While the design isn't changing one bit, one expensive and favorite material might return to Apple Watch after a seven-year absence.
It's been nine years since the Apple Watch Series 2 debuted the material. After a back-and-forth for a few years of just white, or white and black ceramic options, Apple dropped the material entirely in 2020.
That may change soon. Apple is reportedly working on returning ceramic to Apple Watch as soon as 2026.
This is the first time we've heard this rumor for the 2026 Apple Watch update. The original ceramic Apple Watch Series 2 was rumored for about 18 months before the material first shipped.
There isn't much yet said about pricing. Back in the day, when the Apple Watch Series 5 sold for $399, the ceramic edition 40mm version sold for $1299, and the 44mm selling for $1349.
At the same time, the stainless steel with cellular model sold for $699, titanium with cellular cost $799, and Hermes retailed for $1249.
