# Sleek Upgraded Smartwatches Apple Reveals the First Look at the Anticipated Apple Watch 2 By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-2 References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/apple-to-start-trial-production-of-apple-watch-2-this-month-13-01-2015/) & [gforgames](http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/apple-watch-2-trial-production-january-51345/) Consumers have finally been given the first look at the highly anticipated [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-x) [Watch 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-watch-2r), which is rumored to launch in March 2016. This is an upgrade to the popular watch that first debuted in late 2014, but this new iteration is even more stunning than the first. Though still in the trial and error stages, Apple has utilized multiple manufacturers for the production of its second generation smartwatch. Consumers can expect that the Apple Watch 2 will be made with the same formula the brand uses for its [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-accessories) and iPad devices. The new watch has been reported to share a similar design to the existing Apple Watch, while the interior and hardware will be all brand new. In addition to the new hardware, this smartwatch will also offer new features that will be exclusive to the new model. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upgraded Smartwatches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new features and functionalities for smartwatches to enhance user experience. - **Multiple Manufacturer Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with multiple manufacturers to streamline production processes and reduce costs. - **Enhanced Hardware Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative hardware components for smartwatches to improve performance and aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enter the consumer electronics industry by creating advanced smartwatches. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in manufacturing processes to meet the increasing demand for smartwatches. - **Design and Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide design and engineering services to develop cutting-edge smartwatch designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Smartwatch Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-watch-ultra-2.md) - [Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-x.md) - [Design-Driven Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-round-2.md) - [Slender Metallic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-10.md) - [Sleel Customizable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-pro-2.md) - [Sleek Simplistic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-devices.md) - [Sleek Watch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-apple.md) - [Advanced Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-8.md) - [Descriptive Wearable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-time-2.md)