Apple is reportedly planning to reintroduce a ceramic case option for Apple Watch in a future generation, following years of absence. The reports point to timelines ranging from this year to 2027 (and one account suggests as soon as September), citing Apple’s internal development work.
Across the sources, the context is that Apple previously offered ceramic in the Apple Watch Edition lineup beginning with Series 2 in 2016, later expanding with additional ceramic colors. The ceramic option was removed in 2020 when Apple discontinued the high-end Edition line. Since then, ceramic has remained out of the Apple Watch lineup, with some demand persisting among collectors.
The differing angles focus mainly on timing and naming: one outlet suggests a near-term return, while another ties the ceramic case to Apple Watch Series 12 and cites Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Beyond the case material, the same outlet also expects modest hardware upgrades, including under-the-hood performance improvements, and new health and fitness features.
