Every time we think we’ve seen the most luxurious and extravagant gadget, some company comes along and raises the stakes. This time it’s Caviar, a luxury jewelry brand famous for its customary tradition of transforming common electronic devices into gold-plated works of art. We’ve seen them unveil AirPods worthy of any jewelry store before, but now they’ve set their sights much higher.
18 carat gold for the Vision Pro
Caviar’s latest target is the yet-to-be-released Apple Vision Pro, a device that already carries a significant price tag of $3,500. Now, imagine covering it in 18-carat gold and modifying its finishes to turn it into a functional piece of jewelry. That’s Caviar’s proposition.
Known for its innovative customizations of the iPhone, AirPods Max, and a long list of Apple products, Caviar continues its golden tradition with the Vision Pro. But we’re not just talking about a touch of color; we’re talking about a complete gold-plating that covers all its visible surfaces. From the edges of the aluminum body to the special-fitting digital crown and the headband, which now sports a black color with golden rivets and a pattern vaguely inspired by Louis Vuitton creations.
As one would expect, not everything is gold in this version. In an effort to bring the utmost luxury to Apple’s first space computer, Caviar has crafted the device’s headband with Connolly leather, renowned for its supply to the British Royal Court and Rolls-Royce. A product whose softness and durability combine to provide the utmost comfort to the user.
Is there more? Absolutely. As we can see in the accompanying images, the one that Caviar has named “Apple Vision Pro CVR” goes beyond simply adding a gold layer to the original device. In an effort to position the Vision Pro at the forefront of fashion, it has drawn inspiration from Tom Ford’s flip-up sunglasses and Gucci ski goggles. This results in a front protection that can descend to cover the glass front of the Vision Pro.
It’s a kind of case in itself that, and this is important to note, adds extra weight in one of the least favorable locations of the device. This added weight will pull the device downward and undoubtedly make the user experience significantly worse unless it is completely removed. According to Caviar, however, the reason for this kind of protection lies in the EyeSight feature, which projects a digital representation of the user’s eyes onto an external screen. This representation will be completely covered—theoretically without obstructing the rest of the device’s sensors—when the front visor is lowered.
“Judging by the public’s reaction, not everyone appreciates having their eyes displayed on the external screen,” the company explains. “With the Caviar version, you can preserve your privacy if you wish. The choice is yours.”
As far as we know, with still a few months to go before the launch, Apple might offer the option to deactivate EyeSight if needed, so the invention may seem less useful than it initially appears. In the meantime, we will have to wait for Apple to release the Vision Pro in 2024.
A device that will hit the market, without any smart ring, costing $3,500 in the United States, from where it will gradually expand. It is then when Caviar plans to release its luxury version in the fall of 2024, with a limited production of only 24 units, each with an approximate price of $39,900. Yes, the same as buying 11 Apple Vision Pros and still having enough left to buy the new iPhone 15.
While we are unaware of whether the battery pack of the Vision Pro will also be gold-plated in this new version, one thing is clear: the team at Caviar is not lacking in invention and creativity. It may be a curiosity that goes beyond that, but it demonstrates that the interest in the Vision Pro comes from various fronts.
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