It has been branded as ingenious by some and is expected to be snapped up by technology fans when it is released next month . But skeptical social media users have taken the opportunity to mock the launch of Apple 's new Watch with a selection of memes . Following the announcement of the device 's details by the company today , a collection of photos depicting homemade Apple Watches slowly started to appear . They included : people attaching iPhones to their wrists with elastic bands ; using watchstraps and an iPod Nano to create a lookalike ; and some simply stuck a piece of fruit to their hand . Scroll down for video . This social media user took the opportunity to mock Apple 's latest release by attaching the fruit to his wrist . One person took aim at what they believe the battery life on the device may be . It is claimed it will have power for up to 18 hours . Kevin Rose adapted the 1997 Apple advert featuring the Dalai Lama to have him wearing the new watch . This user simply stuck a number of appliances - including a calculator , a phone , scisssors and a GameBoy - to their wrist to display the gadget 's versatility . Dan Sinker mocked the $ 10,000 top price tag of the gadget , branding it the 'Class War ' edition . This man shunned sticky tape and instead balanced the apple on his watch . Others used the opportunity to share their fears the battery life will be low while others tried to depict its similarity to other devices . One , however , simply stuck a number of appliances - including a calculator , a phone , scisssors and a GameBoy - to their wrist to display the gadget 's versatility . Since its unveiling in September the Watch has been shrouded in mystery , with Apple 's boss Tim Cook teasing features at every available opportunity . However the features were fully released during a launch event in San Francisco on Monday . The CEO added that with typical use the battery life is likely to be 18 hours . What 'typical ' use entails remains unknown . This Twitter user sparked fears the versatile watch could be taken too far in some instances . Erin Gloria Ryan threatened to rob someone if they were wearing the $ 10,000 Apple watch . This man suggested that whatever Tim Cook said in his presentation , the Watch would fly off of the shelves regardless of the criticism . Owen Good referenced his grandfather in a tweet , saying he wore it every day of his life for 15.5 months . An Apple sticker is placed over this watch in a bid to make it look like a so-called Apple watch . One skeptic used crossed pieces of string to keep the iPhone safely on his wrist . Prices for the Sport model start at $ 349 in the US and £299 in the UK , while the stainless steel Watch starts at $ 549 ( £479 ) and the Edition costs from a staggering $ 10,000 ( £8,000 ) . The most expensive model in the US will cost $ 17,000 ( £11,200 ) . Mr Cook said at the event at Yerba Buena Centre in California : 'This is the most personal device we have ever created . It 's not just with you , it 's on you . ' Apple initially announced its Watch in September at its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus launch event in California . It comes in three models : the Apple Watch , Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition , and all models are sold in either 1.4-inch ( 38mm ) or 1.7-inch ( 42mm ) versions . A technology fan resorted to a black felt-tip pin to recreate his own version of the Apple Watch . This man used two white elastic bands to strap his iPhone to his wrist - creating his own Apple Watch . This iPhone only required one elastic band to turn it into what this social media user believes is an adequate Apple Watch . The silver foil wraps on this DIY device are keeping it balanced on the user 's wrist . This man created a more realtistic looking creation by attaching his Hex watch strap to a small iPod Nano . Apple CEO introduced the Apple Watch during an event in San Francisco , California , on Monday .
Social media users stuck apples and iPhones to their wrists in images . Others attached existent Apple products to their hand to depict similarity . Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the details of the product on next month .