Thank you for posting this deal TDF! Was able to snag a 41mm SS Graphite just before they sold out 🙂
I currently have an aluminum 45mm Series 7 but wanted a smaller 41mm version that looked more like a watch on my wrist. I saw the rumors that the new Series 10 models will have 45mm as the “smaller size” so I wanted to get a 41mm while they were still available.
This deal was perfect timing since the new watches are just about to be unveiled in the next few days, meaning I can see what the new model brings, and then decide on what I will do within the 30-day return period this has.
Pretty amazing to get a SS Series 8 for the same price as an Apple Watch SE! 🤯 I combined the purchase with a credit card that was giving 5% back on Walmart purchases as well as $15 off if paying via PayPal 🤑
A few thoughts regarding this Series 8 SS watch: 🤔
- I currently have a 13 Pro Max which I’m perfectly happy with atm. If I end up keeping it and waiting to upgrade to the 17 Series or later, its really nice to have a Series 8 watch with the crash detection sensor.
- I love the idea that the sapphire screen will be nearly impossible to scratch, but I’ve seen a few reviews that say it is also more reflective and harder to see in the bright outdoors than the more scratch prone Ion-X glass.
- I like the look of the graphite SS more than the blueish tinted aluminum midnight. I’m hoping that the graphite body resists scratches since you can’t polish them out the same way you can with the SS silver version.
- It’s awesome that this still has the blood oxygen sensor. As a person who currently has sleep apnea it’s really nice to get a rough idea of my O2 throughout the night. I hope that Apple finally settles with Masimo and brings this sensor back, but in the meantime it’s nice to have a model that still has it.
- I’ve seen posts that the graphite Milanese loop will instantly scratch the watch if it rubs against it. I like the look of the loop and will have to make sure I’m really careful with it early on or simply get a different band.
- If I end up keeping the Series 8 SS, I’ll end up doing what TDF did and trade my S7 into Apple for $125 💵