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Is Ceramic Apple Watch 12 Worth the Splurge?
13 Nov
Summary
- New ceramic Apple Watch 12 offers premium look and feel.
- Ceramic offers enhanced durability and scratch resistance.
- Ceramic model is significantly more expensive than aluminum.
Apple is bringing back the ceramic case option for its flagship wearable with the upcoming Apple Watch 12, first seen in the Series 5 back in 2019. This new iteration, expected in 2026, is praised for its premium aesthetic and smooth touch, available in Pearl White and Night Blue.
Beyond its beauty, the ceramic case offers superior durability. Composed of zirconium dioxide and aluminum oxide, it provides exceptional hardness, scratch resistance, and fade resistance, while also being more skin-friendly. The Series 12 Ceramic also includes cellular connectivity as standard and may offer better signal reception due to ceramic's radio transparency.
However, the upgrade comes with significant drawbacks. The primary concern is the cost, with the ceramic Series 12 priced at $899 for the 42mm and $949 for the 46mm, surpassing even the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Additionally, the ceramic model is larger and heavier than its aluminum and titanium counterparts, which may be a deterrent for some users.
