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Apple Watch Hermes Series 12 price in South Korea
Apple Store prices in South Korea for every Apple Watch Hermes Series 12 model, with tax, converted to pounds.
From · 42mm
US$1,600 · Includes 10% VAT
Every Apple Watch Hermes Series 12 model in South Korea
Colour doesn't change the price: Radiant Gold and Silver cost the same.
Price in South Korea
42mm, in South Korean won₩2,149,000 since we first checked it on 24 Sept 2026. The price hasn't changed.
Questions
Is the Apple Watch Hermes Series 12 cheaper in South Korea than in the UK?
Yes. The 42mm model costs ₩2,149,000, about £1,208, in South Korea. In the UK it costs £1,299, so it's £91 (7% of the price in the UK) less in South Korea.
Does the price include tax?
Yes. Apple's prices in South Korea include 10% VAT.
Where is the Apple Watch Hermes Series 12 cheapest?
Hong Kong, at about £1,009 for the 42mm model. South Korea is 11th cheapest of 22.
Can visitors get the tax back in South Korea?
Yes. Spend at least ₩15,000 and you can claim back some of the 10% VAT through the VAT refund for foreign tourists; how much depends on the operator's fee. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Has the price changed?
No. It has been ₩2,149,000 since we first checked it on 24 Sept 2026.
How South Korea compares
42mm · in pounds, with tax
22 countries. Differences are against the price in South Korea; percentages are of that price. Prices for the US include our average sales tax.
Tax
Apple's prices in South Korea include 10% VAT.
Tax refund for visitors
- Scheme
- VAT refund for foreign tourists
- Minimum spend
- ₩15,000
- Refund
- Up to 10%, less fees
Paid through a refund operator, who keeps a fee. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Prices in South Korea in general
US = 100General prices in South Korea are 64% of the US level (2024). Apple Watch Hermes Series 12, 42mm costs 106% of its US price, with tax.
South Korea: inflation, wages and pricesApple Watch Hermes Series 12 in other countries
Nearest in price
9Switzerland£1,19110Philippines£1,199
Also in Asia
Apple Watch Hermes Series 12 in all 22 countries
Other Apple products in South Korea
Apple Watch SE 3from ₩369,000Apple Watch Series 12from ₩599,000Apple Watch Ultra 4from ₩1,249,000AirPods 5from ₩199,000AirTagfrom ₩49,000Sources and method
Prices collected from Apple's public website for South Korea, checked 6 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 6 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.
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