Apple Watch Series 1

Apple Watch Series 1 is a smartwatch that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2016 to 2018 as a part of the Apple Watch series. This Watch has been introduced on September 7, 2016, and released a week later on September 16, 2016. The price of the new Watch started at $269.

Apple Watch Series 1 comes only in the Aluminum finish but was available in four colors: Silver, Space Gray, Gold, and Rose Gold. Each of these versions has been prepared in two sizes, a smaller 38 mm case and a bigger 42 mm case, and paired with color matching bands.

Apple Watch Series 1 has been introduced alongside Apple Watch Series 2. At the September Event company announced that the original Apple Watch is getting a Dual-Core processor and now is called Series 1.

The Series 1 except for the new processor, is the same as its predecessor and comes with all features at a new lower price. Apple decided to introduce this version of the Apple Watch for at least two reasons. Firstly, to introduce new naming of generations as “Series”, secondly to keep the existing product in a portfolio as an affordable option for customers.

When it comes to specifications, Apple Watch Series 1 has been equipped with a gorgeous OLED Retina display with Force Touch technology. The 38 mm version features a 1.5-inch display, and the 42 mm version features a 1.65-inch display on a diagonal. This Watch is powered by an Apple original system-on-chip Apple S1P to provide the best performance.

The device features as well a 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, a Taptic Engine to provide natural feedback, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, NFC technology for Apple Pay, a heart rate sensor, a gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, wireless charging system, water resistance with IPX7 certificate, and more. The battery in the Apple Watch lasts for up to 18 hours of use.

After two years, Apple has released a new generation of Apple Watch. On September 12, 2018, this model has been discontinued and has been made unavailable to order in Apple Store anymore. Of course, you can still buy Apple Watch Series 1 from other sellers. This Apple Watch has been replaced by Apple Watch Series 4. Software support for this Apple Watch ended with watchOS 6.2.8.

Today Apple Watch Series 1 is 7 years old!

Apple Watch Series 1
Source: pinterest.com – Apple Watch Series 1

Apple Watch Series 1 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedSeptember 7, 2016
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2016
DiscontinuedSeptember 12, 2018
Model IdentifierWatch2,6 (38 mm)
Watch2,7 (42 mm)
Model NumberA1802 (38 mm)
A1803 (42 mm)
EMC3102 (38 mm)
3103 (42 mm)
Generation2nd
Order Number38 mm Aluminum
MNNG2LL/A, MNNJ2LL/A, MNNH2LL/A, MP022LL/A, MQ102LL/A 

42 mm Aluminum
MNNL2LL/A, MNNN2LL/A, MNNM2LL/A, MP032LL/A, MQ112LL/A, MQ122LL/A
Price$269 (38 mm)
$299 (42 mm)
ColorsSilver
Space Gray
Gold
Rose Gold
CaseAluminum
Weight0.88 oz. – 24 Grams (38 mm)
1.06 oz. – 30 Grams (42 mm)
Dimensions1.52” H x 1.31” W x 0.41″ D (38 mm)
3.86 cm H x 3.32 cm W x 1.04 cm D (38 mm)

1.65” H x 1.41” W x 0.41″ D (42 mm)
4.19 cm H x 3.58 cm W x 1.04 cm D (42 mm)
PredecessorApple Watch
SuccessorApple Watch Series 4

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorApple S1P
Processor Speed520 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores2

Memory

Memory512 MB of RAM

Storage

Storage8 GB

Display

Display MaterialsIon-X glass
Display1.5″ OLED Retina Multi-touch Display (38 mm)
1.65″ OLED Retina Multi-touch Display (42 mm)
Display Size563 mm2 (38 mm)
740 mm2 (42 mm)
Resolutions272 x 340 (38 mm)
312 x 390 (42 mm)
Brightness450 cd/m2
Pixel Density326 ppi

Input

Input MethodDigital Crown
Multi-Touch
Force Touch
Digital Touch
Side Button

Sensors

SensorsAmbient light sensor
Heart rate sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Tactile FeedbackTaptic Engine

Connections

Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
NFCNFC for Apple Pay
LocationNone (utilizes GPS in paired iPhone)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Audio In1 – Microphone
Audio Out1 – Speaker

Software

Original OSwatchOS 3.0
Maximum OSwatchOS 6.2.8
System RequirementsiPhone 5s or later
Intelligent AssistantSiri

Power

BatteryBuilt-in rechargeable Lithium-Polymer
Battery Capacity205 mAh (38 mm)
246 mAh (42 mm)
Battery LifeUp to 18 hours
PowerApple 5 W or 12 W Power adapter

References:
Apple Support – Apple Watch Series 1: Technical Specifications

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