Below, we will not only explain how to back up your Apple Watch, but also detail exactly what is carried over when you restore it. SQUIRREL_PLAYLIST_10207703More Apple Watch guides:AdvertisementHow to back up your Apple Watch(Image credit: Wareable)As we just explained, the Apple Watch backup is linked to the iPhone. If you lose your phone and Apple Watch for any reason, then you won’t have any backups at all. AdvertisementHow to restore your Apple Watch(Image credit: Wareable)Restoring an Apple Watch backup is done during the setup process. You’ll then be asked to either set up the Apple Watch as a new device or to restore from an old backup.