Elite Traveler May-June 2015

DISCOVER

Technology Apple Watch Edition

TAKE THREE/// HEADPHONES

The wearable tech revolution has finally had its Apple moment. After years of speculation, the most-anticipated smart watch ever is here. The Apple Watch started shipping in April. This being the watch market, Apple has recognized that discerning consumers want luxury with their tech. Hence the Apple Watch Edition. This top-end range sees the same gizmos wrapped up in a choice of 18-karat rose or yellow gold, along with an assortment of luxurious straps and clever clasps. The same specs and apps apply, including the choice of either a 38mm or 42mm case, but the real question is how quickly Apple’s wrist-tech becomes indispensible (as a health tracker, automated payment device and even hotel room key). No wonder many of the major Swiss houses are on notice and have been busy making their own luxury timepieces smarter. From $10,000 to $17,000

The headphone market has boomed as demand has rocketed thanks to more of us spending more time plugged into music or movies on smart devices. But not all headphones are made equal. Try these three…

1 FENDI AND BEATS BY DR. DRE “Innovation meets savoir-faire”, with feature hand-stitched Selleria leather. Nice. Best for: Those with a passion for fashion and thumping bass. $1,200 fendi.com 2 V-MODA XS Surprisingly open and balanced sound from small, foldable and stowable cans. Best for: Regular flyers keen on high-quality tunes. From $210 v-moda.com 3 DOLCE & GABBANA RED LEATHER Red Nappa leather, crytals and pearls, with a decent sound. Best for: Anyone keen to channel Wolf Hall to beats. $6,995 dolcegabbana.com

Do say: “It’s an Apple product that’s not just with you, but on you” and “It’s the

most advanced timepiece ever created”

18-karat white or rose gold Precise to within 50 milliseconds 18-hour battery life

Don’t call it: The iWatch or Limited (the fancy version is just called the Apple Watch Edition)

8 variants (4 straps and buckles in 2 case sizes - 38mm and

42mm). Not for: The lazy. The activity tracker

will tell you if you’ve been sitting

down too long.

SEURA OUTDOOR TV

There’s at least once every summer when a sporting event makes us yearn to watch TV and not have to be indoors. Thanks to this new range from Seura, another minor crisis is solved. From$2,899 seura.com