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How Much Would You Be Willing to Pay for an Apple Watch 'Pro'?
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If it could replace my recreational dive computer I would pay $999. Just make it water tight and add a depth sensor and software.
If not, the cheapest base model is fine for me.
If not, the cheapest base model is fine for me.
I’d say a maximum of £450 for a smartwatch that I only keep for 3 years. I never got onboard with the stainless and titanium models as I didn’t see the worth in a slightly more expensive casing material. I’ve always had the aluminium watches as I use them for fitness and the price point suits.
I really don’t understand who Apple are aiming this Pro watch at considering it’s rumoured to be the same price as an iPhone 14 Pro. When you consider the fitness watch market with Garmins half the price, is this Watch aimed at the wealthy fitness enthusiast who thinks the Pro will get those extra admiring looks in the gym or what lol? Seems like a really odd product that is rumoured to bring better battery life which is something of a common complaint for Apple Watch wearers. We complain about battery life so Apple improve it by putting it on a £1k smartwatch, thanks Apple
I really don’t understand who Apple are aiming this Pro watch at considering it’s rumoured to be the same price as an iPhone 14 Pro. When you consider the fitness watch market with Garmins half the price, is this Watch aimed at the wealthy fitness enthusiast who thinks the Pro will get those extra admiring looks in the gym or what lol? Seems like a really odd product that is rumoured to bring better battery life which is something of a common complaint for Apple Watch wearers. We complain about battery life so Apple improve it by putting it on a £1k smartwatch, thanks Apple
With a 7 day battery life, about $1200
6 day battery, about $1000
5 days battery life $8-900
4 days battery $7-800
3 days battery life is the minimum I'd accept, and $6-700
No, the prices aren't realistic but this shows the high value *I* place on battery life. The likely <3 day battery life shows my perception of the Apple Watches value. With a 1-2 day battery life I'd pay a couple hundred dollars for a used Apple Watch Pro, tops.
Apple, please get back to me when you solve your battery problem.
Tom
6 day battery, about $1000
5 days battery life $8-900
4 days battery $7-800
3 days battery life is the minimum I'd accept, and $6-700
No, the prices aren't realistic but this shows the high value *I* place on battery life. The likely <3 day battery life shows my perception of the Apple Watches value. With a 1-2 day battery life I'd pay a couple hundred dollars for a used Apple Watch Pro, tops.
Apple, please get back to me when you solve your battery problem.
Tom
Might as well just ask, "What's your net worth?"
For people that care about price AT ALL, the only Apple Watch worth getting is the basic aluminum model with AppleCare+ in case it breaks. It's a piece of tech, it's going to be useless within a few years regardless if you pay $400 or $1000.
For people that care about price AT ALL, the only Apple Watch worth getting is the basic aluminum model with AppleCare+ in case it breaks. It's a piece of tech, it's going to be useless within a few years regardless if you pay $400 or $1000.
If you really care about price, you wouldn’t be wasting your money on AppleCare+.
It really depends on what the watch can do compared to the aluminum version. I could see me paying up to $750
I have seen a reason to upgrade. Simple as that. Same reason I upgrade almost every generation of MacBook, iMac, iPhone and iPad.
$1200-$1500 is fine. Apple needs to send a message. That the Pro is not for the proletatiat.
We're just a few days away from when Apple is expected to announce the Apple Watch "Pro," an entirely new Apple Watch explicitly designed for athletes and customers who want a more robust and durable Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch "Pro" has been described as a "rugged" Apple Watch that will feature a new design, a larger display and battery, and more durable materials to make it more suitable for athletes and those who are active. Those improvements won't come without an additional cost, however, with the new model priced above most versions in the current lineup.
The new Apple Watch will likely sit at the higher end of the Apple Watch lineup, likely replacing the Apple Watch Edition as the more expensive model in the lineup. To make things easier, we've put together a quick comparison chart comparing the Apple Watch Edition and the Apple Watch "Pro" below.
Apple Watch Series 7 Edition
- Case Material: Titanium
- Case Design: Rounded edges and curved display around the sides
- Sizes: 41mm or 45mm
- Display Material: Sapphire front crystals
- Health Features: ECG, Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate notifications
- Special Features: None
- Price: $799 - $849
Apple Watch 'Pro'
- Case Material: Stronger titanium alloy with improved impact resistance
- Case Design: "An evolution of the current rectangular shape," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
- Sizes: 47-48mm with 7% larger display
- Display Materials: Improved crack and scratch resistance for athletes
- Health Features: ECG, Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate notifications, and body temperature sensor
- Special Features: Improved watchOS UI to show additional activity metrics thanks to the larger display
- Price: Around $900 - $1,000
Knowing what you know now, we want to know how much you would be willing to pay for an Apple Watch "Pro." Let us know in the comments below, and check out our guide for everything we know about the upcoming Apple Watch lineup.
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Yes it’s a disposable device. To make it “elite” Apple should intentionally build in self-destruction after 24 months to the day from purchase. Now that would give the Apple Watch truly “Unique” Status! Where’s the line?
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You don’t like the prices of the new AW Pro and you find trade in values to be “awful”. Why are you even an Apple consumer?
As a dissatisfied and disinterested user—- Why are you even in this forum? to complain?
About a grand , maybe a bit more …
Tbh if you look at the mind blowing things it can do compared to a normal watch it’s a bargain
Then again I bought the ss graphite and the weight annoys me a lot , my brother has the aluminium one and it’s scratch free and so much lighter , might end up getting one .
Tbh if you look at the mind blowing things it can do compared to a normal watch it’s a bargain
Then again I bought the ss graphite and the weight annoys me a lot , my brother has the aluminium one and it’s scratch free and so much lighter , might end up getting one .
Nah, I think people would just see it still as just an Apple Watch. Wrong brand if the whole status symbol image is your thing mate to be brutally honest lol.
I don't think the iPhone is a status symbol in most places. Maybe originally it was but now it is weird to not see multiple iPhones everywhere you go.
