Aug 31 (Reuters) - Production of Apple Inc's latest smartwatch has been delayed due to its complicated design, the Nikkei reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. (https://s.nikkei.com/3yuXjuI)

Manufacturers began small-scale production last week but encountered critical challenges in reaching satisfactory production performance, the report said.

Apple declined to comment. (Reporting by Eva Mathews in Bengaluru; Editing by Aditya Soni)