There has been silence on the Pixel Watch front for some time, which is odd for a smartwatch that has been rumored for nearly four years. While it is certainly possible that a Pixel Watch-themed patent was recently published, the likelihood of a wrist-shaped wearable in Google's upcoming Pixel 5 seems unlikely at this point.

So the best we've got so far would be these amazing concept images by designer James Tsai. Taking inspiration from the current "Made By Google" devices, Tsai has chosen a more playful aesthetic, even giving each color a Google-esque name: "Milk White," "Sweet Papaya," and "Boba Black."

Tsai imagines a watch that is not a million miles away from the plastic feel of early Withings fitness trackers in design, only with an always-on screen instead of physical hands. Tsai imagines Google Assistant coming to the forefront, but also sees room for Wear OS staples like Google Maps, Google Fit, and Uber.

"The Pixel Watch features a circular display with soft-touch areas that create a smooth tactile experience," Tsai writes.

"The matte glass screen can always be matched to the color of the wristband in always-on mode. A variety of matte and glossy materials add a creamy smooth feel to the smartwatch experience."

My only complaint is the fact that the watch face is built into the strap itself. Also, Google cannot sell the strap directly to consumers as Apple does.

It seems certain that Google will eventually make a Pixel Watch, but the question is "when." The usually reliable Evan Blass, Google's director of engineering for Wear OS, poured cold water on this in an exclusive interview with Tom's Guide, although he seemed confident that it would appear with the Pixel 3 in 2018. Rumors of a Pixel 3 were also circulating last year, but in the end nothing was announced.

Then, of course, Google acquired Fitbit, and the combined know-how of the two companies will no doubt result in the ultimate Wear OS hardware. With the well-received Galaxy Watch 3 just launched and the highly anticipated Apple Watch 6 on the horizon, Google would be wise to have a new watch that is compatible with Samsung and Apple's latest products. In this regard, the ET News report that Google has placed a large order with Samsung for body movement tracking sensors is worth a look.

Will the Pixel Watch be equipped with these sensors when it finally hits the production line? One would hope so, but it is highly unlikely that it will be this year. So for now, it's best to enjoy the rest of James Tsai's concept art and dream.