The Apple Watch in solid gold, priced at $17,000, is now essentially just a decorative paperweight.
Macworld
Apple disposes of obsolete products multiple times per year, rendering them unrepairable and unserviceable. This is not a noteworthy occurrence, except in the case of their most expensive product to date.
Beginning October 1, the original 2015 Apple Watch has been included in Apple’s list of outdated products. This is significant for two reasons: firstly, it marks the first time an Apple Watch has been deemed obsolete. Secondly, it encompasses the line of luxury solid-gold watches that were sold for up to $17,000.
If you are able to spend $17,000 on a watch, you may not be concerned, but it highlights the temporary nature of smartwatches. Unlike high-end wristwatches that hold sentimental value and are passed down for generations, smartwatches have a short lifespan due to software updates and non-removable batteries.
The initial version of the Apple Watch is now considered vintage as it has not been supported by Apple with watchOS 5 for two years. This means that Apple has not sold them for more than five but less than seven years. Any products that are now obsolete have not been sold for more than seven years.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is currently being sold by Apple, and they are expected to introduce a significant update next year with the Series X. Over the years, they have sold the Apple Watch in various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic. However, the only models ever made in solid gold were the first-generation ones.
