The highly-anticipated Samsung Gear S2 U.K. launch is just around the corner, with preorders set for later this month ahead of the commercial release in November.
The Samsung Gear S2 has raised great interest since its announcement and it seems in high demand already in the U.S., where it recently went on sale. Unlike other smartwatch models from Samsung, the new Gear S2 rocks a stylish circular design that apparently is more popular among consumers.
Ever since Motorola launched its original Moto 360 smartwatch with a round display rather than a rectangular screen, circular smartwatches have grown in popularity and more companies followed suit.
The Gear S2 circular smartwatch received positive reviews so far, with many applauding Samsung's decision to go for a circular design. The gadget has yet to launch in more regions worldwide, but Samsung is nonetheless making progress in this regards.
The Tizen-powered Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch is ready to expand its availability soon, reaching the UK in the weeks to come.
As Wareable reports, the Samsung Gear S2 will go up for preorder on the Samsung UK online store on Oct. 29, sporting a £249 or about $382 price tag for the standard model and £299 or $458 for the Gear S2 Classic (pictured above). The actual commercial launch is set for Nov. 12, when the smartwatch will go on sale at select retailers in the UK.
It remains unclear for now just when Samsung will start shipping the Gear S2 to preorder customers, but it will likely be on or around the same date as the retail launch.
The regular Gear S2 will be available in a dark gray case and band or a silver case paired with a white band, while the Gear S2 Classic will be available in a black case with a matching black leather band.
Those who wanted the 3G or the GPS versions of the Gear S2, however, may be disappointed to know that at least for the time being, these models are not planned for the UK or other parts of Europe.
Upon announcing the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch back in early September, Conor Pierce, vice president of the IT and Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, praised the wearable's features and capabilities and its fashionable design.
"Samsung has pioneered and led the wearables category over the last few years, bringing exciting new innovations into the market," said Pierce at the time. "The Samsung Gear S2 is the most exciting smartwatch to date and offers customers a completely new wearable experience."
"With an incredibly vibrant screen, it's the first-ever watch with voice capability and a host of connected features like being able to make calls without the need for a smartphone. You'll want to wear it from day to night as the ultimate fashion accessory."
