The Huawei Watch GT 6 series is breaking tradition. For the first time, Huawei’s latest smartwatches will hit international shelves before arriving in China. The company has confirmed that the Watch GT 6 and Watch GT 6 Pro will launch globally on September 19, with their home debut following days later on September 24.

Huawei Watch GT 6 breaks the usual release order

Huawei typically brings its newest hardware to domestic buyers first. The Mate XTs foldable, for example, landed in China earlier this month with no international date set. But with the Watch GT 6 lineup, the rollout flips: global users will get first crack, while Chinese buyers wait until after the main event.

The September 19 showcase won’t just spotlight the GT 6 duo. Leaks suggest the Watch Ultimate 2 may join the stage, much like Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra pairing earlier this year.

Battery upgrades expected for Huawei wearables

Reports from WinFuture indicate one of the key upgrades in Huawei’s new wearables will be the switch to silicon-carbon batteries. If true, this change could deliver a 65% boost in capacity compared to the current generation, a major leap in endurance for daily use.

Meanwhile, Huawei has already quietly started selling one of its new wearables in parts of Europe ahead of schedule, signaling strong momentum leading into the global reveal.

What the staggered release means for Huawei

Launching the Huawei Watch GT 6 abroad first is a strategic move. It pushes Huawei’s wearables into competitive Western markets while anticipation builds at home. With battery upgrades, new models, and a global-first release, Huawei is betting its smartwatch strategy can make noise even against heavyweights like Samsung and Apple.

This time, the wrists outside China will set the trend.