Pebble Round 2 - much progress has been made and things are looking good🤞!
We built first 200 PR2s, testing now (see waterproof test vid of 1 unit failing!)
We are slightly behind last post (https://t.co/W1WzqIevwT) but on track to ship most by end Sept, all by end Oct.
Good news for our Japanese Pebblers - Pebble Time 2 has received all certifications necessary to be used in Japan! Cost quite a bit of cash but we heard y'all really wanted to follow the rules 😀
TONS of news in the Pebble universe. I just posted a mega update covering:
- Pebble Time 2 Shipping Status
- Pebble Software Updates
- PT2 - Issues You’ve Reported
- Pebble Round 2 Production Update
- Index 01 Production Update
https://t.co/Po4RZuMMyq
Quick @Pebble Round 2 update - we’re making progress but not in mass production (MP) yet!
TLDR
- Currently in beta testing (In US? Apply here to join https://t.co/BxJHm75W1z)
- On track to start shipping Pebble Round 2 watches in July
- Current plan is to be finished shipping out all preordered PR2 in September
- Beautiful black or brown leather straps will be available to add
More details
I was in China 2 weeks ago reviewing the latest pre-production samples. I found a cosmetic issue that we needed to fix (an indentation from CNC milling near where the watch lug connects to the watch case - see picture). It was a tough call, because we were so close to starting mass production.
We’re modifying the metal-injection-moulding tooling now to avoid this CNC cut. I really wish we could have started MP sooner, but I guarantee that it will be worth the wait!
Saw some comments flying on r/Pebble about people worried about breaking their new Pebble Time 2. I get it, especially after waiting 1 (or 10) years!
Seven people have reported breaking their PT2 in some way. We’ve replaced each one (for free) as we know how rough this would feel after such a long wait.
PT2 uses the same structural design as Pebble 2 Duo and Pebble 2 (Gorilla front glass, optically bonded to display, raised above the case), which is very similar to how Pixel Watch and Apple Watch raise the front glass above the watch case.
Nothing is invincible, especially electronics worn on the body. If you hit it against a hard surface, it may scratch, crack, dent or break. But if you have had any Pebble in the past, I expect PT2 to be roughly as sturdy.