LG G Watch R to hit AT&T’s online portal this Wednesday, November 5

Starting this Wednesday, November 5, residents in the United States will be able to pick up LG’s first ever rounded smart watch, the G Watch R, for $299 from AT&T’s online portal, then from any of its nationwide bricks-and-mortar stores on Friday, November 7.

It looks like black will be the only colorway available from the carrier at launch, but stock of the stone variant should be available shortly after.

In case you missed it, the G Watch R is the latest Android Wear smart watch to hit the market, and it certainly appears to be the most successful. The unit packs support for a plethora of different watch faces, a premium design and a ton of dedicated applications.

The full press release can be seen below:

Gone are the days of sacrificing style for efficiency. The LG G Watch R is a high-tech wrist accessory with uncompromising design and functionality. It will join AT&T’s1 industry leading line-up of wearables starting at att.com on Nov. 5 and in AT&T Stores on Nov. 7 for $299.* Powered by Android Wear™ and protected by a sleek premium PVD metal finish watch face, LG G Watch R is ideal for both tech-savvy and fashion-forward consumers.

Available in black, the G Watch R screen can be customized with more than a dozen changeable faces and any 22mm wristband (sold separately). When paired via BluetoothTM with compatible smartphones running Android OS 4.3 or higher, such as the LG G3™, call and message notifications, reminders and important updates are easily accessible right from your wrist. Equipped with a full circle P-OLED display, a 410mAh battery and IP67 water resistance, 2 the G Watch R is a smartwatch that keeps up with you.

Key Specifications:

• Display: A 1.3-inch circular P-OLED display with 245 pixels per inch gives you a sharp, vibrant screen that is responsive to your touch.
• Storage: 4GB of on-board memory allows you to store music on your G Watch R, which you can listen to with Bluetooth headphones.
• Sensors3: Count your steps with a 9-axis gyro and accelerometer and check your heart rate during your workout with the built-in hear rate sensor.

AT&T leads the industry in its selection of fitness, smart locator, and smartwatch wearables. It was also the first carrier to announce its intent to carry the LG G Watch R.

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