A legendary Android smartwatch is set for a comeback, and I'm weirdly excited

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A smartwatch comeback no one saw coming might be on the horizon.

According to multiple sources, including Android Police, the iconic Moto 360, one of the first truly stylish Android Wear smartwatches, could be returning to wrists in 2025.

Proper reboot

Sources claim the watch is expected to launch later this year, possibly as early as IFA 2025.

The reported specs include a stainless steel build, heart-rate monitor, water resistance, and a circular display with rotating crown.

Pricing is rumoured to land around €280, which would put it in direct competition with the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Samsung's latest Galaxy Watches (in particular, the Watch 8).

If Motorola sticks with Wear OS for the reboot, it could be an interesting shake-up for Google’s smartwatch ecosystem.

Samsung continues to dominate Wear OS with its Galaxy Watch series, but the nostalgia and design chops of a new Moto 360 could tempt long-time Android fans back.

That said, details remain scarce. There’s no confirmation yet on the processor, battery life, or even the operating system.

It's not impossible Motorola could go rogue with a proprietary system, though that would be a surprise given the current Wear OS revival.

Still, in a world where retro-tech is making a return (Pebble’s getting a spiritual sequel, after all), it makes sense for Motorola to dust off one of its most beloved wearables.

Here’s hoping the new Moto Watch 360 captures the spirit of the original while upgrading everything else that felt dated.

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.

His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.

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