Google Pixel Watch 5 prototype found on Caribbean sea floor

An unreleased Google Pixel Watch 5 prototype was reportedly discovered on the ocean floor near the Caribbean island of St. Martin, according to images and claims shared online. The unusual leak was detailed by Gearbox Software co-founder Randy Pitchford, who stated a friend found the smartwatch while scuba diving.

Photographs posted by Pitchford show a device with a design nearly identical to the current Pixel Watch 4, featuring a rounded case and familiar sensor layout. The back of the watch, however, is clearly marked with “Pixel Watch 5” branding alongside technical specifications. These include an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, and labels for sensors monitoring heart rate, skin temperature, blood oxygen (SpO2), and electrodermal activity (EDA), as well as an ultra-wideband (UWB) chip.

Despite being recovered from the ocean, Pitchford claimed the device retained a small amount of reserve power, allowing it to display the correct time in a low-power state, though its main battery was depleted. In a follow-up post, he stated that, through online channels, he had made contact with the watch’s owner and arranged for its return.

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