I cant access my old apple watch

I have an old apple watch (OS 4.3.2) that i haven’t used in a while, it is set up with the same icloud and apple id account i have for my current phone but the watch is paired with an old one thats broken and cant use, the watch is also set up with a passcode i don’t remember, id like to reset it and anything ive found online doesn’t seem to work

Apple Watch, watchOS 4

Posted on Oct 25, 2025 2:05 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2025 6:38 AM

Sorry, but without knowing the Apple Account password that has been used to set up the Apple Watch, you can not erase it, which can be done without the old iPhone:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have proof of purchase, the official Apple Support can help you and disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock

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Oct 26, 2025 6:38 AM in response to attillius

Sorry, but without knowing the Apple Account password that has been used to set up the Apple Watch, you can not erase it, which can be done without the old iPhone:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have proof of purchase, the official Apple Support can help you and disable the Activation Lock:

Additional Support - Activation Lock

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