Apple Watch: Will it be a success?

The Apple Watch arrived in select retail stores of the tech company on April 10.

Consumers in Sydney and Tokyo flocked to Apple Inc's retail stores on April 10 to get the world's first up-close look at the tech major's new smartwatch, the Apple Watch. But, will consumers actually buy it?

The Apple Watch is available for pre-order online and to try out in stores - but not take home. On April 24, consumers will be able to buy it online or by reservation at retail locations.

The smartwatch, which allows users to check email, listen to music and make phone calls when paired with an iPhone, marks Apple's debut in the wearables segment and the tech major expects the device to be its next runaway hit.

The Apple Watch sport starts at $349 while the standard version starts at $549. High-end "Edition" watches with 18-karat gold alloys are priced from $10,000 and go as high as $17,000.