Difference in Apple Watches

Hi

Some differences between model ranges that you may find helpful to note include:

• Apple Watch (1st generation) models have a single core processor.
• Newer models - in the Series 1 and Series 2 ranges - have a faster, dual-core processor.
• 1st generation and Series 1 models are splash and water resistant, but should not be submerged.
• Series 2 models have:

  A higher level of water resistance, being suitable for wear whilst shallow water swimming.

All Apple Watch models are able to run the latest software (watchOS) version.

You may find the following resources helpful when choosing your watch:

• About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support
• http://www.apple.com/watch/
• http://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-2/
• http://www.apple.com/watch/compare/

See this list to compare the tech specs of the watch models.

https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/

And yes, the Apple Watch series 2 is already out and proud owners have been posting questions about it here.

Main new features of the series 2 model are the improved water resistance, you can take it swimming, a brighter display, and the built-in GPS/GLONASS.

Apple Watch Series 1&2 are all second generation watches. They differ from gen one, in that it has a faster dual core processor.

Series1 only comes in aluminum and is splash resistant. Series2 comes in aluminum and stainless steel and is water resistant- not waterproof. It locks to fitness tracking and will do little more in the water. Showering isn't recommended unless you shower without soap.

The second difference is built in GPS in Series2. This is only for fitness tracking and will not work in maps to navigate around. To use it to track a workout, you start The Workout App on the Watch, it tracks you, and ONLY when synced back with the phone, can you view your map. Series1 will still track your workout without the phone, just no visible map.