WASHINGTON: Apple will launch the ‘Apple Watch Nike+’ edition on October 28, after the launch of the Apple Watch Series 2 in India on October 7.
The Nike+ model, was unveiled at the event on September 2 alongside the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
The smartwatch is designed to feature a sporty look and feel with a lightweight, flexible fluoroelastomer, which is also used in Apple Watch Sport bands. It comes with perforated straps and fitness-centric apps including the Nike+ Run Club app.
The Apple Watch Nike+ has a built-in GPS that can track your pace, distance and route even without the iPhone. The smartwatch is water resistant up to a depth of 50 metres.
The Apple Watch Nike+ edition comes in four different colour combinations.
Announced back in September, the special Nike-branded Apple Watch is a unique version of the Apple Watch Series 2 with a watch band and Nike watch faces / complications.
Nike has also created a Nike+ Run Club social space that integrates with its Nike+ Apple Watch, and has even carved its swoosh into the aluminum back of the Apple Watch.
The smartwatch is offered in 38mm and 42mm case size, priced at Rs. 32,900 and Rs. 34,900 respectively.
The Apple Watch Series 2 launched earlier in October improves on its predecessor with a dual-core processor, a brighter 1000-nit Retina display with Force Touch and built-in GPS.