Ceramic Series 12 is more expensive to repair than Apple Watch Ultra 4

Apple has reintroduced a ceramic case for the Apple Watch Series 12, but if you don’t have AppleCare+, repairs are unusually expensive.

It costs $599 to repair “other damage,” which covers any repairs other than battery replacement. Battery service is priced at $99.

Repairing a ceramic Series 12 costs more than repairing an Apple Watch Ultra 4. This repair costs $549 without ‌AppleCare‌+ (up $50 from the previous model). A repair for a cellular aluminum 12 Series of the same size costs $349.

Apple Watch Series 12 models in Pearl White or Night Blue ceramic options start at $899, while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799.

With ‌AppleCare‌+, Apple Watch users will only need to pay a service fee of $69 for damage to the Apple Watch Series 12 Ceramic or $79 for the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Battery service is free if a watch’s battery capacity falls below 80% and theft or loss incurs a $119 deductible.

‌AppleCare‌+ with theft and loss for the Apple Watch Series 12 costs $4.99 per month, and $5.99 per month for the Ultra 4. Customers can also opt for ‌AppleCare‌ One, Apple’s $19.99 per month option that covers up to three devices. Starting September 14, Apple is also offering ‌AppleCare‌ One Family, which costs $49.99 per month for up to six family members.