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Is the Pebble Steel worth it?

So, I'm really thinking about buying the Pebble Steel. Is it really worth the $250 though? Also, would you guys say this is the best smartwatch available on the market right now? Any feedback is appreciated!
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i can't say it's the best because I've used none others and i can't say u should buy one because i don't know what you're after.
the pebble steel is, imo, a watch-lover's smartwatch. it has the design of a quality watch (besides the cheap bands). i have no interest in having a computer on my wrist, but having a remote screen to view my phone? yes please, and that's exactly what pebble makes. the steel is priced like a typical quality dumb watch. $200-300 is a good price for a well made watch with accurate time keeping and solid build quality. there does not exist another smartwatch that looks like a regular watch, that I can wear with a pair of cargo shorts, a suit, and a tuxedo. hell I don't have a dumb watch I'd wear with all attire. I basically wanted a better watch, and the steel, along with watch apps and the 3rd party pebblebits firmware has given me exactly what I want.
it's not perfect, but app and firmware updates are steady and bugs are being fixed. I don't think I could be any happier with it unless it took standard size bands.
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Yes it's worth it but better wait a little bit for the new moto 360. They say that the 360 it will cost the same as the Pebble.
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If know already know what the Pebble is capable of, and want to pay extra for the finishing (I didn't like the first version. It looked more like a gadget toy rather than a watch), then go for the steal.
The Sony one is also pretty cool, but the steal is the best looking (so far)
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Given how easily my original Pebble's screen gets marked up, the Gorilla Glass on the Steel sounds like a good idea.
That said, I'd also suggest waiting for the Motorola 360. What you can do with the Pebble is (unfortunately) so limited.
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Thanks for all the feedback guys! So I went ahead and bought the Pebble Steel! I figure if I wait for the 360 then I might end up spending the money that I have set aside for a watch on something else. Haha. If I decide I want the 360 later I can just sell the Pebble and pay the difference. I'm an impatient guy. Haha.
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jakereeves31 said:
Thanks for all the feedback guys! So I went ahead and bought the Pebble Steel! I figure if I wait for the 360 then I might end up spending the money that I have set aside for a watch on something else. Haha. If I decide I want the 360 later I can just sell the Pebble and pay the difference. I'm an impatient guy. Haha.
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I've found it easier to McGyver my own custom high quality band to cure the cringe I get from the band that came with the device.
http://pic.twitter.com/IhefrWXwHu

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I've found it easier to McGyver my own custom high quality band to cure the cringe I get from the band that came with the device.
http://pic.twitter.com/IhefrWXwHu
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Haha. Looks pretty slick!
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know a friend who purchased it thinking it'd look slick.. He is tremendously disappointed. When i saw it it didnt look all that great and the materials used didnt feel great . I have the original pebble and it feels much much better than that..

owner of both....i definitely think it's worth the upgrage....feels a lot more solid, looks a bit more professional....and now i see best buy will be carrying them for $229...to me, totally worth it

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I've found it easier to McGyver my own custom high quality band to cure the cringe I get from the band that came with the device.
http://pic.twitter.com/IhefrWXwHu
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looks great.
there is a lot of good info at the official pebble forums regarding bands and quality and such. there are a handful of kickstarters making accessories and even watch band adapters allowing for standard sized bands to be used. if I wear out the standard metal band I will probably buy an adapter and find a standard band to replace it. Joe Pesci knows I have enough unused watches to 'steel' a band from.
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I would have to say its totally worth it. I wear it all the time.

Yes it is!
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It is definitely worth it.
My dad and I own a jewelry company so I buy all my watches wholesale. I had 42 at last count and I'm starting to think I should see a counselor. I go to the closet to decide what I want to wear and I can make the choice of anything from a cheap Fossil to a Citizen Eco-Drive to a Rolex Deep Sea. I pick my Pebble Steel for regular wear 99% of the time.
That's not to say that the Steel has the same "quality" as the Rolex by any means but for every day wear and use the Steel is actually quite a bit better. It's right there with every watch in it's price segment and matches up quite well even with watches in the $600-700 range.
The only glaring thing I don't like is the band but it's no worse than anything else typical for its price point.

Just pulled the trigger

Been watching YouTube videos and reading reviews today comparing the LG G watch R against the Moto 360. I have to be honest, I marginally prefer the look of the moto 360, but the faster processor, better battery life and easier interchangeable straps has swayed my decision to the lg, thinking a nice to red strap will look awesome. Also, wife is buying it for me and she preferred the LG. Managed to nab one from flubit for £210, was pretty happy with that. Will post opinions if anyone is interested when it arrives. Just need to convince her in doors that I now need a Note 4 to go with it. Think that will be a harder sell.

I had a 360 ordered but went for a lgr of the same reason as you. I really like lgr and I'm not sorry that I didn't go for 360.

The fact that it has a bigger battery sealed the deal for me. I've been wearing it 10am this morning and loving every second of it. It so accurate with text too. even curse words. its insane. I already switched the straps on mine.

I changed the strap to a metal band with a clasp though it's hard to put on the charger..

schwiing said:
I changed the strap to a metal band with a clasp though it's hard to put on the charger..
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What band? Do you have any pics of it on the watch? A link where to buy it, if you bought it online?

Ive had the 360 for a few weeks now and grabbed the GWR yesterday. I think Ill keep both as the Moto looks a lil more dressy with the metal band on it. I am however REALLY enjoying the LG so far.

i have the possibility to buy a new smartwatch 3 for 60€. I prefer a lot this g watch r, it is way better in his design, but it costs 270€ and have the same hardware of smartwatch 3. what do you think about? At the moment (first generation of wearable etc etc) is better a lg g watch r for 270€ or smartwatch 3 for 60€?

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i have the possibility to buy a new smartwatch 3 for 60€. I prefer a lot this g watch r, it is way better in his design, but it costs 270€ and have the same hardware of smartwatch 3. what do you think about? At the moment (first generation of wearable etc etc) is better a lg g watch r for 270€ or smartwatch 3 for 60€?
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Smartwatch 3 don't have p-Oled screen and it's very ugly...

silitek said:
Smartwatch 3 don't have p-Oled screen and it's very ugly...
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It has a transreflective lcd that is good in always on. I think that buy a sw3 at 60€ and wait for 360v2 or g watch r2 is the better choice

fer2503 said:
It has a transreflective lcd that is good in always on. I think that buy a sw3 at 60€ and wait for 360v2 or g watch r2 is the better choice
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Absolutely LG that's for sure, better hardware for now. Just pull the trigger and buy the LG. ..

22mm metal black band that I've had for years with my pebble
Here's a picture
http://imgur.com/zBQlMN0
Bought it at the AT&T store. Almost bought it online through Google play but I wanted it sooner

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Absolutely LG that's for sure, better hardware for now. Just pull the trigger and buy the LG. ..
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yes but there is 210€ of difference for the only design (same specs), I think that is too high, specially because they are the first generation.

schwiing said:
22mm metal black band that I've had for years with my pebble
Here's a picture
http://imgur.com/zBQlMN0
Bought it at the AT&T store. Almost bought it online through Google play but I wanted it sooner
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can you post a pic that shows the band? because i already hve the watch, was just looking for a good band to go with it

http://imgur.com/ct3A8yU

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Fixed. Had issues on the mobile app

schwiing said:
Fixed. Had issues on the mobile app
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No problem, looks pretty sweet

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No problem, looks pretty sweet
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It was a good band but not convenient to use on the cradle

I wonder if there would be a good way to mount the cradle for easier use with metal bands like that.

If you flip the watch upside down it works but I didn't like that so I went to the stock band and now I actually like it

LG Watch Urbane

LG plans to release this year a new Smartwatch after they are saying is a two colours variant and very stylish. The new LG device will be launched at MWC and will have almost the same configuration as LG Watch R has it! The new model is called LG Watch Urbane.
Source: flexible-display .net

It's progress, but still not impressed.

i'd rather see a new version of the 360
there is already an Urban(e) forum by the way

Sewrizer said:
Although it looks good, the design limits its functionality. Moto 360 is still more attractive, in my opinion.
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Can you explain what you mean when you say the design limits its functionality?

Moto 360 follow the classic watch line as design, the LG urbane is a little bit different
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I personally think it looks beautiful. I am eager to see the next 360 also but I really dig this watch

Good Watch
I want to buy

The Moto 360 has a great disadvantage: because it dosent have an amoled screen it dosent last a full day when always on (ambient mode).

Urbane LTE
Lokifish Marz said:
It's progress, but still not impressed.
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@Lokifish Marz - what are your views on the Urbane LTE?

Pearlsis said:
I want to buy
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ISN'T it just a flashier LG Gwatch? Internals are same, no?
thanks,

Yes, exactly the same internals as the LG Watch R

Badelhas said:
Yes, exactly the same internals as the LG Watch R
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What I would like is an LG Watch R (the same looks) but with LTE. Somehow the Urbane looks do not wow me but of course its all a matter of opinion. Just like to me the 360 looks better on pics than in real life (and of course the flat tire which for me, its a HUGE deal breaker).

Sewrizer said:
sorry, I saw your response earlier but forgot to reply to it... until now
Well, the watch looks, in my opinion, like jewelry. Nothing bad here in terms of design, however I would not wear it with any type of clothing. I don't see myself playing basketball or running while wearing this watch. Instead, I would use it at certain evens, it should look great with a suit or something semi-formal. It may be an exaggeration on my part, but I thing it is of extremely poor taste to wear jewelry with a sweater, which is why I used to have two watches(a "sport" watch and a more classy one) which I wore depending on the circumstances. Nowadays, on the other hand, I only wear my Sony Smartwatch 2(I switch between a leather bracelet and the stock silicone one depending on the type of activity I am doing), which seems to have the best of both worlds. The way I see it, a smartwatch should be the only watch a person uses if one choses to own one and this can only be achieved if it can be worn regardless of the event, weather conditions, activity and clothing.
Leaving aside the "fashion" argument, LG G watch Urbane is smaller than Moto 360 and the bezel is thicker, which makes it less comfortable to use. Basically, LG tried to make it look as close as possible to a regular watch. While it did a good job integrating "smart" functions while preserving the traditional aspect of a watch, I feel that the direction which Motorola took makes for a better user experience.
Nevertheless, the LG G watch is a very good looking smart watch.
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Totally agree.
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shaolin95 said:
What I would like is an LG Watch R (the same looks) but with LTE. Somehow the Urbane looks do not wow me but of course its all a matter of opinion. Just like to me the 360 looks better on pics than in real life (and of course the flat tire which for me, its a HUGE deal breaker).
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I fist wanted to buy 360 but gave up after trying it on my wrist, it looks like putting a clock with strap on my wrist! And I ended up buying the Asus Zenwatch.

I have the Moto 360 and wished I could use some simple and classic black watchfaces like the ones available on the LG Urbane http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=4399491
I use it with a suit every day and it would look great disguising the flat tire.

Badelhas said:
Yes, exactly the same internals as the LG Watch R
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I wonder if the Urbane firmware is able to be flashed directly to the GWR?

finalbillybong said:
I wonder if the Urbane firmware is able to be flashed directly to the GWR?
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It should be, it should be the same, I hope we can try soon!

It is March 2015, is it too late to buy one for $200? Should I wait?

The biggest issue with technology is that there is always new and better coming out. It has been about 4 months after release. Am I late on this for $200 new and should wait for generation 3, urbane?

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The biggest issue with technology is that there is always new and better coming out. It has been about 4 months after release. Am I late on this for $200 new and should wait for generation 3, urbane?
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Good question. I am about to buy a like new one for $150 myself so I would love to hear some opinions.

Because of the slow response and my impatience, I decided to do a little googling. It looks like urbane and R are the same watch with a different shell.
I have no desire to get an additional data plan so Urbane LTE is out. The fact the regular Urbane is just a fancy case on a R., makes it reasonable for me to get the R.
Anyone got another view that differs what I said?

G watch r is a great watch still which is why I guess they used the same internals for the urbane. I still love my watch
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I bought my R a couple weeks ago for 225 off eBay and do not regret it one bit. It's an awesome device that looks fantastic and performs just as good as it looks.

I bought my R on Feb 6th for full price LOL. I still love it, never leave the house without it. I never wore a watch before, even though I've bought a few over the years they never seem to stay with me long. The R is different, it does enough to make a few things easier for me that really makes it worth it to wear daily.
Just my two cents
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love the r
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The biggest issue with technology is that there is always new and better coming out. It has been about 4 months after release. Am I late on this for $200 new and should wait for generation 3, urbane?
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It's never too late for this device. It's late if you think moto 360. But the specs of this device can carry it for following two years..
I own this watch for more than 2 months now and m in love with it.

Got mine like new for $150 and loving it so far. I do miss the old zgpax s5 I had which was a full blown phone into a watch format but that one had no real integration with my phone and well no where near battery life, screen quality or simple good looks.

I must find a deal for a new one. I expect price drop once the urbane release.

I must be looking in the wrong places. You guys managed to find an LG Watch R for $150-200? Brand new?
The closest I found was an international edition with no warranty at $270

^^^^^ Yeah. I just got it as a gift from my wife and I believe she paid 300$ at best buy. I would love to know if I can get it cheaper.

Since you can do pre-order for the Urbane for $460, they may keep the watch R in the line up at the current price... wouldn't be surprised by this. I have the LG Watch R and like it alot; I'm just so used to a heavier watch and actually prefer a heavier weight that it's taking me a while to get used to it. I got the aftermarket band that everyone links to (black stainless steel) but even that is really light. All in all it's a great watch the only real complaint I have is trying to read it in direct sunlight... it's impossible and you have to cup over the watch to read it. Other than that it's great.

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Since you can do pre-order for the Urbane for $460, they may keep the watch R in the line up at the current price... wouldn't be surprised by this. I have the LG Watch R and like it alot; I'm just so used to a heavier watch and actually prefer a heavier weight that it's taking me a while to get used to it. I got the aftermarket band that everyone links to (black stainless steel) but even that is really light. All in all it's a great watch the only real complaint I have is trying to read it in direct sunlight... it's impossible and you have to cup over the watch to read it. Other than that it's great.
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I was thinking on getting the LTE when it came out but looks like it will have the Urbane looks which I dont like at all so I am holding to my Watch R for a while. :good:

I doubt anything better with a sweet price point will come out soon (the Urbane is already priced too high, and I think the Huawei will be dear too). I paid £200 (GBP) for mine. Not sure it's worth that much, although at least I'm not as foolish as the iFollowers and their ridiculous pricing.

I was able to get a moto 360 for $41 dollars with the sillie bestbuy deal. i may try to trade it in for a watch r.
but from reading recent articles, the updates has made it more comparable to the watch r.
slightly torn....

I've been holding out for the Urbane but someone made an interesting point. The G Watch R can be dressed down or dressed up. I can wear it with a suit and tie or with jeans and sneakers. The Urbane seems more of a suit watch.
Same internals. Same specs. I'm gonna pick up the R from Google. I haven't seen it priced lower and I'm not into used products. My Galaxy Gear is 2 years old and on it's last tooth.

Okay, so I've been playing with this thing for the last hour. Long enough to know it's being shipped back to Google. Highly disappointed with the watch and Android Wear. I can't believe how much of a crap experience this is.

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Okay, so I've been playing with this thing for the last hour. Long enough to know it's being shipped back to Google. Highly disappointed with the watch and Android Wear. I can't believe how much of a crap experience this is.
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Good for you. We will miss your great insights...BYE

Hey, don't take it personally. Android Wear is crap and this G Watch R is a POS. I thought my Gear had terrible battery life. I left home at 8 o'clock with 100% battery life. It's presently 9:43 and the battery is currently at 56%! This is with screen always off. Says I have at most 2 hours before it's dead! What kinda crap is this?
Why do people get defensive when someone states their opinion? I've been on XDA longer than most and this new crop of members have very thin skins. It's not like you own the company or coded this crap software - well unless you did in which case you need a new day job.
And to answer the OP's question - Yes, yes, run like hell in the opposite direction from anything with Android Wear on it. It's not ready for prime time.

Get an Urbane or wait?

Oh the proverbial rock and hard place.
I got rid of my LG G watch and just sold my Gear S (phenomenal screen BTW). I was going to wait for the Zenwatch 2 to come out in a month but I am missing my watch.
My cousin is selling his Urbane for pretty much what the Zenwatch 2 will cost.. He is OCD like me so its in meticulous condition.
Is it worth it to buy the Urbane now that the next gen are coming out? I consider the Urbane and Watch R as "V1.5" but they do share similar hardware with the "V2.0" watches.

I don't see any exciting new features in the next android wear watches.
The round ones- new 360 and huawei are similar to the urbane, a matter of taste which one to get.
The squares- the sony has no heart rate monitor and the zenwatch2 is square with 2 sizes. I'm not a fan of square watches.
Don't see any competition to the urbane for now

360 still has flat tire
Huawei is more expensive but for that extra $100 I see no new features

It's a perfect watch, but I agree is sort of a 1.5 gen... I just don't know what real second gen watches will bring to the table that software updates won't get us on this watch...
Kinda waiting for Samsung to come out with a nice round watch, since they tend to throw everything but the kitchen sink into them, lol. Would love to have IR blaster, camera and speaker back

I don't think the Zenwatch 2 has a heart rate monitor.
The newly announced watches aren't really a new generation. Their specs match the previously released watches. If the urbane is gen 1.5, then so is everything else that is currently out or was recently announced

I wanted the Zenwatch 2 because, in my mind, it was a compromise from my Gear S and the 2" screen. But if you talk about area, the 1.65" Zenwatch 2 has the same screen area as the Urbane (roughly 1.35 sq inches).
I'm getting the Urbane. I like the looks and really don't want to wait til late October for a watch.

Updates support?
If LG present a new watch in the next weeks (or before the new year), do you think about the Urbane updates?
Do you think that the Urbane will receive updates for at least 24 more months?

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Updates support?
If LG present a new watch in the next weeks (or before the new year), do you think about the Urbane updates?
Do you think that the Urbane will receive updates for at least 24 more months?
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Yeah I don't think I'll have this watch in 24 months.
I would think there is some support for the watch up until next year ish.

I'm guessing that all of the snapdragon 400 wear watches will get support and updates for similar amounts of time

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I'm guessing that all of the snapdragon 400 wear watches will get support and updates for similar amounts of time
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If you're right there are good news,
Due to the 2nd generation watches are using this processor

Google is controlling the updates so that's not an issue. It still a great watch, that looks nice (I've lost count on the compliments and the interest others have in me wearing it) that's a solid choice. The newer watches aren't bringing anything new to the table so your not missing much. I'm gonna keep this until the next next gen comes with a speaker.
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The newer watches aren't bringing anything new to the table so your not missing much. I'm gonna keep this until the next next gen comes with a speaker.
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This is the reason I miss my Gear S. If that watch had Android Wear or even just Android, it would be light years ahead of anything available now.

Agree, but dumb Samsung wants to convince the world otherwise. If it were cross compatible with Android that would totally help their cause. Android Wear is only picking up steam so no sense jumping ship now... kills me since I love them and would totally buy one but I cannot start my car via Tizen.
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I'll buy new moto 360 i think....but Urbane is good too...

I am waiting till October 1st event of LG. They might have new watch with NFC. Otherwise i m getting urbane too.

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I am waiting till October 1st event of LG. They might have new watch with NFC. Otherwise i m getting urbane too.
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I have finally bought my Urbane yesterday and probably receive it tomorrow or monday.
A NFC powered watch will be probably useful, but the Urbane can be bought by 250€ in some retailers, and I think the new LG watch (if any) will cost 350-400€ or more.
I think the Urbane is the best watch at this price range.

There's an Android to Gear S port being worked on but I think that is months from being done. I still miss my Gear S but you can't beat Android Wear. I didn't think I would miss my apps but oddly I did.

bartito said:
I have finally bought my Urbane yesterday and probably receive it tomorrow or monday.
A NFC powered watch will be probably useful, but the Urbane can be bought by 250€ in some retailers, and I think the new LG watch (if any) will cost 350-400€ or more.
I think the Urbane is the best watch at this price range.
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Rose Gold or Silver?
we would like to see the pics. I can feel your excitement

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Rose Gold or Silver?
we would like to see the pics. I can feel your excitement
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Silver.
I have not viewed the Rose Gold in real, only in pics.
I like a lot, probably more than the silver,
but because I have not viewed in real and the difficulties to combine the rose gold color with a metal strap,
I have preferred to order the silver.

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Silver.
I have not viewed the Rose Gold in real, only in pics.
I like a lot, probably more than the silver,
but because I have not viewed in real and the difficulties to combine the rose gold color with a metal strap,
I have preferred to order the silver.
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I already had Tag heuer Mikrograph in Rose Gold so i went for Silver Urbane.