LG G Watch R launch could go down next week
Should two separate South Korean reports be correct, LG could be looking to launch the LG G Watch R in their hometown starting next week. That’s the news being dropped by ETNews and ZDNet Korea today. The company says LG is planning to launch the watch throughout the country October 13th, with one Korean retailer said to be getting a one-week exclusive set to arrive as early as tomorrow.
While this doesn’t say anything to the device’s launch in Europe, North America or other regions, it is an indication that it’s ready for prime time and that it should be headed out to the majority of the world shortly after. We might see it even sooner in these parts of the world compared to, say, a phone launch considering there are no carrier barriers (totally made that saying up just now) to deal with.
The LG G Watch R is a bit more expensive than the original G Watch, and that’s to be expected. LG spent a lot more care in crafting this thing than they did the blocky plastic-clad build of the original. We imagine it being circular only adds to its manufacturing costs.
The LG G Watch R is seen as the first smart watch that can match the Moto 360 in terms of design and fashion, though many have not taken nicely to its increased bezel size featuring numbers and notches. Whether that’ll be a true deal breaker remains to be seen, but it’s still a fantastic looking smart watch that should give any competitor a run for its money.