Google's Answer to the Apple Watch Leaks in a Closer Look Ahead of Official Reveal

[macsplusmacs]

Makes me really glad the Apple Watch isn’t circular.

Remember the blow back apple got with the rect screen on the series 0?

Then all the complainers went back to their circular desktop and laptop screens I guess????????????????

 

[ProfessionalFan]

if you can't beat them, copy them

This doesn't copy the Apple Watch really outside of being a smart watch. It is pretty different and IMO not in a good way.

 

[Pstahl]

Round is a terrible shape for displaying anything involving text.

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

I will never buy this but it looks quite elegant imo. It all very much depends on your personal taste. I’m sure a lot of people will love this watch. Good for them!

 

[daveathall]

Doesn't look bad at all, I will wait till they come out and see what features it has. Lots of negativity and nay sayers on this thread because it's not made by Apple though. I have a Garmin Fenix 7 and an Apple Watch Ultra, both integrate well with Apple health and Apple Fitness, if this one can do the same, it's worth a look.

 

[mattopotamus]

As someone that doesn't actually read much on my Apple Watch (just glance at the notification), I am not really concerned with the amount of information you can read. I would much prefer a round watch face.

 

[rjohnstone]

It won't work with any iPhone, just like an Apple Watch won't work with any Android device.
So they're not competitors by any means.
That was the big change Google made with Wear OS 3. They killed iOS support.
We saw this with the Galaxy Watch 4. Samsung ditched Tizen and went to Wear OS and killed off any support for iOS in the process.
I actually liked my Active 2 and was looking forward to the GW 4. I like round watches.

 

[Helios_7]

Apple needs competition in wearables. This ain’t it. This would be competitive with the Series 3

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Notice how they only show it with a black background, imagine how noticeable those bezels must be otherwise

 

[rembert]

I always favoured a round smartwatch as I really dislike square shaped watches. I don't care too much about displaying texts except for a small scrollbar or something. But if this is their idea about a round smart watch then the Apple Watch isn't all that bad. Anyway, I'd prefer the Withings Scanwatch anyway. Even less screen estate, even more classic watch.

 

[citysnaps]

I think girls in grade school will love it!

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Withings Scanwatch

That is a nice looking watch

 

[tothemoonsands]

Looks great! As others have said, bezels are indeed thick. But, overall it is a fantastic design, especially for a first iteration. The Apple Watch form factor has remained the same for a LONG TIME.

With all of the variety Apple presents each year, perhaps at some point we will see a year where they offer BOTH Squared & Rounded design options. Or at least a redesign of some sort.

 

[Greenmeenie]

I know traditional watches are mostly round. And this looks nice. But I think a squarish shape is still better for digital watches. But that’s me.

 

[WWPD]

This will go great with my Google glasses..

 

[ProfessionalFan]

SO MUCH BEZEL!

 

[mystery hill]

How long before it joins Stadia in the Google graveyard?

 

[macsplusmacs]

How long before it joins Stadia in the Google graveyard?

I'm amazed Google did not jump to a square screen this year, but then again, it's the google wearables division, so I take it back. I am not amazed.

 

[DailySlow]

It's a nice watch for Android users, but I wonder how it will fare sales-wise. Google Pixel products historically don't really sell a lot outside niche fans/users.

I think it will outsell actual Pixel phone units - you can have a dirt cheap android in your pocket but a flashy new Pixel watch on your visible wrist. And there will be a flood of apps.

 

[MrKennedy]

Looks great! As others have said, bezels are indeed thick. But, overall it is a fantastic design, especially for a first iteration. The Apple Watch form factor has remained the same for a LONG TIME.

With all of the variety Apple presents each year, perhaps at some point we will see a year where they offer BOTH Squared & Rounded design options. Or at least a redesign of some sort.

The pebble like shape is nice, but the screen choice is not.

I agree the Apple Watch design feels a bit stale, but it's so functional I can't see Apple deviating form the square-ish design.

 

[DailySlow]

It's a marketing maneuver/dynamic. This will kick Apple watch up a step in gotta have ism game. That's good and bad for Apple - post is it's going to be a whole lotta more watches out there.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

It's a marketing maneuver/dynamic. This will kick Apple watch up a step in gotta have ism game.

I sincerely doubt Apple will feel threatened by this watch in the slightest.

 

[applesith]

The round apple watch with thick bezels!

This actually looks good if you want a round watch and part of the pixel ecosystem.

 

[Unami]

It’s a nice design study on the apple watch. Maybe still a little rough around the edges.

 

[enricoclaudio]

Looks like a toy watch you would throw inside a piñata 🤣 At least it should make some kids very happy 😉