The LG G Watch R ( at Amazon) already looked good, but the LG Watch Urbane looks even better. That's important, since appearance is really the only thing that sets the two watches apart. The Urbane has a stainless steel finish and a leather strap for that expensive, business-chic look. But it's a tough sell at $349, which is the same price as the base model of the Apple Watch ($300.00 at eBay) , and a lot more than the $99 Pebble . And despite the new 5.1 software update, Android Wear still underwhelms. The LG Watch Urbane is arguably the best-looking Android Wear smartwatch yet, but you're better off saving $100 on the G Watch R. Design and DisplayLG doesn't exactly go back to the drawing board wuth the Urbane, but the design refresh is the lone distinguishing factor between it and the G Watch R. The Urbane's face is still round, but it's nestled in stainless steel with a silver finish, rather than the black plastic of the G Watch R. It's a more classic look than the marked bez...
The LG Watch Urbane is the most luxuriously crafted Android Wear smartwatch yet, but it's a tough sell for the price.
Classic design; Sharp screen
Expensive; Bulky; Stiff leather strap; Android Wear still underwhelms despite 5.1 update