Apple Watch Series 10 may be available in 42mm and 46mm sizes

There are just a few days left until Apple’s upcoming media event, where the company is expected to announce the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and other devices. Until now, we had expected the Apple Watch Series 10 to come in 45mm and 49mm sizes, as a reputable leaker explained a few months ago. However, last-minute rumors now suggest that the smartwatch could actually come in 42mm and 46mm sizes.

The latest rumors come from Majin Bu, who has a mixed track record when it comes to Apple leaks. Most recently, the leaker shared an alleged invitation to an Apple event that turned out to be fake. So while they occasionally manage to get things right, their tweets should still be taken with a grain of salt.

Majin Bu now claims that Apple Watch Series 10 customers will be able to choose between 42mm and 46mm sizes. Furthermore, the leaker states that the display is expected to remain curved. However, a photo of alleged screen protectors for the device shows a seemingly flat surface. This contradicts their statement and casts doubt on their claims.

Leaks and rumors aside, however, the 42mm and 46mm sizes for the Apple Watch Series 10 sound more realistic than 45mm and 49mm. Apple rarely surprises its users with big changes and usually introduces smaller tweaks over the years. A jump from 41mm to 45mm is too big from Apple’s perspective and would completely disregard people with small wrists who aren’t comfortable with large wearables.

Aside from that, the original report that leaked the CAD renders two months ago mentions that one of the watches will measure 46 x 39.7 x 11.6mm. This further supports the claim of a 46mm variant, although the report itself does not explicitly mention such a model.

Ultimately, we probably won’t know the final sizes of the Apple Watch Series 10 until the Cupertino company officially unveils it on Monday. Until then, we can speculate endlessly while the various leakers contradict each other.