Samsung’s Gear S2 smartwatch is finally rolling out across the US and worldwide this month. Samsung wants to take the fight right back to Apple Watch. The S2 is among the most noteworthy smartwatch developments so far this year. The S2 design breaks some new ground and moves the needle towards parity with conventional wristwatches. For example, it is Samsung's first rounded (circular) formfactor.

Our full analysis of the Gear S2 model can be viewed by clients here.