Montblanc introduces its first Wear OS 3 watch, the Summit 3

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If you want a Wear OS 3 smartwatch that wasn't made by Samsung, then you're in luck. Luxury watchmaker Montblanc has unveiled its first Wear OS 3 watch, the Summit 3. Not only does it get Google's improved software, but it also gets a new-ish Wear 4100+ chip, which should improve performance and battery life. On top of that, you'll also be attracted to that upscale design.

You get a sleek, traditional timepiece look with a case made from titanium. There are both leather and rubber strap options. And some watch faces mimic Montblanc's mechanical models like the 1858 Geosphere. As for smartwatch features, it gets blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, and Google Pay support. Montblanc makes the Summit 3 available worldwide on July 15 for US$1,290 (approx. CA$1,670).

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Montblanc Summit 2 becomes first smartwatch to launch with Qualcomm’s newest wearable chip

We’re seeing the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor for the first time ever on a premium smartwatch (or any Android Wear smartwatch for that matter). The processor is coming to the new Montblanc Summit 2, which brings a longer battery life and richer ambient display than its predecessor. Montblanc claims this second iteration of the Summit can offer up to a week of battery life if you leave it on Time Only mode. With a starting price of US$995, it comes with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and a 14.3mm-thick case with a 1.2-inch screen. The smartwatch runs on Wear OS 2.1. 

Source: The Verge 

Montblanc unveils e-Strap watchband for traditional watches

The watch industry regards the burgeoning smartwatch segment with much suspicion. But it would seem one of the traditional watchmakers want to get in on the game somehow. Montblanc unveiled a new e-Strap watchband that adds a 4-centimer widget to the inside of a watchband. It has a screen and a notification system that is connected to a smartphone app. It isn’t as advanced as other fitness trackers or smartwatches but it will give you standard notifications and accelerometer data to track your steps.

Since this is a luxury brand, it is made out of Florentine leather and the device is made from a carbon material they call “diamond-like carbon.” Yes, terms like will turn things into expensive, luxury items. Montblanc is making the e-Strap an add-on for its watches but they will sell it as a standalone product for about US$300.

Source: TechCrunch | Via: The Verge