Apple is launching the Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, reintroducing the material after it last appeared on the company’s wearable in the Series 5 (in 2019). The ceramic version can be configured in pearl white or night blue finishes and is positioned as the higher-end option within the Series 12 lineup.
Other outlets report the Series 12 is sold alongside additional new case materials and finishes, including aluminum and titanium variants, each with their own color options and starting prices. MacRumors lists Series 12 aluminum pricing starting at $399 and titanium starting at $699, while the ceramic configuration starts at $899 and goes up to $949 depending on purchase options. The ceramic return is paired with matching Sport Bands featuring a ceramic pin-and-tuck closure.
Pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 open on the day of announcement, with availability beginning Friday, September 18. The coverage overall focuses on the ceramic option’s return and its associated finishes and pricing.
