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The Apple Watch Series 1 42mm features a 42mm aluminum case with Ion-X strengthened glass. It is powered by the Apple S1P dual-core processor, which improves performance compared to the original Series 0. The device runs on watchOS, providing access to various apps and fitness tracking features.
The display is a Retina OLED screen with a resolution of 312 x 390 pixels, supporting Force Touch technology. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope for motion tracking, as well as an optical heart rate sensor. The watch supports Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Storage capacity is 8GB, allowing for music, apps, and data storage directly on the device. The battery life is rated for up to 18 hours of typical use, with wireless charging support.The watch is water-resistant but not designed for swimming or submersion.
Sensors include an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment and a barometric altimeter for elevation tracking. The device supports notifications, call handling, and Siri voice commands. It pairs with iPhones running iOS 10 or later.
The Apple Watch Series 1 42mm includes interchangeable bands compatible with other 42mm apple Watch models. It is designed primarily for fitness tracking, notifications, and basic smartwatch functions, without the GPS or cellular capabilities found in later models.
