Despite being equipped with a new waterproofing feature, whether the new Apple Watch can make a big splash in the China market is still uncertain, said analysts.

Apple Inc unveiled on Thursday a new version of its Apple Watch, the first hardware upgrade for the device in 18 months.

The new watch, dubbed the Apple Watch Series 2, is waterproof down to 50 meters and is equipped with built-in GPS, allowing users to track their swimming and jogging activities without carrying an iPhone.