Samsung has brought back into play its classic rotating bezel with the Galaxy Watch8 Classic, acknowledging its loyal users who were notably nostalgic about this iconic design. The resurrection of this classic line is a masterstroke in telling your audience that “We hear you”. The newly launched model stands apart from its competing products with a stainless steel frame, sapphire glass, and a premium hybrid strap, coupled with Samsung’s innovative 3nm Exynos W1000 chip for improved performance, fulfilling the users’ crave for both elegance and durability.
Under the hood, the watch also packs modern health sensors, comprising new vascular load tracking, heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen, body composition and antioxidant monitoring, combined with AI-powered features like Bedtime Guidance and a personalized Running Coach through Wear OS 6. Although these advanced health features do seem intriguing and impressive, the accuracy would be measured in some months’ time as the skepticism around the medical validity and authenticity of tech-wearable grows.
With Google’s AI engine, Gemini integrated for a smarter and more accurate voice assistance, while offering personalized and precise health insights, the watch is priced at $500 for the Bluetooth version and $550 for the LTE version. This higher price point feels like Samsung’s gateway into the high-end smart watch segment. The return of this legend while investing further on health tech and AI integration signifies that Samsung is seeking both traditional watch lovers and tech enthusiasts.
But, the question is not whether it would sell, it’s how far could Samsung maintain this blend of innovation and tradition, in a tech-space that’s besting itself with Godspeed. The Watch8 classic comes in colors, black and white, and size 46mm. with pre-orders opening now, the watch would be generally available from 25th of July, 2025.
