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Wish List: Oshkosh JLTV, Lotus Bike and more

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Oshkosh JLTV

Joint Light Tactical Vehicles are the next generation of battlefield transport, replacing the Humvee. Oshkosh Defence has made perhaps the ultimate version of the armoured vehicle based on years of experience in the field. Fitted with cutting-edge technology and intelligent, integrated systems, this is a beast you'd be happy to rely on to save your life in action. £250,000, oshkoshdefense.com

Roland Iten Mechanical Credit Card Dispenser

Experiencing the joys of mechanical complications doesn't have to be limited to telling the time. Accessorise with other captivating contraptions, such as this beautiful credit card holder, made with Swiss watchmaking technology, with a trigger that allows you to release and collapse your most important cards in an intuitive fashion. $20,000, rolanditen.com

Lotus Bike

If you think it looks like a Light Cycle, you're right – it was designed by the same man who did the concept art for Tron Legacy. But the Lotus C-01 “hyper bike” is a real thing in the real world, made by a brand new company that has motorcycle fans' hearts palpitating. The futuristic bike will be made from high tech materials including carbon, titanium and aerospace-quality steel. $137,000, lotus-motorcycles.com

Bruno Gritti Collection

MB&F's M.A.D. Gallery is full of eccentric and astonishing wonders. Now it plays host to a stunning assemblage of antique surveyor's instruments – theodolites, tacheometers and levels – loving collected by Italian architect Bruno Gritti over 50 years. Dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, these machines are both historically important and amazingly beautiful. From CHF5,900, mbandf.com