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Hello, I have a question that I can't find answer.
I am using an Apple Watch Series 3 42mm.
I want to buy an Apple Watch Series 10 42mm but I couldn't even get support from the store employees about my question.
Will the bands of my Series 3 42mm be compatible with the Series 10 42mm that I want to buy?
I need a clear answer since I haven't had the chance to try it without buying it.
Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8
the only thing that matters in terms of band compatibility is watch case size not generation
if you go to any of the bands pages on their site you will see this
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Works with most versions of Apple Watch.
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the only thing that matters in terms of band compatibility is watch case size not generation
if you go to any of the bands pages on their site you will see this
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Works with most versions of Apple Watch.
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The 42mm Series 10 Apple Watch uses the same bands as the 38mm Series 3.
Your Series 3 42mm band connectors will be too too wide for the Series 10 42mm case.
Your bands will fit the Series 10 46mm Case.
Apple watch series 3 42mm to series 10 42mm
