The Pixel Watch 5 has taken another small step toward launch. Multiple new Pixel Watch model numbers have appeared on India’s BIS certification database, and they are widely believed to belong to the upcoming Pixel Watch 5 lineup. As usual, the listings do not reveal much beyond the model numbers themselves, but they do suggest Google‘s next smartwatch is moving through the regulatory process ahead of launch.

The newly spotted entries include G0F3Y, G1XJ6, G25QD, and GFW3R. Based on Google’s previous smartwatch releases, these likely correspond to different size and connectivity variants, including Wi-Fi and LTE models.

The timing is not particularly surprising. Google has traditionally announced new Pixel Watches alongside its flagship Pixel phones, and the Pixel 11 series is already expected later this year.

What’s interesting is that the BIS appearance follows one of the stranger leaks we’ve seen in a while.

Back in May, Gearbox Software co-founder Randy Pitchford shared photos of what was claimed to be a Pixel Watch 5 prototype recovered from the ocean near St. Martin. According to the story, a friend discovered the watch while scuba diving and later noticed Pixel Watch 5 branding on the back. The images appeared to show a 45mm model with support for health-tracking features such as heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen measurements, skin temperature tracking, and ultra-wideband connectivity.

Whether that story ends up becoming part of Pixel folklore or not, the certification listing at least suggests the watch itself is very real and getting closer to release.

There are also rumors that Google could move away from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 platform in favor of an in-house Tensor-based solution. If that happens, the change may end up being one of the more important upgrades in this generation, even if the watch looks largely similar on the outside.

As usual, certifications do not tell us much about the final product. But taken together with recent leaks, they paint a fairly familiar picture: Google’s next smartwatch appears to be on track for a launch later this year alongside the Pixel 11 family.

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