1. The Apple Watch Hermes
What it does: Everything an Apple Watch can do, like access Siri and send preset messages. But on Hermes’ version, you can also change the font and choose to display the date, stopwatch or world clock. Price: From $1,688
Shop at: Hermes, #01-12 Scotts Square
2. Altruis smart ring
What it does: The stone set into the ring buzzes only when you receive important e-mail messages, texts and social-media updates. Filter these with Kovert Designs, a phone app that recognises keywords and groups your contacts according to level of priority.
Price: From US$345
Shop at: http://bekovert.com/#product
3. Ringly smart ring
What it does: Buzzes and emits light (from a pinhole in the side) whenever you get a call, text or social-media update on your smartphone. How to tell which notification you’re getting? You can assign different vibration patterns and light colours to each app. The range of rings offers a choice of eight gemstones, including quartz and pink chalcedony.
Price: From US$195 (S$272)
Shop at: www.ringly.com
4. Montblanc Timewalker Urban Speed Chronograph e-Strap
What it does: Takes selfies when you tap the screen on the Montblanc e-Strap, and tracks the number of steps you take a day. The e-Strap comes with this watch, with the screen located where you’d normally find the watch’s buckle. Sync the e-Strap to the Montblanc e-Strap phone app to preview incoming e-mail and texts.
Price: $7,400. The e-Strap is also sold separately for $620.
Shop at: Montblanc boutiques
This story was originally published in the Jan 2016 issue of Her World magazine.
