Marion HSPD Hyper-Sub是一艘以柴油发动机驱使的高速长程动力潜水艇。它被视为快艇(速度达900hp)与潜艇的新型结合体。可在水面航行与水底潜游的MarionHSPD Hyper-Sub动力潜水艇,操作方便简易,加上亲切的售价,大大开拓了消费市场,让更多人得以负担得起的价格,体验水上极限运动的无穷乐趣。
http://www.hypersubnow.com

Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 1.33.45 PMTriton Submarine
Triton subs were designed exclusively for “yacht-based deployment,” according to the manufacturer. It can take a pilot and two passengers, in perfect comfort and safety, to depths of 3300 feet (1000 meters). Triton offers you an unprecedented opportunity to show friends and family the ocean world to explore the antics of the brilliant fish.

Triton 潜水运动车
这是唯一可搭载两人,水下航行时间高达一小时的潜水车。这架出水能行,入水能游的潜水运动车,进入水中时只需拉一下操控杆就能立即在水中自由航行,开启一段奇妙的海底探险。
tritonsubs.com