The privilege of getting hands on the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 before its official launch seems to be the exclusive territory of the elite, with the coveted device seen adorning the wrist of English Premier League footballer, Son Heung-min.
Son, as noted by Yonhap News and @GaryeonHan (via SamMobile), was spotted navigating through South Korea’s Incheon International Airport on the morning of July 14, preparing to jet off to London for Tottenham Hotspur’s preseason training.
Endorsement from a Galaxy ambassador?
In what seems to be a semi-official confirmation of this sighting, Samsung announced that “Son will serve as Samsung’s Galaxy brand ambassador” and pledged “a variety of activities with the brand.” Given Son’s South Korean roots and the company’s historical tendency to grant early access to celebrities – as was the case with Kim Yeon-koung, a renowned volleyball player who received a Galaxy Watch 4 ahead of its release – this development is not entirely surprising.
Building anticipation through mysteries
While Samsung’s marketing team deserves applause for successfully generating hype around the soon-to-launch wearables, the snapshot of Son’s travel does little to satiate our curiosity about the device. We can confirm the official unveiling is set for July 26, and it appears to bear resemblance to the leaked images of the soon-to-launch Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.
Rotating Bezel’s return?
Speculation is rife about the rotating bezel making a comeback in this model, paving the way for a user-friendly navigation experience on the device’s interface. It’s anticipated that Samsung will revive the “Classic” moniker for one of its models this year, despite the previous models being dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The alternative model is simply being referred to as the Galaxy Watch 6.
Expected enhancements and pricing
Enhancements in the form of faster processors and slimmer display bezels are on the cards for the Galaxy Watch 6, although these remain unofficial until explicitly confirmed by Samsung. As for the price tag, rumors suggest it will be on par with previous models.
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