if I were paying a couple of grand for a phone (frank;y why would you) I'd expect quad-band UMTS AND GSM AND perhaps CDMA to boot (in fact every wireless standard that exists)

Talk about a rip-off, ah well, least its only the toffs that can afford these things so well fool them for being a Nokia (nasty phone) wrapped in Gold or leather.

idiots.

... more Art Deco, yes?

but comprehensive functionality isn't really the point; these are beautifully crafted pieces of jewelry that also happen to make phone calls. and as someone who only makes voice calls and texts, i'd love one.

see also:

patek philippe watch vs. casio calculator watch

prada handbag vs. a rucksack

Agree totally.

I happen to quite like these. But then again, I like Phillipe Starck as well, so who am I to judge.

Anyone know who makes the radio / MMI for these things ?

Please let it not be shite in a gorgeous box, like the Bang /Olufsen : gorgeous body around a samsung..... arggggghhhhhhh!!

"A Handbag?!!!!"

(My apologies, Mr. Wilde)

The hallmark frontages might be v deco but the reverse with the floral designs is more nouveau, which is quasi-rococo, so you're both right :)

I had one of these phones. Accidentally dropped it in a mug of Lambrini. Honest.