An unreleased Google Pixel Watch 5 has been found at the bottom of the ocean, according to a developer of the popular game Borderlands.
'An unreleased Google Pixel Watch 5 has been found on the ocean floor,' reports the developer of the popular game
Pixel Watch 5 emerges at the bottom of the ocean - GSMArena.com news
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Borderlands Boss Shares Photos Of Unreleased Pixel Watch 5
https://kotaku.com/randy-pitchford-borderlands-weirdest-tech-leak-of-2026-pixel-watch-5-google-2000701121
The Google Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of Borderlands | The Verge
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On June 1, 2026, Randy Pitchford, the founder of Gearbox Software , the developer of Borderlands, posted a photo of a watch that 'a friend found a few days earlier while scuba diving near St. Maarten.'
A friend of mine found this watch a few days ago ~underwater~ when he was scuba diving near the island of St. Martin. He noted that the reverse of the watch indicates that it is a Google Pixel 5, which has not yet been announced, let alone released. It seems to be fine. The face… pic.twitter.com/Mnenov1sFE
— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 31, 2026
The watch has a round shape and appears to be a smartwatch with a display. It looks very similar to the Google Pixel Watch .
The image below shows the back of the watch. Sensors are located in the center, and you can see 'Google Pixel Watch 5' written on the outside. Google just released
Furthermore, the Google Pixel Watch 5 has markings indicating several specifications, including IP68 water and dust resistance, and it can be confirmed that it is equipped with a heart rate sensor, UWB chip, pulse sensor, and skin temperature tracking function.
A friend who discovered what appeared to be a Google Pixel Watch 5 thought Pitchford had connections in the technology industry and asked him to 'take a look.' Pitchford posted, 'Can anyone help me? Can anyone find the owner of this unreleased watch and tell me how to return it?'
Pitchford later posted, 'Thanks to the magic of the internet, I was able to contact the owner and arrange for its return. If you find something that isn't yours, you should try to return it to its rightful owner.'
Update: Thanks to the magic of the internet, I am now in touch with the owner and we've arranged for its return. If you find something that isn't yours, pay it forward and try to return it to its rightful owner. https://t.co/NaqUHuvJmM
— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 31, 2026
Internet users have criticized Pitchford, claiming he is lying or trying to gain attention. Some also suggest that Google paid Pitchford to leak the Google Pixel Watch 5 before the big announcement. However, gaming media outlet Kotaku pointed out that 'it seems highly unlikely that Google would go to such lengths to have Pitchford leak the Google Pixel Watch 5.'
It should be noted that there have been previous instances of leaks regarding the Google Pixel Watch series. In 2022, the first-generation Google Pixel Watch was found as lost property in a restaurant in the United States before its official announcement.
Photos of Google's official smartwatch, the 'Pixel Watch,' have been leaked and found as lost property in a restaurant - GIGAZINE
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