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Sebastian79

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Is $218 for an apple watch series 1 (brand new) a good deal? And should I get it or is it too outdated?

Tnx
 

gigaguy

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I personally wouldn't. I assume it is a 42mm, I still wouldn't. There are 2 updated models and in a few months, 3 newer models. Maybe for $150, but it could be outdated in a year, as the Series 0 is now not updateable. Before Series 4 comes out in the fall, there will be big sales. good luck.
 
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Is $218 for an apple watch series 1 (brand new) a good deal? And should I get it or is it too outdated?

Tnx

You can find the Series one cheaper than that. The Series one can be found for as low as one $169. The only significant factor about the Series one is it shares the same processor as the Series 2. But it also lacks other features like the brighter display, 50 m water resistance and GPS.
 
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bruinsrme

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No, personally I wouldn’t buy a series one.

I would save a little longer and look at the Apple refurb side of the house.
 
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coolbreeze

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No. I just bought an "open box" 42mm Silver/Fog Series 3 for $277 at Best Buy. Manager gave me another 10% off after I asked if there was any room on the price.

The plastic on the watch had never been removed (brand new, just a broken seal). $249 and was able to add Applecare+ at the register.

Shop around, that isn't a deal IMO.
 
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