Pebble Technology Corporation

The original company founded by Eric Migicovsky that existed from 2012-2016 when it went out of business and its assets were sold to Fitbit (later Google).

Kickstarter Campaigns

• Original Pebble - Kickstarter Campaign (2012) - Kickstarter page for the original Pebble smartwatch.
• Pebble Time - Kickstarter Campaign (2015) - Kickstarter campaign for the Pebble Time and Pebble Time Steel.
• Pebble 2, Time 2 & Pebble Core - Kickstarter Campaign (2016) - Kickstarter campaign for the Pebble 2/2HR, the original Pebble Time 2, and Pebble Core. Only the Pebble 2/2HR was released, before the company went out of business.

News & Articles

• 2022-04: Success and Failure at Pebble (ericmigi.com) - A deep, candid post by Pebble’s founder looking back at the company’s journey, strategic missteps, and how they ran out of money despite early success.
• 2020-08: What happened to Pebble? (Slidebean) — A narrative overview of the company’s lifecycle with commentary on pivotal decisions and external challenges.
• 2016-12: How the hot startup that stole Apple's thunder wound up in Silicon Valley's graveyard (Business Insider) — Focuses on the tumultuous final year at Pebble: declining sales, supplier issues, failed acquisition talks, and the market realities that hurt the business.
• 2016-12: The Inside Story Behind Pebble’s Demise (Wired) — A narrative account from Wired about Pebble’s rise and fall, the competitive pressures it faced, and its eventual sale to Fitbit.
• 2014-08: Pebble Fresh, Hot and Fly Limited Edition Smartwatches Land (Slashgear) - Post on the release of the limited edition Pebble originals.

Resources

• github.com/pebble - Pebble Technology Corporation Github organization
• aveao/PebbleArchive - Archives of various Pebble related files (as Pebble Technology Corp went bankrupt)
• google/pebble - Repo containing the original open source release of PebbleOS by Google in January 2025.
• bmacphail/pebblefw - The ultimate Pebble smartwatch firmware archive.
• astosia/CAD - CAD files for various pebble-related models, including Pebble 2 replacement buttons, Pebble charging docks, and Pebble 2 case bumpers.
• Pebble Teadown (iFixit) - Teardown of the original Pebble. Summary here.
• Cracking Open the Pebble Steel

Replacement Parts

• Pebble 2 Replacement Buttons
• Favorite Human Design - Replacement buttons and cases for the Pebble 2 and Pebble 2 Duo, and other Pebble spare parts from @astosia

Repair Guides

• Pebble Smartwatch Repair (iFixit)
• Replace a Battery in a Pebble Watch: Step-by-Step Guide for Pebble Time and Steel
• Sharp Memory LCD Leak Recovery - Repair a leaking memory LCD display.

Products

• Hardware Specs - Detailed hardware specs for all Pebble watches old and new.

Pebble Time Round (2015)

The thinnest and lightest Pebble, with a round colour e-paper display. Available in two sizes (14mm and 20mm bands). Splash resistant only (not for swimming).

Model	Colours	Materials	Display	Sensors	Date	Price
Pebble Time Round	1. Black 20mm 2. Silver 20mm 3. Silver 14mm 4. Rose Gold 14mm	Case: Stainless Steel Thickness: 7.5mm	ePaper 1.0" round 64-colour 180x180 px 182 DPI	Microphone Accelerometer Compass Ambient light	Announced: 2015-09 Released: 2015-11	$249 (+$50 for metal band)

Pebble Time Steel (2015)

Premium stainless steel version of the Pebble Time, with up to 10 days battery life. Launched as a stretch option of the Pebble Time Kickstarter campaign.

Model	Colours	Materials	Display	Sensors	Date	Price
Pebble Time Steel	1. Silver 2. Black 3. Gold (Includes 2 straps - leather and matching metal.)	Case: Stainless Steel Lens: Corning Gorilla Glass	ePaper 1.25" 64-colour 144x168 px 182 DPI	Microphone Accelerometer Compass Ambient light	Announced: 2015-03 Released: 2015-07	$299 (Kickstarter: $250) Kickstarter

Pebble Time (2015)

The first Pebble with a colour e-paper display and a microphone, and the debut of the Timeline interface. Up to 7 days battery life.

Model	Colours	Materials	Display	Sensors	Date	Price
Pebble Time	1. Black 2. White 3. Red	Case: Polycarbonate with stainless steel bezel Lens: Corning Gorilla Glass	ePaper 1.25" 64-colour 144x168 px 182 DPI	Microphone Accelerometer Compass Ambient light	Announced: 2015-02 Released: 2015-05	$199 (Kickstarter: $159/$179) Kickstarter

Pebble Steel (2014)

The same specs as the original Pebble watch, but in a premium steel case.

Model	Colours	Materials	Display	Sensors	Date	Price
Pebble Steel	1. Black Matte 2. Brushed Stainless (Includes 2 straps - matching metal and black leather.)	Case: Stainless Steel Lens: Corning Gorilla Glass	ePaper 1.26" B/W 144x168 px 175 DPI	Accelerometer Compass	Announced: 2014-01 Released: 2014-01	$249 Announcement

Pebble Steel Matte Black, Brushed Steel

Pebble (2012)

The original Pebble watch. Released via a very successful Kickstarter Campaign.

Model	Colours	Materials	Display	Sensors	Date	Price
Pebble (Classic)	1. Jet Black 2. Arctic White 3. Cherry Red 4. Orange 5. Grey Limited Editions: 6. Fresh Green 7. Neon Pink 8. Fly Blue	Case: Polycarbonate Lens: Polycarbonate	ePaper 1.26" B/W 144x168 px 175 DPI	Accelerometer Compass	Announced: 2012-04 Released: 2013-01	$125 (Early Bird: $99/$115) Kickstarter

Pebble (Classic) Orange, Cherry Red, Jet Black, Grey, Arctic White

Pebble (Classic) - Limited Editions Fresh Green, Neon Pink, Fly Blue