Leak: Pixel Watch 5 to get a special edition made in collaboration with NBA star

Google's next Made by Google event is in a few days, and among the new products that will be announced is the Pixel Watch 5. While the smartwatch already leaked multiple times, and Google itself has released a teaser video confirming its launch, a new leak has surfaced revealing there will be a special edition.

According to a report by My Mobiles, in partnership with OnLeaks, there will be a Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Special Edition alongside the standard version. The leak includes renders of the smartwatch and how much it will cost in Europe.

The Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition is a continuation of the partnership between Google and the basketball star. Earlier this year, when Google launched the Fitbit Air, it also released a Stephen Curry Special Edition of the fitness tracker (available on Amazon for $129.99) that's a bit more expensive than the standard edition priced at $99.99.

The Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition is the 45mm LTE version of the watch but with a similar fabric band as the one used for the Fitbit Air Special Edition Stephen Curry. And like the band on the Fitbit Air, it has the NBA champion's name and the hashtag #LockIn printed on it.

Leaked promotional materials for the watch says that the band has a water-repellent coating that makes it suitable for workouts. However, the fine print for the document says that water-repellent coating isn't permanent and “may diminish or be completely removed over time”. It is also stated that this version will not be available in all countries.

The Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition is reported to cost €549, €30 more than the regular edition of the 45mm LTE model. There's no info on its price in the US, although that information might surface before the launch on August 12.