CES 2015: e-Strap makes your MontBlanc watchmaker’s watch smart

It’s been 3 days since CES 2015 in Las Vegas kicked off and announcements are dwindling, one of the last to appear is the MontBlanc link watch band. Make no mistake, this is not a luxury smartwatch, but an optional smartwatch for luxury watches from the famous brand.

Most connected watches are made more for the enthusiast or the athlete, but those who rely on grace are rare and few or no watch owners like MontBlanc. Despite the presence of the Moto 360, which minimizes the level, buyers of connected watches remain the same.

That’s why MontBlanc wanted to take a chance and try the luxury connected adventure, it’s very difficult to convince this elusive public that corresponds to luxury watches and the company may have found the solution. The clock face itself has not changed and nothing about the beautiful luxury watch has changed. opposite side of bracelet with small screen.

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Equipped with pedometer and accelerometer, This luxury bracelet is made in Italy and a tech gem. A BlueTooth 4.0 (Low Energy) module is also available and connects to your smartphone to transfer data to a companion app. Android and iOS will be represented as this wristband will be compatible with both systems and native health apps like Google Fit for Android.

Therefore, the data will be accessible from your smartphone, but also from the existing 0.9 inch OLED screen directly on the bracelet. This can notify you of an incoming call, a message, an appointment in your calendar, or a notification in one of your social networks. According to MontBlanc, the level of autonomy of this bracelet that you will have for 5 days without interruption.

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If you want to get this linked bracelet, you will have to wait until 2016. Currently only available as an option when you buy one of MontBlanc’s luxury watches, basically you will get a few thousand euros minimum. If the bracelet is sold for the same price as an option, it will be €250..