Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 sequence of smartwatches lack their predecessor’s iconic bezel controls, however the rotating bezel is likely to be making a return with the Galaxy Watch 6.

The Galaxy Watch bezel was a hoop that rotated across the face, permitting customers to regulate the gadget. In our Galaxy Watch four Traditional assessment we known as it an “intuitive” management technique, and in our Galaxy Watch three assessment we stated the bezel made scrolling by menus “a real pleasure.”

Sadly, the common Galaxy Watch four lacked the bezel, and issues acquired worse for bezel lovers with the discharge of the Galaxy Watch 5 line, as each mannequin lacked the function. The Galaxy 5 watches did embrace digital bezels – which we highlighted in our Galaxy Watch 5 assessment – however for a lot of makes use of the digital alternative lacks the satisfying tactile nature of a correct clicking ring.

Is the bezel’s return too good to be true?

Now the bezel is likely to be making a comeback, with South Korean tech leaker Tremendous Roader (opens in new tab) claiming that the Galaxy Watch 6 Professional could readopt the enduring management (by way of Wareable (opens in new tab)).

As with all leaks, we’ve to take Tremendous Roader’s claims with a pinch of salt. Despite the fact that he reportedly has a good monitor document, and is seemingly a former Samsung worker, there’s no assure this newest leak is correct. We gained’t know for sure what the Galaxy Watch 6 will appear like till it launches, which we anticipate shall be later this yr.

That stated, the return of the rotating bezel actually isn’t the strangest Galaxy Watch rumor we’ve heard. Alongside reviews that the Galaxy Watch 6 ought to get a battery life increase, a future Galaxy Watch mannequin is reportedly set to incorporate a secret built-in projector – and whereas we’ve argued for smartwatches to embrace their bizarre facet, we will’t assist however really feel {that a} projector can be taking issues slightly too far.