After the announcement of the company's latest MacBook, which starts from $1,299, Apple, the most valuable company in world, unveiled one of the most highly anticipated devices of 2015, the Apple Watch. Officially, the product will be launching on April 24, 2015 but if consumers want to get their hands on the wearable as quickly as possible, then Apple has also started a pre-order process that will commence from April 10, 2015.
The Apple Watch will carry a starting price tag of $349, which is the base model and is referred to as the entry level Sport Edition. Details of each model has been presented below:
- 38 mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band: $349
- 42 mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band: $399
- 38 mm Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Sport Band: $349
Additionally, the mid-ranged wearable is called the Apple Watch, and will be available in the following variants:
- 38 mm Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band: $549
- 42 mm Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band: $599
- 38 mm Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band: $549
While the aforementioned models are catered to the entry-level markets, Apple has also released additional models, ones that possess a ridiculously high price tag. According to the pricing details available on Apple's website, the model with the highest price is $17,000 and so far, the company has not given word on whether or not it intends to release more expensive models in the near future.
As for the battery life, Engadget states that the smartwatch will be able to provide up to 18 hours, which in comparison to the other competitors' offerings, is a lot of difference. Charging of the device will take place through a magnetic charger, which is something unique and flexible compared to a USB or lightning cable that Apple bundles with its notebooks and iPhones respectively.
As for the remaining models, their color schemes and pricing details; the list has been given below:
- 38 mm 18-Karat Rose Gold Case with White Sport Band: $10,000
- 42 mm 18-Karat Rose Gold Case with White Sport Band: $12,000
- 38 mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Black Sport Band: $10,000
- 42 mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with White Sport Band: $12,000
- 38 mm 18-Karat Rose Gold Case with Rose Gray Modern Buckle: $17,000
- 42 mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Black Classic Buckle: $15,000
- 38 mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Bright Red Modern Buckle: $17,000
- 42 mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Midnight Blue Classic Buckle: $15,000
