Dezeen Watch Retailer: the smartwatch by Swiss brand Mondaine is now available for unique pre-purchase at Dezeen Watch Shop, and our clients advantage from £100 off the common cost (+ movie).
Dezeen View Store is the only place to pre-order the limited-edition Mondaine Helvetica Intelligent 1957, which was unveiled earlier this 12 months and officially launches following month.
It is 1 of 5 models to be up to date with sensible technology from Mondaine’s collection based on the iconic Swiss typeface Helvetica, which was created in 1957 by designer Max Miedinger.
“Mondaine has reinterpreted Swiss historical past for the 21st century by placing its sensible technological innovation in its newest collection Mondaine Helvetica, a variety inspired by the iconic type font Helvetica,” said the brand.
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The observe is designed to appear like a conventional analogue timepiece, but characteristics a sub dial over the six o’clock marker.
This part offers feedback with standard-style hands and markings from the developed-in MotionX exercise tracker, which collects sleep and exercise information.
“In full contrast to other smart units, exactly where the information is proven digitally on the observe, the details is study in an analogue style by means of the sub dial,” Mondaine mentioned.
The view also syncs to a smartphone and tablet app that gives more thorough information, exercise alerts and exercise coaching.
“Wise extras consist of automated time and date adjustment in line with your mobile gadget, which is great when travelling and a ‘happy wake-up alarm’ that activates during your light rest phase for rested awakenings,” stated Mondaine.
The Mondaine Helvetica Smart designs function a brushed stainless-steel case that measures 44 millimetres in diameter.
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Their faces are covered with anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal, whilst straps are manufactured from padded and stitched leather.
Mondaine, which famously designed the clocks for Switzerland’s railway stations, is releasing the Helvetica Smart 1957 as a constrained edition of 1,957 watches to celebrate the 12 months the typeface was developed.
The watches are identified by edition numbers marked on the side of the case and a red highlighted variety on the back.
Usually priced at £650, the model is now available to pre-purchase from Dezeen Observe Keep with £100 off. These orders will be shipped at the starting of September 2015, when the standard cost will return.
