Credit: Apple/Forbes
Activation Lock makes a stolen Apple iOS device useless to a thief. An Apple Watch does not have the same level of protection. An optional password can protect the legitimate owner’s data, but a thief can erase the Watch & then activate it like a new device.
http://www.macworld.com.au/news/apple-watch-not-protected-from-theft-138164/#.VVXJajY4bTY / iOS devices protected Activation Lock feature stolen iOS device activated thief Apple Watch has no such protection Apple Watch lost stolen activated configured brand new device Apple Watch passcode option only protects data pressing down on the side button Apple Watch brings up power down options force press screen option Erase All content Settings appears Apple Watch wiped paired with a new device Apple expected features new products original iPhone omit Activation Lock security feature newest product Watch OS 1.1 include Activation Lock /
