# Circular-Face Smartwatches The LG G Watch R Has a Round Face and Large Display By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-g-watch-r References: [anandtech](http://www.anandtech.com/show/8438/lg-announces-the-g-watch-r) & [lgnewsroom](http://www.lgnewsroom.com/newsroom/contents/64664) The [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4k-oledos-display) G Watch R is a smartwatch with a smart round face, hence the use of the letter 'R' in its name which is intended to stand for 'round'. As far as its core specs go, the LG G Watch R is essentially identical to the regular G Watch. It is equipped with a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-5) quad cortex processor that runs at 1.2 GHz, and offers 512 MB of RAM. It has an IP67 rating for submersion in water up to a meter deep for half an hour. The 410 mAh battery is a subtle upgrade over the regular G watch. The main difference between the LG G Watch R and the regular G Watch is its display and build. The G Watch R has a [plastic OLED display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-smartwatches) with a 320x320 resolution screen that takes up all of the watch's round face. The watch will be available towards the end of the year; LG has not revealed pricing details yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Circular-face Displays:** Exploring innovative displays with circular faces for smartwatches and wearables. - **Improved Battery Life:** Focusing on creating smartwatches with improved battery life to enhance user experience and convenience. - **Waterproof Wearables:** Creating waterproof smartwatches to cater to adventurous and sporty consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore creating new features and designs for smartwatches to increase consumer adoption and penetration. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can focus on improving the functionality and aesthetic appeal of smartwatches to cater to tech-savvy consumers. - **Fitness and Sports:** The fitness and sports industry can leverage waterproof and durable smartwatches to provide valuable insights and data to athletes and fitness enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Always-On Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-watch-3.md) - [Sleel Customizable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-pro-2.md) - [Large Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-smart-band-2.md) - [Cellular Synthetic Sapphire Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-5.md) - [Durable Low-Cost Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch-fe.md) - [Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch.md) - [Metallic Designer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-s2.md) - [Unibody Ceramic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-z10.md) - [Stylish Sensor-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-watch-gt4.md)