Apple Declares $17,000 Gold Apple Watch 'Obsolete' After Just 8 Years

Apple has declared its $17,000 gold Apple Watch officially "obsolete", meaning it will no longer provide repairs or parts.

The gold "Edition" watches were released in 2015 but never sold well, with only tens of thousands purchased.

The watches originally retailed for $10,000-$17,000, but now their high price looks foolish just 8 years later.

Apple heavily marketed the watches to celebrities but sustainable luxury is now more in vogue.

Owners should hang onto the watches as collectors items, since they have little functionality left.