Apple Removes Original Apple Watch from its Lineup

Apple has officially discontinued the original Apple Watch, marking it as "obsolete." The company made this move shortly after unveiling its new iPhone 15 lineup and it comes as no surprise, as Apple discontinues products each year following its annual iPhone launch. The experts at Mac Rumors report that the original Apple Watch, released in 2015, is now considered vintage and is no longer eligible for repairs or service at Apple Stores or Authorized Service Provider locations.

Out with the Old: Apple Phases Out Obsolete Products

In addition to the original Apple Watch, Apple has made the decision to discontinue several other items. As part of its shift towards USB-C charging ports, Apple has discontinued the AirPods Pro and the MagSafe Duo charger, both of which utilize the lightning port. This means that these products will no longer be available for purchase from Apple.

A Farewell to the First-Generation Apple Watch Edition

Among the obsolete Watch models is the first-generation Apple Watch Edition, which boasted an 18-karat gold casing and commanded a price tag of up to $17,000 in the US. When it was first released, this luxury gadget caused quite a sensation. However, fans will now have to bid farewell to their prized possession as it will no longer be supported by Apple's repair and service options.

Apple follows a specific timeline when it comes to determining if a product is vintage or obsolete. A product is classified as vintage if it hasn't been distributed for sale for more than 5 but less than 7 years. On the other hand, a product is deemed obsolete when it hasn't been distributed for sale for over 7 years. In some cases, a product may be discontinued simply to make room for a newer version, even if it's not considered old by these definitions.