Pebble Time 2 Reboot Gets a Redesign (9to5google.com)
(Wednesday August 13, 2025 @05:30PM (BeauHD)
from the new-and-shiny dept.)
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- News link: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/13/2126230/pebble-time-2-reboot-gets-a-redesign
- Source link: https://9to5google.com/2025/08/13/pebble-time-2-reboot-design/
Pebble has unveiled the [1]final design of its rebooted Pebble Time 2 smartwatch , featuring a stainless steel body, color accents, knurled buttons, a flat glass display, customizable RGB backlight, and a built-in compass. 9to5Google reports:
> In a [2]new episode of his podcast "Tick Talk," original Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky discusses the progress being made on the revival. This time around, the main topic is Pebble Time 2 and its "final design," which sees a considerable redesign compared to what was shown off earlier this year. The new look has some added curves, color accents, knurled buttons, and a stunning overall look.
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> It'll be available in black and silver colors, as opposed to the black and white previously shown off. In between the metal portions of the build, a polycarbonate layer will allow the radios to work properly, while also adding a blue or red accent to the design. Apparently, there are four total color options on the table, but they're not final just yet. Anyone who has placed a pre-order will get the choice of what color they want.
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> The new Pebble Time 2 will be made from stainless steel, in particular the same steel material that the original Pebble Steel was built from. It also has transitioned to a flat glass panel versus the curved finish that was used on prior Pebble watches, lessening reflections. The backlight on this model is also more advanced, with an RGB LED that allows the user to control the backlight color so it's not always "blue-ish." Migicovsky says that this will allow the color temperature to change through the day.
The Pebble Time 2 is [3]available to pre-order for $225.
[1] https://9to5google.com/2025/08/13/pebble-time-2-reboot-design/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcPzmDePH3E
[3] https://store.repebble.com/
> In a [2]new episode of his podcast "Tick Talk," original Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky discusses the progress being made on the revival. This time around, the main topic is Pebble Time 2 and its "final design," which sees a considerable redesign compared to what was shown off earlier this year. The new look has some added curves, color accents, knurled buttons, and a stunning overall look.
>
> It'll be available in black and silver colors, as opposed to the black and white previously shown off. In between the metal portions of the build, a polycarbonate layer will allow the radios to work properly, while also adding a blue or red accent to the design. Apparently, there are four total color options on the table, but they're not final just yet. Anyone who has placed a pre-order will get the choice of what color they want.
>
> The new Pebble Time 2 will be made from stainless steel, in particular the same steel material that the original Pebble Steel was built from. It also has transitioned to a flat glass panel versus the curved finish that was used on prior Pebble watches, lessening reflections. The backlight on this model is also more advanced, with an RGB LED that allows the user to control the backlight color so it's not always "blue-ish." Migicovsky says that this will allow the color temperature to change through the day.
The Pebble Time 2 is [3]available to pre-order for $225.
[1] https://9to5google.com/2025/08/13/pebble-time-2-reboot-design/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcPzmDePH3E
[3] https://store.repebble.com/
Pebble Time 2 (Score:2)
Oh man! Oh man! This is the Pebble Time 2 I wanted, even kickstarted back in 2016. And they're projecting 30-days on a charge! Even my PTS only did 9 days at most! Even though this isn't expected to release till Christmas, I think I've found my next smartwatch!