Work on the G Watch R, says LG, began more than two years ago. This fully circular smartwatch may be running Android Wear and competing against the likes of the Moto 360 and Asus ZenWatch, but LG argues that its the product of a long-term project rather than a kneejerk reaction. Set to launch in October, the G Watch R marks a legitimate step forward from the first generation of nondescript Android Wear devices. LG has grown rather dismissive of its first Android Wear device, the G Watch.