Watch Series 3 38 mm

Watch Series 3 38 mm

AppleWatch

Discontinued
Released: September 12, 2017Discontinued on: September 12, 2018
United States: N/AJapan: ¥139,800

Overview

This A1889 Apple Watch Series 3 Edition (38 mm) is the international version, with LTE/UMTS support for Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the UK. The Edition models feature a premium and durable ceramic housing. This 38 mm variant has a 272x340 OLED display covered by sapphire crystal. It was available in two configurations: a white ceramic case with a Soft White/Pebble Sport Band, or a gray ceramic case with a Gray/Black Sport Band. As a premium Series 3 model, it includes GPS, GLONASS, a barometric altimeter, and cellular capability, enabling internet use without an iPhone. Cellular models feature a distinctive red dot on the Digital Crown. Battery life is rated for up to 18 hours, though this decreases with LTE usage.

Evaluation

The international ceramic Edition gained recognition for demonstrating Apple's commitment to following traditional Swiss watchmaking material trends, with reviewers noting how conservative luxury brands were simultaneously embracing ceramic in their high-end timepieces. Users appreciated how the white ceramic offered exceptional versatility in band combinations, working well with both sporty and formal accessories in ways that aluminum and steel finishes couldn't match. The space gray ceramic variant was particularly praised for its understated stealth appearance that provided the same material benefits without the flashy presence of the white model.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDWatch3,1
Apple Model NoA1889 (EMC 3170)
Apple Order NoMQM32B/A
Apple SubfamilyWatch Series 3 38 mm

Price

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Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
AustraliaA$1829
France€1399
Germany€1399
Japan¥139,800
SwitzerlandCHF 1449
United Kingdom£1299

Body

Body Table
Form FactorApple Watch Series 3 (38 mm)
Case TypeWatch
Housing ColorCeramic
Dimensions1.54 x 1.34 x 0.46 in / 3.91 x 3.40 x 1.17 mm
Avg. Weight1.41 ounces

Platform

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Processor TypeApple S3
Onboard RAM768 MB
Storage Capacity16 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display1.5" OLED
Display Resolution272x340

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
Standard Wireless802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, LTE
Standard Bluetooth4.2

Power

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Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Life1-18 Hours

Software

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Pre-Installed OSwatchOS 4.0 (15R607)
Maximum OSwatchOS 8.8.1

Accessories

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ControllerDigital Crown