ASUS ZenWatch 2 arrives in Australia on December 1

ASUS' ZenWatch 2 Android Wear-powered wearable will go on sale locally from December 1. ASUS is already taking pre-orders for five configurations through its website, starting at AUD$289.

AUD$289 gets customers a 1.63-inch silver watch with a rubber strap, AUD$299 buys a 1.63-inch watch in gun metal with a blue leather strap, or a 1.45-inch watch in silver with a khaki leather strap, and AUD$369 nabs a 1.63-inch watch in gun metal with a steel link band, or a 1.45-inch watch in silver with a Milanese loop.

The ZenWatch 2 is rated IP67 for water resistance, and features an overhauled "Wellness" app for counting steps and tracking exercise. Unlike many other wearables, the ZenWatch 2 doesn't feature a heart rate monitor. ASUS says the ZenWatch 2 will get up to two days of battery life per charge.

The ZenWatch 2 will be available through Harvey Norman and ASUS' own online store.