A Smarter Watch

A smarter watch - Montblanc's new smart watch is better than its first in many ways.

ON FIRST LOOK, it recalls the classic elegance of Montblanc's 1858 collection but within, a thoroughly modern heart beats within the Summit 2, the brand's latest smart offering.

Housed within its 42mm steel or titanium case is the Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset made by US telecommunication giant Qualcomm, making Summit 2 the first luxury smartwatch to use this new generation smartphone platform. The latest Wear OS by Google powers the watch with iOS and Android smartphones, providing better performance, longer battery life and a weeklong time-only mode.

Summit 2 is the digital equivalent of fine watchmaking, blending craft and quality with brand new technology, says the company, adding that the name comes from being "a wearable companion that keeps its owner ahead in all aspects of life".

Compared to Montblanc's first Summit, launched in 2017, the Summit 2 is more compact with a unisex case that's 4mm smaller. It's also water-resistant up to 50 metres deep, which wasn't the case before. With the help of Google Assistant, Summit 2 provides personalised services such as keeping you informed of your flight status or reminding you about upcoming reservations, while keeping tabs on your heart rate. If you need help, directions or translations, you just need to speak into its built in microphone.

All notifications - incoming calls, messages, social media, calendar events and news - are directly synced to Summit 2 from a smartphone. If you don't have time to reply on the smartphone, Summit 2 offers ready replies and other quick ways to respond with handwriting, keyboard or voice dictation.

For the jet setter, its exclusive travel functions include the new "Timeshifter" app and watchface, helping you to minimise jet lag based on your sleep pattern, chronotype and flight plan. "Timeshifter" gives timely updates and instructions on the watch face, helping travellers to adjust fast to a new time zone.

With Google Pay, you can also use Summit 2 as an e-wallet to pay for everything from meals to tickets and new experiences.

It's also an invaluable companion to sportsmen and sportswomen. The exclusive Montblanc Running Coach app, powered by scientific insight from the "Firstbeat" analytics engine, lets runners track their own fitness levels and provides a personalised training plan.

Looks-wise, the Summit 2 is a fashion chameleon. It can embody the classic elegance of Montblanc's 1858 and the vintage sophistication of the Summit; adopt the feminine allure of Boheme Date and Boheme Classic variations, as well as the sporty energy and fitness styles designed for peak performance and physical activity.

By customising indicators, background, hands and complications, Montblanc says it's possible for Summit 2 to appear in over 1000 faces - thanks to its built-in face configurator. The new smartwatch further comes in different case finishes - black DLC steel, stainless steel, bicolour steel and titanium. These can be combined with 11 different interchangeable strap options, including calfskin, Milanese steel, rubber sport and nylon - all for over 70,000 individual looks across the entire Summit 2 range. Summit 2 in steel case, calf or nylon strap is priced at S$1495. The model with titanium case and rubber strap goes for S$1670 - and the other one encased in black DLC steel with black Milanese bracelet retails for S$1875.