Pebble is making a highly anticipated comeback with the Pebble Time 2 smartwatch, blending its classic design heritage with modern upgrades. The Time 2 builds on the beloved Pebble Time Steel’s legacy, featuring an all-metal stainless steel body and metal buttons for a premium look and feel.
Design Highlights
- Crafted from stainless steel with subtle curved edges on the sides, departing from the previously teased rectangular dial.
- Equipped with four tactile metal buttons featuring a distinctive checker plate pattern for enhanced grip and feedback.
- Available initially in silver and black brushed metal finishes with hints at additional accent colors such as red or blue inserts positioned between the metal plates.
- Utilizes a standard 22mm lug, allowing users to easily customize with a wide variety of watch bands, including those compatible with older Pebble models.
Display and Visual Features
- Sports a nearly square 1.5-inch color e-paper display supporting up to 64 muted colors.
- Uses a multi-colored LED backlight that enables adjustable color temperature settings, including a warm tone option for comfortable night viewing.
- The top glass is flat to reduce glare and reflections, improving screen visibility in varied lighting conditions.
- Touch support is planned for the display, although the implementation is still being refined.
Features and Specifications
- Runs on an open-source Pebble OS, supporting over 10,000 existing Pebble apps and watch faces, with compatibility for both iOS and Android.
- Equipped with health and activity sensors, including a heart rate monitor and a six-axis gyroscope. A compass feature is under active development and may arrive later.
- Lacks the barometer sensor found in the Pebble 2 Duo but retains functionality for step and sleep tracking.
- Includes a microphone and speaker as well as a linear resonance actuator for haptic feedback.
- Designed with IPX8 water resistance in mind, promising durability suitable for everyday wear.
- Estimated battery life is up to 30 days on a single charge.
- Uses a standard Pebble charger for power replenishment.
Availability
- Available to pre-order now, shipping expected to start in January 2026.
- The Pebble 2 Duo, a companion model with a smaller monochrome display, has begun limited shipments with mass production slated for late August.
The Pebble Time 2 represents a thoughtful revival of a smartwatch classic, combining an elegant metal design with an advanced color e-paper display and a rich ecosystem of apps. Its focus on long battery life, minimalist interface, and robust health features makes it a compelling choice for fans of distraction-free, durable smart wearables looking forward to the 2025-2026 tech cycle.