Motorola has announced its second generation Moto 360 smartwatch (starting at $299.99), which will come in three styles: two for men (42 and 46mm sizes) and a brand new women's collection (42mm). Also new to this version is an edge-to-edge screen with a slimmed down bezel; Motorola says the Moto 360 currently has the largest screen-to-case ratio of any smartwatch. Even bigger news is that this Android-powered smartwatch is now compatible with the iPhone.
You can now customize all of the design elements on your Moto 360. Once you choose between the three styles, you can then customize its colors, textures, and band material using the Moto Maker online tool. I gave it a try recently and ordered the men's watch (it's more my taste), and I look forward to testing it out. (Disclosure: Motorola will provide me with a Moto 360 for free; I will use it as a review unit.)
The Moto 360 is available for pre-order now via the Moto Maker, and will ship in late September.
1. The Men's Watch
This is the men's 42mm version of theMoto 360 with a black leather band, silver case and black bezel. The face features one of the more subtle face styles. The 46mm version of the watch costs an extra $50.
2. The Women's Watch
And here is the women's watch, featuring a double wrap leather band in blush.
3. Bezel Colors and Finishes
Whether you choose the men's or women's version, you start out by choosing a bezel color. The men's bezel can be silver, gold, or black in either a flat (chamfer) finish or micro knurl texture ($20 extra). The women's options have a more subtle style than the men's. Available colors are silver, gold, and rose gold, in either a flat (peak) finish or a micro cut texture ($20 extra).
4. Case Colors
Then you choose a case (part that goes around the watch face) color. The case has the same color options as the bezel: silver, gold, or black for men, and silver, gold or rose gold for women. The gold and rose gold options costs $30 extra.
5. Band Colors and Materials
Bands for the men's version are available in leather (cognac or black) and metal (black, silver or gold). The women's watch is also available in leather (stone gray or blush), and metal (silver, bronze or gold). The metal band costs metal costs an extra $50. Women can also opt for a double wrap leather band ($10 add-on) in blush. (Featured in the second image in this story.)
6. Face Options
When it comes to the watch face, the same options are available for both the men and women versions. There are more than a dozen analog and digital face options and you can also add weather, calendar, pedometer, and other app widgets. Of course, this watch is fully digital, so you can switch between faces at anytime, depending on your mood.
7. Flower Face
This watch face design, with flowers in the background, is one of the most striking options available for your Moto 360.
8. 3D View
While you're building your watch, you can preview it in 3D and spin it around 360 degrees (how appropo) so you can see it from every angle.
9. Zooming In and Out
You can also zoom in to take a look at every detail before your place your Moto 360 order
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