Montblanc Twin Smart Strap



Montblanc is one of the few brands that’s been experimenting with different ideas to find the middle ground between mechanical and smartwatches. Three years back, the watch and luxury goods maker made its foray into the smart wearables market by introducing something called e-Strap. It’s a strap for mechanical watches that turns them into connected wearables by swapping the standard clasp for a tiny smart device. The luxury brand has now launched a new version of the e-Strap, called the Twin Smart Strap. Just like the original, the new updated version also features a tiny device where the clasp would normally be.

The new Montblanc Twin Smart Strap consists of two parts – a smart module with a curved display and a specially designed strap that can be mounted onto almost any timepiece. The design of the smart module has also been improved quite a bit. It is made of high quality stainless steel and is covered by a curved special glass. Montblanc claims that the module is IP68 water resistant and can run for up to a week on a single charge. In terms of features, it has notifications with vibration alerts, activity tracking, and wireless payment, which was developed in collaboration with Visa and Mastercard. The Montblanc Twin Smart Strap will be available at stores starting August with a price tag of € 390 (approximately US$ 453).