5 Ways To Tell Which Apple Watch You Have
If you’re looking to sell your Apple Watch or have it repaired, you should know how to tell which Apple Watch you have. There are many different models of the Apple Watch with various styles, sizes, and capabilities. Fortunately, there are several easy ways you can find information about your Apple Watch.
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How can you tell what type of Apple Watch you have?
You can tell which Apple Watch you have by checking the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, the settings on your Apple Watch, the back of your Apple Watch, the band slot of your Apple Watch, or your Apple Watch box.
Though many Apple Watch models look the same, they can have very different values on the resale market. If you want to get the most value for your Apple Watch, you should make sure you know which Apple Watch you have.
Finding information about your Apple Watch is not as difficult as it might seem. Apple has provided several easy methods to tell which Apple Watch you have that we will go over below.
Why Should I Know Which Apple Watch I Have?
Like cars, computers, TVs, and refrigerators, an Apple Watch has many different models and styles.
The size, functionality, processing power, and physical makeup of an Apple Watch can be different across various models.
Knowing which Apple Watch you have will help to figure out how to set up certain apps and perform software updates.
Apple Watch Maintenance And Accessories
Different Apple Watch models may have different requirements for maintenance and accessories.
For instance, if you want to add a new watch band to your Apple Watch, you may need to know the model number of your Apple Watch so you can get a watch band that fits.
Even if you can measure your watch to see if it fits a certain watch band, knowing your Apple Watch model can make it easier to look up precise specifications so there is no doubt you are getting the right accessories for it.
Other common Apple Watch accessories like watch cases and screen protectors come in different sizes.
A case or screen protector you buy might be useless if you buy the wrong size for your Apple Watch.
Buying Or Selling An Apple Watch
Since the Apple Watch was launched many years ago, there have been many models released.
Newer models will generally have a higher value than older models, so you should check to see which Apple Watch you have to get the appropriate resale value for it.
You can lose a significant amount of money on a sale if you list your Apple Watch as a lower-priced model.
If you want to buy a second-hand Apple Watch, you should know how to identify information about an Apple Watch to make sure you are getting the right value for it.
Similar to the selling scenario, you can lose money on a purchase if you buy an Apple Watch as a higher-priced model.
Many Apple Watch devices look similar, so it can be easy to take a seller’s word for it if they claim to be selling a higher-priced model.
Repairing An Apple Watch
Repair services may also need to know which Apple Watch you have to see if they have the parts and expertise required to fix your watch.
You might waste your time sending your Apple Watch somewhere to be repaired when it couldn’t be repaired in the first place.
Even if you don’t care about repairing your Apple Watch, a potential buyer may want to know which Apple Watch you have so they can service it properly.
How Can I Tell Which Apple Watch I Have?
There are several physical and digital methods you can use to tell which Apple Watch you have.
Some of these options only provide identification numbers such as serial numbers, model numbers, or IMEI numbers.
To get more detailed information about your watch such as the face size, band type, and other factory specifications, you will have to use an identification number to look up your Apple Watch details online.
Apple provides a Check Coverage page on their website that allows users to see details about an Apple Watch.
To find out which Apple Watch you have, go to the Check Coverage page on the Apple website and submit the serial number for your Apple Watch.
We will go over how to find the serial number for your Apple Watch below.
Another resource Apple makes available on their website is the Identify your Apple Watch page.
You can use this page to find details about your Apple Watch based on its model number.
We will go over how to find the model number for your Apple Watch below.
For people that are less tech savvy, it might be best to first look at physical items they might have.
Your Apple Watch box and Apple Watch device have key information on it that can be viewed quickly.
Look At Your Apple Watch Box
One of the easiest ways to tell which Apple Watch you have is to look on the side of your Apple Watch box.
Unlike other methods below, you may not need to go online to look up further information about your Apple Watch.
Your Apple Watch box has a label on it containing information like the model number, serial number, and IMEI numbers.
Detailed specifications like the face dimensions, watch band type, software requirements, and included accessories are typically shown on the box as well.
If you are selling your Apple Watch, posting an image of your box is a good way to display all the numbers and specifications of your watch.
Though you might be tempted to throw your box away to reduce clutter in your house, you should strongly consider keeping the box since a buyer might want it.
Look At The Back Of Your Apple Watch
You can tell which Apple Watch you have by looking at the back of your Apple Watch.
Details about your watch like its face dimensions, series name, materials, and serial number (1st generation only) will be shown in the circular information on the back.
You can use the serial number to look up more information on Apple’s Check Coverage page.
Look At The Band Slot Of Your Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch from Series 1 or later, you can find the serial number at the band slot of your Apple Watch.
To remove your watch band and view the band slot, press the band release button at the back of the watch, then slide the band to the side until it is completely removed.
The serial number will be shown where your watch band was connected.
Information on the Apple Watch might be too small to read easily, so it could be helpful to use a magnifying glass to read the information.
Look At The Apple Watch App On Your iPhone
Here’s how to look up Apple Watch details through the Apple Watch app on your iPhone:
- Go to My Watch in the Apple Watch app.
- Go to General.
- Go to About.
Details about your Apple Watch should be shown on the screen.
Tap Model to view the model number of your Apple Watch.
Look At The Settings On Your Apple Watch
Here’s how to look up Apple Watch details through the settings on your Apple Watch:
- Go to Settings in your Apple Watch.
- Go to General.
- Go to About.
Details about your Apple Watch should be shown on the screen.