Apple Watch Series 1 (Aluminum, 42 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Series 1 42mm - MNNL2LL/A* - Watch2,7 - A1803* - 3103*
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The Apple Watch Series 1 models are a revised version of the original Apple Watch Sport with the same functionality, but a more powerful dual core processor.
Like their predecessors, all Apple Watch Series 1 devices are controlled with a "Digital Crown" and a Force Touch capable display and need to be paired with an iPhone 5 or newer for most functionality.
This particular Apple Watch, the Series 1 model in the 42 mm size, features a 312x390 display with "strengthened, lightweight Ion-X glass" packed in a 7000 series anodized aluminum housing with a composite back and "hard coated optical polymer lenses" that connect to the charger.
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, and "up to 8 hours" working out.
There originally were four specific configurations of this Apple Watch Series 1 that vary by finish and band. It initially was available with a silver colored aluminum case and a white fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band;" a gold colored aluminum case and a dark brown "cocoa" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" (pictured, left); a rose gold colored aluminum case and a dark "Midnight Blue" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" (pictured, right); and a dark "Space Gray" colored aluminum case and a black fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band."
On March 21, 2017, Apple discontinued the gold colored aluminum case and dark brown "cocoa" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" and rose gold colored aluminum case and dark "Midnight Blue" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" options and replaced them with a rose gold colored aluminum case and light "pink sand" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" and a gold colored aluminum case and dark "Midnight Blue" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" option.
Finally, on September 12, 2017, Apple discontinued all but two options -- the silver aluminum case with the white fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" and the dark "Space Gray" colored aluminum case with a black fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" and lowered the price. On September 12, 2018, Apple discontinued this model altogether.
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- What are the differences between the Apple Watch Series 1 and the models replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 7, 2016* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 2018 |
| 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 model was available for pre-order on September 7, 2016, and first shipped on September 16, 2016. On September 12, 2017, Apple lowered the price. |
| Processor Speed: |
520 MHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple S1P* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the Apple Watch Series 1 beyond that it has dual cores, but third-party analysis has determined that it runs at 520 MHz. Apple refers to this processor as the "S1P". |
| Onboard RAM: |
512 MB |
Storage Capacity: |
8 GB* |
| Details: |
*Apple originally provided no official information about storage capacity, but upon introducing the Apple Watch Series 3 confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 1 has 8 GB of storage. |
| 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 Series 1 (42 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Series 1 has a 42 mm form factor and uses a 7000 series anodized aluminum housing. |
| Housing Color: |
Aluminum* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 1 uses a 7000 series anodized aluminum housing. It is available in silver, gold, rose gold, and dark "space gray" aluminum housing options. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.65" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
312x390 |
| Details: |
*The entire face of the watch contains a roughly 1.65" OLED, but this is not all viewable area. All 42 mm models of this type have a viewable display resolution of 312x390 with a brightness rating of 450 nits. The Apple Watch Series 1 display is covered by "Ion-X glass."
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.0 |
| Details: |
The Apple Watch Series 1 has built-in support for 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 to "pair seamlessly with your iPhone." |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion* |
Battery Life: |
3-18 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 1 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. 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, and "up to 8 hours" of working out. |
| Apple Order No: |
MNNL2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Series 1 42mm |
| Details: |
*MNNL2LL/A refers to this model with a silver colored aluminum case and a white fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band." With a gold colored aluminum case and a dark brown "cocoa" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band;" a rose gold colored aluminum case and a dark "Midnight Blue" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band;" and a dark "Space Gray" colored aluminum case and a black fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band," the order numbers are MNNN2LL/A, MNNM2LL/A, and MP032LL/A, respectively.
The rose gold colored aluminum case and light "pink sand" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" and gold colored aluminum case and dark "Midnight Blue" fluoroelastomer rubber "Sport Band" options introduced on March 21, 2017 are MQ112LL/A and MQ122LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1803* (EMC 3103*) |
Model ID: |
Watch2,7 |
| Details: |
*This model number is unique to this model. However, it is not displayed externally nor is the EMC number.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A1803* Model Number, the 3103* EMC Number, and the Watch2,7 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 3.0 (14S326) |
Maximum OS: |
watchOS 6.3 |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch supports versions of the watchOS up to the last version of watchOS 6.3, although not all watch faces are available. watchOS 6 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13 or later. This model cannot run watchOS 7 or later versions of the operating system. |
| Dimensions: |
1.65 x 1.41 x 0.41 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.06 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (42.5 mm x 36.4 mm x 10.5 mm, 30 grams). |
| Original Price: |
US$299* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$50-US$100 |
| Details: |
*All 42 mm Apple Watch Series 1 models originally were US$299 regardless of finish and included band. On September 12, 2017, Apple lowered the price to US$279. On September 12, 2018, Apple discontinued this model altogether.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used devices is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 1 (Aluminum, 42 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$399 |
Brazil: |
R$2.349 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $6,799 |
United States: |
US$299* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€349 |
Belgium: |
€369 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 2,599 |
Finland: |
€379 |
| France: |
€349 |
Germany: |
€349 |
| Ireland: |
€379 |
Italy: |
€369 |
| Luxembourg: |
€356,80 |
Netherlands: |
€369 |
| Norway: |
NOK 3.290 |
Portugal: |
€379 |
| Spain: |
€369 |
Sweden: |
SEK 3.295 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 329 |
United Kingdom: |
£299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 2,488 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$2,288 |
| India: |
Rs 25,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥30,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 379,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 1,299 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 16,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$438 |
Taiwan: |
NT$9,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 11,500 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$449 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$479 |
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