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Easily identify your Apple watch model, series, and generation
Written byGonzalo Martinez|Edited byTravis Boylls
Last Updated: April 2, 2024Fact Checked
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- Finding the Series on the Watch |
- Finding the Model Number |
- Finding the Series by Model Number |
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If you're not sure what type of Apple Watch you have, there are a few easy ways to find out. You can quickly find the series of your Apple Watch by looking at the back of the watch face. If you don't have your watch handy, you can still find the series by looking up the model number, which you'll find in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Whether you're trying to get support, selling your Watch, or just shopping for a new band, we're here to help you identify your Apple Watch. This wikiHow article will teach you how to tell which type of Apple Watch you have.
Things You Should Know
- The series, color, size, and materials are engraved into the back of the Apple Watch face.
- Find the model number in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone under My Watch > General > About.[1]
- You can use the model number, a 5-digit number beginning with A, to find out which series your Apple Watch is.
Section 1 of 3:
Finding the Series on the Watch
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Your Apple Watch's series and size are printed on the back of the watch face. You will see a round bulge that houses all the sensors. Check the writing around the bulge to find your Apple Watch series, materials, color, and glass type.[2]
- If your Apple Watch says "Series 7000" on the back, your Apple Watch is a first-generation Apple Watch.
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Section 2 of 3:
Finding the Model Number
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Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. If you need the model number of your Apple Watch, you can find it easily in the Apple Watch app.
- Having the model number can also help you find the series of your Apple Watch if you're not able to confirm it by looking at the back of the watch face.
- Make sure you have paired your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
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Tap the My Watch tab. It's the first tab at the bottom of the app.
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Tap General. It's next to an icon that resembles a gear in the My Watch menu.[3]
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Tap About. It should be the first option at the top of the General menu.[4]
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Tap Model. It's about halfway down the "About" menu. You should see a part number that starts with an "M." When you tap this option, the part number will turn into a five-digit number that starts with an "A." This is the model number for your Apple Watch.[5]
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Section 3 of 3:
Finding the Series by Model Number
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Check what series your model number is. Below is a list of Apple Watch models listed by model number. Use the list below the find out what series your watches model number corresponds to:[6]
- Series 8 Models:
- A2770: 41 mm case with GPS.
- A2771: 45 mm case with GPS.
- A2772: 41 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2773: 41 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe & Asia Pacific.
- A2857: 41 mm case with GPS & Cellular; China mainland.
- A2774: 45 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2775: 45 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe & Asia Pacific.
- A2858: 45 mm case with GPS & Cellular; China mainland.
- Series 7 Models:
- A2473: 41 mm case with GPS.
- A2474: 45 mm case with GPS.
- A2475: 41 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2476: 41 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- A2477: 45 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2478: 45 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- Series 6 Models:
- A2291: 40 mm case with GPS.
- A2292: 44 mm case with GPS.
- A2293: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2375: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- A2294: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2376: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- Series 5 Models:
- A2092: 40 mm case with GPS.
- A2093: 44 mm case with GPS.
- A2094: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2156: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- A2095: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2157: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- Series 4 Models:
- A1977: 40 mm case with GPS.
- A1978: 44 mm case with GPS.
- A1975: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2007: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- A1976: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2008: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- Series 3 Models:
- A1858: 38 mm case with GPS
- A1859: 42 mm case with GPS
- A1860: 38 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Americas.
- A1889: 38 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe & Asia Pacific.
- A1890: 38 mm case with GPS & Cellular; China.
- A1861: 42 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Americas.
- A1891: 42 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe & Asia Pacific..
- A1892: 42 mm case with GPS & Cellular; China.
- Series 2 Models:
- A1757: 38 mm case with GPS.
- A1758: 42 mm case with GPS.
- A1816: 38 mm case Apple Watch Edition with GPS.
- A1817: 42 mm case Apple Watch Edition with GPS.
- Series 1 Models:
- A1802: 38 mm case with GPS.
- A1803: 42 mm case with GPS.
- Apple Watch (First Generation):
- A1553: 38 mm case with GPS.
- A1554: 42 mm case with GPS.
- Apple Watch SE (Second Generation):
- A2722: 40 mm case with GPS.
- A2723: 44 mm case with GPS.
- A2726: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2725: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe & Asia Pacific.
- A2855: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; China.
- A2727: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2724: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe & Asia Pacific.
- A2856: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; China
- Apple Watch SE:
- A2351: 40 mm case with GPS.
- A2352: 44 mm case with GPS.
- A2353: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2355: 40 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- A2354: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; North America.
- A2356: 44 mm case with GPS & Cellular; Europe, Asia Pacific & China.
- Series 8 Models:
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References
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204507
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204507
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/watch/apdac6807516/watchos
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/watch/apdac6807516/watchos
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204507
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204507
About This Article
Written by:
Gonzalo Martinez
Computer & Phone Repair Specialist
This article was written by Gonzalo Martinez and by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Gonzalo Martinez is the President of CleverTech, a tech repair business in San Jose, California founded in 2014. CleverTech LLC specializes in repairing Apple products. CleverTech pursues environmental responsibility by recycling aluminum, display assemblies, and the micro components on motherboards to reuse for future repairs. On average, they save 2 lbs - 3 lbs more electronic waste daily than the average computer repair store. This article has been viewed 227,042 times.
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Updated: April 2, 2024
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1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap My Watch.
3. Tap General.
4. Tap About.
5. Tap Model.
6. Check what series your watch is on the back.
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