Samy unboxes Smartlet for the first time and puts his Rolex Daytona to the test.
Samy is a real estate agent in Paris. He backed Smartlet on Kickstarter, tested the prototype with David, and finally received his bracelet. What followed was one of the most honest unboxings we've seen.
Samy had already held the prototype in his hands before the final product arrived. He had met David in person, given his feedback, flagged what was not quite right. So when the Kickstarter package landed, he knew exactly what he was comparing it to.
The verdict came fast: "The quality is very, very, very good. Yeah, quality is top."
He was not being polite. Samy is the kind of person who says things as they are, on camera, in real time, switching between English and French mid-sentence when the words come faster than the language.
Samy's use case is clear from the first minute of the video. He wants his Apple Watch on one side, his Rolex on the other, on the same wrist, every day, without compromise. As a Paris real estate agent, his wrist is visible in every meeting, every visit, every handshake. The Daytona is non-negotiable. The Apple Watch is the tool he relies on.
The unboxing itself is a masterclass in honest product feedback. Samy works through the box methodically: the magnetic closure, the QR code, the quick-start guide in French and English, the connectors sorted by lug width. He notes David's personal WhatsApp number printed inside: "It's very sympathetic."
When it comes to installation, Samy does not pretend it was seamless. Removing the Rolex bracelet required two hands, good lighting, and eventually a pair of pointed pliers, something any watch owner with a metal bracelet will recognise. "If you have the right tool, it works well," he says. "For Rolex, you have to press both sides together."
Once the connectors were in place, the assembly was immediate. "Easy peasy," he says, and means it.
The final result, Rolex Daytona on top, Apple Watch Ultra underneath, prompted a simple, direct reaction: "It's perfect. It's working as expected. Thank you, David."
"The quality is very, very, very good. Yeah, quality is top."***Samy, real estate agent, Paris*
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Samy wear Smartlet daily as a real estate agent?
Yes. Samy specifically wanted to combine his Rolex Daytona with his Apple Watch for everyday professional use: client meetings, property visits, and daily life in Paris where both wrist presence and health tracking matter.
Is a tool required to install Smartlet on a Rolex?
Removing the original Rolex bracelet requires pressing both spring bar ends simultaneously, which is easier with a pointed spring bar tool or fine pliers. Once the classic watch connectors are in place, the Smartlet system itself requires no tools for daily use.
Is Smartlet compatible with Apple Watch Ultra?
Yes, with the Classic version. Samy notes the Apple Watch Ultra is slightly larger on the wrist than a standard model, but confirms it fits and functions as expected.
Samy's combination, Rolex Daytona 20mm and Apple Watch Ultra, is available with Smartlet One Classic from €349.
