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I’m planning on buying an Apple Watch on my trip when I go to an international place. Once I’m back home will it work like I’m in my home country?

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Posted on Aug 17, 2019 9:32 AM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2019 9:43 AM

A GPS version works anywhere your iPhone works. But you may have warranty problems, as that will be tied to the country of purchase.


A Cellular model presents other issues, as the Apple Watch has regional cellular radios which use different cellular frequencies. You would need to make sure the model you get works with a carrier that supports the Apple Watch in your country.


Cellular Carriers that support the Apple Watch, which models, and the radio frequencies each model uses:

https://www.apple.com/watch/cellular


NOTE: A GPS only model will do EVERYTHING a cellular model will do as long as your iphone is nearby

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Aug 17, 2019 9:43 AM in response to mansav

A GPS version works anywhere your iPhone works. But you may have warranty problems, as that will be tied to the country of purchase.


A Cellular model presents other issues, as the Apple Watch has regional cellular radios which use different cellular frequencies. You would need to make sure the model you get works with a carrier that supports the Apple Watch in your country.


Cellular Carriers that support the Apple Watch, which models, and the radio frequencies each model uses:

https://www.apple.com/watch/cellular


NOTE: A GPS only model will do EVERYTHING a cellular model will do as long as your iphone is nearby

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