Apple · 2016
Watch Series 2 - 42mm · EditionSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
35.9mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Weight
34g
The Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition sits best on flat wrist widths of about 44–60mm (≈ 11.7–16.0cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 2 days of use per charge.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 10.5mm thick. Thicker than 69% of 36mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist.
- 1.65 inches OLED/AMOLED display.
Does the Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition 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 Series 2 - 42mm · Edition.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition35.9mm × 42mm · 10.5mm thick
3D preview
Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition 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 Series 2 size fits you?
This model comes in 3 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 Series 2 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
- 34g
8.2mm clear a side
View this size- Width
- 35.9mm
- Thick
- 10.5mm
- Weight
- 34g
6.5mm clear a side
- Width
- 36mm
- Thick
- 11mm
- Weight
- 34g
6.5mm clear a side
View this sizeWatch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch2 days
How the Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition ranks on battery
No Apple in our database is rated for longer everyday (smartwatch) use.
- Everyday use2 days#1 of 77
- Capacity273 mAh#35 of 44
Top three in the Apple range for everyday (smartwatch) use.
Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Apple publishes.
- Battery life
- 2 days
- Display
- 1.65 inches
- Resolution
- 312 x 390 px
- Water rating
- Waterproof
- Storage
- 8GB
Full specification sheet
104 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 35.9
- height
- 42
- volume
- 15.83 cm³
- weight
- 34 g
- thickness
- 10.5
- resolution
- 312 x 390 px
- screen size
- 1.65 inches
- Display type
- OLED/AMOLED
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 302 ppi
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- has branded damage-resistant glass
Battery
- battery life
- 2 days
- battery power
- 273 mAh
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has a gyroscope
- Has a cadence sensor
- has an accelerometer
- Monitors perspiration
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
- Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Features
- RAM
- 0.5GB
- release date
- 2016-09-16
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- warranty period
- 2 years
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- has HRV tracking
- internal storage
- 8GB
- Has notifications
- Has ECG technology
- Locates your phone
- has a front camera
- has fall detection
- has voice commands
- Acquires GPS faster
- Has vibrating alerts
- number of microphones
- 0
- Can be used to answer calls
- has irregular heart rate warnings
- has fast/slow heart rate notifications
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- Wi-Fi version
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- Bluetooth version
- 4
- has a cellular module
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- has aptX
- Has passcode
- Has auto pause
- maximum Bluetooth range
- 10 m
- Is compatible with Windows
- Is compatible with Mac OS X
- has an external memory slot
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
- 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
- Tracks water intake
- Has inactivity alerts
- Has period notifications
- Has temperature tracking
- Provides activity reports
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Designed for diving
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Has multi-sport mode
- Tracks calorie intake
- Provides sleep reports
- Detects activities automatically
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
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Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition fit my wrist?
The Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 44–60mm (about 11.7–16.0cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition battery last?
Apple rates it at 2 days per charge in everyday use.
How does the Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition battery compare with other Apple watches?
At 2 days in everyday use it ranks #1 of the 77 Apple watches in our database — the longest-rated Apple we have data for. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Apple battery life comparison.
Is the Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition thick for a 36mm watch?
At 10.5mm, thicker than 69% of 36mm 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, 35.9mm or 36mm Watch Series 2?
The Watch Series 2 comes in 3 case sizes — 33.3mm, 35.9mm, 36mm. 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 Series 2 - 42mm · Edition?
Zenith Defy Skyline 36 Stainless Steel - Diamond / Silver, TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 36 Stainless Steel / Blue Gradient - Diamond / Rubber, Tissot Seastar 1000 36 Quartz Stainless Steel - Rose Gold / Black / Bracelet, Huawei Watch Fit 3 all sit within half a millimetre of the Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition's 35.9mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
What is the lug-to-lug of the Apple Watch Series 2 - 42mm · Edition?
42mm, against a 35.9mm 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.
