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We included 100 participants (62 male, aged 62.8 \u00b1 13.1 years) with sinus rhythm and recorded a standard 12-lead ECG and the precordial leads with the Apple Watch. The ECGs were quantitively compared. A total of 98 patients were able to record precordial leads without assistance. A strong correlation was observed between the amplitude of the standard and SW-ECGs\u2019 waves, in terms of P waves, QRS-complexes, and T waves (all p-values &lt; 0.01). A significant correlation was observed between the two methods regarding the duration of the ECG waves (all p-values &lt; 0.01). Assessment of polarity showed a significant and a strong concordance between the ECGs\u2019 waves in all six leads (91\u2013100%, all p-values &lt; 0.001). In conclusion, 98% of patients were able to record precordial leads using a SW without assistance. 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