Quick Answer: No, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 does not have a rotating bezel – only the Watch 6 Classic does.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 does not come with a rotating bezel and that’s completely alright.

The rotating bezel has historically been an exclusive feature of the Galaxy Watch Classic models and that exclusivity continues with Samsung’s most recent wearables. That’s why there was no rotating bezel at all in the Galaxy Watch 5 lineup, as that year there was no Classic model, only a Watch 5 Pro.

That means if you want a physical bezel that you can rotate to navigate various menus, you are going to have to opt for the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The extra bulk of the rotating bezel isn’t for everyone and having options is always a good thing.

How do you navigate the watch UI without a rotating bezel?

If you haven’t used a Samsung Galaxy Watch before, you can rest assured that navigating the various menus is a breeze regardless of whether the physical bezel is present or not. The rotating bezel found on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is great for quickly scrolling through the various menus found on Android Wear, but it isn’t entirely necessary.

The Galaxy Watch 6 has a virtual bezel that mimics the feel of the rotating bezel. By taking your finger and running it along the edge of the display, the Galaxy Watch 6 will detect this motion and quickly scroll through whatever menu or app you are currently in. The virtual bezel isn’t quite as precise as having a physical bezel, but it does the trick in a pinch.

It’s also entirely possible to navigate the watch without ever using a bezel. The touchscreen is quite responsive and is happy to let you flick and swipe your way through any of the various menus or apps. The Galaxy Watch 6 also has a couple of buttons that help aid your navigational abilities.

Why would you choose the Galaxy Watch 6 over the Watch 6 Classic?

While both devices are very similar, there are a couple of key differences that may sway you in one direction or the other. The build materials between these two watches are very different. The standard Galaxy Watch 6 comes with an aluminum frame while the Watch 6 Classic comes with a stainless steel frame. The Classic runs larger, coming in 43mm and 47mm sizes, compared to 40mm and 44mm models for the regular watch, which is part of why the Classic is almost double the weight too.

The other reason, and perhaps the more important, is that the rotating bezel is going to cost you. The Galaxy Watch 6 starts at $300 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic costs a bit more at $400.

Is the bezel worth $100? That’s for you to decide, but rotating bezel or not, both devices are among the best Android watches you can get.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Great watch at a great price

The one without a bezel

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 might not have the rotating bezel of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, but the $100 in savings might be more than enough to sway your decision between the two. Even without the rotating bezel, the Galaxy Watch 6 is a well-built and great smartwatch that can easily keep up with your demands.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Premium pick

The one with a bezel

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The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic packs that all-important physical bezel – but there are tradeoffs to that. The Classic is bigger and heavier, and costs $100 more, so make sure the bezel is worth it before you buy.