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The redundancy cycle
I think you pinpoint an important aspect of smartwatches, they become redunant within a certain time frame. I'd say 2-3 years, not one. It's dependent on whether it they receive the software OS updates or not. So, they're consumables. The thing is, once gotten used to all the functionality, it's hard to turn back, because it's just so convenient. This means those who crave a MontBlanc watch will update and get a new watch every 2-3 years. Take TAG, who sold 56,000 in just one year. They'll sell the same or more, because those who got it, will want the new one sooner or later, and will update frequently. TAG's also using a smart strategy having the smartwatch as a platform for selling mechanical movements, even tourbillons.
Playing today with the Montblanc Summit
Thanks to Montblanc France, I was able to test the connected (smart) watch from Montblanc: the Summit. Actually, it was for me at the same time a surprise and a confirmation to discover this watch. A surprise because I didn't expect to see this watch out ...
Who do you think they are targetting with this watch.
The people who like mechanical watches or the tech guys and girls. It seems like a hard place to be when you can end up alienating both groups. It does not really look to high tech while at the same time nothing mechanical. I know some people jumped on th...
Montblanc aficionados - and those that like its looks
Basically it's for those that want the Montblanc look. The tech inside is last generation, as it doesn't have NFC or GPS, for example. Furthermore they haven't used the crown for all the purposes it could address on Android Wear 2.0, such as scrolling.
Great review. The watch itself however...
I already lamented enough in the Pre-Post, but seeing it in action I have only one question: "Are you happy to see me, or is that just a huge neon screen on your wrist"??? And speaking of which - does it turn off to save battery, leaving you walking aroun...
Dark screen
Screen functionality can be controlled from separate apps. It's an AMOLED display, and on these, usally the screen stays on until battery is below 15% or so. It dims down, though. IMO dark colored screens look better than light colored ones. Some watches ...
Nice picture of you!
And a good write up. I too tried this yesterday. Having been a sworn enemy of smart watches in all forms I can see a certain appeal in this (being charitable!). It may even persuade me to dip my toes in the water...However, it is still large, it is provoc...
The redundancy cycle
I think you pinpoint an important aspect of smartwatches, they become redunant within a certain time frame. I'd say 2-3 years, not one. It's dependent on whether it they receive the software OS updates or not. So, they're consumables. The thing is, once g...
Great review of the Summit!
I agree with you that the size is a main aspect of smartwatches that needs to be addressed somehow, ensuring that they are wearable for a large proportion of the population. The power reserve is another one - maybe not tragic when compared to phones nowad...
Power reserve
Some Android Wear smartwatches, despite being more powerful computers than my first portable Windows PC in the mid 1990s, have up to 1 month power reserve for the time function. Most today can last 1,5-2 days, depending on usage. Go for a run, or a workou...
A very good review and some good points raised in it
My opinion: why not such a watch, for those who like it? It will not create a "Quarz-crisis" again as mechanical watches are unrivaled. Thank you for the review.
Thx Fx for the report & pics.. It answered some Q's I had & will cause me to definitely have a look at it..
.. whether I might take the plunge hangs on several variables, & the current big size may be too much for me; this although I also tried, let\'s say the Amvox 7 & several of the Panerai family, which are only marginally smaller. Ok, thickness may be anoth...