'Apple Watch Pro' Rumored to Feature Larger 47mm Case Size With Flat Display

[MacRumors]

The so-called "Apple Watch Pro" will feature a larger 47mm case size, according to a report today from Japanese website Mac Otakara. By comparison, the Apple Watch Series 7 is available in 41mm and 45mm case sizes.

A larger 47mm case size would result in the Apple Watch Pro having a larger display, which could measure in at 1.99 inches diagonally.

The report, citing information received from "reliable sources," also claims the Apple Watch Pro will feature a completely flat display, whereas existing Apple Watch models have slightly curved edges around the display. The flat design could improve the durability of the Apple Watch Pro, which Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported will be a "rugged" model designed for high-impact activities like hiking and extreme sports.

While a 47mm case size is new information, the flat display has been rumored previously. Other features expected for the Apple Watch Pro include a titanium casing, longer battery life, an expanded Low Power Mode, an S8 chip, and more.

Apple is expected to announce the Apple Watch Pro alongside two standard Apple Watch Series 8 models and the iPhone 14 at its September 7 media event. Pricing remains to be seen, but titanium Apple Watch models currently start at $799 in the United States, so it would be reasonable to expect a starting price of around $799 to $999.

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[FelixDerKater]

This will be a nice watch. Will people stay on an annual upgrade cycle with them?

 

[Nimoy]

I hope the Pro is not the same as Rugged. I want the big screen, new design and the best features but don’t want it to look like a sport watch!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Wooo! We're finally getting a flat re-design Apple Watch. Last year was a bit of a disappointment. Hopefully, Apple is able to shock the world with AW 8. ⌚️👏

 

[sunapple]

Widescreen Apple Watch for more battery??

 

[MLVC]

I hope the Pro is not the same as Rugged. I want the big screen, new design and the best features but don’t want it to look like a sport watch!

Plus I want to be able to use the bands I already have.

 

[vicviper789]

I’ll only buy it if it has a notch

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

People are going to look like a kid wearing their dads sweatshirt with this size watch ha.

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

I’ll purchase 12 of these so I can have a fresh battery each month.

 

[blairh]

This is exactly what I want.

 

[WiiDSmoker]

I’ll only buy it if it has a notch

Camera on the Apple Watch 😚

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I’ll purchase 12 of these so I can have a fresh battery each month.

What if the battery starts degrading within a month? What are you going to do then?

 

[symphony]

I wanted to buy one

Then I realized I would have to give up on all my straps I've collected over the years 🥲

 

[mystery hill]

Edit: I was mistaken.

 

[_Spinn_]

Sounds like a great watch! Hopefully the rumors aren’t way off like they were last year.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Sounds like a great watch! Hopefully the rumors aren’t way off like they were last year.

I honestly think the rumors were all correct and spot on and we are just 1 year ahead when it comes to the rumors. Apple is already working on iPhone 15. I also believe we may see a bronze or matte black iPhone this year instead of the purple.

 

[Hastings101]

I wish they would just sell a wristband accessory for iPhones and include a watch mode. Wouldn’t have to wait for 20 years for the Apple Watch to finally get to a six inch screen.

 

[paradox00]

I'm expecting to be disappointed by battery life. It needs to at least double to be competitive with a Garmin Venu, and there's no chance it will come close to matching a Fenix watch... unless they add the pogo pins like the iPad Pro (and original Apple watch), and then release a battery filled watch band. That would be a really nice surprise.

 

[foobar1997]

sounds absolutely terrible. 47mm? already for a large chunk of people the 45mm is too large. guess the days of being able to purchase a reasonably sized titanium apple watch will be over. 47mm is hilariously large even by modern watch standards

 

[GeoStructural]

If this is true, it might be my first Apple Watch.

 

[Thomas Davie]

I’ve wanted an Apple Watch since the beginning when they first came out. Passed b/c 24 hour battery life unacceptable for me. Ended up buying a Galaxy Watch 3. I could easily get 6 days battery life w/apps. Of course the more I use it, the shorter the battery life.

The Apple Watch would be a day 1 purchase for me *if* the battery life is extended and not merely througha low power mode.

Other than that I’d be on board.
’Tom

 

[contacos]

Kind of annoying that you have to get anything „Pro“ with Apple now, just to get the redesign, even if u won’t necessarily have the need for half those features

 

[Kylo83]

I hope the Pro is not the same as Rugged. I want the big screen, new design and the best features but don’t want it to look like a sport watch!

Same

 

[ct2k7]

I wonder if this will be too big for my wrists and mean that I can’t actually get it

 

[nfl46]

Small wrist gang, maybe next year for us. Lol. 47mm would be too big for my wrist.