Smart Watches For Men: Montblanc Summit Smartwatch
April 16, 2018Before we begin, though, it’s worth pointing out that this is the first smartwatch introduced from one of Richemont’s portfolio brands. And it’s timing was couldn’t have been any better: TAG Heuer had recently released its Second Smartwatch and Frederique Constant spun off MMT as another brand just a few months prior. Have no doubt, the Swiss are serious about making an impact on the still-developing smartwatch market, and specifically about creating room for luxury smartwatches.
Origins of the Summit Smartwatch
The start of this project dates all the way back to 2013 when CEO Jérôme Lambert was to join Montblanc. He says when he was practicing mountaineering in Switzerland, experimenting proved that his traditional running watch wasn’t suitable for what he needed—and neither were his fine watches. He was frustrated that even after 11 years in luxury watchmaking, he couldn’t find a proper tool. And that’s why he took it upon himself to go out and make one, developing three stainless steel versions.
Specs of the Summit Smartwatch
This high-end smartwatch uses Montblanc’s sporty, vintage-inspired 1858 collection as a starting point. The case is 12.5mm thick and 46mm across, looking and feeling very much like a Montblanc watch—except for the fact that it’s missing a physical dial and hands. As you may expect from those specs, it certainly wears big. However, it’s relatively lightweight since it isn’t made with a hefty mechanical movement inside, and the build is either steel or titanium. Sure, it may be large—but it doesn’t look too big on the wrist.
Color Variants
The Montblanc Summit Smartwatch has four different color variants: black, stainless steel with a black PVD bezel, PVD stainless steel, stainless steel with a satin finish, and grade five titanium with a satin finish. Along with these cases, there are eight different strap options: blue, green, black, and red rubber NATOs, black calfskin, navy blue or brown Sfumato calfskin, and alligator. Montblanc offers more than 300 different configurations, which includes the various watch faces as well—not just the hardware setups.
Shop for Montblanc Summit Smartwatches by visiting
Precision Watches & Jewelry, an authorized dealer
at the Willow Grove Park Mall in PA.
