apple Series
2.9/10

apple watch edition 42mm (1st gen)

Released 2016, February • watchOS 1.0, upgradable to 4.3.2 • No

Estimated Market Price

₹13,200

Updated Feb 2026

apple watch edition 42mm (1st gen)
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Available Finishes

Gold Gray
Display
1.65"
Retina OLED Display, 450 nits (peak)
Main Cam
13MP
High Res
Memory
8GB
Storage
Power
2.5k
2500 mAh

Performance Architecture

Processer / Chipset Apple S1 (28 nm)
CPU Core Configuration 520 MHz Cortex-A7
Graphics (GPU) PowerVR SGX543

Benchmark Estimates

2.9 Score

Performance Tier

Essential Tier

Strengths

Trade-offs

  • Average display resolution
  • Entry-level camera performance
  • Check detailed specs for limitations

Technical Data Sheet

Comprehensive hardware and software specifications

General

Brand
apple
Model
apple watch edition 42mm (1st gen)
Release Date
Released 2016, February
OS
watchOS 1.0, upgradable to 4.3.2
SIM
No

Display

Type
Retina OLED Display, 450 nits (peak)
Size
1.65 " (inches)
Resolution
390 x 312 pixels (px)

Platform

Chipset
Apple S1 (28 nm)
CPU
520 MHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX543
OS
watchOS 1.0, upgradable to 4.3.2

Memory

Internal
8GB
Card Slot
No

Main Camera

Modules
13 MP, PDAF
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video
Yes

Selfie Camera

Modules
5 MP

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS
NFC
No
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Body

Dimensions
42 x 35.9 x 10.5 mm (1.65 x 1.41 x 0.41 in)
Weight
69 (grams)
SIM
No