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I'm really not into gadgets and accessories and haven't owned a watch in more than 15 years, but I've been considering getting a Pebble Round. It looks like it

I'm really not into gadgets and accessories and haven't owned a watch in more than 15 years, but I've been considering getting a Pebble Round. It looks like it would be actually useful and help me dress up for events or meetings. You recommend it? I thought the battery was 2 days max..?

borgel 11y ago
I love mine, and get compliments on it as a watch with surprising regularity. Traded a Time Steel for it too. It gets a reliable two days for me (wearing for about 18 hours a day), leaving it on a dresser at night. It can usually last about another half day or longer if needed.
wlesieutre 11y ago
I've got a Time, battery's longer on that one. I do like it, though I'm not sure it was worth the $200. Price dropped really fast after the Kickstarter.
commandar 11y ago
I loved my OG Pebble from a functionality standpoint. That said, if your goal is for dressing up... I would probably recommend against the Pebble Round. Drop by a Best Buy and check one out in person at least; my impression is that it looks terribly toy-like for a watch and would not be something I'd choose to wear in a more formal situation.
davidbanham 11y ago
Time steel looks fancy and will last you a week without blinking.
taneq 11y ago
Round is 2-3 days, yeah. IMO it gives up the major drawcard of the Pebble (ie. the battery life and simple 'just the basics' design) for no advantage other than being smaller and prettier. I've got a Time Steel and it lasts around a week, and it's chunky but not hugely so. I like it.
rtpg 11y ago
Haven't tried the Round, but the battery life is hard to deal with... Honestly, I think if you get a black Time (or one of the Time Steels), you can make it work even in relatively formal situations. Because the main unit is relatively thin, you can even get it under your shirt color easily. I have a red Time, and even then people just assume it's a sports watch or something before they see it light up with a message on it.

borgel 11y ago

I love mine, and get compliments on it as a watch with surprising regularity. Traded a Time Steel for it too. It gets a reliable two days for me (wearing for about 18 hours a day), leaving it on a dresser at night. It can usually last about another half day or longer if needed.

wlesieutre 11y ago

I've got a Time, battery's longer on that one. I do like it, though I'm not sure it was worth the $200. Price dropped really fast after the Kickstarter.

commandar 11y ago

I loved my OG Pebble from a functionality standpoint. That said, if your goal is for dressing up... I would probably recommend against the Pebble Round. Drop by a Best Buy and check one out in person at least; my impression is that it looks terribly toy-like for a watch and would not be something I'd choose to wear in a more formal situation.

davidbanham 11y ago

Time steel looks fancy and will last you a week without blinking.

taneq 11y ago

Round is 2-3 days, yeah. IMO it gives up the major drawcard of the Pebble (ie. the battery life and simple 'just the basics' design) for no advantage other than being smaller and prettier. I've got a Time Steel and it lasts around a week, and it's chunky but not hugely so. I like it.

rtpg 11y ago

Haven't tried the Round, but the battery life is hard to deal with... Honestly, I think if you get a black Time (or one of the Time Steels), you can make it work even in relatively formal situations. Because the main unit is relatively thin, you can even get it under your shirt color easily. I have a red Time, and even then people just assume it's a sports watch or something before they see it light up with a message on it.