Apple Watch Series 12 to bring back beloved design material, says leaker

Apple Watch Series 12 will be unveiled next month, and a reputable leaker just said it will come with a ceramic design option. Ceramic case option reportedly coming with Apple Watch Series 12 We’re just a few weeks away from Apple’s big September event, where 10+ new products could launch. Among them is Apple Watch Series 12, the latest Watch model. And per leaker Kosutami in a new post on X, Series 12 will see Apple’s beloved ceramic case option return. Hell yeah, Ceramic  Watch is back. We'll see it at Series 12.— Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) August 19, 2026 This isn’t the first time we’ve heard that Apple might bring back ceramic this year. Earlier this month, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that ceramic was being planned for either this year or next. Assuming Kosutami’s post proves accurate, it sounds like we’ll see the ceramic model sooner rather than later. The last time a ceramic Apple Watch was available was the Series 5 ‘Edition’ model. It became a favorite for many users, who have long wished for its return. It’s unclear how much of a premium price ceramic might command with Apple Watch Series 12. Though the ‘Edition’ line has been discontinued, we’ll still likely see higher pricing. Are you interested in buying a ceramic Apple Watch Series 12? Let us know in the comments. *Shop at Apple with 15% discount on certified refurbished Best Apple Watch and iPhone accessories AirPods Pro 3 (now only $189, down from $249) Portable USB-C charger for Apple Watch MagSafe Car Mount for iPhone 10-year AirTag battery case 2-pack Retro Mac stand for Apple Watch Nightstand Mode FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.