Can you receive phone calls and messages with all the apple watches ?

Hi

Which model to buy is a matter of personal preference.

All models of Apple Watch can be used to make calls and to send and receive messages, subject to connectivity (see the further information below for more details):

• Answer phone calls
• Read messages
• Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Keep in mind that:

• Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or newer with the latest version of iOS.
• Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Series 1 requires an iPhone 5s or newer with the latest version of iOS.
• Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Differences between Series 1 and Series 3 models include that Series 3 models offer:

• A faster processor.
• A higher level of water resistance.
• Siri speaks.
• A brighter display (twice as bright).
• Built-in GPS.
• A barometric altimeter (used to track flights climbed during general daily wear and, during outdoor workouts, elevation gain).
• A USB Power Adapter is included.

All models of Apple Watch include support for connecting to a compatible Wi-Fi network if a Bluetooth connection with the paired iPhone is not available (see the related below).

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) models also include a built-in cellular feature. This requires a service plan for your iPhone that specifically includes support for the watch, including the carrier activating the watch on the plan. An activation fee and additional monthly fee may apply:

Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple

The functions that are available on Apple Watch when it is away from your iPhone depend on various factors including:

• Your Apple Watch model:

  Apple Watch - Compare - Apple

• The features of your carrier service plan:
  • Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple
  • Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling - Apple Support
• The type of connectivity that is available to your Apple Watch at the time:

  About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Features and requirements that apply under various circumstances are detailed here, including within the footnotes:

How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

More information:

• Apple Watch - Compare - Apple
• Apple Watch Series 1 - Apple
• Apple Watch Series 3 - Apple

All series of Apple Watches, even series 1, support receiving phone calls and messages on the watch. The catch is that your iPhone needs to be present to do so on series 1, series 2, and series 3 GPS. The series 3 cellular (the one with the red crown) is the only Apple Watch that can receive phone calls and messages without the iPhone present.

The only instance where you do not need the phone on Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 (GPS) is if you happen to be connected to a wifi network that has been previously connected to by your iPhone.

How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

It is certainly not necessarily the case that your iPhone needs to be present in order to be able to make and receive calls on Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 (GPS).

See my previous reply and the linked resources for the full and correct information.

I am fully aware of how Apple Watch works, thank you.

I have a little experience on the subject.

My previous reply provides the OP with full and accurate information, including via the linked resources.

Even your revised statement is not necessarily correct.

I appreciate your knowledge on the Watch, and I certainly don't want to overlook any valuable features on my own Watch, so can you please elaborate on what other instances a call can be made on series 1, series 2, and series 3 GPS without the phone present?