While the original Apple Watch has a 2-meter charging cable in the box, Apple says new Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 1 models come with a shorter 1-meter charging cable in the box.
Apple continues to sell a 2-meter Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable for $39 online and in stores, while extra 1-meter cables remain available as a standalone purchase for $29 in the United States.
Apple Watch Series 2 models also include a 5W USB Power Adapter in the box, while Series 1 models do not. The wall charger costs $19 on its own.
Both new series became available for pre-order today, with shipping estimates quickly slipping to 2-3 weeks or later for most models. Best Buy still promises launch day delivery for some models.
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Top Rated Comments
Tim: *Mindblown*
The iPhone, and not the Watch, needs a 2m cable, as you may want to use it while it charges.
is it a surprise? take courage to do this
Wired, "Here’s What You Need to Know About Ceramic, The Fancy Material in Apple’s Fanciest Watch" ('https://www.wired.com/2016/09/apples-new-high-end-watch-crazy-tough-ceramics-baby/')
"...the back of each Watch uses zirconia ceramic where the magnetic charger attaches. Ceramics are non-conductive, and don’t interfere with wireless charging."
and
"The result is a material that’s pretty much un-scratchable, and, under most circumstances, unbreakable."
If Apple can get costs down, a Ceramic iPhone next year would be crack proof, shatter proof, bend-proof and support conductive charging.