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Stainless Steel Apple Watch Pricing: $549 to $1049 (38mm), $599 to $1099 (42mm)

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apple_watch_sensorApple 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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    F123D
    71 months ago
    Loved the silence when he introduced the price.
    Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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    Klae17
    71 months ago
    Apple watch 1 $200 next year.
    Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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    ggibson913
    71 months ago
    Dear Apple,

    No.
    Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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    ZacNicholson
    71 months ago
    the apple watch is going to be one of the biggest mistakes in apples history. it looks awful, not a lot of features, you need your iPhone with you, and it costs way to much
    Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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    penajmz
    71 months ago
    This is way too expensive. Definitely did not expect this price range for this version.
    Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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    Glassed Silver
    71 months ago
    Ambitious for a device that is bound to have a rapid life cycle compared to traditional watches.

    Both in terms of features, but also in terms of things like this:

    "Sorry, this version of AppleWatch OS is not compatible with your version of iOS on your iPhone".

    I can see it now.

    Glassed Silver:mac
    Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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