We know only one thing for sure about Apple Watch price: From $ 349 Everything else is speculation.
Although some research may lead to conjecture. I went ahead and analyzed (few words) from Apple on the subject, read by a dozen theories, then I did a little analysis of my own. I will review the most popular opinions, comments on each and then predict how much it will cost and size each band.
How many price points?
Apple gave us an idea about the price of the office three collections: Sports and Watch Edition. The Sport Collection consists only of aluminum cases, if the clock Stainless Steel Collection Collection edition and only in the case of gold. So we're probably looking at three points in standard prices, which fluctuate depending on your choice of the band, and perhaps the size (38 mm against 42 mm).
It is almost certain, while 38 mm Sport Watch Apple model is $ 349 swap for a larger display and different band, however, and you're probably looking at a higher price. But before you get too bogged down in stripes and sizes, we will focus on the big picture: What will be the default price for all three collections?
Price points for each collection: Sport, Watch, Edition
#1: The iPod/iPhone/iPad Pricing Theory
- $349 for Sport
- $449 for Watch
- $549 for Edition
A pricing structure like this would fall in line with the previous models of Apple's prices. For iPod, iPad and iPhone, Apple has always charged $ 100 more for additional storage. Then there are differences in size. The iPad Air starts at $ 100 last iPad Mini, while the iPhone will cost $ 6 plus more than 100 iPhone 6 Overall, a simple $ 100 bonus for each collection seems obvious. It's just the way Apple does things.
It seems obvious, that is, until you consider that edition collection is made of 18 carat gold. There is simply no way Apple sells the precious metal for much less than $ 600 at least, the Collection edition will be more expensive.
#2: The precious metal premium (conservative)
- $349 for Sport
- $749 for Watch
- $1,499 for Edition
The prevailing idea seems to be that watches now (question) will cost more than $ 1,000, while stainless steel watches (Watch) fall somewhere in between. At first glance, these price seems quite high, especially since SmartWatch current average is only $ 219
#3: The precious metal premium (liberal)
- $349 for Sport
- $999 for Watch
- $4,999+ for Edition
First I speculated Apple commentator John Gruber, Apple now believe some watches cost much, much more than most people initially thought. (Prediction Gruber gold watch was actually even higher, at $ 10k).
The first ominous sign here is Apple's own words. The company has never referred to as Apple Watch "SmartWatch" and in an earlier interview, self-appointed Jony Ive Switzerland - not Silicon Valley - and the main area displays Apple's competition. Whether you agree with that mindset, Apple pride (pride?) On this point is likely to lead to its price point up.
But again, the most important factor is the 18K gold. All-gold Rolex Watches (including the band) usually start around $ 12k, and even those with classic leather bands tend to start at $ 3k.
I remain skeptical that Apple could sell a consumer of technology to the point that the high price, but if the company can convince the world that it is a piece of fashion - and not just a glorified iPod Nano - perhaps some -uns richest clients Apple will sell.
The size of the box
I hope versions of 38 mm and 42 mm have different prices that Apple has always attached great price tags for older products (11 to 13 inches before the MacBook Air, the iPhone 6 against 6 Plus, for example) . For sport and clock Collections, I hope Apple to require their usual $ 100 premium on the model of 42 mm. However, for the online edition? Even a small increase in gold could mean a significant increase in prices. For now, let's call it $ 300 more for the 42 mm.
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