Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

1 2 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T he renowned purveyor of flawless Italian fashion has been impressing many in the luxury watch industry with some striking timepieces. With the F-8 Motion, Salvatore Ferragamo has seamlessly combined classical tradition and forward- thinking innovation. Strategically joining other prestigious brands in producing a smartwatch, the famous fashion house’s first offering bears luminescent indexes and hands drawn by a special Swiss made MOMT285-1 movement. The visually striking F-80 offers a wide range of functions including activity and sleep-pattern tracking, adaptive coaching, smart sleep alarm, time zone synchronisation and backup. The wide array of adaptive controls can be adjusted from theMMT 365 app available for iOS and Android devices, which records all the wearer’s preferences and activities after initial synchronisation. The technological sophistication has however done nothing to sully the piece’s classic and best-selling style: with a 44mm case, six decorative screws on the top ring, a beautifully decorated dial, and a strap of crocodile-print calfskin with caoutchouc, the F-80Motion remains a consistently comfortable and alluring timepiece. The watch is also available in a totally black version featuring a strap embellished with red stitching. The battery life is estimated at more than two years and the watch is now available in Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques, from authorised retailers and online from the website www.ferragamotimepieces.com. Salvatore Ferragamo – F-80 Motion