Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Apple Watch Demo (also known as the Apple Watch Kiosk, or internally at Apple, known as "The Wedge") was introduced in late 2014 alongside the announcement of the Apple Watch 1st Generation. These Apple Watch Demo were showcased in Apple Stores and authorized resellers across the world, as to display the functionality and design.
While modern Apple Stores feature standalone Apple Watch demo stations, this custom device housing both an iPad and an Apple Watch was created. The custom iPad helped guide users through the watch’s interface and allowed them to browse the available models interactively.
The iPad installed is a custom iPad mini 2, which also is paired to the iPhone (similar to how an iPhone would be paired with an Apple Watch). This feature however was quickly removed from Apple Watch Demo, as the Apple Watch would have pairing issues with the iPad (and would often disconnect).
Later, the entire setup was scrapped. Apple ordered all of these units to be completely destroyed, which is why it is common to find them today in a shattered, non-functional condition. This, combined with the fact that custom replacement parts for the fragile glass and charging components are almost impossible to find, makes the Apple Watch Demo one of the rarest shipping Apple products in existence.
Apple Watch Demo (also known as the Apple Watch Kiosk, or internally at Apple, known as "The Wedge") was introduced in late 2014 alongside the announcement of the Apple Watch 1st Generation. These Apple Watch Demo were showcased in Apple Stores and authorized resellers across the world, as to display the functionality and design.
While modern Apple Stores feature standalone Apple Watch demo stations, this custom device housing both an iPad and an Apple Watch was created. The custom iPad helped guide users through the watch’s interface and allowed them to browse the available models interactively.
The iPad installed is a custom iPad mini 2, which also is paired to the iPhone (similar to how an iPhone would be paired with an Apple Watch). This feature however was quickly removed from Apple Watch Demo, as the Apple Watch would have pairing issues with the iPad (and would often disconnect).
Later, the entire setup was scrapped. Apple ordered all of these units to be completely destroyed, which is why it is common to find them today in a shattered, non-functional condition. This, combined with the fact that custom replacement parts for the fragile glass and charging components are almost impossible to find, makes the Apple Watch Demo one of the rarest shipping Apple products in existence.
