It seems Vertu has run out of building materials in their storage supply rooms again, which is why their latest four handset models released in Japan are built out of gold. Gold was probably the only material they had at their disposal, which is why they must have used quite a lot of it. Otherwise, I simply cannot understand the $215,000 price tag on these mobile phones.

The phones are made in Japan gold lacquerwork and the design pattern you see on their backside represents a complex theme, namely the four seasons of the year.

The gadgets are individually named so that the ridiculously rich future users can have an even more powerful argument for buying them. You will see Kinko in the second picture, Daigo in the first, while the other two models are Kikusui and Nanten. Don't worry, you are not missing much by not seeing those pictures.

Another explanation that Nokia's branch of extra-precious mobile phones, Vertu, has for the release of these new four golden handsets is the anniversary of their flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo.

These don't even have a specs list, as they do not need one, of course. All you need to know is the price tag and the fact that they will be available in a super-limited edition.

So, if you happen to be in Tokyo next month, make sure you do not miss the Vertu store's anniversary in Ginza, as you might lose these new beautiful handsets as well. What Vertu has tried with these phones, besides making some quick cash, is integrate the Japanese traditional art of design into handsets that should remind a few people of the good business that Nokia has going on in Japan. CrunchGear has some extra details related to this subject.


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