Apple Watch Edition

Customers who pre-ordered the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition have started receiving their orders, reports 9to5Mac. As expected, the Apple Watch edition includes a unique leather box with a built-in charger. The high-end Apple Watch also includes a cleaning cloth with “Edition” embossed on the material. Apple Watch Edition customers will also notice that the...

DisplayMate Technologies has conducted an extensive test against the Apple Watch’s OLED display and shared there results based on a number of categories, including screen reflection, brightness and contrast, colour gamut, and viewing angle variations. Overall, the company found that the Apple Watch has an excellent display with accurate colours and picture quality. DisplayMate tested...

According to a new report by 9to5Mac, Apple will require special micro-inspection of the Apple Watch Edition by the staff at the Apple Store before initiating any return / refund process for the 18-karat gold smartwatch. The report claims that a Genius Bar staff member will inspect the Watch with special tools, including microscopes and a gold weight scale,...

The highly anticipated day is here: The Apple Watch is finally available for pre-order – congratulations to all who managed to grab one – and Apple Stores will be equipped with the device waiting for all customers to try on and decide whether this is something they want or will skip. As it turns out,...

According to a new report from 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman, customers who purchase an Apple Watch Edition will receive some exclusive support perks. Apple has developed a unique customer service experience for those customers who plan to purchase the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition. Given that the device is a luxury item and the majority of customers...

Those willing to shell out $13,000 or more are allowed to spend 30 minutes — double the time allowed for other models — to test and try on the Apple Watch Edition model, International Business Times has confirmed with employees of two separate Apple Stores. The special attention given to customers interested in the high-end...

According to a new report, Apple holds a patent that allows them to make 18-karat gold that uses just 28 percent as much gold (in volume) as a standard 18-karat gold alloy. For consumers, this means that the pricing model for the Apple Watch Edition may be significantly lower than the original estimates. It is...

Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster has issued a new report to investors, breaking down expected Apple Watch average selling prices. The analyst predicts that the stainless steel Apple Watch will be priced at $499, while the 18k Gold Edition will sell for $4,999, AppleInsider reports. He also said that on average, consumers will spend closer to $550 on the device,...

In anticipation of the Apple Watch's launch, which is about two to three months away, Techradar has posted everything we know about the Apple Watch’s design so far. The post includes every band, case, and watch face that we know about so far. In total, there are 34 different Apple Watch choices, and nine standard...

According to a report from 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman, Apple will house the pricey 18-karat gold Apple Watch units in safes overnight. Unnamed sources told the author that each of Apple’s retail stores will be outfitted with safes that will reportedly include built-in MagSafe chargers to keep the demo units charged, while protecting the expensive devices overnight. The report...

The Apple Watch Edition, which is the version of the company’s smartwatch that comes in 18-karat gold, could cost up to $1,200, reports TechCrunch. The report notes that a watch expert gave the above estimate based on the size and weight of the device. During the keynote, the company pointed out that the Apple Watch...