Overview
- A diver near St. Martin recovered a round smartwatch and images of the device were posted on X by Randy Pitchford, which multiple outlets reported on Monday.
- Photos show the markings "Google" and "Pixel Watch 5" on the back plus labels for heart-rate, SpO2, skin temperature, IP68 water resistance, sleep tracking, and Ultra-Wideband.
- Pitchford said a friend found the watch and later posted that the owner had been identified and arrangements were being made to return it.
- News outlets and experts note the device looks like a finished product yet warn the pictures alone do not prove it is an official Pixel Watch 5 and offer alternatives such as a prototype, replica, or staged item.
- The case highlights how tech firms test hardware in the real world and sets a watchful tone for verification and any official comment from Google, especially given the Pixel Watch 4 launched in October 2025.