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Apple Watch Series 12 Launches With $399 Aluminum Option

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  • Apple released the Apple Watch Series 12 with aluminum, titanium, and ceramic case options.
  • Aluminum cases start at $399, titanium at $699, and ceramic at $899.
  • Ceramic cases combine zirconium dioxide and alumina and are marketed as four times harder than stainless steel.
  • Apple notes ceramic resists scratches but can crack if struck hard enough.
  • Titanium cases are lighter than steel, resist corrosion, and absorb impacts better than stainless steel.