<ul><li>Apple entered the wearables space on May 2, 1995, with its first watch, which lacked fitness-tracking tech and on-screen notifications.</li><li>The 1995 Apple watch was offered as a freebie to Mac OS upgraders in an effort to promote the System 7.5 upgrade, as it was available only as a paid upgrade for users with older Macs.</li><li>System 7.5 included over 50 changes and new features, making it easier to connect Macs to the internet and email. The offer of the first Apple watch aimed to sweeten the deal for customers during a challenging time for Apple in the mid-1990s.</li><li>Today, the 1995 Apple watch has become a collector's item, fetching a price of a few hundred dollars on eBay and appealing to tech enthusiasts looking for rare Apple items.</li></ul>

Today in Apple history: Apple’s first watch is a freebie for upgraders

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