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[ryan299]

They showed nothing new today. All the stuff they went over was shown at the reveal. Prices are ridiculous. I still think the sport edition is the only one that sells well

 

[Appleman]

These prices lol. I knew the steel version would probably be expensive, but I figured it would start at like $500.

I mean, it starts at $549...

 

[StoopKid]

The crime rate for stealing these things are gonna be crazy.

 

[LyleLanley]

remember, they're starting at 10k, not ending at 10k.

If a watch isn't solid 18k gold can it even be considered a watch?

 

[seady]

Ok I am preordering the 30k one. So cheap.

 

[Derpyduck]

Everyone saying OMG 10,000 DOLLARS have never looked at watch prices from some of the best manufacturers.

You mean those watches that are built to last a lifetime?

 

[bud]

was that... MANBEARPIG.

 

[Kadin]

Al Gore!

 

[hohoXD123]

I'm not saying that $10k is out of price range for expensive watches. It isn't. It's absurd for a first gen electronic product that will likely be updated and expanded upon in future iterations leaving your device eventually abandoned and in the dust. For $10k.

Or you could just sell it.

 

[Kill Your Masters]

Are the 10k watches handmade, or foxconn?

Watches by Dre

 

[freenudemacusers]

Relative to what they offer.

Bet you can get a high quality Tourbillon watch for less than 10K.

maybe apple will release a nice virtual tourbillon face exclusive to the edition.

 

[Phreaker]

I'm getting Apple Watch Edition, haters gonna hate.

 

[jts]

Still in for the Sport. I don't care if people can buy a version made out of Kim K's dried poop.

 

[The Jackdog]

At the rate apple iterates on their products and how the first gen always looks like a 1992 nokia phone after 2 years, why the hell anyone would buy an upper end version of this i just...cant understand.

Seems like a terribly short sighted investment

 

[thenexus6]

Funny how things change, I used to consider myself a pretty hard core apple fan, now all I care about is the OS and MacBook Pro.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Pricing seems cool. Particularly interested in the black steel price. Assuming the 549 price is the normal mirror one.

I'll probably end up with the space grey 38mm sport. But would consider the black steel if it's 549.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Everyone saying OMG 10,000 DOLLARS have never looked at watch prices from some of the best manufacturers.

But Apple is not Omega or Rolex.

 

[Fliesen]

This really isn't remotely out of the ordinary for mid-upper range watches.

you're talking to people who usually buy $70 swatches and $100 FOSSIL watches.
if any watch at all.

i wouldnt spend multiple thousand dollars on a watch / a piece of jewellery either, but i know people who do, and i don't think they're crazy.

 

[commish]

I'm not saying that $10k is out of price range for expensive watches. It isn't. It's absurd for a first gen electronic product that will likely be updated and expanded upon in future iterations leaving your device eventually abandoned and in the dust. For $10k.

EXACTLY. This watch will be completely outdated and antiquated shortly. My JLC will not.

 

[WordAssassin]

My biggest peeve is the cock tease with Apple TV. "Hey here's the Apple TV! We got HBO on it! Only $99? Now it's only $69! But it's not upgraded in any way haha ok thanks moving on."

 

[Deku Tree]

No mention at all about Apple watch upgradability. Called it.

 

[Majine]

Is that Al Gore in the front row? lol

He's a member of the board.

 

[wowzors]

After watching that......How do people want these things?

 

[melos]

Well looks like the Sport for me!

 

[flyover]

Everyone's crying at the prices, but the upper tier watches are straight up status symbols, nothing more. And they will sell.

Yep. By this point, Apple has to think it's so hilarious how, after every event, they're pronounced doomed.

The Watch will sell. And honestly, it may take a few years to get it right. But, since Jobs came back, they've been very smart about thinking more long-term than being quarterly results focused. (Though they've obviously had great quarterly results, too.)

 

[Angelus Errare]

$10k is crazy high even in the boutique watch world. Wow.

Not even.

Blancpain Le Brassus-Tourbillon, $3m

 

[The Elite]

The cheapest watch is too expensive :/ would insta buy if it costed around $149-199

The Pebble is in that price range. Look at it and then look at the Apple Watch.

 

[Pixels]

Oooh, I can't wait to see the most expensive one and who sells it!

 

[Nastrodamous]

Relative to what they offer.

Bet you can get a high quality Tourbillon watch for less than 10K.

Yeah but that I can hand down and it will always have support.

 

[mrklaw]

Just get the base one and a $20 stainless steel band off ebay

 

[dc89]

HOLY FUCK I MISSED THE $10K

JEEEEEEEZUS H CHRIST ON A BIKE.

 

[Nothing1016]

No pre-order?

 

[Ensirius]

No Spain? Fuck that.

I would be pissed but I am not interested in it.

 

[friskykillface]

Al gore the god

Yeah if this were $150-$250 it would be instant bought

I'll wait and see

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

You mean those watches that are built to last a lifetime?

More to the point that people will pay top dollar for a watch. Apple is figuring "why not, let's go for it" with the 10K price.

 

[EroticSushi]

 

[Pbae]

10k i can understand if it was able to be upgraded or you could swap it out with a mechanical movement but for a watch that will undoubtedly be obsolete in a years time wow.

 

[blastprocessor]

Everyone saying OMG 10,000 DOLLARS have never looked at watch prices from some of the best manufacturers.

A watch with a computer that will be out of date next year along with it's battery. It's can't even work without an iPhone!

Give me a timeless Rolex anyday.

 

[Alienous]

I don't think I've ever wanted anything as much as I want the Apple Watch to bankrupt Apple.

A $10,000 watch that will only be state of the art for 2 years max, because it's encased in gold? The gall of that.

That said the advert music was bangin'.

 

[seady]

You mean those watches that are built to last a lifetime?

The problem with these tech is that it will be replaced in a year.

 

[dallow_bg]

Relative to what they offer.

Bet you can get a high quality Tourbillon watch for less than 10K.

Only Chinese tourbillons are under 10k.
I guess they're quality though, so you're right.

 

[Maninthemirror]

People saying 10,000 is normal in watch world is crazy. You actually think you will keep this 10,000 Apple Watch for more than 5 years vs the other 10,000 watches which go on for GENERATIONS? its a non-starter price for anyone who thinks clearly. What will they do next year when Gen 2 launches, pay 10,000 again?

 

[jstripes]

In This Thread: People who have only ever bought a Timex.

Watches as a fashion accessory are really, really expensive. That's what Apple's banking on.

 

[SeanR1221]

Will probably get stainless and a leather band

 

[convo]

Stainless steel really can't account for the price increase. I guess subjective looks and designs are a hell lot more valuable.

 

[TerryLee81]

$10k for a watch is one thing, but $10k for a watch that will inevitably have a second generation edition is another.

Yeah, if you buy a watch for 10k, it's going to be one you own for the rest of your life and maybe one day give it to your children or whatever.

This thing is going to be out of date within a year.

 

[Fliesen]

Not even.

Blancpain Le Brassus-Tourbillon, $3m

no no, wait, you see, its internals are worth 3 million dollars. because. because.


$349 all black sports edition, here i come. Can't wait to be taking part in that paid beta test year.

 

[Pastry]

Not even.

Blancpain Le Brassus-Tourbillon, $3m

I felt guilty when I bought an $800 Tissot lmao

 

[D4Danger]

If you were buying a real watch for $10k+ I could probably understand but this thing is going to be worthless in a 2 years.

 

[Junior Mint]

The prices aren't bad in terms of actual watch prices. I paid $400-500 for a Tissot and I consider that a low-end watch. It's the fact that it's a depreciating piece of technology that makes the price too hard to stomach.