It may seem like the Apple Watch was just released, but there are already seven models of the watch spread over three generations! These models all look pretty similar, and identifying which is which can get confusing. So, how can you find the model or series of your Apple Watch?
To identify your Apple Watch model, you must first find its serial number. To do so, look at the case on the back of your watch. Alternatively, on your Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > About > and select ‘Serial Number.’ After that, use Apple’s Watch Identification list to find your watch.
Knowing your watch model is important if you’re planning to sell it or you need to fix an issue that’s come up. Let’s take a closer look at how to find the model on various Apple Watch models so that you can locate yours with no problem.
How to Tell What Kind of Apple Watch You Have
Your Apple Watch’s serial number will help you determine which model it is. The serial number is also important in identifying the manufacturing date of your watch, whether it’s authentic, and whether it’s still under warranty.
There are two primary ways to figure out your Apple Watch model:
Method 1: Using the Apple Watch App
Here’s how to check the serial number via the Apple Watch App:
- Go to Settings.
- Select General.
- Tap About.
- Scroll down to the Model field. Your Apple Watch model number will be displayed below it. It begins with “A.”
Alternatively, on your phone:
- Open the Apple Watch App.
- Tap My Watch.
- Select General.
- Tap About.
- Scroll down and tap the Model field.
Now that you know your watch’s model number, you can identify which series it is using the list below.
You can also paste your serial number on Apple’s Check Coverage page to find more details about the watch. Apple also has an Apple Watch Identification page that lists all its watch models with their respective colors and features.
| Apple Watch Generation | Model Number |
| 1st Generation (38mm, 42mm) | A1553A1554 |
| Series 1 (38mm, 42mm) | A1802A1803 |
| Series 2 (38mm, 42mm) | A1757A1758 |
| Series 2 Apple Watch Edition (38mm, 42mm) | A1816A1817 |
| Series 3 GPS (38mm, 42mm) | A1858A1859 |
| Series 3 GPS + Cellular (38mm, 42mm) | A1860, A1861, A1889A1890, A1891, A1892 |
| Series 4 GPS (40mm, 42mm) | A1977A1978 |
| Series 4 GPS + Cellular (40mm, 42mm) | A1975, A1976A2007, A2008 |
| Series 5 GPS (40mm, 42mm) | A2092A2093 |
| Series 5 GPS + Cellular (40mm, 42mm) | A2094, A2095A2157, A2159 |
| Apple Watch SE GPS (40mm, 42mm) | A2351A2352 |
| Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular (40mm, 42mm) | A2353, A2354A2355, A2356 |
| Series 6 GPS (40mm, 42mm) | A2351A2352 |
| Series 6 GPS + Cellular (40mm, 42mm) | A2293, A2294A2375, A2376 |
| Series 7 GPS (41mm, 45mm) | A2473A2474 |
| Series 7 GPS + Cellular (41mm, 45mm) | A2475A2477 |
Method 2: Finding Your Model on the Case
You can also use the engraving on the back of your watch’s case to figure out its model number. To do so, remove your Apple Watch from your wrist, and look at its case at the back. The engraving contains the series of the watch, its case material, and the size in millimeters. It will read something like this: Series 6, 40mm Aluminum Case, GPS.
You can also tell whether your Apple Watch supports cellular by looking at its digital crown. If there’s a red dot or circle on it, then it is a cellular model.
The Final Word
Keep in mind that the model number of your Apple Watch will only tell you about its digital hardware. There are different variants within each model, and each has a different market value. Research more on your watch’s variant to get the more accurate information.