The price of the Apple Watch 7 is one of the big product mysteries ahead of the Apple event on September 14; information about the price of Apple's next smartwatch has barely surfaced in the months we've been tracking rumors and leaks on the Internet.

Still, we can do some educating about the Apple Watch 7 price based on smartwatch history: the Apple Watch 4 and all subsequent generations start at $399 for the 40mm size option without LTE (Cellular) connectivity Starting at.

The 44mm size starts at $429, and models with LTE cost $100 more for both sizes. In other words, a full-priced Cellular model of the Apple Watch 6 would cost $529. Hopefully you can find one of the best Apple Watch deals and discounts, though.

The Apple Watch SE is the only deviation from this pricing structure. Apple's first true mid-range smartwatch (and the best Apple Watch for those on a budget) starts at $279. This is still higher than the entry-level Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, but a bargain for iOS users who are willing to compromise certain features.

Additionally, the Apple Watch SE is available in an LTE version for only $50 more than the non-LTE version. Samsung set the same premium for its entire Galaxy Watch lineup a few years ago, but Apple supports the higher price to free up its flagship model from the iPhone.

If there is anything that makes the Apple Watch 7 price different from previous years, it is the LTE add-on; we see no reason why the Apple Watch 7's LTE add-on should not be the same price as the Apple Watch SE.

Not only would it be a smart move in terms of competition, but it would probably convince more shoppers to buy LTE and connect their Apple Watch to their wireless provider. That way, for about $10/month, they can make calls, send texts, and talk to Siri while disconnected from their iPhones.

While I am confident that the Apple Watch 7 will not be priced higher, news from the production line suggests that the new smartwatch's design changes complicate its availability.

According to Bloomberg, the Apple Watch 7 is "suffering from a production stumble" due to the rumored flat-edge design change. This is the second time Apple has changed the screen size of the Apple Watch, from 40mm and 44mm to 41mm and 45mm.

As a result, supply of the Apple Watch 7 at launch may be less than demand. Once manufacturing catches up, the new Apple Watch will likely begin shipping, but it may still be more difficult to obtain the company's latest wrist candy than at past launches.

Will that affect the cost? My gut feeling is "no," but it won't be long before we find out. If all goes according to plan, the price of the Apple Watch 7 will be revealed at next Tuesday's Apple event.