More Holiday Gifts for the Real Estate Pro [Updated]

This men's watch will make an understated impression on the old school real estate pro who can't be bothered to fish for his phone when he needs to know the time. Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant had constancy on its mind when designing this model, whose look is meant to evoke the, well, timelessness of the moon. (Click here for priing info and to purchase. Suggested retail value is $3,950.)

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Hollywood's award season kicked into high gear with the recent announcement of the Golden Globe nominations. And although this package—endorsed by the crazed spendthrifts at Neiman Marcus—won't get you into the big show on February 22, it will get you and a friend three nights at the Peninsula Beverly Hills and real estate at the night's biggest after party: the Vanity Fair bash. ($425,000 here)

DJI

This is widely considered the best drone for the commercial masses, with an 875-foot range and superior battery life. Perfect training for the developer looking for a bird's eye view of a project, especially now that the FAA seems likely to ease restrictions on drones for real estate marketing purposes. ($849 on Amazon)

The whiskey boom shows no signs of slowing down. And Woodinville Whiskey Company's home aging kit is the closest many real estate boozehounds will get to buying their own distillery. The basic package includes two 750ml bottles of non-aged whiskey that should be ready for sipping within six months.($149.99 to $569.96 here)

The Whitney's new building, designed by Renzo Piano, will open by the High Line next year. Be a part of one of NYC"s biggest cultural relocations and get a wing named after you to the tune of $10M, as estimated by New York magazine. You'll be able to compare legacies with Barry Diller when the floating park he finances debuts just across the West Side Highway. 

This package, another fantastical gift courtesy of Neiman Marcus, will get a dozen party hearty real estate bigshots down to New Orleans for four days of Mardi Gras mayhem including lodging at Audubon Cottages, meals at Arnaud's and other top restaurants, and a voodoo storyteller. ($125,000 here)

Private Islands Online

For the tippity-top of real estate's 1%, splurging on this 23-acre island in Newcastle Bay will result in a five-bedroom main property, three-bedroom guesthouse and, naturally, a private helipad. ($4,200,000, submit an inquiry here.)

James Beard Foundation

The famously extravagant Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog promises a 10-person dinner prepared, in person at your home, by real deal top chefs Thomas Keller (Per Se, French Laundry) and Daniel Boulud (Daniel). As if that weren't enough, organizers have thrown in a tequila tasting. ($250,000 here)

Piper

Elevating the old-fashioned nannycam with a dynamic design and better quality video, this gadget's internal camera keeps an eye on your home while you're out and lets you check in via a live video feed on your smartphone or Android. You can also control various appliances through the device. ($199 here)

Ducati

With claims to have broken the 200 horsepower barrier and a 116mm bore, Ducati's latest Superbike harkens back to the storied Can-Am racers of the '70s and will top the list of every broker-biker with an insatiable need for speed and breathtaking design. (Pricing is currently unavailable and the model won't be available until February, but it never hurts to plan ahead.)

A globe-trotting dream come true for links fiends (and the consummate networkers golf attracts), this package touches down on 9 top courses in destinations including Malaga, Spain; Mauritius and Bali. Book now for the experience scheduled for October 2015. ($78,450 here)

This collapsible (and supposedly TSA-approved) kayak will please the outdoorsy broker who's always on the go—and maybe give him a unique angle on some prime waterfront properties. ($1,195 at REI stores or online) 

This modern-meets-retro soundsystem is a no-brainer for the music- and design-savvy real estate professional and a conversation-starting soundtrack provider for the office. ($399.99 here)

The electric car sensation's new Model S P85 goes from 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds and boasts semi-autonomous driving capability, among a laundry list of other wow factors. Guaranteed to make an impression on potential business partners. ($83,570)

However controversial, personal drones seem destined to soar in popularity. And real estate owners, investors and brokers stand to gain quite a bit from the bird's eye view they provide of residential and commercial properties. ($1,229 here)