Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band - Space Gray Aluminum
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 28453 reviews.
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Apple Brand Store at Best Buy.
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GPS
Optical heart sensor
Digital Crown
S3 with dual-core processor
Accelerometer and gyroscope
Swimproof²
watchOS 5
Aluminum case
¹Apple Music requires a subscription.
²ISO standard 22810:2010. Appropriate for shallow-water activities like swimming. Submersion below shallow depth and high-velocity water activities not recommended.
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) requires an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later.
What's Included
- Space Gray Aluminum Case
- Sport Band
- 1m Magnetic charging cable
Key Specs
- Screen Size38 millimeters
- Touch ScreenYes
- Operating System CompatibilityApple iOS
- Operating SystemwatchOS
- App CompatibleYes
- Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
- Global PositioningGPS
- Usage Time18 hours
- Metrics MeasuredCadence, Heart rate
- Water ResistantYes
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
- Band MaterialFluoroelastomer
- SeriesSeries 3
General
- Product NameApple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band
- BrandApple
- Product TypeSmartwatch
- Form FactorWristwatch
- Model FamilyApple Watch Series 3
- Model NumberMTF02LL/A
- SeriesSeries 3
- ColorSpace Gray Aluminum
- Color CategorySpace Gray
Design
- Case Size38mm
- Case ShapeRectangular
- Case Thickness0.45 inches
- Band TypeSport band
- Band Width22 millimeters
- Adjustable Band LengthYes
- Band ColorBlack
Display
- Display ScreenYes
- Screen Size38 millimeters
- Touch ScreenYes
- Display TypeOLED, Retina Display
- Color DisplayYes
- Clock DisplayYes
- Backlit DisplayYes
- Adjustable BrightnessYes
- Customizable Watch FacesYes
- Screen MaterialIon-X Glass
Compatibility
- Operating System CompatibilityApple iOS
- Operating SystemwatchOS
- App CompatibleYes
- Works WithSiri
- Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
Connectivity
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Bluetooth Version4.2
- NFC TechnologyYes
- Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
Features
- Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
- Global PositioningGPS
- Usage Time18 hours
- Alert TypeVibration
- Mobile Payment Service SupportedApple Pay
- Music PlayerYes
- Vibration AlertYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Voice ActivatedYes
Activity
- Metrics MeasuredCadence, Heart rate
- Multi-Sport TrackingYes
- SensorsAccelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Gyro sensor, Heart rate sensor
- Number of Sensors4
Performance
- Water ResistantYes
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
- Shock ResistantNo
- Dust ResistantYes
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Charging Interface(s)Wireless
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- Replaceable BatteryNo
Material
- Band MaterialFluoroelastomer
- Case MaterialAluminum
- Case Back MaterialComposite
Dimension
- Minimum Wrist Size5.12 inches
- Maximum Wrist Size7.87 inches
- Product Height1.52 inches
- Product Depth0.45 inches
- Product Weight0.94 ounces
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC190198806116
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 28453 reviews
(28,453 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Battery Life4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Durability4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Comfort4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(28)Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 28 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happier Than Expected
||Posted .I purchased an open box watch which I thought I would never do but so far, I haven't had any problems with the open box and even though it wasn't a huge savings, it was enough to cause me to get the 3 series instead of the 2. I bought this watch to replace a broken fitbit and I am so glad I did because it so perfectly pairs with my mac air, iphone 7 and ipad I own. I was surprised by friends that say they don't use many of the features on the watch because I am 60 (supposedly older people don't understand tech stuff) and I use so many features on this watch. I recommend you go online, download the instruction manual (over 300 pages) use the table of contents to skim what you don't think you'll need and read the parts you might use. In addition to all of the sport tracking features I love the little things, I can ping my phone (which I am always losing), it automatically opens my mac air, I can silent my phone without taking it out of my purse, I can see who is calling me and send a short response without taking my phone out of my purse, I can set up my clock face to my specifications so that I can see the time without my reading glasses or know what time it is in Dublin where my son lives. I can quickly make it waterproof before I wash dishes or bath the dog and if I want I can wear it when I swim laps at the YMCA but I haven't tried that yet. I guess you can tell I love this watch.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with Fog Sport Band - Silver Aluminum
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the Series 3
||Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.I don't need the latest and greatest, or the EKG, or even the fall detection. What I really needed was a watch, that could work with my phone, fit my wrist, give me directions and work with my laptop. It's perfect. It works. I can't use my phone of the sales floor, but I CAN phone through the watch, help my customers, answer the business phone and send texts through the watch, all without missing a beat. I cannot tell you how fascinated my customers are, and how many questions I get about the Series 3 AND the Series 4 I bought for my 87 year old and she loves it. I also cannot tell you how many times I will see a customer, having explained how I use my watch, who has gone to Best Buy or Apple and bought their own, and have come back to thank me and share how they use their watch! BTW I drive horses Combined Driving. The watch is very good for keeping me on pace AND on course :D
This review is from Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), 38mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Gray Sport Band - Space Gray Aluminum
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First time Apple Watch owner
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I bought the series 3 on sale because I wasn’t sure if I would like or use. After a slight learning curve, I love my watch. I bought the blue tooth only version. No cell. It allows me to leave my phone and sit on patio or work in garden and not miss a call or text. It will reach as far as your WiFi system will. We went out on jet ski and as soon as we arrived back near dock my messages started coming through. The voice messaging has been exactly correct and did not print things I did not say. Very accurate. Also, have it water resistant to 50 meters makes it easy to wear around the pool, lake, boat.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Aluminum Case with White Sport Band - Silver Aluminum
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Gold replaced Rose Gold for Series 3. Great change
||Posted .Apple discontinued "Rose Gold" for Series 3 watches. But they changed the "Gold" color from the Series 2. My wife and I both like the new Series 3 Gold. It's somewhere between Gold and Rose Gold. And the wristband is a better Pink. The actual watch is, of course, awesome! She got the one without Cellular (with Cellular you will have to pay $10/mo to your cell phone provider for the watch). You will get all the same features on the regular Series 3 watch that the Cellular one has. The only difference is that Cellular will let you leave your phone at home or in the car and you will still be able to receive calls and texts on your watch. But most people don't need that.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), 38mm Gold Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - Gold Aluminum
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Battery Life5 out of 5Durability5 out of 5Comfort5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good for price
||Posted .Works well to be refurbished So glad I finally invested in one
Features
Battery Life5 out of 5Durability5 out of 5Comfort5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Watch
||Posted .I was hesitant to buy an Apple Watch since I already have a phone and thought I would not get much use out of it. It’s been the total opposite! I love it, I can walk away from my phone and not worry about missing an important phone call or message!! I’m looking forward to cutting the grass this summer and wearing my watch with air pods listening to music while I mow.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Aluminum Case with White Sport Band - Silver Aluminum
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This watch does it all!
||Posted .I love this watch. I switched from a Fitbit to a Samsung active watch (to go with my Google Pixel) and was so disappointed had to get two of them and neither of them worked appropriately and he battery life was awful and died within a days use. This watch on the other hand, is sleek, fully functional with my iPhone, and has amazing fitness tracking. I hardly take it off if I can avoid it!
This review is from Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Aluminum Case with White Sport Band - Silver Aluminum
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The only watch that my wife can wear
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Bought for my wife's birthday. She love's having a smart watch but is highly allergic to the nickel in the watches. This was our 3rd and final try. I ordered the Series 3 with the bumper. ZERO reaction to the watch and she absolutely loves the functionality! Integrates with all of her apple gear perfectly.
This review is from Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Aluminum Case with White Sport Band - Silver Aluminum
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 28 reviews
(28 Reviews)- CNETRating, 4 out of 54.0Scott Stein on September 12, 2018
The Apple Watch 3's best feature costs more, kills its batteryThe Apple Watch Series 3 offers built-in cellular for data and even phone calls. It works remarkably well, but not without a cost -- in battery life and money.
Full Review - TechRadarRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Gareth Beavis on June 17, 2021
Apple Watch 3 reviewThe third version of the Apple Watch is still a great all-round smartwatch despite being superseded.
Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 3 out of 53.0Caitlin McGarry on January 28, 2021
Apple Watch Series 3 Review: Great, But You Don't Need LTEThree years later, the Apple Watch Series 3 is still one of the best smartwatches around. As long as you get the non-LTE model, that is.
Full Review - PCMagRating, 4 out of 54.0Victoria Song on October 16, 2019
Apple Watch Series 3Apple adds cellular connectivity and doubles down on fitness features with the Watch Series 3.
Full Review - WIREDRating, 4 out of 54.0David Pierce on September 20, 2017
Review: Apple Watch Series 3Now that it has LTE built in, it finally makes good on its promise to save you from your phone.
Full Review - MashableLance Ulanoff on September 20, 2017
Apple Watch Series 3 review: The smartest smartwatch yetLeave your iPhone behind.
Full Review - 9to5mac.comZac Hall on December 2, 2021
Apple wants to dodge these tariffs on Apple Watch and Mac Pro parts imported from China (again)Apple is requesting the reinstatement of exclusions from tariffs on the Apple Watch and several Mac Pro components that are imported from China. Apple currently pays a 7.5% tariff on Apple Watches imported from China, and seven key Mac Pro
Full Review - 9to5mac.comChance Miller on December 3, 2020
Apple Watch Series 3 vs Apple Watch SE: Which should you buy this holiday season?For the first time ever, Apple has a new mid-range Apple Watch for potential buyers to consider this holiday season. The Apple Watch SE sits between the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 6 in Apple's lineup, and it provides an interesting hybrid of
Full Review
Q: QuestionDoes the Series 3 watch with only GPS (not cellular) have the Apple Music capability (streaming up to 40,000 songs or whatever the number is), or is that feature exclusive to the GPS+cellular versions of the watch?
Asked by KaylaS.
- A:Answer I bought this watch few days ago, had same question but now I do have an answer. The watch that is non cellular and only has GPS has 8 gig internal memory. I have 215 songs and now I only have 2.2 gig left. So It won't hold 40,000 songs; but I am loving it because I can leave my phone in the car locked and hit the gym. To me it has full function of ipod with some adds on feature. To play the music you must have Bluetooth headphone paired, it doesn't work on speaker.
Answered by BestbuyCustomer
Q: QuestionI have a question I never had an Apple Watch I don't know if I should get the Apple Watch 2 or 3 just with the gps could you help me with that. Thank you
Asked by Mrs2525.
- A:Answer I would get the series 3 as it will run faster with the new software.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionCan you leave phone at home and still make calls from watch?
Asked by Quail.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), 38mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band - Space Gray Aluminum
- A:Answer The series 3 has a GPS or a GPS with cellular option. If you get the GPS option (without cellular) you cannot make phone calls with your watch separately from your phone.
Answered by TomB
Q: QuestionDoes the GPS watch have to be connected to Wi-Fi in order to send/receive texts (while being close to the phone?) Verizon said in order to do so I'd have to put it on our plan for an extra charge.
Asked by confusedbank.
- A:Answer I purchased the GPS watch and can still receive phone calls, texts and reply to them from my watch. As long as your phone is in the distance to be picked up you will get the notifications. I left my phone in my office at work and walked around the office- I received all my texts and phone calls. You don’t need the cell service to get these things. The cell service is only for the person that doesn’t always have there cell phone close. So in that case the watch acts like a full cell phone service and all without your phone any where near it. You could leave your cell at home and go to work with your watch. I find the GPS watch to work wonderfully!! I highly recommend it!
Answered by Kristyfree
Q: QuestionWhat's the difference between GPS and GPS + Cellular? Will I be billed extra by my carrier if I buy the GPS + Cellular?
Asked by JennyP.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), 38mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band - Space Gray Aluminum
- A:Answer YOU choose whether to pay the extra $10/ month to your current iPhone carrier. For example, if you have ATT for your iphone carrier, then you call ATT and add the watch to your plan. They charge you $10 plus taxes and fees.. You do NOT GET A DIFFERENT number for the watch. You use the same number as your iPhone. Both will ring - and when you are out on a run or bike ride etc, you can leave your iPhone at home. You can turn the $10 additional fee off any time. Watch works fine without it. But without the watch cell fee it requires the iPhone nearby to make and receive calls ( via Bluetooth)
Answered by Cind
Q: QuestionHI, I am wondering which one apple watch is better with cellular or without? Lucy
Asked by Lucy.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with Fog Sport Band - Silver Aluminum
- A:Answer I have the one with no cellular data and i like it. But if you aren’t gonna have your phone close by you might want to get the cellular. But if you always have your phone phone with you just get the one with no cellular.
Answered by Bre2015
Q: QuestionAre there any monthly service fees with the gps only Apple Watch?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer No not with the GPS only model, service fees are only for the cellular models
Answered by Jeff
Q: QuestionCan I change the watch band on this watch
Asked by Karen.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with Fog Sport Band - Silver Aluminum
- A:Answer The band can be changed.
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