What to Know
- You can find your Apple Watch model by checking the back of your watch or by looking it up in the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Once you have your Apple Watch model number, check the Apple Watch Generations table below to find which series you own.
What Apple Watch do I have? Different types of Apple Watches look very similar; it can be easy to get confused! I’ll go over how to tell what Apple Watch you have, including the super quick Apple Watch serial number check.
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- How to Find My Apple Watch Model Number
- How to Tell What Series Apple Watch You Own
- Apple Watch Generations List
How Do I Know Which Apple Watch I Have?
Whether you need to know which Apple Watch case or band to order, or you’re planning to upgrade to a new Apple Watch, it’s handy to know how to identify which Apple Watch series you have. If you want to tell what Apple Watch you have, check the back of your Watch or the Watch app on your iPhone to find the model number. Then, to find your Apple Watch series, check our Apple Watch generations list to find the series using the model number. How do I know what series my Apple Watch is? Here's how to identify any Apple Watch model—from the newest Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, to the Apple Watch Series 1. Be sure to check out our free Tip of the Day for more great Apple Watch tutorials.
How to Find Your Apple Watch Model Number
Some Watch models have the Apple Watch model number engraved on the back of the Watch. However, if it's faded or you don't see it, check the Watch app for an easy Apple Watch model number lookup. Here’s how to find your Apple Watch model number:
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
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- Tap the My Watch tab and then tap General.
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- Tap About.
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- On this screen, you’ll see a section that says Model. It will contain a number in it, but you'll need to tap this number to reveal the model number.
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- Once you've tapped on the number, a new four-digit number preceded by the letter A will appear. This is your Apple Watch model number.
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Now that you have your model number, you can check the table in the section below for an easy model number lookup. This will tell you which series your Apple Watch is.
Find Your Apple Watch Series Using the Model Number
To find which Apple Watch series your watch belongs to, check the table for the model number you found in the steps above. You can also click the links to learn more about each Apple Watch series and its features. Since model numbers may be used across a variety of styles within the same series or generation (e.g. Nike and Hermes), the more specific features and specs of your model will help you determine exactly which Apple Watch you have.
| 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 |
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TBD |
Series 9 GPS + Cellular, 41 mm Series 9 GPS + Cellular, 45 mm |
| TBD | Series 9 GPS, 41 mm Series 9 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 | Apple Watch Ultra (Gen 2) |
Pro Tip: If you want to find your Apple Watch model or series using the serial number, go to the Apple Check Coverage page and type in your Watch serial number. To find your serial number, open the Watch app on your iPhone, select the My Watch tab, tap General, and select About.
Apple Watch Models & Features
Sometime you can find out which Apple Watch you have by checking the different identifying features of the various generations of Apple Watch. Below is our list of all Apple Watch generations, from the Apple Watch Series 9 to the original first-generation Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Ultra (Gen 2)
The Apple Watch Ultra (Gen 2) was available for pre-order on September 12, 2023.
Options: GPS + Cellular 0nly
Sizes: 49 mm only
Titanium only: Titanium Starlight.
Other identifying features: Improved performance and capabilities, including a new double-tap gesture, faster on-device Siri, Precision Finding for your iPhone, a brighter display, redesigned apps and Smart Stack, new Modular Ultra watch face, the ability to access and log health data, new Activity features for water workouts and cycling, expanded altitude range, and carbon neutral watch options. 36-hour battery life, with up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
Apple Watch Series 9
The Apple Watch Series 9 was available for pre-order on September 12, 2023.
Options: GPS and GPS + Cellular
Sizes: 41 mm and 45 mm cases
Aluminum case colors: Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and PRODUCT(RED)
Stainless steel case colors: Gold, Silver, and Graphite
Other identifying features: Improved performance and capabilities, including a new double-tap gesture, faster on-device Siri, Precision Finding for your iPhone, a brighter display, redesigned apps and Smart Stack, new watch faces, the ability to access and log health data, new Activity workout features, and carbon neutral watch options.
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.
FAQ
- How do I know what Apple Watch I have?
To find your Apple Watch model number, check the back of your Apple Watch or the Watch app on your iPhone. Then, search for the model number to find which Apple Watch series your device belongs to. - How do I know what series my Apple Watch is?
Open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap the My Watch tab at the bottom, tap General, then select About. On this screen, tap the Model number to reveal a number starting with the letter 'A'. Then, check the table in this article to find what series of Apple Watch you own. - How do I tell the size of my Apple Watch?
You can find your case size by checking the engraving on the back of your Apple Watch. - What size is my Apple Watch Series 8?
Apple Watch Series 8 cases come in two sizes, 41 mm and 45 mm, and they are compatible with all bands. - What size is my Apple Watch Series 9?
The Apple Watch Series 9 come in two case sizes: 41 mm and 45 mm.
By now, you should know which Apple Watch you have, which series your Apple Watch is, and which size Apple Watch you have. Check back with us for all your Apple Watch questions, including how to find your Apple Watch phone number here.
