It’s that time of the year! The time to get up and get exercising. It’s time to get your hands (wrists?) on the brand new Apple Watch Series 2. Or, if you’ve got limited funds like me, it’s time to get your hands on the not-so-brand-new Apple Watch Series 1.
Revealed earlier, the Apple Watch Series 2 was set to go on sale on the 21st of October. Well, guess what date today is? Yep, it’s the 21st of October, so you can pick up Apple’s best smartwatch yet from either the Apple Store or authorised Apple resellers (like Machines or Switch) from as low as RM1,649. In fact, here’s the full price list for the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2:
Apple Watch Series 1
Aluminium + Sport Band/Woven Nylon 38mm – RM1,199
Aluminium + Sport Band/Woven Nylon 42mm – RM1,299Apple Watch Series 2
Aluminium + Sport Band/Woven Nylon 38mm – RM1,649
Aluminium + Sport Band/Woven Nylon 42mm – RM1,749
Stainless Steel + Sport Band/Woven Nylon 38mm – RM2,499
Stainless Steel + Sport Band/Woven Nylon 42mm – RM2,749
Stainless Steel + Saddle Brown Classic Buckle 38mm – RM2,999
Stainless Steel + Saddle Brown Classic Buckle 42mm – RM3,249
Stainless Steel + Midnight Blue Modern Buckle 38mm – RM3,499
Stainless Steel + Midnight Blue Leather Loop 42mm – RM3,249
Stainless Steel + Milanese Loop 38mm – RM2,999
Stainless Steel + Milanese Loop 42mm – RM3,249
Black Stainless Steel + Black Milanese Loop 38mm – RM3,249
Black Stainless Steel + Black Milanese Loop 42mm – RM3,449
Stainless Steel + Link Bracelet 38mm – RM4,299
Stainless Steel + Link Bracelet 42mm – RM4,549
Black Stainless Steel + Black Link Bracelet 38mm – RM4,799
Black Stainless Steel + Black Link Bracelet 42mm – RM5,049Apple Watch Nike+ (Series 2)
Aluminum + Nike Sport Band 38mm – RM1,649
Aluminum + Nike Sport Band 42mm – RM1,749Apple Watch Edition (Series 2)
Ceramic + Sport Band 38mm – RM5,699
Ceramic + Sport Band 42mm – RM5,949
But which do you get?
Well, that depends on your preference. The Apple Watch Series 1, for example, is basically the original Apple Watch but with an updated dual-core processor called the Apple S1P. This, coupled with watchOS 3, enables better performance, shorter app loading times and just an overall smoother experience on top of everything the Apple Watch already does really well.
On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 2 (which is the brand new one) also comes with a new dual-core processor, but this time, it has built-in GPS and is called the Apple S2. On top of that, you get water resistance up to 50 metres (so it’s swim proof), you get a brighter OLED display (1,000 nits of brightness), you get a new GPU that’s 2x faster and you get a brand new Ceramic case in Pearl White that’s supposed to be four times harder than stainless steel. There’s also a Nike+ version, but that’s only going to be available on the 28th of October.
Want to know more about these two watches? Check out our full announcement.
Alternatively, if you’re really strapped for cash and absolutely need an Apple Watch — instead of, maybe, a good meal — then you can also opt for the original Apple Watch which has had its price severely reduced (even the Stainless Steel ones are going for 50% off).
Thoughts? Questions? Leave them in the comments below!
