“Which Apple Watch do I have?” If you have the same question, we will tell you how to identify your Apple Watch. Different Apple Watches look similar, and it’s confusing to identify them by their looks. Thankfully, there are other easier ways to know the series name of your Apple Watch.
You can find the series of your Apple Watch from the back of the watch, using serial and model numbers. We have also covered the timeline of Apple Watch models and some essential features of each watch series. Let’s get started.
1. From the Back of the Watch
The easiest way to know which Apple Watch you have is by looking at the back of the watch. You will find all the important details of the watch engraved on its back, i.e., the watch name (like Series 6, Series 8, etc), its size, material, and whether it’s GPS or cellular.
Flip your watch to the back and look for the Series number next to the Digital Crown. As you can see, my watch shows Series 6. That means I have an Apple Watch Series 6. Check the number after the series number to know your Apple Watch’s size.
If your Apple Watch says Series 7000, it means you have a first-generation (Series 1 or Series 2) Apple Watch. 7000 refers to the grade of aluminum.
Tip: If you see a red color on the Digital Crown of your Apple Watch, it means your watch is cellular in addition to GPS.
2. Look At the Apple Watch Box
Another easy way to identify your Apple Watch is from its box, provided you have it with you. The Watch series will be mentioned on the back of the box.
3. Identify Your Watch Using Model Number
Every Apple Watch series has a unique model number. In case the series name of your watch isn’t visible on the back of the Apple Watch, you can use the model number to identify your Apple Watch. For that, first, you need to find the model number of your Apple Watch and then use the model number table to identify your Apple Watch.
Find the Apple Watch Model Number
Note: Your Apple Watch must have been paired to the iPhone to see its model number.
Step 1: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select General, followed by About.
Step 3: Look for the Model Number text. You will see a number that begins with M. This isn’t your model number. Tap on this number to reveal the actual model number of your Apple Watch which should start with A.
For instance, it’s A2291 for my watch. Now, compare this number to the Apple Watch generations mentioned in the following table.
Table of Apple Watch Models
| Model Number | Apple Watch Generation |
| A2986 North America, Europe, Asia Pacific A2987 China mainland | Apple Watch Ultra (Gen 2) |
| A2984 North America, Europe, Asia Pacific A2985 China mainland | Series 9 GPS, 45 mm |
| A2982 North America, Europe, Asia Pacific A2983 China mainland | Series 9 GPS + Cellular, 41 mm |
| A2980 | Series 9 GPS, 45 mm |
| A2978 | Series 9 GPS, 41 mm |
| A2622 North America A2684 Europe, Asia-Pacific A2859 China mainland | Apple Watch Ultra GPS + Cellular, 49 mm |
| A2771 | Series 8 GPS, 45 mm |
| A2770 | Series 8 GPS, 41 mm |
| A2774 North America A2775 Europe, Asia-Pacific A2858 China mainland | Series 8 GPS + Cellular, 45 mm |
| A2772 North America A2773 Europe, Asia-Pacific A2857 China mainland | Series 8 GPS + Cellular, 41 mm |
| A2727 North America A2724 Europe, Asia-Pacific A2856 China mainland | Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS + Cellular, 44 mm |
| A2726 North America A2725 Europe, Asia-Pacific A2855 China mainland | Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS + Cellular, 40 mm |
| A2723 | Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS, 44 mm |
| A2722 | Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) GPS, 40 mm |
| A2474 | Series 7 GPS, 45 mm, Apple Watch Nike GPS |
| A2473 | Series 7 GPS, 41 mm, Apple Watch Nike GPS |
| A2477 North America A2478 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm, Apple Watch Nike GPS |
| A2475 North America A2476 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 41mm, Apple Watch Nike GPS |
| A2292 | Series 6 GPS, 44mm |
| A2291 | Series 6 GPS, 40mm |
| A2294 North America A2376 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 6 GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A2293 North America A2375 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 6 GPS + Cellular, 40mm |
| A2352 | Apple Watch SE GPS, 44mm |
| A2351 | Apple Watch SE GPS, 40mm |
| A2354 North America A2356 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A2353 North America A2355 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular, 40mm |
| A2093 | Series 5 GPS, 44mm |
| A2092 | Series 5 GPS, 40mm |
| A2095 North America A2157 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 5 GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A2094 North America A2156 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 5 GPS + Cellular, 40mm |
| A1978 | Series 4 GPS, 44mm |
| A1977 | Series 4 GPS, 40mm |
| A1976 North America A2008 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 4 GPS + Cellular, 44mm |
| A1975 North America A2007 Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland | Series 4 GPS + Cellular, 40mm |
| A1859 | Series 3 GPS, 42mm |
| A1858 | Series 3 GPS, 38mm |
| A1861 Americas A1891 Europe and Asia Pacific A1892 China mainland | Series 3 GPS + Cellular, 42mm |
| A1860 Americas A1889 Europe and Asia Pacific A1890 China mainland | Series 3 GPS + Cellular, 38mm |
| A1817 | Series 2 Apple Watch Edition, 42mm |
| A1816 | Series 2 Apple Watch Edition, 38mm |
| A1758 | Series 2, 42mm |
| A1757 | Series 2, 38mm |
| A1803 | Series 1, 42mm |
| A1802 | Series 1, 38mm |
| A1554 | Apple Watch 1st Generation, 42mm |
| A1553 | Apple Watch 1st Generation, 38mm |
Tip: Learn how to set an alarm on the Apple Watch
4. From Serial Number
You can also know which Apple Watch you have with the help of its serial number. First, you need to get the watch serial number, followed by checking it on the official Apple website, which will tell you the name of your Apple Watch.
You can find your Apple Watch serial number from Settings or the back of your watch. It is usually written inside the band slot for almost all watches, except the Apple Watch first generation, where you will find it engraved on the back of the watch. Remove the band from the watch and look inside the slot to get the Serial Number.
Or, follow these steps to find the Apple Watch Serial number and use it to identify your Apple Watch:
Step 1: In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, go to General > About.
Step 2: Look for the Serial number and note it down.
Step 3: Open the Apple Check Coverage page and type the Apple Watch serial number you noted in Step 2. Click on Submit.
The Apple Watch name and other details will show up.
Tip: If your iPhone isn’t accessible, open Settings on your Watch, go to General > About > look for the Serial number.
How Old Is My Apple Watch
If you have been wondering how many Apple Watches are there or how old is your Apple Watch, here’s a list of all the Apple Watch series in order along with their release year.
History of Apple Watch Models:
| Name of Apple Watch | Year of Launch |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 2023 |
| Apple Watch Series 9 | 2023 |
| Apple Watch Ultra | 2022 |
| Apple Watch SE 2nd gen | 2022 |
| Apple Watch Series 8 | 2022 |
| Apple Watch Series 7 | 2021 |
| Apple Watch SE | 2020 |
| Apple Watch Series 6 | 2020 |
| Apple Watch Series 5 | 2019 |
| Apple Watch Series 4 | 2018 |
| Apple Watch Series 3 | 2017 |
| Apple Watch 2nd Gen Series 2 | 2016 |
| Apple Watch 2nd Gen Series 1 | 2016 |
| Apple Watch 1st Generation (Series 0) | 2015 |
Tip: Learn how to make Apple Watch vibrate.
Which Features Does My Apple Watch Have
Here are some important features of each Apple Watch:
Apple Watch Series 9 features
- Offline processing of Siri
- S9 chip
- Double tap gesture
- 2000 nits display
- 50m water resistant
Apple Watch Ultra 2 features
- Offline processing of Siri
- S9 chip
- Double tap gesture
- 3000 nits display
- 100m water resistant
- Swimproof
Apple Watch Series 8 features
- Temperature sensor
- Car crash detection sensors
- Advanced cycle tracking
- 3rd gen heart sensor
Tip: Know the difference between Apple Watch series 9 and 8.
Apple Watch Ultra features
- Made of tough and rugged material
- Action button introduced
- 2-day battery life
- Temperature sensor
Apple Watch Series SE 2nd gen features
- Temperature sensor
- Car crash detection sensors
- Low power mode
- 2nd gen heart sensor
- No blood oxygen or ECG
Apple Watch Series 7 features
- Brighter and larger display
- IP6X certification (resistant to dust)
- USB C fast charging cable
- On-screen keyboard
Apple Watch Series 6 features
- Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor
- Faster S6 processor
- Brighter always-on display
- Sleep tracking
- Always on altimeter
- Can connect to 5Ghz Wi-Fi
- Faster charging
Apple Watch Series SE features
- Low-cost Apple Watch
- S5 chip
- 2nd gen heart rate sensor
- No ECG, blood oximeter sensor, or always on display
- No 5Ghz Wi-Fi support
Apple Watch Series 5 features
- Dual-core S5 chip
- Compass
- Always on display
- International emergency calling
- Better ambient light sensor
- 32GB storage
Apple Watch Series 4 features
- Large display with rounded corners
- Detects falls
- Dual-core S4 chip
- Heart rate sensor (2nd Generation)
- ECG system
- Digital Crown has Haptic feedback
- 16GB storage
Apple Watch Series 3 features
- Dual-core S3 chip
- Bluetooth 4.2
- LTE cellular option added (eSIM)
- Heart rate sensor, GPS, Water resistance to 50 meters
- Altimeter for measuring the number of stairs climbed
- More RAM than the previous generations.
- Siri can speak on the watch
Apple Watch Second Gen Series 2 features
- S2 chip
- GPS receiver added
- 1000 nit display
- Water resistance to 50 meters
- Heart rate sensor
Apple Watch Second Gen Series 1 features
- S2 chip (known as S1P)
- No GPS
- Heart rate sensor
Apple Watch 1st generation features
- S1 chip
- No GPS
- Heart rate sensor
- 8GB storage (for 2GB music and 75MB photos)
Tip: Know what is the meaning of the IP rating of a device.
Have Fun With the Apple Watch
Now that you know the series of your Apple Watch, learn how to show steps on your Apple Watch. Also, know how to improve battery life on Apple Watch.
Last updated on 17 October, 2023
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