One of the easiest ways to check whether an Apple Watch is genuine or not is to take a closer look at the software it is running. Apple Watch runs the WatchOS operating system, which is known for its fluid animations, smooth transitions, and an overall polished look. It is difficult for even the most well-built of fakes to achieve Apple’s levels of software finesse. So, if you notice that the user interface of your Apple Watch lags a lot and faces a lot of bugs, and the icons and brightness levels look subpar, chances are that you have ended up with a fake product.
Besides these issues, your fake Apple Watch may also face issues connecting with the rest of the products in your Apple ecosystem, which is another sign of the product being counterfeit. If you suspect your Apple Watch is a fake, you can try running the serial number as mentioned earlier in this article.
If, for some reason, you are unable to read the embossed serial number of the watch, you can find the serial number of the product by going into Settings > About and looking for the serial number of the Watch there. If your Apple Watch is paired to an iPhone, you should be able to get the serial number of the watch by opening the Apple Watch App and then tapping the “My Watch” tab.
Once in there, tap General, and then tap “About”. You should see the serial number of your Apple Watch there. If the serial number on the Apple Watch and the connected iPhone is identical, you are looking at a genuine Apple Watch.
