{
  "id": 62745,
  "title": "I love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic so much I didn’t even take it off for my wedding — so where’s my Watch 9 Classic Samsung?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/i-love-the-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-classic-so-much-i-didnt-even-take",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/i-love-the-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-classic-so-much-i-didnt-even-take-it-off-for-my-wedding-so-wheres-my-watch-9-classic-samsung"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My love for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic was such that I wore it during my wedding, sparking curiosity about the future Watch 9 Classic. The Classic watch boasts a chunkier design and a rotating metal bezel controller, setting it apart from other smartwatches in the market. With a larger 46mm screen, it offers a sophisticated appearance and functionality, making it suitable for both formal occasions and workouts. Its Hybrid band, combining rubber and faux leather, ensures durability, while the watch face with moving hands provides an analogue touch. Despite initial weight concerns, the watch soon became a staple part of my daily routine, tracking my sleep and offering quick access to essential stats. However, the absence of a rotating bezel in the Watch 9 Classic, which could have enhanced its uniqueness, disappointed me. I eagerly awaited its debut but found it replaced by the regular Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, leaving me yearning for a Classic iteration. But I remain hopeful that this beloved design will return, possibly as the Watch 10 Classic in the future.",
  "summary": "I wanted to buy a sophisticated analogue watch for my wedding — I wore a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic instead.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wore Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic during wedding",
    "Desired Watch 9 Classic with rotating bezel",
    "Hopeful for future Watch 10 Classic iteration"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}