TAG Heuer was just about sure to comply with up its Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch with a model for golf lovers, and it is now clear you did not have to attend lengthy. The watchmaker has launched a Calibre E4 Golf Edition that melds the up to date wristwear with some matching upgrades to your expertise on the golf green. Most notably, the model has overhauled the on-watch map interface to point out extra of the course and your recreation, together with the distances for the goal and monitoring shot.

You may count on computerized shot monitoring while you swing on the tee — the function will finally come to the Apple Watch app, however it’s price noting for those who’re decided to excellent your drive. If you pair with an iPhone, it’s also possible to use TAG Heuer’s iOS app to share 3D movies of your finest photographs. Like you’d count on, the Golf Edition E4 has its share of game-inspired faces and a strap that not-so-subtly mimics the dimples in your ball.

This is in any other case the titanium 45mm Calibre E4 launched in February, though that is a lot in order for you a fairly present Wear OS watch. You’ll discover a Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chip that guarantees each sooner efficiency and 30 p.c extra battery life than earlier fashions. An altimeter will assist along with your climbing journeys, and the brighter display screen will assistance on sunny {golfing} days. TAG Heuer ought to improve the watch to Wear OS 3 when it is accessible.

The Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition will probably be accessible this month for $2,650 with three Titleist balls and a spare marker within the field. That’s greater than the common titanium E4 ($2,550) and nicely above the $1,800 ‘entry’ value for the watch vary. But let’s be sincere: for those who’re even contemplating a TAG Heuer smartwatch and already commit your weekends to golf, you possibly can seemingly afford to pay the premium for this variant.