Apple Watch Series 12 may revive ceramic case option

Apple is reportedly set to bring back a ceramic case option for its Apple Watch for the first time in six years with the upcoming Series 12, according to recent claims from tech leaker Kosutami and an earlier report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The move would reintroduce a distinctive, high-end material that was last available with the Apple Watch Series 5 Edition in 2019.

On August 19, 2026, Kosutami posted on the social media platform X, "Hell yeah, Ceramic Watch is back. Well see it at Series 12." This specific claim builds on reporting from earlier in August where Gurman noted Apple was planning a ceramic case option for either this year or 2027. The alignment of the two reports has increased confidence that the material will return in 2026. Apple has not confirmed the plans.

If realized, the ceramic finish would likely be unveiled at a special Apple event expected as early as September 9. The company is anticipated to launch several new products at that time, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Apple's first foldable phone, alongside the Series 12 watch.

Ceramic first entered the Apple Watch lineup as a premium material with the Series 2...