Apple Reportedly Works on a $1200 Gold Version of Apple Watch

Apple Inc is reportedly set to release a gold version of its recently launched Apple Watch in January 2015. According to sources, the giant technology firm is currently working on the special version of the highly anticipated and talked about smart watch.

But according to some jewelers who claim to be familiar with the basic material that Apple would be using to create the Apple Watch Edition pieces, the gold version of the smart watch could cost up to $1,200 when it is rolled out in retail. The estimate was based on the size the weight of the item. Other sources think the actual price could still be below that estimate.

By this time, it is still not clear whether the planned Apple Watch Edition would be gold plated or would be actually made of gold. But some jewelers reiterate that it would be sub-optimal if the watch would not be made of solid gold alloy. However, doing so would surely drive up its price tag.

Some other jewelers point out that an Apple Watch of its standard size and shape with 18 carat of gold would possibly cost about $600 to create. But they pointed out that the figure would not just be all about it. The manufacturer also has to spend on the electronics and overall markup, which could surely double that price.

The gold Apple Watch edition would logically be expensive as it is a common knowledge that gold is expensive. It would still be a little costly even if it only contains 18K and even it if it would be mixed with special alloys used by Apple.

Possible partnerships

But all other special versions of the Apple Watch are not expected to be as expensive. According to other sources, the company will also develop lower end sport versions that could possibly take price tags starting from as low as $349. Meanwhile, the standard version of the Apple Watch could be at a premium over the amount.

Analysts think that such special editions of Apple Watch could also pave the way for possible partnerships with other brands. For example, some luxury fashion brands could collaborate to make and release special editions of the smart watch. Sports brands could also be interested with sporty editions.