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Ceramic Series 12 is Pricier to Repair Than Apple Watch Ultra 4

Apple reintroduced a ceramic case for the Apple Watch Series 12, but if you don't have AppleCare+, repairs are unusually expensive.

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It costs $599 to fix "other damage," which covers any repair besides a battery replacement. Battery service is priced at $99.

Repairing a ceramic Series 12 is more expensive than getting an Apple Watch Ultra 4 repaired. That repair costs $549 without ‌AppleCare‌+ (up $50 from the prior model). A repair for a cellular aluminum Series 12 of the same size is $349.

Apple Watch Series 12 models in the Pearl White or Night Blue ceramic options are priced starting at $899, while the ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌ is priced starting at $799.

With ‌AppleCare‌+, Apple Watch users will only need to pay a $69 service fee for damage to the ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 or $79 for the ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌. Battery service is free if a watch's battery capacity drops below 80 percent, and theft or loss has a $119 deductible.

‌AppleCare‌+ with Theft and Loss for the Apple Watch Series 12 is $4.99 per month, and it's $5.99 per month for the Ultra 4. Customers can also opt for ‌AppleCare‌ One, Apple's $19.99 per month option that covers up to three devices. Starting on September 14, Apple is also offering ‌AppleCare‌ One Family, which is $49.99 per month for up to six family members.

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Top Rated Comments

Lucky736 Avatar
14 hours ago at 01:27 pm

Only the dumbs will buy ceramic, I see no point...
Only jealous people make statements like this. Sad.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
12 hours ago at 03:54 pm
There’s a certain feel to ceramic as there is with titanium. Ceramic will feel more premium with the extra heft and density to the material. Like was said above, ceramic won’t scratch and it’ll look newer longer. Titanium is used for it’s light weight and durability. It’ll scratch more easily and develop a tarnish over time.

I wish Apple would start making these watches more modular so that one could fit a new SOC or display or battery so that you could keep them for longer. I have an Explorer that I daily and love the fact that it’ll last forever with regular servicing (every 10 years). I wish the Apple Watches did the same so you keep the case of the watch and keep the insides up to date like a service does with mechanical watches.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Naraxus Avatar
13 hours ago at 02:08 pm

Sounds like it'll make more sense to just catch a sale on a new one if you need to repair "other damage".
At least then you'd get a new Watch and a new Battery.

$599 is frankly outrageous.
I don't think so. From all I've seen online ceramic watches are pretty pricy to repair so $600 seems somewhat reasonable.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JPack Avatar
14 hours ago at 01:56 pm

Only the dumbs will buy ceramic, I see no point...
These things age too quickly due to support obsolescence and battery life to buy the fancy version of. Only the aluminum version makes sense to me.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Lucky736 Avatar
14 hours ago at 01:26 pm
Breaking News, the more expensive watch is more expensive to repair. 😮
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Lucky736 Avatar
14 hours ago at 01:56 pm

Jealous of what, titanium is nicer or you could just get the ultra...
I have a Titanium, and have worked with both up close over the years. The Ceramic watches have a beautiful finish that is arguably even more durable than the Titanium. I haven't dug in to the finer details of the latest release but in the past the Titanium was used for durability and weight so I suspect, again just on prior knowledge and experience, that the Ceramic has a tick more heft on the wrist. So long as I was okay with whatever the color was of the Ceramic, and had to choose between the two, I would take Ceramic if the watch is actually worn day to day.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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