When I learned that Motorola was making a new smartwatch, I was cautiously optimistic. The Moto Watch isn't running Wear OS, meaning we still don't have a true Moto 360 successor, but the company's partnership with Polar seemed promising, as Polar makes some impressive fitness smartwatches. Surely Motorola would make the best use of this to turn this relatively affordable smartwatch into something worth picking up?
Unfortunately, my time with the Moto Watch proved that Motorola still has a way to go. There are some good ideas, but nothing feels fully baked, and I can't help but feel Motorola would have been better off with Wear OS, even if it means battery life takes a hit.
