The iconic Pebble smartwatch brand is set to make a comeback, with founder Eric Migicovsky announcing that his company, Core Devices, has reacquired the Pebble trademark.

Two upcoming smartwatches, previously known as Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2, will now launch as Pebble 2 Duo and Pebble Time 2, reviving the name that pioneered the smartwatch market.

Migicovsky, who founded Pebble before its closure in 2016, revealed the rebranding in a blog post.

The watches, powered by the open-source PebbleOS, are designed to recapture the charm of the original devices. The Pebble 2 Duo is in beta testing, while the Pebble Time 2 is undergoing engineering verification.

Both are available for pre-order on Core Devices’ rePebble website, priced at $149 for the Pebble 2 Duo and $225 for the Pebble Time 2.

The Pebble 2 Duo is expected to begin shipping by late August, delayed from an earlier July target due to enhanced waterproofing tests and the addition of a waterproof speaker.

US customers face a $10 tariff per Pebble 2 Duo, as the watches are shipped from Hong Kong, with non-US orders unaffected.

Migicovsky noted the Pebble 2 Duo’s Bluetooth range reaches approximately 140 metres in open areas, slightly more in urban settings.

The Pebble Time 2 has received a sleeker design, though details remain sparse as it progresses through testing.

The return of the Pebble name, nearly a decade after its discontinuation, has sparked excitement among smartwatch enthusiasts.