Apple today finally revealed its pricing on the Apple Watch Edition models and as some predicted, the gold model with modern buckle band costs an astonishing $17,000.
Here is a look at the eight different Apple Watch Edition models and their prices.
18-Karat Rose Gold Case with White Sport Band ● 38mm - $10,000 ● 42mm - $12,000
18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Black Sport Band ● 38mm - $10,000 ● 42mm - $12,000
18-Karat Rose Gold Case with Rose Gray Modern Buckle ● 38mm - $17,000
18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Black Classic Buckle ● 42mm - $15,000
18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Bright Red Modern Buckle ● 38mm - $17,000
18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Midnight Blue Classic Buckle ● 42mm - $15,000
Notably, these prices are even higher than even Daring Fireball's John Gruber predicted. If Apple ever does introduce a Gold Milanese Loop or Gold Link Bracelet the price could reach over $20,000.
Are you shocked by the pricing for the Edition models or do you think it's in line with the fashion and jewellery industry? Let us know what you think in comments. For more details on specifications and availability, please click here.
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Like I said this is worth my testicles and largest organ combined. If I upgrade its worth my internal organs. And if I get the fat version one, it's worth my soul. Disappointed.
Even at the lowest price $349, Apple is still nuts! A smart watch is just an extra accessory or an extension of the iphone with a little bit extra features. I would rather spend $349 on something else. This is really for the fanbois or for those who already have everything and have money to throw away! I would rather donate $10,000 to charity or feed hungry people!
So if it costs that much and it's solid gold and if gold prices increase 20% in a year can I return the watch for a 20% more refund?? Except for the price of a used band, they'll take that off the price. The answer is no! Where as a Rolex, the price can increase or decrease depending on the precious metal market. Thus the apple watch is a piece of junk!!!
You need to test it to believe it first like any real refund would work, it works anyway with Apple watch thereby the band gets the same full refund like an expensive watch. In conclusion, Apple watch is a quality of gadget.
The only head in someone's ass is you! Apple puts much thought in a watch like this, but parts are this rare, valuable, or anything makes sense to make it cost like this. There are countless famous people that would buy this watch, if they want nothing to do with collecting expensive stuff, this suites them.
Apple Watch Edition is really a masterpeice. But in my opinion, its over priced. But still i am sure that it will cause a huge earner for Apple in coming quarter.
Masterpiece? The Sistine chapel is a masterpiece. I can assure you the Apple Watch will not be kept around for a thousand years as a showpiece of human endeavor.
I have a 5 thousand watch a Cartier roadster and its will never be obsolete. I'm sorry.. No electronic should ever be worth this much especially since they'll become obsolete after a few years. I love apple product and I believe they make one of the best product in the world but a smart watch should never be more than a few hundred dollars.
I've seen the first iphone still owned by some of my froends up to this day. The watch just may be the same for quite a while, but that depends how new it will get from now for a few years. Don't make me laugh though, biggest failed products? You can't be serious. When was the last time they failed after the Mac? Iphone? Ipad? iPod?
Sorry but you might be wrong on this one. The Apple watch has a dependency on an Apple iPhone. Eventually this watch will be obsolete and unsupported by dependent hardware. I could see this cause some pain for Apple. People that enjoy watches don't buy them for a simple two year investment just to ditch them. Watches have always been a decade long investment and these Apple watches don't have that longevity. At the end of the day it is a computer and it will be obsolete. Just because you have friends that may use an original iPhone doesn't mean that planned obsolescence isn't something that Apple has perfected. They are kings of it and will continue to make their products with that in mind.
Buy something that does one thing compared to hundreds the Apple watch takes advantage of? It's obselete if not taken care of properly, hence some people still own the first few iPhones and they still work. Apple watch obselete after a year my ass!
What happens to the watch and gold when the next Apple watch comes out?
Does the watch just become useless. Problem with an expensive watch that is technology driven. I'm not sure what you would do with it as new versions of the watch come out like an iPod
It's more up to date technology like iPhones are so it's going to late a while even for those that don't care about FACEtime for watch or wanting it thinner.
again, these are not meant to be sold. there will be one in stock in every store in a glass display so people can oogle at it and take pics. i'm sure there will be a sucker, yes, sucker to buy one of these. but not even the super rich. they don't recognize apple as a luxury brand. all this will do is create an aftermarket possibly of 3rd party trying to recreate the "gold look" maybe plating the steel, or polishing and anodizing the aluminum.
This pricing is insane. Real watches that are in the same price bracket are completely hand made by artisans and have many mechanical complications. This is a small idevice ... Made by some factory in China.
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