Apple Watch Edition

The $17,000 Smartwatch

Ouch. Yes, of course we know that there are cheaper Apple Watch (so it's not the "iWatch" then?) models, starting at $349, but the "Edition" series will cost you at least $10,000 for the 38mm version and the 42mm begins at $12,000, both with a sport band.

There are eight different standard color and band combinations for the Apple Watch Edition (which is available in either 18-karat gold or rose gold), and the price will rise — all the way up to $17,000 — depending on which band and size you choose.

"(...) crafted from 18-karat gold that our metallurgists have developed to be up to twice as hard as standard gold. The display is protected by polished sapphire crystal. And an exquisitely designed band provides a striking complement.  (...)"

It will be interesting to see who will buy Apple’s most expensive consumer-focused product ever.

Pre-orders for the Apple Watch Edition begin on April 10th, and there will be special displays set up in Apple Stores to preview the smartwatch.

Apple Watch Edition