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find my apple watch with a serial number

how do i find my watch if i already reported it lost stolen and removed it from my phone how to find it if it isn’t in the find me app thing?? i know where it is in. a location in the woods i was mushroom hunting, i just need more exact location? someone may have found it just how my mind works bc i know it’s in the woods but just if someone did how can they use it or trade it for let’s say headphones or whatever is this possible?? how to find it and who took it i just wanna track down the who or where! it’s dead by now it’s been removed from everything on my cellphone i completely gave up but now i need to know if it’s been found or if i can go get it i still owe so much money on it

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Posted on Sep 8, 2023 9:32 AM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2024 11:32 AM

You and another user have posted this incorrect chatbot answer here a total of three times now. A lost Watch CANNOT be found using the serial number. And Apple cannot help you find a lost watch. If the battery is completely dead the only way to find it is a detailed physical search of the location where the watch was lost.

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Jan 7, 2024 11:32 AM in response to EMILYBLUNT12

You and another user have posted this incorrect chatbot answer here a total of three times now. A lost Watch CANNOT be found using the serial number. And Apple cannot help you find a lost watch. If the battery is completely dead the only way to find it is a detailed physical search of the location where the watch was lost.

Jan 2, 2024 10:15 AM in response to EMILYBLUNT12

EMILYBLUNT12 wrote:

1. Contact Apple Support:
• If you believe your Apple Watch is lost or stolen, it's a good idea to get in touch with Apple Support.
They can guide you on additional steps you can take, such as reporting it to local authorities or using the Find My app if your watch was paired with an iPhone• .

There is nothing Apple Support can do that the end user can't do on their own.

Sep 8, 2023 10:29 AM in response to juston712

To find your Apple Watch using its serial number, you can follow these steps:

  1. Locate the Serial Number: Turn your Apple Watch over, and you'll find the serial number engraved on the backside. Alternatively, you can find it in the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.
  2. Use the Apple Website: Visit the Apple "Check Coverage" page (Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support) and enter your Apple Watch's serial number. This tool can help you verify the device and its warranty status.
  3. Contact Apple Support: If you believe your Apple Watch is lost or stolen, it's a good idea to get in touch with Apple Support. They can guide you on additional steps you can take, such as reporting it to local authorities or using the Find My app if your watch was paired with an iPhone.

Remember, the serial number alone might not help you physically locate your watch. If you're looking to track its location, you should have enabled the Find My feature on your Apple Watch and paired it with your iPhone.

Jan 2, 2024 9:42 AM in response to ciil208

    • Turn your Apple Watch over, and you'll find the serial number engraved on the backside.
    • Alternatively, you can find it in the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.
  1. Use the Apple Website:
  1. Contact Apple Support:
    • If you believe your Apple Watch is lost or stolen, it's a good idea to get in touch with Apple Support.
    • They can guide you on additional steps you can take, such as reporting it to local authorities or using the Find My app if your watch was paired with an iPhone.


Jan 7, 2024 5:47 AM in response to juston712

  1. Find the Serial Number: Flip your Apple Watch to view the serial number engraved on the back. Alternatively, check the Apple Watch app on your connected iPhone for this information.
  2. Utilize the Apple Website: Visit the Apple "Check Coverage page and input your Apple Watch serial number". This tool will confirm the device and provide details about its warranty status.
  3. Contact Apple Support: If you suspect your Apple Watch is lost or stolen, reaching out to Apple Support is recommended. They can offer guidance on additional measures, such as reporting the incident to local authorities or using the Find My app if your watch was paired with an iPhone.


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