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March 28, 2017
Montblanc's First Smartwatch, the "Summit": A Classic Standby Screen | MONTBLANC
MONTBLANC
This is the evolving "vintage."
Born from the pride of a long-established house,
A New Core Smartwatch
Montblanc has completed its first-ever smartwatch, a culmination of meticulous planning. Developed in collaboration with Google, it embraces the latest trends while incorporating the traditional design codes of fine watchmaking, forging a new frontier in men's luxury items. Its classic standby screen remains visible at all times, without blacking out.
Text by TSUCHIDA Takashi (OPENERS)
Adopting the classic Minerva face design
Jérôme Lambert, CEO of Montblanc International, describes this model as "bridging the gap between traditional watchmaking and cutting-edge digital functionality." For instance, the sapphire crystal glass. This model features a curved sapphire crystal to enhance its classical aesthetic, a world-first for a smartwatch.
Montblanc's spirit of "tradition and innovation" is most vividly expressed in the adoption of the "Montblanc 1858" design for this smartwatch. The collection, named after the founding year (1858) of Minerva, a brand under Montblanc's umbrella, is highly acclaimed for its vintage aesthetic. This iconic Minerva design has been adapted into three distinct watch faces: chronograph, date, and small seconds. Furthermore, the watch face can be transformed with a single touch, offering not only design versatility but also a range of advanced features.
The vibrant, color-contrasted 1.39-inch large AMOLED display is covered by the world's first curved sapphire crystal for a smartwatch. The case boasts IP68 water resistance. It is equipped with a microphone for voice commands and a diverse array of sensors, including heart rate monitors, sensors for measuring steps and activities, a gyroscope and compass, an altimeter to read altitude, and an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment.
Montblanc Summit
Scheduled for release in May 2017
Black PVD-coated stainless steel case (¥98,000 - ¥108,000)
Bi-color stainless steel case (¥98,000 - ¥108,000)
Stainless steel case (¥98,000 - ¥102,000)
Titanium case (¥108,000 - ¥118,000)
*All prices are tax-exclusive. Prices vary depending on the selected strap.
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