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Photos of Montblanc's Watch 'e-Strap' Show Low-Resolution Display, Bulky Fit
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What is it with would be Apple competitors that feel the need to respond with half baked solutions instead of taking their time and doing it right.
There is room in a normal clasp to make this concept really stand out, use the normal curve for the clasp, break the window down into two or three smaller sapphire screens to make the curve and use SOC technology to make it stand out. If they move the actual clasp connection to either side with some new designs they can have the whole clasp area to work with so that other than some nice windows its a normal watch.
The way they did this and so fast makes it wasted money, nothing more.
There is room in a normal clasp to make this concept really stand out, use the normal curve for the clasp, break the window down into two or three smaller sapphire screens to make the curve and use SOC technology to make it stand out. If they move the actual clasp connection to either side with some new designs they can have the whole clasp area to work with so that other than some nice windows its a normal watch.
The way they did this and so fast makes it wasted money, nothing more.
because they see Apple's putting out a half baked product and selling millions. Why can't they do it also?
looks like a piece of junk compared to the mockups and photo's they have out. lol man that is bad looking
What your describing is not simple to do, far from it; that's why they didn't do it. Maybe, only Apple and a few others, could do what your describing properly. So you got your answer right there.
You do realize that the Apple Watch is an accessory to the iPhone, don't you? And you understand that you have to own the thing that an accessory is for before you can use the accessory, right?
Your post is like someone expressing shock and outrage that the computer monitor they bought requires that they own a computer to make use of the monitor.
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Please explain how the Apple Watch is a "half baked product." Be specific. Don't just tell us how much you hate Apple or what prejudices you hold about Apple's customers.
Unless your swimming with it, the sport Apple watch is water proof enough. BTW, only idiots would swim with a watch, really cramps your style/efficiency unless you're not that serious about swimming... Then, why even mention it. More a marketing check mark item than a real useful one for most people.
Besides battery life being affected due to thinner size, what else makes it not useful due to it's thinness?
The traditional watch market, should take a look at what happened to the feature phone, even the gold plated ones 
If Apple can sort out the power issues, then I might be buying my first watch
If Apple can sort out the power issues, then I might be buying my first watch
Yep. One less device than a watch, a clip on, and a phone.
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Or those that actually swim so much that they lose track of time. Or need to say time their dive. Man if the Apple watch had a dive computer....
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The traditional watch market, should take a look at what happened to the feature phone, even the gold plated ones
If Apple can sort out the power issues, then I might be buying my first watch
I guess I thought the cell phone killed the watch market a long time ago. Who wears a watch?
Even the other smart watches cannot be used for real "dives", unless your dives are 3 meters, so your quip is totally pointless.IF you want a dive watch, your not going to use a smart watch because they're NOT going to survive.
I've swam a lot in my days, thousands of laps, and I'm telling you that swimming with a watch is not an option any decent swimmer would ever do.
The watch is not a replacement for the phone, it is an adjunct to it, it extends its functionality. It also can be used a very portable fitness tracker/blue tooth Ipod even without the phone.
People who need to know what time it is but don't want to look like self-centered jerks by pulling out a smartphone while someone is talking to them.
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Enter the Microsoft Surface Watch...
Dear God, what were Montblanc thinking! As a concept this is a good idea. Being able to receieve simple notifications to an exisiting watch will appeal to many. This though looks about as attractive as a badgers arse!
I'm still on the fence about with the
watch, but if this is a sign of what high end watch manufactures (Is montblanc even considered high end?) produce when they step out of their comfort zone, then they should back up and stay in it. Lets hope a company with a bit design flare can improve on this.
I'm still on the fence about with the
watch, but if this is a sign of what high end watch manufactures (Is montblanc even considered high end?) produce when they step out of their comfort zone, then they should back up and stay in it. Lets hope a company with a bit design flare can improve on this.
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Fugly. All these watch makers are doing is making Apple Watch look better and better. Pathetic.
Dear God, what were Montblanc thinking! As a concept this is a good idea. Being able to receieve simple notifications to an exisiting watch will appeal to many. This though looks about as attractive as a badgers arse!
I'm still on the fence about with the
Montblanc pens at least are quite expensive, costs hundreds of dollars (even the ballpens) but have nice design. What I got from this, is that no one in luxury accessory world doesn't get the idea of smartwatch right. If Apple moves right, the likes of Rolex and etc will have a steep curve to learn (less so for Montblanc who doesn't make watches that much). There are will be troubles for high end watches from Seiko, Citizen, Orient as well.
People may say that Rolex cost thousands of dollars so they are protected from Apple onslaught but I am not sure. Once the famous models and celebrities will begin to use the gold AppleWatch, look for rich people everywhere to imitate them (ala Beats which got endorsed by sport stars).
I would assume that once Victoria Beckham or Beckham himself, Michael Jordan, Ronaldo or Messi are spotted with AppleWatch, millions of their fans will follow them - not necessarily buying the most expensive ones, but likes of sport edition etc. You know that one of first celebrities to adopt iPhone 3G in her music video was Britney Spears, Radar music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PctD-8y0FRg (0.03) in 2009. Expect more of the similar endorsements once AppleWatch appears on sale.
This reason alone, the apple watch will be a hit. Whether or not it takes off with the general community or its like on this forum is yet to be seen.
If you accept the dubious premise that Apple is selling millions of "half-baked" products, your question is quite an interesting one.
"Why can't they do it also?"
For their sake, I hope they figure out why that strategy is going to be a losing one.
Wow - they really should've left that one on the design room floor.
How is all that supposed to fit comfortably under your shirt sleeve?
How are you supposed to use a pen while wearing that, or typing on a computer? How are you supposed to wear it with a short sleeve shirt without looking like a complete tool? How difficult is it really to glance at your phone when you receive a message, probably located about 30 cm from your hand?
So many questions - so few answers.
How is all that supposed to fit comfortably under your shirt sleeve?
How are you supposed to use a pen while wearing that, or typing on a computer? How are you supposed to wear it with a short sleeve shirt without looking like a complete tool? How difficult is it really to glance at your phone when you receive a message, probably located about 30 cm from your hand?
So many questions - so few answers.
TBH Mont Blanc is cheap wannabe designer stuff anyway. Why does this deserve front page coverage given it's not specifically for Apple gear, doesn't really fit within Apple's style/feel and isn't a super deluxe brand.
Oh and it's not a rumour either...
Oh and it's not a rumour either...
Hey, Apple haters don't need reason. They just angry that Apple is so popular. It's like how Ferris Bueller's sister is so angry at him for being popular. It all comes down to jealousy, i think.