How Much Would You Be Willing to Pay for an Apple Watch 'Pro'?

[Pixelspeeper]

Apple is my life, whatever price they give us I take it.

 

[Howard2k]

The software on Apple Watch has been stagnant for the last 5+ years. It had high promises when first introduced but now they are all the same and just a glorified notification watch. It gets boring after awhile. Apple needs to come up with more than just adding a new face every year.

I just wish that apple wouldn't keep re-releasing the S0 and just incrementing the numbers without making any changes. Absolutely crazy that they do that.

 

[jdawgnoonan]

If it can’t come close to the battery life of a Garmin Epix 2 then nothing

 

[Thebrochure]

I'm not interested until blood-pressure monitoring becomes a thing. But if I was, I'd pay whatever they're asking since we all know the "Pro" tagline means the real device. If you buy the regular model, you're not truly buying their next-gen device. You're buying the keep-stock-holders-happy device. It's a smoke screen. Nothing more.

 

[paulovsouza]

For Apple Watches when they get upgrades, that include new sensors it makes the older models a little less relevant. So it’s hard to justify $1,000 for something you use for fitness, time, and quick notifications checks, and the next upgrade can make it obsolete. Where as an iPhone typically only really a difference of camera specs, so $1,000 feels like an investment for the next few upgrade cycles.

 

[leebroath]

Not a chance at $1000

These Apple watches depreciate SO much over a year, there is no real proper value after 2 years

Then you have Rolex etc which holds if not gains in value over years.

 

[RealPlastic]

Love Apple products, but the Watches I've had only last 2-3 years. Series 6 on my wrist at 84% battery health after 20 months, already get low power mode by end of the day. Not a good return on investment to me. And it overheats in the hot sun. Not sure I'll be getting another one.

 

[compwiz1202]

Sadly,, that isn’t really ever going to happen IMHO… BGM or CGM would be the most premium of premium features if it ever got implemented and approved by the FDA. I would imagine that a device that like is going to start at the 900-1000$ lever for sure. Could be wrong, happens, but I’m not holding my breath for BGM or CGM anytime soon.

I think it would easily exceed $1k. They would backorder to the end of time

 

[Apple_Gabe]

I workout a lot and have my watch on for most of the day. I actually found my Nike S7 getting scratched a lot on the front after I started working out outside and I was thinking to myself that it was unacceptable that Apple has a non-scratch resistant screen on the Nike Models, where the typical user likely works out putting their Watch in danger of scratches and nics. But I guess the scratch-resistant screens just costs a lot more. Happy to hear that Apple is making a rugged model, and I would be willing to pay up to 1k for a Titanium-based model, but probably not if it was only Stainless-Steel or Aluminum. If Apple asks for more than 1k, I'd need to see a few new features and an added Health Sensor or two for me to upgrade.

 

[madebybela]

they should be paying ME

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Not a chance at $1000

These Apple watches depreciate SO much over a year, there is no real proper value after 2 years

Then you have Rolex etc which holds if not gains in value over years.

I don't think most people buy an Apple Watch for investment or resale purposes

 

[easy4lif]

Depends. Am I getting a watch that runs the same old software that is more “durable?” Or am I getting an actual Pro watch that separates itself from the regular watch?

This is the only response anyone should be asking. Apple will clearly need to explain why this watch is a “pro” series watch. Slightly better durability and one extra sensor would not justify a “pro” moniker.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

This is the only response anyone should be asking. Apple will clearly need to explain why this watch is a “pro” series watch. Slightly better durability and one extra sensor would not justify a “pro” moniker.

For what its worth, there is no proof it'll be called Pro at this time.

 

[ct2k7]

Not a chance at $1000

These Apple watches depreciate SO much over a year, there is no real proper value after 2 years

Then you have Rolex etc which holds if not gains in value over years.

I purchased my watch at 749, now Apple will credit 125 for the same Watch

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I purchased my watch at 749, now Apple will credit 125 for the same Watch

They give probably the same or close to 125 for the base model. There is very little increase in resale value between the base model and other models. Same thing with Macs, the base Mac resale value is close to a maxed out Mac of the same product line.

 

[ct2k7]

They give probably the same or close to 125 for the base model. There is very little increase in resale value between the base model and other models. Same thing with Macs, the base Mac resale value is close to a maxed out Mac of the same product line.

I tried with my partner’s one and it was 65, so around half.. and it was purchased at half the price of the one I have.

 

[The Game 161]

Will answer that next week lol

 

[grouch]

I'm just hoping that whatever refresh is coming has solid sensor updates. I've never owned an Apple Watch and have been thinking about buying the next one.

 

[MrRoberto]

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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For whatever use I get from the Apple watch, the current Series 7 seems more than adequate. The current crop of sensors (HR, oxygen and sleep sensors) fits my needs and $1000 is pretty steep for a modest increase in battery life. Besides, I have yet to meet one person who managed to break a stainless steel Apple watch. All that talk of a "more durable titanium case" is just marketing fluff. I'll put my $1000 into a new iPhone 14 Pro Max instead.

 

[Thebrochure]

Not a chance at $1000

These Apple watches depreciate SO much over a year, there is no real proper value after 2 years

Then you have Rolex etc which holds if not gains in value over years.

Yes, which is why it's stupid calling Apple's device a watch. It's not. It's a computer you wear on your wrist which tells time.

 

[douglasf13]

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I have a flat faced Rolex that I wore for 15+ years on a daily basis, I completely thrashed it including doing a lot of construction with it, I can't count the amount of times I hard ground it against a terrible surface like a rock, bricks, nails, etc. It doesn't have a single blemish, not even the faintest hint of a scratch.

From what I understand sapphire has different levels of quality, I'd be curious to hear someone's take who understands this. I would also be curious to see how Apple sapphire stacks up against luxury watchmakers, and even just watches in the $1k range. I do know that my AW3 has also had a ton of abuse for years as my throwaway watch when I don't want to sully my "nice" AW and doesn't have a single blemish on it either so I've become quite confident in Apple's sapphire.

Sapphire is very scratch resistant, but brittle. A 3ft drop onto tile can break the sapphire of a Rolex or AW, so luck is involved, too.

 

[douglasf13]

Yes, which is why it's stupid calling Apple's device a watch. It's not. It's a computer you wear on your wrist which tells time.

Rolex watches appreciating to a meaningful level is a relatively new phenomenon that likely won’t last. I sold 4 Rolex watches 5 years ago and lost money on all of them, and most other Swiss watches still loose money today, although maybe not to the level of an AW. Either way, if it’s on your wrist and tells time, it’s probably a watch.

 

[tivoboy]

I have a flat faced Rolex that I wore for 15+ years on a daily basis, I completely thrashed it including doing a lot of construction with it, I can't count the amount of times I hard ground it against a terrible surface like a rock, bricks, nails, etc. It doesn't have a single blemish, not even the faintest hint of a scratch.

From what I understand sapphire has different levels of quality, I'd be curious to hear someone's take who understands this. I would also be curious to see how Apple sapphire stacks up against luxury watchmakers, and even just watches in the $1k range. I do know that my AW3 has also had a ton of abuse for years as my throwaway watch when I don't want to sully my "nice" AW and doesn't have a single blemish on it either so I've become quite confident in Apple's sapphire.

I bet if you run your fingernail around the top edge of the outsider perimeter of the face you’ll find some tiny places where there is a tiny bit of material chipped or missing.. it’s VERY tiny and one doesn’t really feel it with just fingertip skin. Agree, the FACE of the Rolex’s I have have essentially no scratches and have been mountain climbing, working out, scuba diving in coral reefs, and everything in between.

 

[pugxiwawa]

Very little reason to buy any AW above the base model. They run the same hardware and software, and battery goes bad after 2-3 years. It’s a disposable accessory.

 

[goldenarm007]

Here in the Outback Timex clones are
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