In a surprising turn of events, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic may have just been accidentally revealed — and not through the usual certification leaks or press renders. Instead, it surfaced via an unexpected source: an eBay listing.
That’s right — someone appears to have listed what looks like a prototype or early unit of the Watch8 Classic on eBay, showcasing high-resolution photos and key design features ahead of Samsung's official Unpacked event expected later this summer.
🖼️ What the Leak Reveals
According to screenshots and reposts circulating across X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, the eBay listing showed the following:
A round stainless-steel body with a rotating physical bezel — a fan-favorite feature absent from the Galaxy Watch6.
Classic leather strap styling, closely resembling the premium feel of the Watch4 Classic.
Model number: SM-L705U, consistent with Samsung's naming conventions for LTE-capable Galaxy Watches.
A UI that looks nearly identical to One UI Watch 6, suggesting the watch is running a near-final build of Wear OS 5.
Charging puck and box included in the listing — though no official packaging was shown.
The post was quickly taken down, but not before tech blogs and watch enthusiasts grabbed screenshots.
🆚 What’s New vs Watch6
Series?
Feature Galaxy
Watch6 Classic Leaked Watch8
Classic
Bezel Digital (or
removed) Physical rotating bezel returns
Processor Exynos
W930 Likely upgraded (TBD)
OS One UI Watch
5 / Wear OS 4 One UI Watch 6 / Wear OS 5
Design Slim, modern Retro premium with heft
🔄 A Throwback to a Fan
Favorite?
Many longtime Samsung users were disappointed when the rotating bezel was dropped in the Galaxy Watch6 lineup. With this leak, it looks like Samsung has listened to fan feedback and brought the signature hardware feature back — possibly to better compete with premium options from Garmin, Google, and Apple.
📅 Expected Launch
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic is rumored to be officially unveiled during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, likely in late July or early August alongside the next-gen foldables (Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6).
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