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Montblanc Summit: Fine watchmaking goes digital

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Montblanc, in cooperation with Google, unveils its first smartwatch that introduces fine watchmaking codes to the connected watch world, marking a new era in luxury wearables for men

Montblanc, which recently marked its entry into the digital world with the launch of its Augmented Paper, continues to mark its digital presence by now unveiling the its first smartwatch – the Montblanc Summit – combining fine watchmaking with Android Wear 2.0, Google’s latest operating system for smartwatches, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor – one of the most advanced and powerful wearables processors in the market for smartwatches.

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Montblanc presents the first high-end smartwatch with a classic and vintage look creating a digital interpretation of fine watchmaking. Providing the perfect alchemy between the design codes of traditional fine timekeeping, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology, this luxury smartwatch is a distinguished timepiece that is powered by the most advanced technologies on the market. In order to give the feeling of a real watch on the wrist, the timepiece’s display is covered by a slightly curved sapphire glass, which is a world first in smartwatches.

Montblanc teamed up with Google for the Montblanc Summit Collection to benefit from the new Android Wear 2.0 operating system (OS) for smartwatches, which offers the most advanced software and functionalities while delivering compatibility with Android and iOS devices.

Running on Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon chipset, it guarantees the cutting-edge performance and optimal battery efficiency.  The maison’s award-winning 1858 collection has served as the main inspiration for the 46 MM watch case design, as well as for the classic watch faces, which are a digital representation of the 1858 collection.

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App personalisation makes each watch a truly unique piece of equipment designed for the life of its user. In addition to this, there are a number of pre-installed apps ready for immediate use. The Montblanc Summit’s 46 MM case comes in a choice of four different materials and styles – black PVD coated stainless steel; a bi-colour stainless steel case with a black PVD coated stainless steel bezel; stainless steel case with satinated finish; and a grade 5 titanium case, also with satinated finish. Each timepiece is fitted with a pusher in the design of the iconic crown from the 1858 collection.

A TimeWalker Urban Speed watch face with an Automatic date or Chronograph complication is also available. Those who like the idea of having a bespoke dial can design their own personalised dial, working hand-in-hand with the Montblanc Creative Director, designers, and engineers, to create their unique watch face, starting from €15,000.

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The Montblanc Summit offers more than 300 different wearable combinations enabling the user to personalise their watch according to their needs and style, giving every timepiece a personal touch. Montblanc Summit will be available from May 2017 with a starting RSP of €890. Online retailer MR PORTER will be the exclusive global launch partner for two weeks before the Summit becomes available on the brand’s website and retail channels.

 

 

 

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