Apple Watch Series 3 (Edition, Intl, 38 mm) Specs (Watch Series 3 38 mm, MQM32B/A**, Watch3,1, A1889*, 3170*): EveryMac.com

Apple Watch Series 3 (Edition, Intl, 38 mm) Specs

Identifiers: Watch Series 3 38 mm - MQM32B/A** - Watch3,1 - A1889* - 3170*

Apple Watch Series 3, Edition, 38 mm Please note that this A1889 Apple Watch Series 3 Edition (International, 38 mm) model is compatible with LTE bands 1 (2100 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), and 26 (800 MHz) as well as UMTS 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2100 MHz in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It is not intended to work in other countries.

The Apple Watch Edition (Series 3) models use an attractive, durable ceramic housing that is a bit more expensive than the standard Apple Watch Series 3 models. Like the standard models that have a stainless steel housing, this particular Apple Watch Series 3 (Edition) model, in the 38 mm size, features a 272x340 OLED display covered by a protective sapphire crystal layer. Rather than offered with a range of bands, though, the Edition only is available in two options, either a white ceramic case with a "Soft White/Pebble" Sport Band or a gray ceramic case with a Gray/Black Sport Band.

High-end Apple Watch Series 3 models, like the Edition line, include GPS and GLONASS capabilities, a barometric altimeter, and Siri support, in addition to wireless 3G capability, which means that it is capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone and this line is the first Apple Watch series with that capability (although it only can be used on the same carrier as your iPhone).

Like earlier Apple Watch models, all Apple Watch Series 3 devices are controlled with a Force Touch capable display and a "Digital Crown," but the cellular capable models add a red dot to the Digital Crown for easy collective identification.

Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall, but more specifically "up to 3 hours" of talk time connected to an iPhone, "over 1 hour" connected to LTE, "up to 10 hours" of audio playback, "up to 10 hours" working out indoors, "up to 5 hours" working out outdoors with GPS, and "up to 4 hours" working out outdoors with GPS and LTE.

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Introduction Date:

September 12, 2017

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.

Processor Speed:

N/A

Processor Type:

Apple S3*

Details:

*Apple reports that the processor in the Apple Watch Series 3 models is a dual core Apple "S3" processor. If additional details become available, this can be expanded.

Onboard RAM:

768 MB*

Storage Capacity:

16 GB

Details:

Apple reports that the Cellular-equipped Apple Watch Series 3 models have 16 GB of onboard flash storage.

Song Capacity:

N/A

Photo Capacity:

N/A

Details:

*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB.

Case Type:

Watch

Form Factor:

Apple Watch Series 3 (38 mm)

Details:

This Apple Watch Series 3 (Edition) has a 38 mm form factor and uses a ceramic housing.

Housing Color:

Ceramic*

Controller:

Digital Crown

Details:

*The Apple Watch Series 3 (Edition) uses a white or gray ceramic housing.

Built-in Display:

1.5" OLED*

Display Resolution:

272x340

Details:

*The entire face of the watch contains a "second generation" roughly 1.5" OLED, but this is not all viewable area. All 38 mm models of this type have a viewable display resolution of 272x340 with a brightness rating of 1000 nits. The display is covered by sapphire crystal.

Standard Wireless:

802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, LTE*

Standard Bluetooth:

4.2

Details:

The Apple Watch Series 3 has built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 4.2.

*This A1889 Apple Watch Series 3 Edition (International, 38 mm) model also is compatible with LTE bands 1 (2100 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), and 26 (800 MHz) as well as UMTS 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2100 MHz in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It is not intended to work in other countries.

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion*

Battery Life:

1-18 Hours*

Details:

*The Apple Watch Series 3 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this cellular-capable 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 connected to an iPhone, "over 1 hour" of talk time connected to LTE, "up to 10 hours" of audio playback, "up to 10 hours" of working out indoors, "up to 5 hours" of working out outdoors with GPS, and "up to 4 hours" of working out outdoors with GPS and LTE.

Apple Order No:

MQM32B/A**

Apple Subfamily:

Watch Series 3 38 mm

Details:

*Apple estimates that the Apple Watch Series 3 models completely charge in "about 2 hours" and charge to 80% capacity in "about 1.5 hours."

**MQM32B/A is the order number for this model with a white ceramic case and a "Soft White/Pebble" Sport Band. With a gray ceramic case and a Gray/Black Sport Band, the order number is MQM42B/A.

Apple Model No:

A1889* (EMC 3170*)

Model ID:

Watch3,1

Details:

*This model number and EMC number are shared by a number of models. The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the bottom strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number only is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.

Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A1889* Model Number, the 3170* EMC Number, and the Watch3,1 Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

watchOS 4.0 (15R607)

Maximum OS:

watchOS 8.8.1

Details:

This Apple Watch fully supports the last version of watchOS 4 and watchOS 5. It supports the final version of watchOS 6, although not all watch faces are available. It supports the final version of watchOS 7 and watchOS 8, but not all features are supported.

watchOS 6 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13 or later, watchOS 7 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or later, and watchOS 8 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15 or later.

Dimensions:

1.54 x 1.34 x 0.46

Avg. Weight:

1.41 ounces

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth (39.2 mm x 34.0 mm x 11.8 mm, 40.1 grams).

Original Price:

N/A*

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

*This model was not sold in the United States. It was sold in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the UK. The 38 mm Apple Watch Series 3 Edition models both were the same original price regardless of color or band. In the UK, for example, this model was £1299.

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).

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Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 3 (Edition, Intl, 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:

N/A

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

N/A

United States:

N/A*

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

N/A

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

€1399

Germany:

€1399

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

N/A

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

N/A

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

N/A

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

CHF 1449

United Kingdom:

£1299

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

¥139,800

Korea:

N/A

Malaysia:

N/A

The Philippines:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Thailand:

N/A

Vietnam:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$1829

New Zealand:

N/A

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