Summit Smartwatch Black Steel

Description

Video Montblanc unveils its first smartwatch in cooperation with Google introducing fine watchmaking codes to the connected watch world and marking a new era in luxury wearables for men. The perfect connected companion for the young generation to navigate through the fast pace of todays lifestyles while experiencing the feeling of a real watch on the wrist creating a bridge to the world of fine watchmaking. Since its foundation in 1906, Montblancs pioneering spirit has pushed the Maison to explore new territories. This was true 110 years ago with fountain pens, and remains true today with the recent launch of digital note taking and Montblancs Augmented Paper, a revolution in fine writing. In 2017, Montblanc continues to innovate with the launch of its first smartwatchthe Montblanc Summitcombining fine watchmaking with Android Wear 2.0, Googles 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. 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 timepieces display is covered by a slightly curved sapphire glass, which is a world first in smartwatches. Montblancs 1858 design meets digital technology In the creation of the Montblanc Summits design, the Maison wanted to bring a one-of-a-kind vintage design expression into this new product category to inspire the younger generation who appreciates the vintage look, especially when it is combined with high quality cases and contemporary straps that give the feeling of a mechanical watch on the wrist. As such, the award-winning 1858 collection has served as the main inspiration for the 46mm watch case design, as well as for the classic watch faces, which are a digital representation of the 1858 collection. This line of mechanical timepieces stands for vintage sophistication and is crafted to the highest standards. With the new Summit collection, Montblanc has managed to bridge a gap between analogue and digital in the most pioneering way. Functions and Features The high-contrast and 1.39 large AMOLED display delivers vivid and brilliant colours for the finest visual experience. Furthermore, the AMOLED display is covered by a curved sapphire glass, a world-first in smartwatches. The Montblanc Summit features a full round touch-screen display. Each timepiece has a water-resistant standard of IP68 making it resilient to the splashes of everyday life. The watch features a microphone for voice commands and numerous sensors: a heart-rate monitor, and sensors for measuring steps and activities; a gyroscope and a compass to measure the orientation of your watch; a barometer that can indicate the altitude, and an ambient light sensor that automatically adapts the brightness of your screen according to the lighting conditions. The watch can be charged via micro USB on a magnetic Montblanc dock. It connects via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and features 4GB Flash storage that can be used to sync and play music without the need of a smartphone. Tailored Apps for simplicity of use Android Wear 2.0 is compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones, and is available in numerous languages, so everyone can enjoy fine timekeeping in the digital era. Montblanc Summit can access thousands of different apps on the Google Play Store, creating a tailor-made experience for each and every user based on their own particular interests and preferences. App personalization 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. With todays increasingly fast lifestyles, notifications are essential. The Montblanc Summit can send reminders about appointments and show messages or incoming phone calls. Notifications can be sent directly to the Montblanc Summit from the phone, and a simple shake of the wrist, either up or down, scrolls through them, so the watch doesnt even need to be touched to access information, allowing each user to stay quickly and discreetly ahead of the crowd. All included: Integrated heart-rate monitor + Runtastic Montblanc Summit offers different fitness features. It allows each user to monitor their heart to help them keep track of their fitness goals. The mechanical protrusion at the back of the watch enables proper fit at all times, making the integrated heart-rate monitor one of the most accurate for wearable devices. The specially-conceived Montblanc sports watch face also shows daily fitness progress in the shape of a summit. A unique collaboration with Runtastic, the leading activity tracking app with 100 million users, is also included in the form of a free three month Premium account pre-loaded onto each Montblanc Summit watch. Music: Freedom to move The Google play Music app allows the synchronization of music into the Montblanc Summits internal memory. Like this, music plays directly into the Bluetooth headphones during exercise, without the need to take a phone along for a run. The power of the Google Assistant The Montblanc Summit has Google Assistant built-in. With the watch's microphone, users can ask their Google Assistant to search for all kinds of information, directions or translations, and to help perform tasks like setting reminders or dictating emails. When there isnt time to start typing a reply on a phone, the Montblanc Summit offers quick and smart replies using the keyboard, swiping, handwriting or even voice messages. Getting around: Uber and Foursquare The art of travelling has been redefined with the Montblanc Summit thanks to a number of hands-free functions. Airplane boarding pass bar codes can be scanned directly from the screen; exploring a new town couldn't be simpler with hands-free, turn-by-turn navigation; a collaboration with Uber offers quick access to cars; and a preloaded Foursquare City Guide app offers a unique search function for discovering the best restaurants and experiences in any city, immediately locating the user's position. Voice-activated translator Another highly practical tool when travelling is the voice-activated translator, which can tell its user things like how to order coffee in Italian or how to buy train tickets in Japan. The Montblanc Summit gives direct translations from a multitude of languages directly to the watchs display, making travelling in foreign countries simpler than ever Creating a personal style The Montblanc Summits 46mm case comes in black PVD coated stainless steel. The timepiece is fitted with a pusher in the design of the iconic crown from the 1858 collection. The classic watch face that is a digital representation of the award-winning 1858 collection feature complications like an Automatic with date, Small Second or Chronograph. The Small Second and Chronograph can be combined with digital complications providing useful information to the user, such as a worldtime, next meeting or fitness goals. For those who prefer a sportier look, there is also a TimeWalker Urban Speed watch face with an Automatic date or Chronograph complication. Taken from the mechanical watch of the same name, this modern dial comes in a number of colour options that can be configured directly by the user on the watch, offering each user the possibility to define their own distinctive style. A new watch face will also be unveiled regularly (available to download on the store), for those who like to switch and change dials. A new interpretation of time always on Digital technology allows for a new and richer timing experience. […]

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