The Apple Watch has finally arrived, but it has come with more of a whimper than a bang. 24 April marks the official launch date of the Apple Watch, but due to stock issues and high levels of demand during the pre-order phase, Apple will not be selling the watches in-store on launch day. Instead, only those who got their order in for the device as soon as pre-orders became available will be receiving an Apple Watch on launch day. If you weren't so lucky, then this article is for you. I've gathered all the details about all the available version of Apple Watch and how much are those actually cost.
Another thing first. The Apple Watch website has a gallery that lets you browse through each model, but you can't compare all of the differences there at a glance if you want. Remember that regardless of which Apple Watch model you get, the device’s functionality is the same.
1. Entry Level: Apple Watch Sport
The entry-level Apple Watch is the Sport model with a aluminum case, Ion-X glass over the display and and rubber-like fluoroelastomer band. It costs $349 (£299, AU$499) for the 38mm size (measured by height), and a little more at $399 (£339, AU$579) for the 42mm size. There are five colors and, with the two sizes, ten models to chose from. In addition if you want to try different band of Sport model it will costs $49 (£39, AU$79).
2. Mid Model: Apple Watch
The stainless steel Apple Watch comes with a gym-friendly fluoroelastomer Sport Band. Its price is bumped up considerably, costing $549 (£479, AU$799) for the 38mm size and $599 (£519, AU$879) for the 42mm size, a higher price because it replaces aluminum with stainless steel case and adds sapphire glass. In this case price can go up to $1099 (£949, AU$1629) depending on the case and band combination. There are 20 available models to choose from. Since the Sport Band itself is no different, other colors can be had for the same $49 (£39, AU$79) price as the previous Sport Band.
3. Top of the line Model: Apple Watch Edition
Have lots of money but don't know how to spend (waste?) They Apple has a solution to your problem. The Apple Watch Edition, which is crafted from custom rose or yellow 18-carat gold, is as expensive as you can imagine. The "cheapest" are the 38mm Apple Watch Editions with an rose gold case and White Sport Band, and the yellow gold case with a Black Sport Band at $10,000 (£8,000, AU$14,000). The 42mm equivalents of these two color configurations are $12,000 (£9,500 AU$17,000). Yes, adding just four extra millimeters increases the price by that much.
Still not happy? or not enough money wasted? At $15,000 (£12,000, AU$21,000) there is the 42mm yellow gold case with a Black Classic Buckle and 42mm yellow gold case with a Midnight Blue Classic Buckle. There's no 38mm case in this variant.
Last of not the least at an unbelievable price range of $17,000 (£13,500, AU$24,000) you can have the 18-karat rose gold case and rose gray modern buckle, and the same case with a bright red modern buckle flavored Apple Watch....Edition. There are 8 models of Apple Watch Edition is offered by Apple at this moment.
Final Thoughts
While some are complaining that Apple shouldn't ship a product that is out of the price range of the average person, but i don't think it matters. Because it simply not for everyone! Of course you can have the $349 model according to your choice and budget. You can move up a little bit if you wish! But the choice is your.
Another thing first. The Apple Watch website has a gallery that lets you browse through each model, but you can't compare all of the differences there at a glance if you want. Remember that regardless of which Apple Watch model you get, the device’s functionality is the same.
1. Entry Level: Apple Watch Sport
The entry-level Apple Watch is the Sport model with a aluminum case, Ion-X glass over the display and and rubber-like fluoroelastomer band. It costs $349 (£299, AU$499) for the 38mm size (measured by height), and a little more at $399 (£339, AU$579) for the 42mm size. There are five colors and, with the two sizes, ten models to chose from. In addition if you want to try different band of Sport model it will costs $49 (£39, AU$79).
2. Mid Model: Apple Watch
The stainless steel Apple Watch comes with a gym-friendly fluoroelastomer Sport Band. Its price is bumped up considerably, costing $549 (£479, AU$799) for the 38mm size and $599 (£519, AU$879) for the 42mm size, a higher price because it replaces aluminum with stainless steel case and adds sapphire glass. In this case price can go up to $1099 (£949, AU$1629) depending on the case and band combination. There are 20 available models to choose from. Since the Sport Band itself is no different, other colors can be had for the same $49 (£39, AU$79) price as the previous Sport Band.
3. Top of the line Model: Apple Watch Edition
Have lots of money but don't know how to spend (waste?) They Apple has a solution to your problem. The Apple Watch Edition, which is crafted from custom rose or yellow 18-carat gold, is as expensive as you can imagine. The "cheapest" are the 38mm Apple Watch Editions with an rose gold case and White Sport Band, and the yellow gold case with a Black Sport Band at $10,000 (£8,000, AU$14,000). The 42mm equivalents of these two color configurations are $12,000 (£9,500 AU$17,000). Yes, adding just four extra millimeters increases the price by that much.
Still not happy? or not enough money wasted? At $15,000 (£12,000, AU$21,000) there is the 42mm yellow gold case with a Black Classic Buckle and 42mm yellow gold case with a Midnight Blue Classic Buckle. There's no 38mm case in this variant.
Last of not the least at an unbelievable price range of $17,000 (£13,500, AU$24,000) you can have the 18-karat rose gold case and rose gray modern buckle, and the same case with a bright red modern buckle flavored Apple Watch....Edition. There are 8 models of Apple Watch Edition is offered by Apple at this moment.
Final Thoughts
While some are complaining that Apple shouldn't ship a product that is out of the price range of the average person, but i don't think it matters. Because it simply not for everyone! Of course you can have the $349 model according to your choice and budget. You can move up a little bit if you wish! But the choice is your.
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