Why the Pebble Time 2 Makes Modern Smartwatches Obsolete
After wearing the Pebble Time 2 for two weeks, I'll never buy another smartwatch
After two weeks with the Pebble Time 2, I realize modern smartwatches try to do too much. Unlike Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, this device offers two weeks of battery life and a lightweight PebbleOS experience. Its e-paper display and open-source nature provide a reliable, customizable tool that feels like a true companion rather than another tech burden.
I feel at home with the Pebble Watch 2, not worrying about Gemini or Apple Intelligence, as it reminds us of what smartwatches were originally supposed to be.
- kingnothing
After wearing an analog watch for two years, I'll never buy another smart watch.
I do not need to be so connected to my phone that my wrist vibrates when someone texts me. The little reminders to stand up are ignored. The guilt at the end of a day when I didn't get enough steps in is gone. And I have a newfound appreciation for the pure craftsmanship that goes into making this tiny analog device on my wrist that is powered by tiny springs and gears and somehow crafted well enough to be accurate within seconds per day. It's also the one piece of jewelry that is socially acceptable for every single man to wear and can be a fun expression of self given the sheer variety of watches in the world.
- poetril
I've tried a handful of smartwatches, and own a Pebble 2 Duo. While I'm interested in picking up a newer Pebble device (hopefully with a bit nicer build quality), I've found my sweetspot to be a Garmin. I bought a Forerunner 165, have never needed to pair it to my phone so I can be happy in the data privacy department. Additionally the battery life is fantastic and it gives me all the data I need for my health and fitness goals.
- davsti4
My $10 Casio is infinitely a more reliable timepiece. It doesn't need charging so it can be taken off-grid for months at a time, easy to read the digits when half asleep and your eyes aren't working, has a built-in little light if needed, and if for some strange reason I need to replace it, it'll cost me $10.
When I need something more akin to a piece of jewelry, I reach for my Citizen eco-drive ($99), or my Seiko automatic ($150), both of which don't need recharging. ;)
Maybe this pebble will finally fit into a cost-conscious, and reliable model that existing timepieces already fill, but I'm not convinced through the quality of this article.
- cm-t
That's basicly what I think since i own a Pebble Time Steel. On Ubuntu Touch, using this great app: https://open-store.io/app/rockwork.mzanetti
For those who do not want notifications, of course you can disable it (all/per app). On my side i need agenda notification, and that brillant. Never miss a planned event, so i'm not going back to analog watch. Since the watch has memory, event if you are disconnect with the phone, you have most of them synched on your hand.
The only issue I had with Pebble Time Steel was the battery, even after changing it, was up for maximum a week. Now with a almost a month + a keychain charger type C adapter, i can't but stuck with an empty battery.
Looking forward to use "find my phone" feature on Ubuntu Touch (I think it's already here on Android)
- ghusto
And as usual, Apple has it crippled in order to make sure it can't complete with whatever they're trying to sell you instead:
https://ericmigi.com/blog/apple-restricts-pebble-from-being-...