CAQ, the French lifestyle magazine covering sport, culture and contemporary masculinity, published a dedicated feature on Smartlet One, examining whether a modular 2-in-1 strap can genuinely resolve the dilemma between classic watchmaking and connected technology.
The article frames the problem clearly: mechanical watch enthusiasts have long resisted smartwatches, not for lack of interest in health tracking, but because no solution preserved the aesthetic integrity of their timepiece. Double-wristing exists as a workaround, but remains a visual compromise most collectors find inelegant.
Smartlet One is presented as the first product to address this tension by housing both watch cases on a single strap, on a single wrist. The piece includes a comparative table weighing classic watches, smartwatches and Smartlet One across four criteria: classic aesthetics, health and sport tracking, single-wrist wear, and contemporary design. Smartlet One checks all four.
The feature also reflects the diversity of reactions the product generates in the watch and style community, which speaks to the originality of the concept and its ability to spark genuine conversation in a market where few innovations go unnoticed.
By Romain, Founder and Editorial Director
