The Apple Watch has just gone up for pre-order, and here’s a comprehensive run-down of prices, specifications, and everything you need to know about this upcoming wearable.
How To Pre-Order Apple Watch
The primary, and most favored option, would be to order online. This is something that Apple is actively encouraging as it looks to move away from the days of long queues outside of its stores, and since the online inventory will be better stock, you have a much stronger chance of picking up the model you want.
You can also reserve to pickup in-store, but if you are going to take this route, we’d advise placing your reservation sooner rather than later to avoid having to wait beyond the release date. Like Apple has already said, there will be far less stock available in store versus online, and if lots of people look to reserve and collect, there are going to be quite a few disappointments.
It is important to note that Apple is currently not allowing walk-in purchases for Watch during initial launch period. If you pre-order online, you will be paying right away, if you choose the second option to ‘Reserve for pickup in store’, you will need to pay when you go to collect your Watch from the store you selected.
Apple Watch Models And Accessories
Here, we take a look at each model of Apple Watch, as well as pricing, to help you arrive at a decision. There are 38 models in total.
Apple Watch Sport (10 Variants)
- 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band $349
- 42mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band $399
- 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Sport Band $349
- 42mm Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Sport Band $399
- 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with Green Sport Band $349
- 42mm Silver Aluminum Case with Green Sport Band $399
- 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with Pink Sport Band $349
- 42mm Silver Aluminum Case with Pink Sport Band $399
- 38mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with White Sport Band $349
- 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with White Sport Band $399
Apple Watch (20 Variants)
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band $549
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band $599
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band $549
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band $599
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Black Classic Buckle $649
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Black Classic Buckle $699
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Milanese Loop $649
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Milanese Loop $699
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Black Modern Buckle $749
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Black Leather Loop $699
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Midnight Blue Modern Buckle $749
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Bright Blue Leather Loop $699
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Soft Pink Modern Buckle $749
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Stone Leather Loop $699
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Brown Modern Buckle $749
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Light Brown Leather Loop $699
- 38mm Stainless Steel Case with Link Bracelet $949
- 42mm Stainless Steel Case with Link Bracelet $999
- 38mm Space Black Case with Space Black Stainless Steel Link Bracelet $1,049
- 42mm Space Black Case with Space Black Stainless Steel Link Bracelet $1,099
Watch Edition (8 Variants)
- 38mm 18-Karat Rose Gold Case with White Sport Band $10,000
- 42mm 18-Karat Rose Gold Case with White Sport Band $12,000
- 38mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Black Sport Band $10,000
- 42mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Black Sport Band $12,000
- 38mm 18-Karat Rose Gold Case with Rose Gray Modern Buckle $17,000
- 42mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Black Classic Buckle $15,000
- 38mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Bright Red Modern Buckle $17,000
- 42mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Midnight Blue Classic Buckle $15,000
Bands
Apple is also selling bands separately, and here’s what’s on offer at the moment:
- 38mm Sport Band (Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White) $49
- 38mm Classic Buckle $149
- 38mm Milanese Loop $149
- 38mm Modern Buckle (Brown, Black, Soft Pink, Midnight Blue) $249
- 38mm Link Bracelet $449
- 42mm Sport Band (Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White) $49
- 42mm Classic Buckle $149
- 42mm Milanese Loop $149
- 42mm Leather Loop (Stone, Light Brown, Black, Bright Blue) $149
- 42mm Link Bracelet $449
Accessories
As well as the bands, Apple is also peddling a few accessories:
- Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (1 m) $29.00
- Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (2 m) $39.00
Countries
You can pre-order your Apple Watch in the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- UK
- USA
The fact that it’s essentially a Watch-tailored MagSafe charger is why it’s priced so highly, and while the accessories department looks rather scant at the moment, we’d expect the inventory to increase as Apple Watch grows in popularity.
The Sport edition of the Apple Watch will surely sell in the highest numbers, since it’s the cheapest, but while its aluminum finish is not as premium as the stainless steel shell of the Apple Watch, you could still buy a nice strap for the Sport for those occasions where fashion takes priority.
Having seen the full run-down of Apple watch options, have you made your mind up yet? Remember, you can visit any Apple retail store over the next couple of weeks leading up to the April 24th launch for a try-on session, although booking in advance is highly recommended.
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