The Core Time 2 and the Core 2 Duo are the first smartwatches from Core Devices, the new company of the original creator of Pebble smartwatch, Eric Migicovsky.
The Core 2 Duo, priced at $149, is similar in design and features to the old Pebble 2, utilizing leftover Pebble watch parts and running the newly open-sourced Pebble OS.
The Core Time 2, shipping in December for $225, features a touchscreen for tap-based interactions, alongside classic Pebble features like long battery life and customization.
Migicovsky anticipates manufacturing and software integration challenges but is excited to continue making smartwatches that align with his own preferences.