Ceramic Apple Watch Rumored to Return With Series 12
Apple plans to resurrect its ceramic Apple Watch casing with this year's Series 12 model, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as " Kosutami ." In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the casing will return with the Series 12. Apple first introduced a ceramic Apple Watch Edition with the Series 2 in September 2016, replacing the original gold Edition model and bringing the line's…
Ceramic Apple Watch casing may make a comeback in the upcoming Series 12, according to leaker Kosutami. The material, initially introduced with the Series 2 in 2016, was popular for its affordability compared to gold Edition models. The white ceramic finish, made from zirconia and alumina powder, was touted as four times harder than stainless steel.
It was later expanded with a gray ceramic option in 2017 for the Series 3. However, the ceramic Edition line was discontinued in 2018, returning briefly with the Series 5 in 2019 and finally absent since the Series 6 in 2020. The material has remained a sought-after collectible among buyers. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that a ceramic case option could return either this year or in 2027.
The Apple Watch Series 12 is anticipated to include a new chip for enhanced performance, along with other minor upgrades. It is set to be unveiled alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 4, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first foldable iPhone next month.
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