Gold Apple Watch Edition For $10,000? What You Can Buy Instead

Let's admit it: the 18-karat gold-plated Apple Watch is more a status symbol than anything else, and it is the company's attempt to keep itself marketed as a luxury brand.

We all know that it will never become a family heirloom, and with the technology still in its infancy, it's going to be obsolete even before it officially hits the shelves.

So, if keeping up appearances is really what you're after, no need to fork over $10,000 for a watch (well, at least not this watch). Here are a few other great finds for the same amount of money that are probably an even better investment.