Apple Watch has prices starting from RM1,299 and comes with new bands

During their March 2016 Keynote special event, Apple announced a new iPhone, a new iPad and a generous price cut for the “best selling smartwatch in the world” — the Apple Watch. The Watch now more affordable than ever and comes with a whole bunch of new straps for you to customize the look and feel of your timepiece.

In what we suspect is perparation for the launch of the new Apple Watch 2, Apple has slashed RM300 off the top of their current Apple Watch Sport bringing it to an all-time low starting price of RM1,299. This means it’s more affordable to get an entry-level Apple Watch Sport than it is to purchase many of the other smartwatches running Android Wear or even Samsung’s Tizen.

However, this price cut looks like it is only applicable for the Sport edition of the Apple Watch as the prices for the other variants remain the same.

Apple Watch Pricing in Malaysia
Apple Watch Sport 38mm (Sport/Woven Nylon Band) – RM1,599 RM1,299
Apple Watch Sport 42mm (Sport/Woven Nylon Band) – RM1,849 RM1,499

Apple Watch 38mm (Sport/Woven Nylon Band) – RM2,499
Apple Watch 42mm (Sport/Woven Nylon Band) – RM2,749

Apple Watch 38mm (Classic Buckle) – RM2,999
Apple Watch 42mm (Classic Buckle) – RM3,249

Apple Watch 38mm (Modern Buckle) – RM3,499
Apple Watch 42mm (Leather Loop) – RM3,249

Apple Watch 38mm (Milanese Loop) – RM2,999
Apple Watch 42mm (Milanese Loop) – RM3,249

Apple Watch 38mm (Link Bracelet) – RM4,299
Apple Watch 42mm (Link Bracelet) – RM4,549

Apple Watch 38mm (Black Link Bracelet) – RM4,799
Apple Watch 42mm (Black Link Bracelet) – RM5,049

Apple Watch Edition 38mm (Sport Band) – RM47,000
Apple Watch Edition 42mm (Sport Band) – RM57,000

Apple Watch Edition 38mm (Modern Buckle) – RM80,000
Apple Watch Edition 42mm (Classic Buckle) – RM70,000

Bands
Sport/Woven Nylon Band – RM249
Milanese Loop – RM749
Classic Buckle – RM749
Leather Loop – RM749
Modern Buckle – RM1,249
Link Bracelet – RM2,049
Link Bracelet Kit (Extension) – RM249

Nevertheless, that’s an incredible amount of savings, but that’s not all. Apple have also introduced a whole set of new straps including new colours for the Leather and Sport bands plus a space-black Milanese loop. They’ve also unveiled a brand new woven nylon strap that comes in Pink, Scuba Blue, Royal Blue, Gold and Space Gray colours for the Apple Watch Sport. These new bands are available for purchase now, and you can check them out in the Apple Store.

If you’d like to know what we think about the Apple Watch, be sure to check out our review.