The Gold Apple Watch Could Cost $1,200!

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Posted September 13, 2014 at 5:00am by Shalom Levytam

The 18-karat version of the Apple Watch could cost around $1,200 when it is released in January, reports TechCrunch.

A jewelry contact familiar with the matter told TechCrunch that the gold, 18-karat version of the Apple Watch could cost around $1,200 retail when it launches in January. This has been corroborated, based on size and weight, by jewelers familiar with the material Apple is using to make its Apple Watch Edition pieces. It should be noted that this is an estimate and the piece could come in well below that price.

The pricing given to TechCrunch is based on making the watch out of solid gold alloy. Chad Rickicki, a watch expert, said that a case the size and shape of the Apple Watch in 18-karat gold would cost around $600 to make.

Apple hasn't reveal much about the pricing of the watch. It only said that the watch will start at $349. However, there are 34 models of the device, including the 'Edition' gold models, which will definitely cost more than that.

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Mike Power - September 15, 2014 at 5:49pm

Gear 2, under wáter(can go swiming), 3 to 4 days battery, heart beat sensor and way much more $299 and gear 2 neo $199.

Techno - September 13, 2014 at 3:24pm

Galaxy watch: 199 features, camera, text notification, and then ability to say, "Ok google?" Really!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

gamerscul9870 - September 13, 2014 at 11:22am

What do you mean? It's small and light and you wear it. How can it be uncomfortable, there's also different straps.

9 inch - September 13, 2014 at 11:03am

I just came. My weener is ready.

Mine Is Huge - September 13, 2014 at 2:40pm

How can you tell? It's so small

iFedUp - September 13, 2014 at 7:02am

Ugliest creature ever seen. ISheeps would pay 5000, nobody else

Vueapp - September 13, 2014 at 5:46am

I'm sure people will buy. The same people who pay double the price to get the newest iPhone a week earlier. I'm almost convinced apple doesn't originally plan to make a profit on the Watch. It's purpose is to keep the stock up by "innovating" which is more valuable IMO. It's not that I hate the Watch. It's just the same as what's out there. I had no problem with the android and Samsung versions. I will most likely buy the sport one for running and sports. In no way can this replace a luxury watch like Rolex panerai etc.

b - September 13, 2014 at 11:53am

saying the apple watch can't do just the same like all other smartwatches (time, date, call, sms, no apps etc .. to be clear) is the same as saying that iOS8 can't do more than symbian from nokia e71

odedoo1 - September 13, 2014 at 5:21am

This price only people in Dubai would buy but if it's only gold plated it will only be an extra $100 so only Apple and time will tell.

shar - September 13, 2014 at 5:18am

now that's innovation :), worth every penny ;)

zetaprime - September 13, 2014 at 5:05am

It makes sense that the pricing would conform to what is expected for a jewelry item rather than a mere electronic device. Besides, gold is still gold whether it be Rokex or Appke.