Apple Discontinues Higher-End Ceramic Apple Watch Models With Launch of Series 6

[MacRumors]

With the launch of the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple has discontinued the higher-end premium ceramic Apple Watch models that were previously available.

Apple Watch Series 6 materials include aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, which was introduced last year, but no ceramic. The aluminum models come in silver, gold, and space gray, plus there are new blue and (PRODUCT)RED color options.

The stainless steel models are available in graphite, silver and gold, while the titanium models are available in space black and silver. Apple’s titanium Apple Watch models are now its most expensive, priced starting at $799 for a 40mm with the most inexpensive band.

Aluminum Apple Watch models are priced starting at $399, while stainless steel models are priced starting at $699. Apple also introduced the lower-cost Apple Watch SE, priced starting at $279, and the Apple Watch Series 3 continues to be available for $199.

Article Link: Apple Discontinues Higher-End Ceramic Apple Watch Models With Launch of Series 6

 

[macsplusmacs]

I always wanted one, but I think they were only keeping it around for Ive.

 

[Stiss]

They are beautiful but so expensive. I’d love to get one...one day.

 

[farewelwilliams]

everyone is going for the product red

 

[Brien]

So every other year? Poor sales? Too bad. I’ve seen them in person and they’re beautiful

 

[Ulysses164]

I always wanted one, but I think they were only keeping it around for Ive.

Me too, it looked incredibly 70’s future!

Does anyone know if the sapphire glass face is still present on stainless steel Apple Watch series 6 models?

 

[Brien]

everyone is going for the product red

SS ride or die for me

 

[MrGimper]

SS ride or die for me

If I upgrade it'll be for silver SS, again.....

 

[Apple-is-Cool]

Looks like sapphire crystal front on the stainless and titanium models is gone too.

 

[ilikewhey]

so no more 40mm models?

 

[MacStreamer]

I have Space Black Series 5. I will go for the Gold Stainless Series 6 this time. I hope it's not too different shade from Series 4/5.

 

[Nik]

No sapphire glas on the stainless steel models anymore?

 

[Craiger]

Looks like sapphire crystal front on the stainless and titanium models is gone too.

I'm trying to find this info. The sapphire front is a must for me personally.

 

[Apple-is-Cool]

I'm trying to find this info. The sapphire front is a must for me personally.

Same here, there is no info online about the material on the front. I pre-ordered an S6 titanium but will cancel it if it's not sapphire crystal.

 

[Stiss]

Looks like sapphire crystal front on the stainless and titanium models is gone too.

WHAT?!

The main reason I buy the SS case watch is for that screen. Any other model would scratch up badly with my job.

 

[zilchfox]

I guess I better hold onto mine. Hard to justify upgrading to a Series 6 when I currently have the Ceramic Series 5. I've never seen anyone else with one.

 

[Squuiid]

No sapphire glas on the stainless steel models anymore?

Huh? Why would anyone buy the stainless steel then?!
Where is this info?

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

These higher-end models never made a lot of sense, given the device itself has such significant performance upgrades every year.

 

[christian.terra]

Looks like sapphire crystal front on the stainless and titanium models is gone too.

I would truly be shocked if they got rid of the sapphire front glass on the higher end models... that's one of the main reasons people even buy the SS.

 

[44267547]

As someone else alluded to, and absolutely stunning watch with amazing durability, but the price point is just absurd, when this probably appeal to less than 1% of the Apple Watch demographic.

 

[Moi Ici]

I would truly be shocked if they got rid of the sapphire front glass on the higher end models... that's one of the main reasons people even buy the SS.

Exactly, all my SS watches bodies have been scratched to near death, but the sapphire glass on all of them remained absolutely perfect. Would not buy without sapphire glass, (unless they have some other magic glass that doesn’t scratch and pit)

 

[rmoliv]

Series 6 is like the most boring Watch ever.

 

[Apple-is-Cool]

Exactly, all my SS watches bodies have been scratched to near death, but the sapphire glass on all of them remained absolutely perfect. Would not buy without sapphire glass, (unless they have some other magic glass that doesn’t scratch and pit)

100%, I was ready to upgrade from my Ceramic Series 3 but can't find any info about sapphire screen on the new models.

 

[morg0052]

I cant find any mention of sapphire glass on website, they used to say it right on there....

 

[Ron21]

No Sapphire, what?