Overview
- As of August 1, 2025, the Apple Watch Series 1 has been moved from Apple’s vintage list to its obsolete products list, making it ineligible for repairs or parts from Apple and Apple Authorized Service Providers.
- Apple applies a five-year vintage classification and a seven-year obsolete designation to its devices, with Series 1 reaching the obsolete milestone seven years after its 2016 sale.
- The Series 1 now joins the Apple Watch Series 2, which Apple declared obsolete in November 2024 after exhausting its parts inventory.
- Owners of obsolete Series 1 watches must turn to select third-party service centers for maintenance, as Apple no longer supplies official repair components.
- Apple typically delays obsolete status until it exhausts service parts stock, highlighting broader concerns over device longevity and repairability.