Back in January, Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky announced his plans to revive the Pebble smartwatch experience through PebbleOS smartwatches. Today, two models—the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2—are available for pre-order exclusively at store.repebble.com.
These watches offer 30-day battery life, e-paper displays, and classic Pebble functionality with some modern upgrades.
- Core 2 Duo – $149 (Ships in July 2024)
- Core Time 2 – $225 (Ships in December 2024)
Where to Pre-Order the New PebbleOS Smartwatches
- Available only on store.repebble.com
- Worldwide shipping
- Limited quantities
- Pre-orders are fully refundable until shipping
PebbleOS Smartwatches: Features & Specs
Core 2 Duo – A Classic Reimagined
The Core 2 Duo closely resembles the Pebble 2, but with key improvements:
- 1.26-inch 144×168 black & white e-paper display
- 30-day battery life (up from 7 days in Pebble 2)
- Nordic nRF52840 BLE chip for better connectivity
- Speaker and microphone for voice features
- Barometer and compass
- More durable buttons (30% longer lifespan)
- Water-resistant (IPX8 target)
- Step and sleep tracking
- Uses standard 22mm watch straps
- Available in Black and White
This watch is perfect for fans of minimalist e-paper watches with exceptional battery life.
Core Time 2 – A Dream Smartwatch
The Core Time 2 is built as a premium successor to the Pebble Time 2, featuring:
- 1.5-inch 200×228 e-paper touchscreen (64 colors)
- Metal frame and buttons (black & white, with a third color option coming)
- 30-day battery life
- Flat glass lens (reduces glare and reflections)
- Heart rate monitor
- Microphone & speaker
- Step and sleep tracking
- Water-resistant (IPX8 target)
- Uses standard 22mm watch straps
The Core Time 2 delivers a bigger screen, premium build, and improved tracking while maintaining Pebble’s signature simplicity.
Final Thoughts: A New Era for Pebble Fans
For those who loved the original Pebble experience, these new PebbleOS smartwatches bring back long battery life, e-paper displays, and simple, functional design.
With pre-orders open now, fans of minimalist, distraction-free wearables should act fast—quantities are limited.
Would you pick the Core 2 Duo or the Core Time 2? Let us know!
