Pebble watches came back in a big way last year, announcing that new products were on the way. Later that same year, the first devices began shipping, and now there is an assortment of products from the brand that can be picked up if you’re looking for alternative wearables.
Now, before you think about buying one, you’ll want to know that the price of a Pebble Time 2 isn’t exactly cheap, costing $225. Another thing you need to know is that some owners seem to be having issues with the watch, where the display seems to crack without much rhyme or reason (via Android Authority).
And there’s only a 30-day warranty
Now, this isn’t just an isolated incident, with many other people chiming in on Reddit to share their own experiences. There are also plenty of news outlets picking this up as well, so it’s starting to gain more traction. While products can’t be perfect, it can be frustrating to have a product for such a short time and then have an issue like this come up.
What makes this situation even more disappointing is that Pebble watches only come with a 30-day warranty, which is an incredibly short period. Many have taken lessons from what they are seeing and have started ordering screen protectors and even making their own bumpers to protect the watch.
Naturally, it’s hard to say whether this is a defect, user error, or it’s just a combination of many things. Pebble has yet to comment about this, but we anticipate that at some point it will address it. Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of Pebble and the mind behind the relaunch, has been fairly transparent through the whole build and marketing process.
It will be interesting to see whether Migicovsky will directly comment on this problem. If you’re thinking about buying a new Pebble, we urge you to look through the Reddit post to get an idea of what folks are seeing day to day with the watches. You can now purchase the Pebble Time 2, Pebble Round 2, and there’s even a ring called the Pebble Index 01.
The brand is offering alternatives to the norms from brands like Google, OnePlus, Garmin, and Apple, but there are some major caveats, especially when it comes to hardware support. Only you can choose whether this life is for you, but personally, the risk just isn’t worth it.
