Apple’s development of a plastic-encased Apple Watch SE, intended as a more affordable and child-friendly option, is reportedly encountering significant obstacles.
Following the absence of a new Apple Watch SE model at Apple’s September event, reports from Mark Gurman indicate that the project is facing “cost and quality” challenges. Gurman’s recent newsletter suggests that the plastic Apple Watch SE is “in serious jeopardy.”
According to Gurman, Apple’s design team is dissatisfied with the aesthetic of the plastic casing, and the operations team is struggling to achieve cost reductions compared to the existing aluminum chassis.
The second-generation Apple Watch SE, released over two years ago, is perceived as outdated. The anticipated refresh, however, may not materialize in the form of a plastic-encased model.
The reported challenges highlight the complexities of balancing design, manufacturing costs, and product quality in Apple’s development process. The future of the plastic Apple Watch SE remains uncertain.
