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$10,000?!?! Genius!
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Welcome to the world of fine jewelry.
Anyway, there is 20% VAT in your $8,300 strap, so it's actually cheaper than in the U.S.
I'm not telling you its correct, or that its been proven, I'm just saying that we talked about it in my marketing class today.
Apple is about the only company that can tell you what you want to buy, so the market for this is guaranteed. It won't be as big as the iPhone, but I doubt that's their target.
The price difference is for Rose Gold vs Yellow Gold. The strap is included free. If you look at the site, the price differs via two factors : 38mm vs 42mm and yellow vs rose gold.
The only people that will spend $10,000 on a Watch edition have more money than sense. Apple could charge whatever price they wanted for a high-end watch.
I could justify $10,000 for a Rolex far more easily than I can for a Watch that will be obsolete in a year.
I could justify $10,000 for a Rolex far more easily than I can for a Watch that will be obsolete in a year.
its being sold as a limited edition and marketed to the "elite" who don't have the same views as you. People who will buy the gold watch will do so simply because they can.
They do? I was under the impression that people buying watches in this range had several of them, and bought both for looks and timelessness. The
Watch doesn't fit those criteria, especially when considering it is clearly meant to be your only watch. It is not designed to be in a rotation with other watches. It is obvious that the Edition is a "because we can" thing. I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't made down the line (Gen 3 or 4) due to sales not justifying its existence. It is the Ford GT. Halo product that is not a permanent fixture.
Err, nope. You're wrong.
38mm rose gold case + sport band = $10,000
38mm rose gold case + rose grey/gold buckle = $17,000
the yellow gold equivalents are same prices:
38mm yellow gold + sport band = $10,000
38mm yellow gold + red/gold buckle strap = $17,000
http://store.apple.com/us/buy-watch/apple-watch-edition
I'm really honestly baffled at why people care. It's not like Apple has made an Apple Watch only accessible to those that can't spend 10k+. Like, this doesn't pertain to you at all so why does it matter? Really though, why?
It's like me not understanding why I have on a $20 bracelet versus the person with a 20k diamond incrusted bracelet. They serve the same purpose... fashion... one is just on a whole other level and that's fine.
I'm not mad someone has a Porsche while I'm driving my Jeep. I'm very happy with my Jeep and more power to the person who can afford fancy cars.
#TreatYoSelf
It's like me not understanding why I have on a $20 bracelet versus the person with a 20k diamond incrusted bracelet. They serve the same purpose... fashion... one is just on a whole other level and that's fine.
I'm not mad someone has a Porsche while I'm driving my Jeep. I'm very happy with my Jeep and more power to the person who can afford fancy cars.
#TreatYoSelf