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Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, Balmuda Launch $4,800 Sailing Lantern Built for the Sea

Reservations open in late October for a 1,000-piece run that begins shipping in March 2026.

Overview

  • Built from corrosion-resistant SUS316L stainless steel with optically polished glass plus a salt-resistant lanyard for real maritime use.
  • A single dial governs brightness and color temperature, shifting from warm candlelike glow to cooler white-blue light.
  • Published specs cite roughly 4–150 hours of battery life, about 2.5 hours to recharge, and around 195 lumens at the source.
  • The lantern is designed for maintenance and repair with parts that can be disassembled, serviced, and recycled at end of life.
  • Sales will include select Balmuda retail locations in Japan and a Brooklyn store alongside direct online orders.