Apple Watch Nike+ Edition is scheduled to launch in India on October 28 in 38mm and 42mm case size, priced at Rs. 32,900 and Rs. 34,900 respectively. According to Apple official website, the Nike+ smartwatch will be available from October 28. In addition to Apple authorized resellers, the Apple Watch Nike+ edition will also be available from Nike’s website and Nike retail stores.
The difference between Nike+ edition and the original Apple Watch Series 2 is that the Cupertino-based tech giant has tied up with Nike to design a watch based on their design parameters.
Apple Watch Nike+ Edition features
Apple Watch Nike+ Edition is equipped with a new sports-centric look and feels with a lightweight coupled with a flexible fluoroelastomer. This is also used in Apple Watch sports band. Moreover, the Nike+ edition comes with perforated straps and fitness-centric apps including the Nike+ Run Club app.
The main attraction of the Apple Watch Nike+ is the integration of a built-in GPS, which has an ability to keep track of pace, distance and route without depending upon iPhone. You will be able to make use of the Nike+ edition of the watch without iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple Watch Nike+ is water resistant
Furthermore, the Apple Watch Nike+ is designed in such a way that it is water-resistant up to a depth of 50 meters. This means there will be no damages due to water. Buy you should not that Apple will not honour any warranty claims for damages caused to the Watch as a result of water.
Apple Watch Series 2 Specifications
On the specifications front, the Apple Watch Series 2 features an S2 dual-core processor, Ion-X glass, Heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, direct fire speaker.
The Series 2 smartwatch also includes an enhanced 1000-nit retina display with force touch and built-in GPS. Moreover, the watch includes a battery, which is capable of delivering up to 18 hours of battery life.
You will have reasons to buy Apple Watch Nike+ after its official launch because the watch comes integrated with Siri. The smartwatch also ships with Nike exclusive faces that feature the company’s iconic Volt color and branding.
The Apple Watch Nike+ edition is expected to ship in four color combinations. The Space Grey Aluminium case will be available with Black/Volt Nike Sports band and Black/Cool Grey Nike Sportband. However, the Silver Aluminium case will be provided with Flat Silver/White Nike Sport Band and Flat Silver/ Volt Nike Sport band.
Regarding price, the Nike+ edition is expected to be available $50 higher than the original Apple Watch Series 2. The Apple Watch Nike+, which is a variant of the Apple Watch Series 2, was unveiled during iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus launch event on September 7.
