What You Should Know
To identify your Apple Watch model, you can either inspect the back of your watch or use the Watch app on your iPhone. After determining your Apple Watch's model number, refer to the Apple Watch Generations table provided below to establish the series your watch belongs to.
Hold on, which Apple Watch model do I own? Given the striking similarities among various Apple Watch models, it's quite understandable if you're unsure! Whether you're looking to buy a suitable case or band, or considering an upgrade to a newer model, knowing your specific Apple Watch series is crucial. I will guide you through the process of identifying your Apple Watch series, inclusive of a swift check using the Apple Watch serial number.
How Do I Know Which Apple Watch I Have?
In order to identify your specific Apple Watch model, inspect the rear of your Watch or refer to the Watch app on your iPhone to determine the model number. Once you have this information, consult our comprehensive list of Apple Watch generations. You can then use your model number to locate the series of your Apple Watch.
Find Your Apple Watch Model Number
Certain Apple Watch models bear the model number inscribed on the backside. However, if it's not visible due to fading or otherwise, you can utilize the Watch app for a convenient lookup of your Apple Watch model number. Here's the process to locate your Apple Watch model number.
1. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
2. Tap the My Watch tab and then tap General.
3. Tap About.
4. Within this interface, there's a section labeled 'Model'. It will display a number, but to unveil the actual model number, you're required to tap on this number.
5. Once you've tapped on the number, a new four-digit number that begins with the letter A will appear. This is your Apple Watch model number.
Having obtained your model number, you can now refer to the table provided in the subsequent section for a straightforward model number search. This will help you determine the specific series of your Apple Watch.
Find Your Apple Watch Series Using the Model Number
To determine the series of your Apple Watch, cross-reference the model number you obtained earlier with the information in the table. You can also explore the provided links to delve deeper into the features of each Apple Watch series. Bear in mind, model numbers can overlap across various styles within the same series or generation, such as Nike and Hermes. Therefore, the distinctive features and specifications of your model will assist you in accurately identifying your Apple Watch.
| Model Number | Apple Watch Generation |
|---|---|
| A1553 A1554 |
Apple Watch 1st Generation, 38mm Apple Watch 1st Generation, 42mm |
| A1802 A1803 |
Series 1, 38mm Series 1, 42mm |
| A1757 A1758 |
Series 2, 38mm Series 2, 42mm |
| A1816 A1817 |
Series 2 Apple Watch Edition, 38mm Series 2 Apple Watch Edition, 42mm |
| A1860, A1889, A1890 A1861, A1891, A1892 |
Series 3 GPS + Cellular, 38mm Series 3 GPS + Cellular, 42mm |
| A1858 A1859 |
Series 3 GPS, 38mm Series 3 GPS, 42mm |
| A1975, A2007 A1976, A2008 |
Series 4 GPS + Cellular, 40mm Series 4 GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A1977 A1978 |
Series 4 GPS, 40mm Series 4 GPS, 44mm |
| A2094, A2159 A2095, A2157 |
Series 5 GPS + Cellular, 40mm Series 5 GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A2092 A2093 |
Series 5 GPS, 40mm Series 5 GPS, 44mm |
| A2353, A2355 A2354, A2356 |
Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular, 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A2351 A2352 |
Apple Watch SE GPS, 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS, 44mm |
| A2293, A2375 A2294, A2376 |
Series 6 GPS + Cellular, 40mm Series 6 GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A2291 A2292 |
Series 6 GPS, 40mm Series 6 GPS, 44mm |
| A2475 A2477 |
Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 41mm Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm |
| A2473 A2474 |
Series 7 GPS, 41 mm Series 7 GPS, 45 mm |
| A2772 A2774 |
Series 8 GPS + Cellular, 41 mm Series 8 GPS + Cellular, 45 mm |
| A2770 A2771 |
Series 8 GPS, 41 mm Series 8 GPS, 45 mm |
| A2722 A2723 |
Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS, 40 mm Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS, 44 mm |
| A2726 A2727 |
Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS + Cellular, 40 mm Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS + Cellular, 44 mm |
| A2622 | Apple Watch Ultra GPS + Cellular, 49 mm |
| TBD | Series 9 (September 2023 expected release date) |
| TBD |
Apple Watch Ultra (Gen 2) |
Pro Tip: If you prefer to identify your Apple Watch model or series via the serial number, visit the Apple Check Coverage webpage and enter your Watch's serial number. To locate your serial number, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, choose the 'My Watch' tab, tap on 'General', and select 'About'.
Apple Watch Models & Features
Apple Watch Ultra (Gen 2)
While not released yet, we're expecting Apple to release the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra in September 2023.
Apple Watch Series 9
If Apple follows the pattern from previous years, the new Apple Watch Series 9 will be released in September 2023.
Apple Watch Ultra
The Apple Watch Ultra was released on September 23, 2022.
Options: GPS + Cellular 0nly
Sizes: 49 mm only
Titanium only: Titanium Starlight.
Other identifying features: Apple's first "rugged" watch with a new customizable Action Button. The Ultra is designed for extremes: extreme temperatures, extreme depths, and extreme weather conditions. Has a Dive computer and a 60-decibel siren. 36 hours of battery life that Apple claims will be extendable to 60 hours later this fall. New Low Power Mode.
Apple Watch SE (Gen 2)
The Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) was released on September 16, 2022.
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm cases
Colors (aluminum only): Midnight, Starlight, and Silver
Other identifying features: New Temperature Sensor as a way to track fertility and ovulation. New Crash Detection feature that uses new motion sensors that can detect real-world accidents, including head-on, rear-end, side-impact, and rollovers. Always-On Retina display. New Low Power Mode.
Apple Watch Series 8
The Apple Watch Series 8 was released on September 16, 2022.
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 41 mm and 45 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Starlight, Midnight, Silver, and, PRODUCT(RED)
Stainless steel case colors: Gold, Silver, and Graphite
Titanium case colors: Titanium, Space Black Titanium
Other identifying features: New Temperature Sensor as a way to track fertility and ovulation. New Crash Detection feature that uses new motion sensors that can detect real-world accidents, including head-on, rear-end, side-impact, and rollovers. New Low Power Mode.
Apple Watch Series 7
The Series 7 was released in October 2021.
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Green, Blue, Starlight, Midnight, PRODUCT(RED)
Stainless steel case colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold
Titanium case colors: Natural Titanium, Space Black, Silver
Other identifying features: Largest display size of any Apple Watch generation so far, edge-to-edge with a wraparound effect. The body features more rounded corners and a red ring on the Digital Crown if Cellular enabled. The glass also has increased dust and crack resistance and faster charging speeds. On the Nike or Hermès editions you'll see the associated insignia on the underside of the watch.
Apple Watch Series 6
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Space gray, gold, silver, red, blue
Stainless steel case colors: Graphite, silver, gold.
Titanium case colors: Titanium, space black titanium
Other identifying features: Red ring on the Digital Crown. New blood oxygen sensor, which consists of four LED clusters and four photodiodes arranged in a circle on the wrist side of the watch. This watch also has information on the ceramic back that describes the size, Apple Watch series number, water resistance, GPS/GPS + Cellular capabilities, glass type, and case metal type. On the Nike or Hermès editions you'll see the associated insignia here.
Apple Watch SE
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm cases
Colors (aluminum only): Space gray, gold, silver
Other identifying features: Red ring on the Digital Crown on GPS + Cellular models. This watch also has information on the wrist side of the watch unit that describes the size, Apple Watch series number, water resistance, GPS/GPS + Cellular capabilities, glass type, and case metal type.
Apple Watch Series 5
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Space gray, gold, silver
Stainless steel case colors: Graphite, silver, gold.
Titanium case colors: Titanium, space black titanium
Ceramic: The Apple Watch Edition offers a ceramic case option that comes in white.
Other identifying features: Red ring on the Digital Crown on GPS + Cellular models. Ceramic back. This watch also has information on the back of the watch unit that describes size, Apple Watch series number, water resistance, GPS/GPS + Cellular capabilities, glass type, and case metal type. On the Nike or Hermès editions you'll see the associated insignia here.
Apple Watch Series 4
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Space gray, gold, silver
Stainless steel case colors: Stainless steel, space black, gold.
Other identifying features: Red ring on the Digital Crown on GPS + Cellular models. Ceramic back. This watch also has information on the back of the watch unit that describes size, Apple Watch series number, water resistance, GPS/GPS + Cellular capabilities, glass type, and case metal type. On the Nike or Hermès editions you'll see the associated insignia here.
Apple Watch Series 3
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Space gray, gold, silver
Stainless Steel case colors: Stainless steel, space black.
Ceramic: The Apple Watch Edition offers a ceramic case option that comes in white or gray.
Other identifying features: Red cap on the Digital Crown on GPS + Cellular models. Ceramic back for GPS + Cellular options, composite back on GPS only models. This watch also has information on the back of the watch unit that describes size, Apple Watch series number, water resistance, GPS/GPS + Cellular capabilities, glass type, and case metal type. On the Nike or Hermès editions you'll see the associated insignia here.
*Important Note: All Series 3 and older Apple Watches will not be compatible watchOS 9 coming in September of 2022. You will need to upgrade your watch if you'd like to operate the most up-to-date software moving forward.
Apple Watch Series 2
Options: GPS only
Sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Space gray, gold, rose gold, silver
Stainless steel case colors: Stainless steel, space black.
Ceramic: The Apple Watch Edition offers a ceramic case option that comes in white.
Other identifying features: Ceramic back on all models. This watch also has information on the back of the watch unit that describes the size, Apple Watch series number, and other useful specs. On the Nike or Hermès editions you'll see the associated insignia here.
Apple Watch Series 1
Options: GPS only
Sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Space gray, gold, rose gold, silver
Other identifying features: Composite back. This watch also has information on the back of the watch unit that describes size, Apple Watch series number, and other useful specs.
Apple Watch (1st Generation)
Options: GPS only
Sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm cases
Apple Watch colors: Stainless steel or space black stainless steel. Ceramic back.
Apple Watch Sport colors: Space gray, rose gold, gold, silver aluminum. Composite back.
Apple Watch Edition: 18-karat yellow gold or 18-karat rose gold. White, blue, or black cap. Ceramic back.
Other identifying features: This watch also has information on the back of the watch unit that describes size, Apple Watch series number, and other useful specs. On the Apple Watch Hermès model you'll see the associated insignia on the back as well.
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