LG has released a teaser video for the device, which gives flashes of different parts of the G Watch R. LG did something similar even before the launch of the G3 and released a video titled, "Official Teaser" and I think every company should do this. The basic impression from the video is that this will be a round-faced watch, but if you mash together all of the pieces from the video, you get a full look at a render of LG's next smartwatch (as seen above). It appears to be designed to look like a classic wristwatch, and the render implies a metal body. If you have ever owned or seen a Tommy Hilfiger watch, you should notice that the design is very similar. The video also alludes to a step counter and compass in the watch.
The most direct comparison is of course the Moto 360, since it is the only other round Android Wear device that we've seen. The Moto 360 isn't completely round, because the display drivers and ambient light sensor needed a place to live. The teaser goes slow-motion when it hits the part where the Moto 360 has its black bar, and says the G Watch R will be perfectly round. The G Watch R render has a wider bezel than the 360, which could be used to hide the display drivers; and, to be perfectly round, we have to assume the watch doesn't have an ambient light sensor.
LG is expected to have the G Watch R at IFA, which starts September 5th in Berlin, but it is unclear if LG will show it off to the public or just corporate partners. Last week, an LG official called the G Watch R a "game changer". After seeing this teaser, do you agree?
A short warning before watching the video below: you won't be able to sleep tonight due to excitement :P
