Original $17,000 Apple Watch Edition in 18-karat gold now obsolete

According to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, all first-generation Apple Watch models released in 2015, including the $17,000 Apple Watch Edition in 18-karat gold, hit Apple’s obsolete products list on September 30th.

Apple Watch Edition (1st generation) in 18-Karat Yellow Gold, black cap

Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:
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The list of obsolete models includes the first-generation Apple Watch Edition with an 18-karat gold casing, which cost up to $17,000 in the U.S. when it was available. The solid-gold Apple Watch was discontinued in 2016 and replaced with a ceramic Apple Watch Edition, which was a more affordable luxury at up to $1,299. On the software side, watchOS 5 dropped compatibility with the solid-gold Apple Watch in 2018.

All other 38mm and 42mm aluminum and stainless steel versions of the original Apple Watch, including Hermès variants, are also now classified as obsolete.

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MacDailyNews Take: One man’s obsolete is another’s auction bonanza.
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It’s worth much more shrink-wrapped in-the-box than worn or melted down, that’s for sure.

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