Which Apple Watch model do I have?

How to Identify Your Apple Watch Model

To find out which Apple Watch model you have, follow these steps:

On your Apple Watch:

• Press the Settings icon (gear symbol).
• Navigate to General.
• Tap on About.
• Locate the Model Number, which starts with “A” followed by four digits.
• Compare this number with the list further down this page.

Now you know which Apple Watch model you own.

On your iPhone:

• Open the Apple Watch app.
• Tap General.
• Tap About.
• Scroll down to find the Model Number (starts with “A” + four digits).
• Compare it using the table below or search the number on Google.

Apple Watch Models Overview

Apple released the first Apple Watch in 2015. Since then, several series have been introduced. The most recent at the time of writing is the Apple Watch Series 7 (2021).

Apple Watch (1st generation, Series 0)

Released in 2015, available in two case sizes: 38mm and 42mm.

• 38mm: Model A1553
• 42mm: Model A1554

Apple Watch Series 1 (2016)

• 38mm: Model A1802
• 42mm: Model A1803

Apple Watch Series 2 (2016)

• 38mm: Model A1757
• 42mm: Model A1758

Also used for variants like Nike+, Hermès, and Stainless Steel.

• 38mm Edition: A1816
• 42mm Edition: A1817

Apple Watch Series 3 (2017)

• 38mm (GPS): A1858
• 42mm (GPS): A1859
• 38mm (GPS + Cellular): A1889
• 42mm (GPS + Cellular): A1890

Apple Watch Series 4 (2018)

Case sizes changed to 40mm and 44mm.

• 40mm (GPS): A1977
• 44mm (GPS): A1978
• 40mm (GPS + Cellular): A2007
• 44mm (GPS + Cellular): A2008

Apple Watch Series 5 (2019)

• 40mm (GPS): A2092
• 44mm (GPS): A2093
• 40mm (GPS + Cellular): A2156
• 44mm (GPS + Cellular): A2157

Apple Watch SE (2020)

• 40mm (GPS): A2351
• 44mm (GPS): A2352
• 40mm (GPS + Cellular): A2355
• 44mm (GPS + Cellular): A2356

Apple Watch Series 6 (2020)

• 40mm (GPS): A2291
• 44mm (GPS): A2292
• 40mm (GPS + Cellular): A2375
• 44mm (GPS + Cellular): A2376

Apple Watch Series 7 (2021)

New case sizes: 41mm and 45mm.

• 41mm (GPS): Model not specified
• 45mm (GPS): Model not specified
• 41mm (GPS + Cellular): Model not specified
• 45mm (GPS + Cellular): Model not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Apple Watch series are there?

There are nine main series, including Series 0 (1st generation), Series 1 through 7, and the Apple Watch SE.

Is the Apple Watch Series 3 still good?

Yes, Apple supports its watches for about 5 years. The Series 3, released in late 2017, should be supported until the end of 2022.

Which Apple Watch should I buy?

The newest model will offer the longest support and the latest features. The Apple Watch Series 7 is recommended, as long as you own a recent iPhone (iPhone 7 or newer).

What is the oldest Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch Series 0 is the first and oldest, released in 2015. It was a commercial success and marked the beginning of Apple’s dominance in the smartwatch market.

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