Gurman: 'Apple Watch Pro' Extreme Sports Model Could Cost Nearly $1,000

[MacRumors]

Apple's rumored high-end Apple Watch model for extreme sports could cost around $999 – the same starting price as the current iPhone 13 Pro – according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Samsung Watch Pro 5, the likely rival of 'Apple Watch Pro' (Image: 91Mobiles)​

Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman compares the rumored premium watch to the current 45mm titanium Apple Watch Edition, which starts at $849.

Given that the new high-end Apple Watch will pack in a slightly larger display, new sensors and higher-end materials, I wouldn’t be surprised if it starts closer to $900 to $999, the starting price of an iPhone 13 Pro. We're only a couple months away from finding out exactly where Apple lands.

Gurman compares the Garmin-esque Apple Watch model to what he believes will be its biggest rival, the already-leaked Samsung Watch Pro 5, which is expected to be announced next month. Samsung's "Pro" version will have a slightly larger display and battery than standard models, as well as a titanium case and a more rugged design. However, the most costly version, the 44mm model with LTE, is expected to be around half the price of Apple's rumored watch.

Aimed at athletes, hikers, and others who experience more extreme conditions during exercise, the new tier of Apple Watch will feature LTE, a larger screen, and a metal casing that's better able to stand up to abuse. Gurman offers a few possible names for the new device – Apple Watch Extreme, Apple Watch Max, Apple Watch Explorer Edition – but the journalist speculates that the model will adopt the 'Pro' moniker in line with its other higher price-point products.

The display will measure in at almost two inches diagonally, which is larger than the 1.9-inch diagonal screen size of the current Apple Watch Series 7 and the planned Apple Watch Series 8. It is also expected to include a more shatter-resistant screen and have a larger battery to accommodate longer workout times.

The sport-focused version of the Apple Watch will be sold alongside the standard ‌Apple Watch Series 8‌ planned for later this year and the Apple Watch SE, which is also expected to see a refresh in 2022.

Article Link: Gurman: 'Apple Watch Pro' Extreme Sports Model Could Cost Nearly $1,000

 

[ProfessionalFan]

$999 sounds steep for a starting price.

Titanium starts at $799 I believe so I do wonder what these "higher-end materials" will be.

 

[LeeW]

Focus on the mass market, not the minority space. Oh, what's that? Not enough profit?

 

[TurboJobo]

I been an owner of the iphone since the original 2g version and to this date I have never own nor wanted an apple watch. Never understood the whole idea of it. I much prefer a simple Swiss watch than something I need to worry about charging.

 

[WiiDSmoker]

Yeah good luck.

 

[alpi123]

I been an owner of the iphone since the original 2g version and to this date I have never own nor wanted an apple watch. Never understood the whole idea of it. I much prefer a simple Swiss watch than something I need to worry about charging.

You clearly have no clue what features the Apple Watch has

 

[zeezun]

hahaha good luck 

 

[CraigJDuffy]

You clearly have no clue what features the Apple Watch has

indeed, Watch is really just the form factor. The function is vastly different.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I been an owner of the iphone since the original 2g version and to this date I have never own nor wanted an apple watch. Never understood the whole idea of it. I much prefer a simple Swiss watch than something I need to worry about charging.

I like it for notifications and for fitness tracking. Notifications most of all. This way I can have my phone in my pocket and not miss a text or email. Hard to always feel the vibrate from the phone in the pocket and I would miss those constantly.

 

[jz0309]

if true, it will not help increasing market share ...

 

[jz0309]

I been an owner of the iphone since the original 2g version and to this date I have never own nor wanted an apple watch. Never understood the whole idea of it. I much prefer a simple Swiss watch than something I need to worry about charging.

AW is not for everyone ...

 

[ct2k7]

The watch would need to be significantly better for me to even consider it...

 

[blairh]

I been an owner of the iphone since the original 2g version and to this date I have never own nor wanted an apple watch. Never understood the whole idea of it. I much prefer a simple Swiss watch than something I need to worry about charging.

Charging something nightly isn’t exactly difficult in any way.

My AW has changed my life. Notifications, paying for things at the store, and controlling my music and podcasts on the go.

 

[itti]

Only time will tell if this price tag works in the recession.

 

[DHagan4755]

This sucker Better make pancakes for you in the morning for a grand

 

[everlast3434]

Are you extreme enough to spend 1k?? 💪

 

[Mike WA4D]

Apple's rumored high-end Apple Watch model for extreme sports could cost around $999 – the same starting price as the current iPhone 13 Pro – according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Samsung Watch Pro 5, the likely rival of 'Apple Watch Pro' (Image: 91Mobiles)​

Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman compares the rumored premium watch to the current 45mm titanium Apple Watch Edition, which starts at $849.
Gurman compares the Garmin-esque Apple Watch model to what he believes will be its biggest rival, the already-leaked Samsung Watch Pro 5, which is expected to be announced next month. Samsung's "Pro" version will have a slightly larger display and battery than standard models, as well as a titanium case and a more rugged design. However, the most costly version, the 44mm model with LTE, is expected to be around half the price of Apple's rumored watch.

Aimed at athletes, hikers, and others who experience more extreme conditions during exercise, the new tier of Apple Watch will feature LTE, a larger screen, and a metal casing that's better able to stand up to abuse. Gurman offers a few possible names for the new device – Apple Watch Extreme, Apple Watch Max, Apple Watch Explorer Edition – but the journalist speculates that the model will adopt the 'Pro' moniker in line with its other higher price-point products.

The display will measure in at almost two inches diagonally, which is larger than the 1.9-inch diagonal screen size of the current Apple Watch Series 7 and the planned Apple Watch Series 8. It is also expected to include a more shatter-resistant screen and have a larger battery to accommodate longer workout times.

The sport-focused version of the Apple Watch will be sold alongside the standard ‌Apple Watch Series 8‌ planned for later this year and the Apple Watch SE, which is also expected to see a refresh in 2022.

Article Link: Gurman: 'Apple Watch Pro' Extreme Sports Model Could Cost Nearly $1,000

Many Apple consumers can no longer afford the next generation of top tier products.. They’re in denial over the reported $3000 coming MIxed Reality headset. They declare the reasonable price of $1000 for the Apple Watch “Pro” to be unacceptable. The good news is Apple does not listen to them. The Marxist style angst is amusing. Apple’s top of the line products are for the affluent, developers and content creators. And that is as it should be.

 

[calstanford]

Apple is going insane. I can see the downfall coming.

 

[alongdingdong]

Charging something nightly isn’t exactly difficult in any way.

My AW has changed my life. Notifications, paying for things at the store, and controlling my music and podcasts on the go.

I use my AW daily to start/stop my cycling training via Strava, and occasionally call a family member when on the bike handsfree.

The watch is great but for far from a "Smart" watch, it is a iphone ultralight edition with some basic hearth monitoring features that are not officially recognised as a medical ECG but is a helpful tool nonetheless in this regard.

I would believe it if it changed your life to have a early diagnostic of some hearthritme issues found through the AW, but otherwise then that, if your life is changed because you can pay with your AW that you also can do with your iphone is a bit of stretch but then again, i dont know how much you live your life.

 

[Leon Ze Professional]

That crack marketing team of Craig Federighi must be onto some good stuff. I want what they're having...

 

[boak]

Better off buying the base AW and a separate Garmin for workouts and outdoor activities

 

[sharpimage]

I don’t know where this ‘rugged’ requirement is coming from. Extreme sports, endurance, Ironman dont happen in extreme environments. They just need a bigger battery! Apple may just be missing the point with this one.

 

[Windoes]

Yeah gimme a Pro Max Watch

 

[gvanvoor]

Since they call it garmin-esque, I would have expected at least a reference to a garmin product like e.g. the Fenix

 

[Mike WA4D]

Are you extreme enough to spend 1k?? 💪

There’s nothing “extreme” about a $1000 Smart Watch. Apple offers a cheap low end watch for those of you who can’t afford the “Pro”. “A Man’s got to know his limitations”. Clint Eastwood. 1973