The Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) was released in 2015 and featured a 42mm 18-karat gold case, a sapphire crystal display, and a ceramic back. It was available in 38mm and 42mm sizes.
Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) Price
At the time of it's release in 2015, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) was about 13000 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore a Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) device?
There are three methods to reset or factory restore an Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) device: 1. Reset using iTunes: a. Open iTunes on your PC or Mac and connect the Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) to the computer using the charging cable. b. Select the Apple Watch icon on the iTunes screen. c. Click on the "Erase All Content and Settings" button. d. Make sure you have a backup of your data before proceeding. e. Follow the instructions on the screen to erase all the data on your Apple Watch. 2. Reset using the Eject button: a. Press and hold down the power button until you see the option to "Eject" or "Erase All Content and Settings." b. Release the power button and select "Erase All Content and Settings." c. Make sure you have a backup of your data before proceeding. d. Follow the instructions on the screen to erase all the data on your Apple Watch. 3. Reset using the Watch app: a. Open the Watch app on your iPhone. b. Scroll down to "General" and select it. c. Select "Erase all content and settings." d. This will factory reset your Apple Watch. It is recommended to use the Eject button option or using the Watch App method as these are the most reliable and official methods. Also, make sure you have your backup ready before resetting, or you may lose all your data.
What type of bands are compatible with the Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)?
The Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) is compatible with all Apple Watch bands.
What type of processor does the Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) have?
The Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) has a dual-core S1P processor.
What type of display does the Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) have?
The Apple Watch Edition 42mm (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 | 42 x 35.9 x 10.5 mm (1.65 x 1.41 x 0.41 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 69 g body (3.53 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 | 1.65 inches |
| Resolution | 390 x 312 pixels (~303 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 250 mAh (0.94 Wh), non-removable |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wireless |
Misc
| Colors | 18-karat Rose Gold/White, Midnight Blue Buckle 18-karat Yellow Gold/Black, Black Buckle |
|---|---|
| Models | A1554 |
| Price | About 13000 EUR |
