Watch Series 3 38 mm

Watch Series 3 38 mm

AppleWatch

Discontinued
Released: September 12, 2017Discontinued on: September 15, 2020
United States: US$399

Overview

This A1860 Apple Watch Series 3 Nike+ (GPS+Cellular, 38 mm) is designed for North American markets (US, Canada, Puerto Rico) with compatible LTE/UMTS bands. The Series 3 brought significant internal improvements, including a faster processor, GPS, a barometric altimeter, and Siri. This cellular Nike+ version can connect to the internet independently and is identified by a red dot on the Digital Crown. It features a 272x340 OLED screen with Ion-X glass, exclusive Nike watch faces, and the integrated Nike+ Run Club app. Battery life is estimated at up to 18 hours. Initially available in four configurations, the lineup was updated in March 2018 and reduced to a single option with a price cut in September 2018. After another price reduction in 2019, it was discontinued on September 15, 2020.

Evaluation

North American fitness enthusiasts embraced the Nike+ version as an ideal entry point into serious fitness tracking, appreciating how it gamified running through motivational features and celebrity trainer guidance. The model struck an excellent balance between affordability and functionality, offering cellular connectivity at a more accessible price point than premium materials. Consumer reviews consistently highlighted the comfort and durability of the Nike sport bands, though later users experienced frustration when app compatibility issues emerged as the watch aged out of software support cycles.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDWatch3,1
Apple Model NoA1860 (EMC 3169)
Apple Order NoMQL52LL/A
Apple SubfamilyWatch Series 3 38 mm

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$399
United StatesUS$399
CanadaC$519

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$100-US$150

Body

Body Table
Form FactorApple Watch Series 3 (38 mm)
Case TypeWatch
Housing ColorAluminum
Dimensions1.52 x 1.21 x 0.45 in / 3.86 x 3.07 x 1.14 mm
Avg. Weight1.01 ounces

Platform

Platform Table
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

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Life1-18 Hours

Software

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

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerDigital Crown