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Apple Watch Upgrade Guide

Refer to this quick guide if you can't decide if you should upgrade your Apple Watch.

Apple Watch Model

Model

Upgrade?


The following models will support watchOS 27 (latest version), don't upgrade


Apple Watch Series 10

 


Apple Watch Series 9

 


Apple Watch Ultra 2

 


The following models receive no updates after watchOS 26, consider upgrading


Apple Watch Series 8

 


Apple Watch Series 7

 


Apple Watch Series 6

 


Apple Watch SE 2

 


Apple Watch Ultra 1

 


Users with the following models will benefit greatly from upgrading


Apple Watch Series 5 or older

 


Apple Watch SE (1st gen)

 


Apple Watch (Standard)

 


Apple Watch (Sport)

 


Apple Watch (Edition)

 


*Check full guides below to see feature comparisons

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Apple Watch models explained

Apple Watch SE:

Apple's entry-level watch with limited health & fitness sensors.

Apple Watch model with S10 chip

Apple Watch Series:

Apple's mainstream watch with all of the latest sensors & health features.

Apple Watch model with S10 chip

Apple Watch Ultra:

Apple extreme sports watch built with durability & battey life in mind.

Apple Watch model with S10 chip

Apple Watch Hermès:

Hermès branded Series & Ultra models with exclusive watch faces, colours & bands.

Apple Watch model with S10 chip

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Apple Watch SE 3

From £219

All Apple Watch SE 3 variants

Released 19 September 2025

Good time to buy

Recommendations

Upgrade to the cellular model if you plan to go out without your iPhone.

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Apple Watch SE 3 is Apple's entry-level watch for users who want basic health features such as heart rate sensing or sleep tracking, available in 40mm or 44mm with an option for cellular connection.

Additionally, SE 3 is perfect as a simple smartwatch to stay connected with notifications & phone calls.

This watch model is also built with families in mind where parents can setup SE 3 for their child to keep track of them, before they get an iPhone.

New Features:- Always-on Display
- Sleep Apnoea Notifications
- Temperature Sensing
- Wrist Flick & Double Tap Gesture
Highlighted Features:- Latest S10 Chip
- Sleep Score
- Water Resistant
- Charge to 80% in 45 minutes

Design
Aluminium case available in Starlight & Midnight.

Display
40mm or 44mm LTPO OLED display.

Battery
18 hour battery life, 32 hours in low power mode.

Chip
The chip that powers Apple Watch SE 3 is the latest S10 with a 4-core neural engine & 64GB of storage.

Sensors & Tracking

- Heart sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Compass
- Cycle Tracking
- Fall Detection
- High/low heart rate notifications
- Irregular rhythm notifications
- Sleep apnoea notifications
- Sleep Score
- Crash Detection

Apple Watch Series 11

From £369

All Apple Watch Series 11 variants

Released 19 September 2025

Refresh expected September

Recommendations

Upgrade to the cellular model if you plan to go out without your iPhone.

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Apple Watch Series 11 is Apple's mainstream watch for users who want all health features & fitness tracking capabilities, available in 42mm or 46mm with an option for cellular connection & a choice of an aluminium or titanium case.

This watch model is also built with durability in mind with Ion-X front glass for better scratch resistance on aluminium cases, & a sapphire crystal front on titanium cases.

New Features:- Slate Titanium Colour
- 5G cellular Option
- Bigger battery
- More durable front glass
Highlighted Features:- Latest S10 Chip
- Wide-angle display
- Hypertension Notifications
- Water Temperature Sensor

Design
Aluminium case available in Rose Gold, Silver, Space Grey & Jet Black.

Titanium case available in Natural, Gold & Slate.

Display
42mm or 46mm LTPO3 wide-angle OLED display.

Battery
24 hour battery life, 38 hours in low power mode.

Chip
The chip that powers Apple Watch Series 11 is the latest S10 with a 4-core neural engine & 64GB of storage.

Sensors & Tracking

- Heart sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Blood Oxygen Sensor
- Compass
- Cycle Tracking
- ECG App
- Fall Detection
- Water Temperature Sensor
- High/low heart rate notifications
- Irregular rhythm notifications
- Sleep apnoea notifications
- Sleep Score
- Hypertension notifications
- Crash Detection

Apple Watch Ultra 3

From £749

All Apple Watch Ultra 3 variants

Released 19 September 2025

Good time to buy

Recommendations

Natural Titanium will be the most durable & scratch resistant colour option.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 is Apple's extreme sports watch for users who push their fitness & exploration to the limits, including marathon runners, scuba divers & mountain bikers.

This watch model is also built with durability & survival in mind with a rugged Titanium case, sapphire crystal display, built-in siren & water resistance.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 also features an exclusive action button on the side that can be customised to an action of your choice, such as starting a workout or turning on the torch.

New Features:- LTPO3 Display
- Emergency SOS via Satellite
- 5G Connectivity
- 42 hour battery
Highlighted Features:- Latest S10 Chip
- 100m water resistance
- 3,000 nits brightness
- Exclusive watch face

Design
Grade 5 Titanium case available in Natural & Black.

Display
49mm LTPO3 flat OLED display.

Battery
42 hour battery life, 72 hours in low power mode.

Chip
The chip that powers Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the latest S10 with a 4-core neural engine & 64GB of storage.

Sensors & Tracking

- Heart sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Blood Oxygen Sensor
- Compass
- Depth Gauge
- Cycle Tracking
- ECG App
- Fall Detection
- Water Temperature Sensor
- High/low heart rate notifications
- Irregular rhythm notifications
- Sleep apnoea notifications
- Sleep Score
- Hypertension notifications
- Siren
- Crash Detection

Apple Watch Hermès

From £1,149

A selection of Apple Watch Hèrmes watch straps

Released 19 September 2025

Refresh expected September

Recommendations

Consider a standard Series or Ultra Apple Watch paired with a Hermès band.

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Apple Watch Hermès is an exclusive partnership between Apple & designer brand Hermès for users who want a designer fashion Apple Watch.

Apple Watch Hermès is a branded Series 11 in an exclusive Silver titanium finish or a Natural Titanium Ultra 3 paired with a Hermès band.

Design
Polished Titanium Series 11 case available in Silver.

Grade 5 Titanium Ultra 3 case available in Natural.

Chip
The chip that powers Hermès Series 11 or Ultra 3 is the latest S10 with a 4-core neural engine & 64GB of storage.

Sensors & Tracking
Varies depending on the model you choose. Take a look at Apple Watch Series 11 or Ultra 3 for the full breakdown.

Watch Straps

- Grand H
- Faubourg Party
- Toile H Single Tour
- Scub'H Diving (Ultra)
- Toile H Double Jeu
- Néo Tricot
- Kilim Single Tour
- En Mer (Ultra)

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