Stainless Steel Apple Watch Pricing: $549 to $1049 (38mm), $599 to $1099 (42mm)
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday at the “Spring Forward” media event in San Francisco announced that the stainless steel Apple Watch will cost between $549 to $1049 for the 38mm model, while the larger 42mm model will cost between $599 to $1099, depending on the band chosen.
A variety of bands are available for the stainless steel Apple Watch, including a Sport Band, Classic Buckle, Milanese Loop, Leather Loop, Modern Buckle and Link Bracelet. Available color options include white, black, midnight blue, bright blue, soft pink, stone leather, brown and space black. The specific stainless steel Apple Watch pricing for each model:
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
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