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How Good Is the Mondaine Helvetica Smart Watch?

December 30, 2015 By Stephen 1 Comment

How Good Is the Mondaine Helvetica Smart Watch?

Overall, the Mondaine Helvetica Smart watch falls short of the high bar set by Swiss competitors and Apple alike. In my review, I was surprised by the high-quality materials and finish evident in my steel Apple Watch. The reverse is true with the Mondaine; it’s just “good enough”. Combined with lackluster “smart watch” functionality, I’d call this a “do not buy”.

Filed Under: Commentary, Reviews Tagged With: Apple Watch, Frederique Constant, Helvetica, Helvetica Smart, MMT, Mondaine, smart watch, TAG Heuer Carrera Connected

A Watch Guy’s Review of the Apple Watch

April 27, 2015 By Stephen Leave a Comment

A Watch Guy’s Review of the Apple Watch

Is the Apple Watch a personal communication revolution like the iPhone, a well-executed gadget like the Apple TV, or a total miss? Does it mark the end of the the world as we know it for watches? And what’s it like to use one? I’m a watch guy and a gadget guy, so perhaps my perspective will be of some value.

Filed Under: Commentary Tagged With: Apple, Apple Watch, fashion watch, smart watch

The Revolutionary Smart Watch from Apple’s Designers (Circa 1990)

March 9, 2015 By Stephen Leave a Comment

The Revolutionary Smart Watch from Apple’s Designers (Circa 1990)

Apple will today detail their Watch, ending years of speculation. But Jony Ive and Marc Newsome are not the first Apple designers to create a watch, and the first one out of the gate was truly revolutionary. Pushed by legendary designer Hartmut Esslinger of FROG Design, the Junghans Mega 1 was the first miniaturized atomic clock receiver and sported a distinctive ceramic case.

Filed Under: Collection Tagged With: Apple, FROG Design, Hartmut Esslinger, Junghans, Junghans Mega 1, smart watch

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