Photos of what appears to be Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 5 have emerged unexpectedly, thanks to Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford. He claims to have discovered the smartwatch while scuba diving near St. Martin, months before its official release.
Randy Pitchford got people talking online when he shared photos of what looked like a new, unreleased Google Pixel Watch 5. According to Pitchford, a friend found the watch while scuba diving near the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean.
The CEO of Gearbox shared on X (formerly Twitter) that markings on the back of a watch suggest it’s a Pixel Watch 5, even though Google hasn’t confirmed its existence yet.
Pitchford said a friend discovered the watch while scuba diving near St. Martin a few days ago. The back of the watch revealed it was a Google Pixel 5, a model that hadn’t been publicly announced or released yet.
Pitchford noted the watch seemed to be working despite being recovered from the ocean. The display showed the correct time, although the battery appeared to be drained.
My friend discovered this watch while scuba diving near St. Martin a few days ago. Interestingly, the back of the watch says it’s a Google Pixel 5 – a model that hasn’t been officially announced or released yet. It appears to be in working condition. As for the screen…
— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 31, 2026
Randy Pitchford tracks down owner of found Pixel Watch 5
The post became popular very quickly, earning millions of views as people wondered how a new, unreleased smartwatch ended up on the ocean floor.
Good news! I was able to connect with the owner online and we’re getting the item back to them. If you ever find something that doesn’t belong to you, please make an effort to return it – it’s the right thing to do.
— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 31, 2026
Shortly after, Pitchford announced that they had found the owner thanks to the attention the post received.
I’ve connected with the owner online and we’re working on getting the item back,” he said. “If you find something that doesn’t belong to you, please make an effort to return it to its owner.”
Popular tech figures chimed in on the discussion, with tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee playfully commenting that this was a very typical move for Google.
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2026-06-01 21:49