Apple’s out of date label doesn’t simply imply the tip of software program help. That ship has sailed; the unique Apple Watches (broadly known as Collection 0) by no means up to date past watchOS 4.3.2 in 2018. It means the tip of {hardware} help: the corporate will not present components, repairs, or alternative companies.

The Version was Apple’s first try at competing with the luxurious watch market, and the solid-gold model solely lasted a yr earlier than Apple dropped it in favor of less expensive (however not low cost!) ceramic and, later, titanium Editions. Most individuals don’t have Beyoncé or Lagerfeld cash. Even of us who do drop 5 figures on watches are likely to need one thing that’ll nonetheless inform time (and maintain its worth) in a few a long time.

You may spend $10,000 to $30,000 on a Cartier Tank, nonetheless get a sq. watch, and never fear about whether or not you could possibly get it serviced eight (or 80) years later. So long as luxurious watch producers like Cartier exist (or Patek Philippe, Rolex, and so on.), you will get first-party restore service. In case your $17,000 Apple Watch must be repaired, you possibly can attempt your luck with a third-party restore store, DIY a battery alternative, or, when you have the required panache, simply put on it anyway. Karl Lagerfeld didn’t even set his up!