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Gucci, Montblanc: The smartest luxe wearables on the market

They go by many names‭ ‬—‭ ‬fitness trackers‭, ‬wearable devices‭, ‬health monitors‭. ‬We are talking about the Fitbits‭, ‬Garmins‭, ‬and the Whoops of this world‭. ‬It’s a huge market that’s projected to reach‭ $‬72‭ ‬billion‭ (‬Dh264‭ ‬billion‭) ‬in 2025‭, ‬an increase of 22‭ ‬per cent from last year‭. ‬Luxury brands have spotted‭ ‬this trend and are introducing their own versions‭ ‬—‭ ‬sophisticated smartwatches and rings that blend cutting-edge technology with stylish design‭. ‬We love our fitness trackers‭, ‬rings and smart glasses‭, ‬but some do look a little clunky‭. ‬Luxury brands like Gucci‭, ‬Montblanc and TAG Heuer are now recording strong sales for their luxury wearables with more players likely to follow‭. ‬Here are some of our favourites‭:‬

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4

Luxury watch brand TAG Heuer is known for making sporty-looking watches and decided to make smartwatches with the successful launch of its Connected Calibre E4‭ ‬collection‭. ‬The most recent edition is the Oracle Red Bull Racing Edition‭, ‬which combines the brand’s racing heritage with modern technology‭. ‬Priced at around‭ ‬Dh7,000‭, ‬the smartwatch features a titanium case‭, ‬custom watch faces‭, ‬and advanced fitness-tracking capabilities‭, ‬including heart rate monitoring and GPS‭. ‬The Calibre E4‭ ‬series also includes collaborations with Porsche and a Golf Edition‭, ‬catering to enthusiasts of‭ ‬different lifestyles‭.‬

Montblanc Summit 3

While Montblanc is known for its luxury pens‭, ‬it also makes very stylish-looking watches‭. ‬The Summit 3‭ ‬smartwatch is a great example of how traditional watchmaking and contemporary tech can be fused‭. ‬Although this watch can easily be mistaken for a classic‭ ‬analogue watch at first glance‭, ‬it is equipped with advanced smart technologies‭. ‬Crafted from titanium and featuring a design inspired by the brand’s 1858‭ ‬timepieces‭, ‬the Summit 3‭ ‬runs on Wear OS‭, ‬which is compatible with both Apple and Android phones‭. ‬Montblanc recently introduced a new Glacier Blue edition‭, ‬enhancing the watch’s aesthetic appeal‭. ‬The Summit 3‭ ‬provides comprehensive health tracking‭, ‬including sleep monitoring and fitness metrics‭. ‬Its black titanium version costs around‭ ‬Dh5,000‭.‬

Ultrahuman Ring Rare

This brand has made significant strides in the smart ring market with the Ring AIR and the newly launched Rare collection‭. ‬The rings offer comprehensive health tracking‭ ,‬including sleep stages‭, ‬heart rate variability‭, ‬and stress levels‭, ‬all without a subscription fee‭. ‬Its lightweight design and sleek aesthetics make it a comfortable choice for daily wear‭.‬

Earlier this year‭, ‬Ultrahuman introduced the Rare range‭, ‬featuring smart rings crafted from 18K gold and platinum‭. ‬These rings combine advanced health monitoring with luxury materials‭, ‬positioning themselves as high-end alternatives in the wearable market‭.‬‭ ‬The 18K gold and platinum editions sit within the‭ ‬“Desert Collection”‭ ‬with three distinctive pieces‭: ‬Desert Rose‭, ‬Dune‭, ‬and Desert Snow‭. ‬Prices range from‭ ‬Dh7,000‭ ‬to‭ ‬Dh8,500‭.‬

Gucci x‭ ‬Oura Ring

Finnish health technology company Oura also makes a wearable ring that tracks health and fitness stats‭. ‬It partnered with Italian luxury brand Gucci to produce a limited-edition black PVD-coated titanium band in 18-karat yellow gold‭. ‬The Gucci x Oura Ring‭,‬‭ ‬which marries fashion with functionality‭, ‬was priced at‭ ‬Dh3,500‭ ‬and sold out within a few weeks‭. ‬It is considered a collector’s item and can still be bought on secondary markets‭. ‬Gucci is no stranger to sports and has collaborated with Major League Baseball‭, ‬tennis and e-sports previously‭.‬

Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Far more practical and stylish than the Apple Vision Pro goggles are the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses‭. ‬A collaboration between Ray‭-‬Ban and Meta‭ ‬‭(‬formerly Facebook‭), ‬the glasses‭ ‬—‭ ‬which cost around Dh1,396‭ ‬—‭ ‬blend the classic style of Ray-Ban sunglasses with the smart tech capabilities of Meta’s Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence‭ (‬AI‭) ‬systems‭. ‬Built into the frames are cameras‭, ‬microphones‭, ‬speakers and AI features‭. ‬It’s hard to actually tell they are smartglasses‭, ‬but wearers enjoy a tonne of tech‭, ‬including a 12MP camera‭, ‬1080p video recording‭ (‬up to 60‭ ‬seconds‭), ‬touch gestures‭, ‬voice assistant‭ (‬Meta AI‭) ‬and directional speakers‭ ‬—‭ ‬perfect for listening to podcasts while looking cool‭. ‬A Bluetooth connection means it is compatible with iOS and Android‭.‬

Sony Reon Pocket Pro

Forget pocket fans‭, ‬Sony has launched a wearable cooling device priced at‭ ‬Dh799‭ ‬that you wear on your body‭. ‬The Reon Pocket Pro is‭ ‬“the high-end model version”‭ ‬and can be worn around the neck to cool your body at the point of contact‭. ‬It can also warm you up‭, ‬but that won’t be a concern for a few months here in the UAE‭. ‬Sony says its slim design is ideal for business settings‭, ‬so you can wear it to‭ ‬work‭.‬



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