Apple Watch Series 0 Edition (18k Gold, 38 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Edition 38mm - MJ8P2LL/A* - Watch1,1 - A1553 - 2870*
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Apple explains that the Apple Watch Edition is "an incredibly accurate timepiece, an intimate and immediate communication device and a groundbreaking health and fitness companion" that is required to be paired with an also carried iPhone 5 or newer for most functions.
All Apple Watch devices are controlled with a "Digital Crown" and the Retina caliber displays include "Force Touch" capability that can differentiate between a light tap and a heavier press for more navigational possibilities.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall, but more specifically "up to 3 hours" of talk time, "up to 6.5 hours" of audio playback or working out, "up to 48 hours" of use as a watch (using it 20 seconds per hour), and "up to 72 hours" of low power "Power Reserve" usage. It charges via a custom inductive charger with MagSafe capability.
Intended to be a luxury item, and priced accordingly, this particular original Apple Watch -- the "Edition" model in the 38 mm size -- features a 272x340 display with a protective sapphire crystal layer packed in an 18k gold housing said to be "up to twice as hard as standard gold." It has a zirconia ceramic back and sapphire crystal "lenses" that connect to the charger.
There are four specific configurations of this Apple Watch that vary by finish and band -- an 18k "Rose Gold" body paired with a white rubber "Sport Band," an 18k "Yellow Gold" body paired with a black rubber Sport Band, an 18k "Rose Gold" body paired with a "Rose Gray" leather band and a "Modern Buckle" (pictured, left), and an 18k "Yellow Gold" body paired with a "Bright Red" leather band and a "Modern Buckle" (pictured, right).
It was discontinued altogether on September 7, 2016.
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- What are the main differences between the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Sport, and the Apple Watch Edition?
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| Introduction Date: |
March 9, 2015* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 7, 2016 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This device first was revealed as a demonstration on September 9, 2014, but with limited specifics, "introduced" in more detail on March 9, 2015, became available for pre-order on April 10, 2015, and actually was available as a product on April 24, 2015. |
| Processor Speed: |
520 MHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple S1* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the Apple Watch beyond that it is an "entire computer system on a single chip" encapsulated in resin. Apple refers to this processor as the "S1". However, third-party analysis from Chipworks, determined that the processor is a Samsung-produced single core 32-bit 28 nm APL0778 processor that runs around 520 MHz. |
| Onboard RAM: |
512 MB |
Storage Capacity: |
8 GB* |
| Details: |
*Apple makes no official mention of storage capacity. However, as first reported by 9to5Mac, the Apple Watch models all have 8 GB of storage capacity, 2 GB of which can be used for music storage and 75 MB of which can be used for photo storage independently from music and photos stored on a paired iPhone. |
| Song Capacity: |
200* |
Photo Capacity: |
100* |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity, but based on the 2 GB of storage for music and 75 MB of storage for photos, 200 songs and 100 photos is a reasonable estimate. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch Edition (38 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Edition has a 38 mm form factor and uses an 18k rose or yellow gold housing. |
| Housing Color: |
Gold* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Edition is available in either 18k Rose Gold or 18k Yellow Gold. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.5" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
272x340 |
| Details: |
*The entire face of the watch contains a roughly 1.5" OLED, but this is not all viewable area. Apple's Developer Guidelines for the Apple Watch specify that all 38 mm models have a viewable display resolution of 272-by-340 pixels. The Apple Watch Edition display is "protected by sapphire crystal" as well.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.0 |
| Details: |
The Apple Watch Edition has built-in support for 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.0 to "pair seamlessly with your iPhone." |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion* |
Battery Life: |
3-18 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no details on the type of battery in the Apple Watch Edition, but it is a proprietary Lithium Ion. Apple reports that the device provides "up to 18 hours" of battery life which includes "90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 30 minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth." Battery life for other uses varies -- reportedly "up to 3 hours" of talk time, "up to 6.5 hours" of audio playback or working out, "up to 48 hours" of use as a watch (using it 20 seconds per hour), and "up to 72 hours" of low power "Power Reserve" usage. As reported by AnandTech, the 38 mm Apple Watch models specifically have a 3.8 V 0.78 Watt Hour (205 mA H) battery. |
| Apple Order No: |
MJ8P2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Edition 38mm |
| Details: |
*MJ8P2LL/A refers to the 38 mm Apple Watch Edition in 18k Rose Gold paired with a white rubber "Sport Band." In 18k Yellow Gold paired with a black rubber Sport Band, the order number is MKL52LL/A. In 18k Rose Gold paired with a "Rose Gray" leather band and a "Modern Buckle," the order number is MJ3K2LL/A. Finally, in 18k Yellow Gold paired with a "Bright Red" leather band and a "Modern Buckle," the order number is MJ3G2LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1553 (EMC 2870*) |
Model ID: |
Watch1,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
*The EMC number is not located externally.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A1553 Model Number, the 2870* EMC Number, and the Watch1,1 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
Watch OS* |
Maximum OS: |
watchOS 4.3.2 |
| Details: |
*Apple originally referred to the operating system as "Watch OS" and changed this to "watchOS" on September 9, 2015 with the formal mention of watchOS 2. This model cannot run watchOS 5 or later versions of the operating system. |
| Dimensions: |
1.52 x 1.21 x 0.41 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.90-1.91 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (38.6 mm x 33.3 mm x 10.5 mm). The Rose Gold models weigh 1.90 ounces (54 g) and the Yellow Gold models weigh 1.94 ounces (55 g). |
| Original Price: |
US$10,000, US$17,000* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*The 38 mm Apple Watch Edition in 18k Rose Gold paired with a white rubber "Sport Band" (MJ8P2LL/A) and in 18k Yellow Gold paired with a black rubber Sport Band (MKL52LL/A) each cost US$10,000. In 18k Rose Gold paired with a "Rose Gray" leather band and a "Modern Buckle" (MJ3K2LL/A) and in 18k Yellow Gold paired with a "Bright Red" leather band and a "Modern Buckle" (MJ3G2LL/A) each cost US$17,000.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global Original Prices
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 0 Edition (18k Gold, 38 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$13,000, C$22,000 |
Brazil: |
R$80.000, R$135.000 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $185,000, $315,000 |
United States: |
US$10,000, US$17,000* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€11,000, €18,000 |
Belgium: |
€11,200, €18,400 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 85,000, 140,000 |
Finland: |
€11.300, €18.500 |
| France: |
€11,000, €18,000 |
Germany: |
€11,000, €18,000 |
| Ireland: |
€11,300, €18,500 |
Italy: |
€11.200, €18.400 |
| Luxembourg: |
€10 829,75; €17 791,73 |
Netherlands: |
€11,200, €18,400 |
| Norway: |
NOK 105.000, 180.000 |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€11.200, €18.400 |
Sweden: |
SEK 110.000, 180.000 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 10'500, 17'500 |
United Kingdom: |
£8000, £13,500 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 74,800, 126,800 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$78,800, HK$129,800 |
| India: |
Rs 820,000, 1,420,000 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥1,280,000, ¥2,180,000 |
Korea: |
KRW 13,000,000, 22,000,000 |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
S$15,000, S$25,500 |
Taiwan: |
NT$340,000, NT$570,000 |
| Thailand: |
THB 395,000, 660,000 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$14,000, A$24,000 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$17,500, NZ$30,000 |
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