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Apple Watch Series 1 Declared Obsolete Under Apple’s Seven-Year Policy

Apple’s decision ends official parts support for its second-generation wearable, forcing owners to rely on third-party repair shops.

Apple Watch Series 2 devices sit on display at the company's Williamsburg store in the Brooklyn borough of New York
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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.