Pebble announces stainless steel version of new smartwatch

Smartwatch manufacturer Pebble Technology overnight announced the Pebble Time Steel, a stainless steel version of its new wearable, the Pebble Time. In addition to the use of higher end materials, the Pebble Time Steel also has a larger 10 day battery and is about 1mm thicker.

The Pebble Time Steel is available for USD$249 through Kickstarter, and will be priced at USD$299 when the campaign concludes. Each Pebble Time Steel will ship with both a leather and stainless steel strap. Customers have a choice of gunmetal black, silver stainless or gold.