New Delhi: Almost two weeks after launching iPhone 6S and 6S in India, Apple Inc on Friday launched the much-awaited Apple Watch in India ahead of Diwali.
From Friday, Apple Watch will be officially available for sale through Apple’s retail channels across the country. The smartwatch is available in Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray, Silver Anodized Aluminium; polished Silver or Space Black stainless steel and 18-Carat Rose Gold and Yellow Gold.
Launched in three variants – Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition and two sizes (38 mm and 42 mm) – the device
Prices for the Apple Watch Sport (Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band) start at Rs 30,900 for the 38 mm case size and Rs 34,900 for 42 mm. The Apple Watch (Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band) is priced at Rs 48,900 for 38mm, while the price for the same variant in the 42 mm category costs Rs 52,900.
The Apple Watch Edition (made in 18-Carat Rose gold casing) starts at Rs 8.2 lakh for the 38mm variant paired with the cheapest White Sport Band. In addition, the price of the 42mm version is priced at Rs 9.9 lakh, while the most expensive one in the series is priced at Rs 14.2 lakh.
Apple Watch requires iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus running iOS 8.2 or later.