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Apple Watch takes the top spot in the smartwatch market, thanks to its premium design, health features and compatibility with the iPhone. That being said, the Apple Watch does cost a lot of money even for the entry-level model. But you can always consider a second-hand Apple Watch if you have a limited budget. Follow our buying guide to know how to buy a used Apple Watch on a budget.
Make sure that the Apple Watch you are considering has no visible damage either on the frame or the display. If it has a worn-out strap, it won’t be an issue, as replacement straps are easily available at a lower price. If it has a gap between the frame and the display or is heavily scratched, just avoid it. It’s always best to meet in person while buying used electronics from the internet. If that’s not feasible, make sure to properly inspect the Apple Watch on a video call in good lighting condition.
Check the battery health of the Apple Watch from the settings menu and make sure it’s not less than 80 per cent, which ensures that the Watch will deliver a decent battery life. If you can’t find the battery health, then the Apple Watch might probably have a third-party replacement battery.
Go to Settings > Battery > and select Battery Health to get real-time status about the Apple Watch battery condition.
Unless you are buying a used Apple Watch from a friend or a known person, make sure to match the serial number on the Apple Watch with the bill and the retail box and verify the same via the company’s official website. This also confirms that it is indeed a genuine Apple Watch and you can also get details about the remaining warranty period, if any.
If you can get a used Apple Watch with Apple Care+, you can get it repaired or replaced for free by paying a nominal fee.
E-commerce sites like Amazon sell certified refurbished Apple Watches. These are used devices that have been fixed or repaired and will be usually sold at a discount. Similarly, one can also buy demo units of Apple Watch from big retail chains, usually with around 30 to 40 per cent discount on MRP.
Hands down, the Apple Watch Ultra (review) is the best smartwatch to consider in 2023. Depending on the condition of the device and the bargaining skills, one can expect to get at least a 20 to 30 per cent discount on a used Watch Ultra.
Apple Watch Ultra is not just the best smartwatch from the company, but it is one of the best smartwatches, period, which is even used by professional athletes. The battery on Apple Watch Ultra lasts longer than any other Apple Watch and it is also one of the most premium-looking smartwatches with a titanium body, WR100 water resistance rating, and more.
In the mid-range segment, you can either consider the original Apple Watch SE (review) or the Apple Watch Series 5 (review). These models are a few years old, and one can easily get over 50 per cent discount with the right approach. While one might miss out on some features, these Apple Watches still offer all the core functionalities that one expects from an Apple Watch.
Instead of going for the latest generation model, go for the Apple Watch Series 7 (review), which is almost as good as the latest Apple Watch Series 8. Again, verify all the documents and inspect thoroughly to get a great deal on a used second-hand Apple Watch Series 7.
