Watch Edition - 38mmSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
33.3mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.6mm
Weight
—
The Apple Watch Edition - 38mm sits best on flat wrist widths of about 41–55mm (≈ 10.9–14.7cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Watch Edition - 38mm in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 0.75 days of use per charge.
- Water rated to Sweat resistant.
- 10.5mm thick. Thicker than 85% of 33mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist.
- 1.32 inches OLED/AMOLED display.
Does the Watch Edition - 38mm fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Watch Edition - 38mm overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Watch Edition - 38mm.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Watch Edition - 38mm drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Apple Watch Edition - 38mm33.3mm × 38.6mm · 10.5mm thick
3D preview
Apple Watch Edition - 38mm on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Which Watch size fits you?
This model comes in 4 versions. Set your measurement and each one reports its own verdict — tap any size to open its page.
Which of these fits your wrist?
Roughly a 14.7cm wrist circumference — the measurement a tape gives you. Compared against lug-to-lug where we have it, case width otherwise.
All 3 Watch variants fit this wrist. The 35.9mm · Edition gives you the most presence without overhanging; the smallest is the discreet end of the range.
- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- —
8.2mm clear a side
View this size- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- —
8.2mm clear a side
- Width
- 35.9mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- —
6.5mm clear a side
View this size- Width
- —
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- —
No case width recorded
View this sizeWatch Edition - 38mm battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch0.75 days
How the Watch Edition - 38mm ranks on battery
Against the 77 Apple watches in our database, ranked on each figure Apple publishes.
- Everyday use18 hours#15 of 77
Watch Edition - 38mm specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Apple publishes.
- Battery life
- 0.75 days
- Display
- 1.32 inches
- Resolution
- 272 x 340 px
- Water rating
- Sweat resistant
Full specification sheet
56 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 33.3
- height
- 38.6
- thickness
- 10.5
- resolution
- 272 x 340 px
- screen size
- 1.32 inches
- Display type
- OLED/AMOLED
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 290 ppi
- water resistance
- Sweat resistant
- has a touch screen
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
Battery
- battery life
- 0.75 days
- has wireless charging
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has a compass
- has an accelerometer
- Has a heart rate monitor
Features
- Has a stopwatch
- Has call control
- Has notifications
- Locates your phone
- has voice commands
- Can be used to answer calls
- has irregular heart rate warnings
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- supports Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth version
- 4
- Is compatible with iOS
Miscellaneous
- Has passcode
- Has auto pause
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- Compatible with external heart rate monitors
App & Software
- Ad-free
- Free app
- Has coaching
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has exercise diary
- Can be personalised
- Has weight tracking
- Predicts start date
- Has period notifications
- Has temperature tracking
- Provides activity reports
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Provides sleep reports
Alternatives to the Watch Edition - 38mm
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Apple
Watch Series 3 - GPS · 38mm
- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 11.4mm
- Weight
- 26.7g
Apple
Watch Series 3 - GPS · Cellular · 38mm
- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 11.4mm
- Weight
- 26.7g
Apple
Watch Series 2 - 38mm
- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- 34g
Apple
Watch Series 2 - 38mm · Edition
- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- 34g
Apple
Watch - 38mm
- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- —
Apple
Watch Sport - 38mm
- Width
- 33.3mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- —
Watch Edition - 38mm — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Apple Watch Edition - 38mm fit my wrist?
The Apple Watch Edition - 38mm looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 41–55mm (about 10.9–14.7cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Apple Watch Edition - 38mm battery last?
Apple rates it at 0.75 days per charge in everyday use.
How does the Apple Watch Edition - 38mm battery compare with other Apple watches?
At 18 hours in everyday use it ranks #15 of the 77 Apple watches in our database — the top 19% of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Apple battery life comparison.
Is the Apple Watch Edition - 38mm thick for a 33mm watch?
At 10.5mm, thicker than 85% of 33mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
Should I get the 33.3mm or 35.9mm Watch?
The Watch comes in 2 case sizes — 33.3mm, 35.9mm. Which one suits you depends on the flat width of your wrist rather than preference: the larger sizes need a wider wrist to sit inside the edge. Set your measurement in the size picker above and each variant reports its clearance in millimetres.
What other watches are the same size as the Apple Watch Edition - 38mm?
Blackview W10E, Omega De Ville Prestige Dewdrop Co-Axial 32.7 Red Gold / MOP / Diamond / Bracelet, Tissot PR 100 Quartz 33 Stainless Steel / Blue / Bracelet, Zenith Elite Ultra Thin Lady Moonphase Purple / Diamond all sit within half a millimetre of the Apple Watch Edition - 38mm's 33.3mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
What is the lug-to-lug of the Apple Watch Edition - 38mm?
38.6mm, against a 33.3mm case width. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that decides overhang: if it exceeds the flat width of your wrist, the lugs sit past the edge no matter how modest the case diameter looks.
