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Apple Watch Series 12 Comes in New Finishes, Including Ceramic

Apple Watch Series 12 comes in a refreshed selection of case finishes and materials, including ceramic.

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Here's a breakdown of the case types, finishes, and pricing across the new Apple Watch lineup:

  • Apple Watch Series 12 (aluminum): Available in space gray, black, light gold, and dark bronze (starts at $399).
  • Apple Watch Series 12 (titanium): Available in radiant gold and natural (starts at $699).
  • Apple Watch Series 12 (ceramic): Available in pearl white and night blue (starts at $899).
  • Apple Watch Ultra 4 (titanium): Available in natural and black finishes (starts at $799).
  • Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 (titanium): Available in radiant gold and silver (starts at $1,399).
  • Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4 (titanium): Available in natural titanium (starts at $1,499).

The ceramic finish returns with the Series 12 this year, pairing with sand and navy blue Sport Bands that feature a ceramic pin-and-tuck closure to match the case.

Pre-orders for both Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are open today, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.

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Top Rated Comments

UltimateSyn Avatar
9 weeks ago
Gorgeous. It appears those special ceramic-pinned bands can only be acquired at the time of purchase. Have to pair Pearl with Sand or Night with Navy to get the band with the ceramic pin. Can't find a way to buy those separately.

The price is right here, too. The Series 5 Apple Watch Edition in White Ceramic sold for $1299+!
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
wilderkun Avatar
9 weeks ago

I don't understand the appeal of the ceramic option. Is it really durable?
I had the third generation one, and it’s was purely aesthetic. I just ordered the new one, and it’s considerably cheaper than I thought it would be. Literally like half the price I was expecting. It’s more resistant to scratches than stainless steel or titanium, but will crack under impact. Personally what I loved about it was it was pretty much the right weight, in between the aluminum and stainless steel. It felt substantial, but without a lot of weight
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
profmjhandy Avatar
9 weeks ago
I’m sticking to my No New Apple Products rule this year.

So I ordered the dark bronze aluminium with matching Milanese loop. Only cost me £329 with an SE3 trade-in.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
awshucks Avatar
9 weeks ago
The ceramic is actually a good deal considering it was $1300 on the Series 5.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jimthing Avatar
9 weeks ago
Thought about the ceramic, but went Ultra 4 again. One reason was the crap bands selection... why not allow us to buy the band we actually want, like the nice and flat Trail Loops that only come with the Ultra's, which also fit the larger non-Ultra's?

Silly and pointless differentiation.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
profmjhandy Avatar
9 weeks ago

I think that is this year’s best combo.
I just ordered the Light Umber Plaid sports loop as well for nighttime wear.



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