The Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) was released in 2015 and featured a 38mm 18-karat gold case, a sapphire crystal display, and a ceramic back. It was available in 38mm and 42mm sizes.
Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) Price
At the time of it's release in 2015, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) was about 11000 EUR.
The retail price of a new or used/second hand Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) across different regions, markets and countries.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore a Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) device?
There are two common methods for resetting or factory restoring an Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) device: Method 1: Using the Apple Watch app on an iPhone 1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Scroll down until you see the device you want to reset, then tap on its name. 3. Tap on the "General" tab. 4. Scroll down and tap on "Erase All Content and Settings". 5. Enter the passcode when prompted. 6. Tap on "Erase" to confirm the reset. Method 2: Using a computer with iTunes 1. Connect your Apple Watch to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Open iTunes on your computer. 3. Select the Apple Watch from the list of devices in the left sidebar. 4. Click on the "Summary" tab. 5. Scroll down and click on the "Erase" button. 6. Enter the passcode when prompted. 7. Click on "Erase" to confirm the reset. Note: Before resetting or factory restoring your Apple Watch, make sure to back up any important data to an external device or cloud storage, as this process cannot be undone.
What type of bands are compatible with the Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen)?
The Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) is compatible with all Apple Watch bands.
What type of processor does the Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) have?
The Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) has a dual-core S1P processor.
What type of display does the Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) have?
The Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) has a Retina display with Force Touch.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | No cellular connectivity |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | N/A |
| GPRS | No |
| EDGE | No |
Launch
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2015, July |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 38.6 x 33.3 x 10.5 mm (1.52 x 1.31 x 0.41 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 55 g body (3.35 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic back, 18-karat yellow/rose gold frame |
| SIM | No |
| IPX7 water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes | |
Display
| Type | Retina OLED, 450 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution | 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density) |
| Protection | Sapphire crystal glass |
| 3D Touch display | |
Platform
| OS | watchOS 1.0, upgradable to 4.3.2 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple S1 (28 nm) |
| CPU | 520 MHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 8GB 512MB RAM |
Camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0, LE |
| Positioning | No |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | No |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate |
|---|---|
| Natural language commands and dictation | |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 205 mAh (0.78 Wh), non-removable |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wireless |
Misc
| Colors | 18-karat Rose Gold/White, Rose Gray Buckle18-karat Yellow Gold/Black, Red Buckle |
|---|---|
| Models | A1553 |
| Price | About 11000 EUR |
