Apple has added the primary two Apple Watch fashions to its classic and out of date merchandise checklist. The Apple Watch Collection 0 (Apple’s unique 2015 Apple Watch) has been designated as “out of date,” whereas the Apple Watch Collection 1 (Apple’s first “low-priced” Apple Watch) has been added to the corporate’s checklist of “classic” merchandise.
The Apple Watch Collection 0 was Apple’s first-generation Apple Watch, which was unveiled in September 2014 and first hit cabinets in April 2015. Because of this all first-generation Apple Watches — together with the solid-gold $17,000 mannequin — are now not eligible for repairs or service on the Apple Retailer or at any Apple Approved Service Supplier areas.
The Apple Watch Collection 0, initially simply known as the “Apple Watch,” included 38mm and 42mm fashions and was accessible in aluminum, stainless-steel, and the aforementioned strong gold, all of which at the moment are on the out of date checklist.
As of December 2022, greater than 115 million individuals had been estimated to personal and use an Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch Collection 1 has additionally been added to the Apple classic and out of date merchandise checklist. The Collection 1, which was Apple’s first lower-cost Apple Watch, has been designated as “classic.”
The Apple Watch Collection 1 debuted in September 2016, alongside the brand new Apple Watch Collection 2. Successfully the non secular precursor to the Apple Watch SE, the Collection 1 was a minimally up to date model of the unique mannequin that added the quicker processor from the Collection 2 however lacked its brighter show, built-in GPS, and improved water resistance. The Collection 1 was accessible solely in an aluminum case and began at $269. The Apple Watch Collection 2 began at $369.
Out of date merchandise are now not eligible for repairs or service at Apple Shops and Apple Approved Service Suppliers. They embody all Apple merchandise that haven’t been bought by Apple in additional than seven years. Apple has halted all {hardware} service for these merchandise with no exceptions. Elements for out of date merchandise can’t be ordered.
In the meantime, classic merchandise are people who haven’t been manufactured for greater than 5 years however lower than seven years. Classic merchandise are now not assured to be eligible for repairs at Apple Shops and Apple Approved Service Suppliers. Service is topic to components availability, so it may be hit-or-miss.
There are some exceptions to those guidelines in sure nations and California.
- House owners of classic Macs that reside in Turkey can get components and repair from Apple Service Suppliers based mostly in Turkey.
- For merchandise bought in France, see Statutory Warranties of Vendor and Spare Elements. (PDF file)
- House owners of classic Macs in California might get components and repair from Californian Apple Service Suppliers. Classic iPod and iPhone house owners within the state might acquire service from Apple Retail Shops or by contacting AppleCare at 1-800-APL-CARE.
To view a full checklist of all of Apple’s classic and out of date merchandise, go to the Apple web site.