Core 2 Duo (L) and Core Time 2 (R)
Pebble
The Pebble Watch has returned, thanks to new company Core Devices setup by Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky. After weeks of teasers the new rePebble store went live today, March 18, with two new smartwatches available to pre-order.
There’s a new name for the watches, the first of which is the Core 2 Duo with a 1.26-inch black and white display, priced at $149.
Migicovsky says it’s basically an upgraded Pebble 2 with battery life being improved from seven days to a mighty 30 days. Considering many color screen smartwatches need a daily charge, the potential ability to go almost a month between topping up will likely appeal to those interested.
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“We also added a speaker, linear actuator motor, compass and barometer, and improved the buttons” Migicovsky says.
The second watch is the Core Time 2 which features a 1.5-inch color display and costs $225. Again, Migicovsky says this is based on the Pebble Time 2. As Migicovsky explains additional features over the original Time 2 include, “a speaker and touch screen, and boosted battery life.” For Pebble fans, you’ll note the design is a little different. That’s because the top glass is flat rather than curved.
The original Pebble Watch arrived on the wearable scene back in 2012 with an e-paper display and chunky design. It smashed its Kickstarter goal, but four years later the company was sold to Fitbit and production on its watches ended.
Order today, but no guarantees
The new Core 2 Duo is set to start shipping in July 2025, while the Core Time 2 won’t start shipping until December 2025. However, there’s no guarantee you’ll receive your order.
As part of the ordering experiencing you need “understand and knowledge” a number of caveats;
- The ship date is an estimate. Delays may happen
- Core Devices may cancel and refund my order at any time
- Duties and customs fees (tariffs) may be added later
- I can cancel my pre-order and get a full refund any time before shipment
- The FAQs at the bottom of this page
That’s because Eric is personally funding the project, so there will likely be various milestones which will need to be passed to get physical products into the hands of buyers.
And if you’re an iPhone owners, there’s an additional disclaimer you’ll need to accept before placing your order.
Core 2 Duo specs and Core Time 2 specs
| Core 2 Duo | Core Time 2 | |
| Display | 1.26″ B/W | 1.5″ 64-colour |
| Resolution | 144×168 pixels, 176 DPI | 200×228 pixels, 202 DPI |
| Interaction | 4 buttons | 4 buttons + touchscreen |
| Frame | Polycarbonate | Metal |
| Sensors | 6-axis IMU, compass, barometer | 6-axis IMU, heart rate |
| Health features | Step and sleep tracking | Heart rate, step and sleep tracking |
| Battery life | 30 days | 30 days (est.) |
| Price | $149 | $225 |
| Shipping starts | July 2025 | December 2025 |
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