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  1. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, How to find the series: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • To find the series of your Apple Watch...

    • Turn the watch over so that you're looking at its back cover and the screen faces away from you.

    • The series number is engraved on the back cover, in small text.

    • The series is listed with other information such as the watch’s size and materials.

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    • To find the model number of your Apple Watch...

    • Remove the wristband from the watch. Press the button on the back case to slide the band out.

    • The model number is engraved where the band is held.

    • The model number starts with the letter 'A' followed by four digits (e.g. A1757).

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  3. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, How to find the model number in the settings: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, How to find the model number in the settings: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, How to find the model number in the settings: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • If you can't read the engraved text on the watch or don't want to remove the band, the model number can be found in iOS settings.

    • Open the Watch app on your iPhone and select the "My Watch" tab.

    • Select General > About and then scroll to the "Model" field. A number will be displayed as a combination of letters and numbers starting with “M”.

    • Tap the "Model" field. You should see the model number which starts with “A” (e.g. A2473).

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    • Model Numbers

    • A1553 (38mm)

    • A1554 (42mm)

    • The back cover is composite, with "Composite Back" and “7000 series” text written on it.

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  5. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 1 - September 2016: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Model Numbers

    • A1802 (38mm)

    • A1803 (42mm)

    • Apple took their original Apple Watch, slapped in a faster processor, and called it the Series 1.

    • Composite back with 'Series 1' written on it.

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  6. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 2 - September 2016: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 2 - September 2016: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Model Numbers

    • A1757 (38mm)

    • A1758 (42mm)

    • A1816 (38mm)

    • A1817 (42mm)

    • Similar design to previous models but with the addition of built-in GPS. The back cover is ceramic, with 'Ceramic Back' and 'Series 2' written on it.

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    • Model Numbers

    • A1858 (38mm GPS)

    • A1859 (42mm GPS)

    • A1860 (38mm GPS + Cellular)

    • A1861 (42mm GPS + Cellular)

    • Apple introduced a red dot on the Digital Crown if a GPS + Cellular model.

    • GPS-only models: the back cover is composite, with 'Composite Back' and 'Series 3' written on it.

    • GPS + Cellular models: the back cover is ceramic, with 'Ceramic Back' and 'Series 3' written on it.

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  8. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 4 - September 2018: step 8, image 1 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 4 - September 2018: step 8, image 2 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 4 - September 2018: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Model Numbers

    • GPS Only

    • A1977 (40mm), A1978 (44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular

    • A1975 (North America, 40mm), A2007 (Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland, 40mm) A1976 (North America, 44mm), A2008 (Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland, 44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular models feature a red ring on the Digital Crown.

    • Features a thinner body compared to the previous series.

    • The back cover is black ceramic with 'Series 4' written on it.

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  9. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 5 - September 2019: step 9, image 1 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 5 - September 2019: step 9, image 2 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 5 - September 2019: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Model Numbers

    • GPS Only

    • A2092 (40mm), A2093 (44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular

    • A2094 (North America, 40mm), A2156 (Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland, 40mm), A2095 (North America, 44mm), A2157 (Europe, Asia Pacific, and China mainland, 44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular models feature a red ring on the Digital Crown.

    • Similar design to Series 4, but introduces the Always-On display.

    • The back cover is black ceramic, with 'Series 5' written on it.

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    • Model Numbers

    • GPS Only

    • A2351 (40mm), A2352 (44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular

    • A2353 (North America, 40mm), A2354 (North America, 44mm), A2355 (Europe, Asia Pacific, China mainland, 40mm), A2356 Europe, Asia Pacific, China mainland, 44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular models feature a red ring on the Digital Crown.

    • Similar design to Series 4 and 5, but lacks the Always-On display.

    • The back cover is ceramic, with 'SE' written on it.

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  11. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 6 - September 2020: step 11, image 1 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 6 - September 2020: step 11, image 2 of 3 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 6 - September 2020: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Model Numbers

    • GPS Only

    • A2291 (40mm), A2292 (44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular

    • A2293 (North America, 40mm), A2294 (North America, 44mm), A2375 (Europe, Asia Pacific, China mainland), A2376 (Europe, Asia Pacific, China mainland)

    • GPS + Cellular models feature a red ring on the Digital Crown.

    • Very similar design to Series 5, but introduces a Blood Oxygen sensor.

    • The back cover is ceramic, with “Series 6” written on it.

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  12. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 7 - October 2021: step 12, image 1 of 2 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 7 - October 2021: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Model Numbers

    • GPS Only

    • A2473 (41mm), A2474 (45mm)

    • GPS + Cellular

    • A2475 (North America, 41mm), A2477 (North America, 45mm), A2476 (Europe, Asia Pacific, China mainland, 41mm), A2478 (Europe, Asia Pacific, China mainland, 45mm)

    • GPS + Cellular models feature a red ring on the Digital Crown.

    • Very similar design to Series 6 with the Blood Oxygen sensor.

    • The back cover is ceramic, with “Series 7” written on it.

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    • Model Numbers

    • GPS Only

    • A2770 (41mm), A2771 (45mm)

    • GPS + Cellular

    • A2772 (41mm North America), A2773 (41mm Europe, Asia Pacific), A2774 (45mm North America), A2775 (45mm Europe, Asia Pacific), A2857 (41mm China mainland), A2858 (45mm China mainland)

    • GPS + Cellular models feature a red ring on the Digital Crown.

    • Very similar design to Series 7 with the Blood Oxygen sensor.

    • The back cover is ceramic, with “Series 8” written on it.

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  14. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) - September 2022: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Model Numbers

    • GPS Only

    • A2722 (40mm), A2723 (44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular

    • A2724 (Europe, Asia Pacific, 44mm), A2725 (Europe, Asia Pacific, 40mm)

    • A2726 (North America, 40mm), A2727 (North America, 44mm)

    • A2855 (China mainland, 40mm), A2856 (China mainland 44mm)

    • GPS + Cellular models feature a red ring on the Digital Crown.

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  15. How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) - September 2022: step 15, image 1 of 2 How to Identify Your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) - September 2022: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Model Numbers

    • A2622 (North America, 49mm)

    • A2684 (Europe, Asia Pacific, 49mm)

    • A2859 (China mainland, 49mm)

    • The crown has an orange ring on it.

    • It is a larger and more rugged watch than previous models and can be identified by “Watch Ultra” written on the back.

    • There are 4 visible pentalobe screws on the back.

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Conclusion
  • If you see a red dot, red ring, or orange ring on the Digital Crown you have a GPS + Cellular model.
  • You can find the model number by removing the wrist strap or in the general iOS settings.
  • You can find the series on the back of the watch.
  • There are special Hermès and Nike versions of most of these watches which can be identified by their logos.

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