British High Jewellery brand Christophe & Co. developed in collaboration with legendary design firm Pininfarina a smart bracelet. Known as ‘Armills’, the pieces are a modern interpretation of an ancient symbol of royalty and valor in battle, blending luxury and technology into a wearable accessory for the rich and famous. The 18-carat gold cuffs are available in three different editions: Virtus priced at $75,000 (limited edition of 300), the rose gold and diamond-encrusted Orion priced at $93,000 (limited edition of 100), and the Apollo, which is adorned with 1,500 hand-set pavé diamonds priced at $149,000 (limited edition of only 25). The Bluetooth and NFC-enabled device will grant you access to exclusive clubs across the world; The concierge service is also included at no charge for three years for Apollo owners, 2 years for Orion owners, and 1 year for Virtus owners. The tech components are modular so they can be upgraded, and will be powered by kinetic energy generated by your movements, the company claiming that the power reserve can be up to one year. The bracelets are currently on pre-order via the company’s website.
