The new smartwatches are the successor of company's Gear S2 and Gear
S2 Classic models.
Not exact matches
The difference in naming this year doesn't correspond to such a large delta of design between the
models, either, with both clearly taking on some influence from the Gear
S2 Classic.
The Gear
S2 Classic, on the other hand, will come in just one
model with a black case and matching black leather band.
Like last year's Gear
S2 Classic, both Gear S3
models are ready to accept any 22 mm watch band of your choosing provided you have a couple simple tools.
The
model I've been wearing for the last 24 - hours is the
S2 Classic with a regular 20 mm pin watch strap, which means you can take any standard watch strap and swap it out.
Having the older
models around also makes sense from a style perspective, with the Gear S3 Frontier and
Classic going in a different direction from the more sporty Gear
S2, and being notably larger than last year's
models.
The Gear
S2 and Gear
S2 classic have the same internals, but while the standard
model sports a simple, modern design with a plastic strap, the
classic has a black finish with a leather strap that makes it look more like a traditional watch.
The Gear
S2 will go on sale this Friday, October 2 starting at $ 299.99 for the low end
model and $ 349.99 for leather - and - metal
Classic.
That's the same whether you're looking at the sportier standard
model with its rubber strap or the dressier
S2 Classic and its leather band.
The Gear S app will work with the Gear
S2 and both the
Classic and Frontier
models of the Gear S3.
The regular Gear
S2 comes with a black or white silicone wristband, while the
classic model has black leather strap.