is the series 1 watch pretty good with GPS if paired with iPhone?

[Semidevil]

if the watch series 1 is constantly paired to my phone, does it do a pretty accurate job in terms of tracking distance, steps, incline, GPS etc etc

I see the benefit of the watch 2 having its own GPS, but for someone who always has his phone with him, Will the watch 2 still be more accurate?

 

[Commodus]

if the watch series 1 is constantly paired to my phone, does it do a pretty accurate job in terms of tracking distance, steps, incline, GPS etc etc

I see the benefit of the watch 2 having its own GPS, but for someone who always has his phone with him, Will the watch 2 still be more accurate?

When you're paired to your phone, the original Apple Watch is as good at pinpointing your location as your phone is. Series 2's main advantages are independence and, presumably, a faster lock-on (since it doesn't have to wait for the phone to send the position over).

 

[sxr7171]

Devices with a cellular radio are better at GPS since they all use assisted GPS.