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Apple Watch Series 12 Comes in New Finishes, Including Ceramic

Apple Watch Series 12 comes in a refreshed selection of case finishes and materials, including ceramic.

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Here's a breakdown of the case types, finishes, and pricing across the new Apple Watch lineup:

  • Apple Watch Series 12 (aluminum): Available in space gray, black, light gold, and dark bronze (starts at $399).
  • Apple Watch Series 12 (titanium): Available in radiant gold and natural (starts at $699).
  • Apple Watch Series 12 (ceramic): Available in pearl white and night blue (starts at $899).
  • Apple Watch Ultra 4 (titanium): Available in natural and black finishes (starts at $799).
  • Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 (titanium): Available in radiant gold and silver (starts at $1,399).
  • Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4 (titanium): Available in natural titanium (starts at $1,499).

The ceramic finish returns with the Series 12 this year, pairing with sand and navy blue Sport Bands that feature a ceramic pin-and-tuck closure to match the case.

Pre-orders for both Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are open today, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.

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Top Rated Comments

UltimateSyn Avatar
11 hours ago at 02:57 pm
Gorgeous. It appears those special ceramic-pinned bands can only be acquired at the time of purchase. Have to pair Pearl with Sand or Night with Navy to get the band with the ceramic pin. Can't find a way to buy those separately.

The price is right here, too. The Series 5 Apple Watch Edition in White Ceramic sold for $1299+!
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jimthing Avatar
11 hours ago at 03:11 pm
Thought about the ceramic, but went Ultra 4 again. One reason was the crap bands selection... why not allow us to buy the band we actually want, like the nice and flat Trail Loops that only come with the Ultra's, which also fit the larger non-Ultra's?

Silly and pointless differentiation.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
profmjh Avatar
8 hours ago at 05:22 pm
I’m sticking to my No New Apple Products rule this year.

So I ordered the dark bronze aluminium with matching Milanese loop. Only cost me £329 with an SE3 trade-in.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
awshucks Avatar
9 hours ago at 04:41 pm
The ceramic is actually a good deal considering it was $1300 on the Series 5.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
KillerScoregasm Avatar
11 hours ago at 03:09 pm
Apple loves to play with the lighting on their watch photos to make them thinner than they truly are. 🙄
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
erikkfi Avatar
11 hours ago at 02:57 pm
Someday, honestly, a nice bright red or purple. Apple Watches are totally disposable tech after 4-5 years; you could even unapologetically make them out of plastic!
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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