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Re:Google open-sources the Pebble OS by girvo on Monday January 27, 2025 @04:55PM (#42846133)
My white 20mm one with a brown leather band started more conversations than anything else I’ve ever owned and used, which was surprising but neat :)

Unfortunately mine got stolen and broken, which is a shame. I wonder how hard they are to buy today, and how difficult battery replacements for them are…

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Re:Google open-sources the Pebble OS by modeless on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @02:58AM (#42849941)
Battery replacement is difficult, not impossible, but bordering on impossible is restoring the waterproof seal. Once you've replaced the battery you basically have to keep it away from water. I wasn't careful with mine and lost two to water damage after replacing the battery, despite re-sealing with permanent adhesive.
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Re:Google open-sources the Pebble OS by girvo on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @03:15AM (#42850027)
Ah that is excellent to know, I appreciate it!
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Re:Google open-sources the Pebble OS by organsnyder on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @12:33PM (#42855232)
Good to know! IIRC the Round didn't have as high a water resistance rating to begin with, and I typically wear a leather band, so this might not be a deal-breaker for me.
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Re:Google open-sources the Pebble OS by modeless on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @01:14PM (#42855791)
The PTRs weren't diving watches for sure, but the original waterproofing was easily good enough to withstand submersion, as long as the battery hadn't started swelling yet.
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