"Apple Watch: From Cutting-Edge to Obsolete, Even the $17,000 Gold Model"

The first-generation Apple Watch, including the $17,000 gold model, has been added to Apple's obsolete products list, meaning they are no longer eligible for repairs or service. This includes all 38mm and 42mm aluminum and stainless steel versions, as well as the Hermès variants. The original Apple Watch was discontinued in 2016, and now, more than seven years later, it has crossed the threshold for being classified as technologically obsolete.