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What if the Apple Watch was gorgeously round, like the Moto 360?

Published Sep 11th, 2014 1:10PM EDT
Apple Watch Design Round vs Square
Image: Apple Inc.

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The Moto 360 is one of the most appreciated smartwatches of the year – at least design-wise – because it has a circular design, very similar to what’s generally expected for a wristwatch. Apple chose a different approach for its Apple Watch — it designed a square timepiece with rounded corners. But what if Apple decided to go with a round case?

One designer took it upon himself to imagine what a round Apple Watch would look like.

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Using the Watch images Apple posted on its website, Alcion imagined what a round Watch would look like. The renders show what looks like an even slimmer Apple Watch featuring curved glass and a Digital Crown that’s hardly as prominent as the real one, but at least it’s placed in a central position that would make it easier for left-handers to use the device.

One of the problems with creating such devices though, and the actual Apple Watch is no exception it seems, is providing long-lasting battery life, so it may take a while until we see a power-efficient, slim, round smartwatch in stores – the Moto 360 isn’t quite there either, as it’s not really slim, and it’ll also have to be recharged on a daily basis.

Images showing this round Apple Watch concept follow below, with more available at the source link.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.