Ultra-luxury feature phones aren’t really something that we
all hope to own because they are nowhere the powerhouse device we all aspire to
have, but most importantly because most of us can’t afford to buy one. But for
those who have some kaching to spend, they’re the equivalent of getting an
iPhone or a top of the line Android phones.
This week, Tag Heuer and Gresso release their newest phones that of course pack those features only a small portion of the population would be able to afford – and appreciate.
First one up is the Tag Heuer Meridiist Infinite which was
first unveiled at Baselworld 2014 Watch and Jewelry Show in Switzerland. The
phone features Wysips crystals developed by Sunpartner Technologies that packs
transparent photovoltaic components that allow the phone to charge its battery
using either natural or artificial light.
Specs of the Meridiist Infinite weren’t clearly mentioned in
Tag Heuer’s website, but since it’s a luxury feature phone, the internals aren’t
really what matters here but the exquisite materials the phone is made off –
which in this case include titanium, carbon fiber and fancy rubber.
Gresso on the other hand has announced the Gresso Azimuth, a
dual-SIM Symbian S40 phone.
The handset is made from grade 5 titanium which is said to be milled and machined for 9 hours, and polished directionally by hand for 4 hours. The front is made from mineral glass plate with precision-drilled holes for the polished steel keys.
The Gresso logo mounted on the right side of the keypad is
finished in either titanium or 18k yellow or white gold.
Tag Heuer will manufacture 1911 Meridiist Infinite with pricing
information to be provided upon request, while Gresso will make 999 units of
the Azimuth which will be sold at $2000.
