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Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 21
Apple Watch Series 12 Rumors Revive $1,299 Series 5 Ceramic Edition
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 21

Apple Watch Series 12 Rumors Revive $1,299 Series 5 Ceramic Edition

1 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 21

Summary

  • Series 12 rumors pointing to a ceramic case for the first time since 2019 prompted a fresh look at the Apple Watch Series 5 Ceramic Edition.
  • Series 5 marked ceramic’s return after skipping Series 4 and paired it with the redesigned case, an all-ceramic back and a revised Digital Crown with a red-accented black cap.
  • Apple sold the ceramic Edition in 40mm and 44mm sizes for $1,299 to $1,749, far above the $399 starting price for standard Series 5 models.
  • The revisit underscores how long ceramic has been absent from Apple’s lineup and frames Series 12 as a possible revival of a premium case material.

Insights

If ceramic sits above titanium, what hidden exclusive features will Apple use to justify its exorbitant price tag this time around?
Will this revived luxury material survive in a market where premium smartwatches become obsolete tech in just a few short years?