Apple Still Sells Refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 Models, But You Shouldn't Buy One

[MacRumors]

The Apple Watch Series 3 was originally announced in 2017 and remained in Apple's lineup until earlier this year as a low-cost option. The Series 3's longevity in the lineup sparked jokes and memes, and despite being discontinued earlier this year, the Series 3 remains as a possible holiday shopping option for customers, but you shouldn't buy one.

In Apple's refurbished store, the company still sells the Apple Watch Series 3 with stainless steel cases for $369, $230 cheaper than the original price. The Apple Watch Series 3, in 2022 and onwards, is not a wise buy. The Series 3 no longer receives software updates and has an outdated design, health features, performance, and poor battery life.

At $369, the refurbished Series 3 is more expensive than the recently updated Apple Watch SE, which starts at $249 and has considerably better and more advanced features.

In its refurbished store, the company does sell some more sensible Apple Watch models, including select configurations of the Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Series 7. With Christmas just around the corner, refurbished products make for a good last-minute gift if customers are unable to order a brand-new gadget in time or want to save a bit of cash.

Article Link: Apple Still Sells Refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 Models, But You Shouldn't Buy One

 

[alexandr]

Ok, great, thanks.

 

[curnalpanic]

Mine still works fine. Bought it in March 2018. But sure, would not advice to buy it today.

 

[MysticCow]

At $369, the refurbished Series 3 is more expensive than the recently updated Apple Watch SE, which starts at $249 and has considerably better and more advanced features.

Sucky watch with sucky battery life being priced at a higher point than the newer model with better battery life.

Sounds like the "professional" Intel Mac mini being priced higher than the plebeian M1 minis that simply outclass said Intel model all over again...

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Apple can at least offer the Series 3 Apple Watch half off. At $369.00 without tax, it's still too expensive and not worth it.

 

[erikkfi]

Shame on Apple for selling a product that will receive no new OS versions ever again. This is a honey pot for the uneducated consumer and they know it.

 

[sw1tcher]

In Apple's refurbished store, the company still sells the Apple Watch Series 3 with stainless steel cases for $369, $230 cheaper than the original price. The Apple Watch Series 3, in 2022 and onwards, is not a wise buy. The Series 3 no longer receives software updates and has an outdated design, health features, performance, and poor battery life.

At $369, the refurbished Series 3 is more expensive than the recently updated Apple Watch SE, which starts at $249 and has considerably better and more advanced features.

Shame on Apple for trying to offload the Series 3 on unsuspecting customers.

 

[tranceking26]

$369! Good luck selling them!

Seriously they won't even give me a quote for mine, only option was to recycle.

 

[james2538]

This is actually pretty messed up selling a device that doesn’t receive software updates and will be “obsolete” before it’s warranty period ends. It’s rather beneath Apple and a good way to turn people off the brand.

Tim Cook gonna Tim Cook though 🙄

 

[Apple$]

You might as well get it refurb or used on eBay for $100. Sorry Apple! I just don't think this is worth it! I would buy a SE watch or even a Fossil WearOS watch over this ancient tech.

 

[AlexisV]

Wouldn't even get an SE. You can find Series 7's for a better price.

 

[jwolf6589]

The Apple Watch Series 3 was originally announced in 2017 and remained in Apple's lineup until earlier this year as a low-cost option. The Series 3's longevity in the lineup sparked jokes and memes, and despite being discontinued earlier this year, the Series 3 remains as a possible holiday shopping option for customers, but you shouldn't buy one.

In Apple's refurbished store, the company still sells the Apple Watch Series 3 with stainless steel cases for $369, $230 cheaper than the original price. The Apple Watch Series 3, in 2022 and onwards, is not a wise buy. The Series 3 no longer receives software updates and has an outdated design, health features, performance, and poor battery life.

At $369, the refurbished Series 3 is more expensive than the recently updated Apple Watch SE, which starts at $249 and has considerably better and more advanced features.

In its refurbished store, the company does sell some more sensible Apple Watch models, including select configurations of the Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Series 7. With Christmas just around the corner, refurbished products make for a good last-minute gift if customers are unable to order a brand-new gadget in time or want to save a bit of cash.

Article Link: Apple Still Sells Refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 Models, But You Shouldn't Buy One

Yes it's a bad move to buy an old watch.

 

[jwolf6589]

This is actually pretty messed up selling a device that doesn’t receive software updates and will be “obsolete” before it’s warranty period ends. It’s rather beneath Apple and a good way to turn people off the brand.

Tim Cook gonna Tim Cook though 🙄

Good point. I love Apple but am not in 100% agreement with them.

 

[i486dx2-66]

I'm conflicted on this, because the AW3 was such a good device. Mine has been perfect, does everything I've needed, and I'd have recommend it to anyone if the price wasn't insane. It's the iPad 2 of the smartwatch world.

 

[alexandr]

I'm conflicted on this, because the AW3 was such a good device. Mine has been perfect, does everything I've needed, and I'd have recommend it to anyone if the price wasn't insane. It's the iPad 2 of the smartwatch world.

Right, but would you recommend anyone getting an iPad 2 in '22?

 

[dlopan]

I bought a current SE for my wife for 219 before tax. I have to wait until the end of january to get ot though

 

[Mr. Dee]

Mine still works fine. Bought it in March 2018. But sure, would not advice to buy it today.

I bought mine in March 2018 too and its working just fine. It tells time and does more than most mechanical watches ever could. I will eventually upgrade, but its gonna be more of a want than a need.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I wonder if we will witness a day when Apple will be selling Refurbished Apple Polishing Cloth.

 

[aPple nErd]

Good god, I paid less for my brand new S7 a couple months ago.

 

[harriska2]

When new models go on sale around Mother’s/Father’s Day each year for about $300, the 3 is a terrible, terrible deal.

 

[nwcs]

It is fine to sell out of date and obsolete stuff if you make it clear that it is no longer supported. Thus the price of this watch should be like $40.99 max.

 

[IsaacM]

Poor battery life? I have a 2 year old Series 3 and regularly end my day with 60% battery left.

 

[AirunJae]

They really should have stopped selling these back in 2019-2020. Continuing to sell them just to hit a price point was pretty tacky. I know Apple just has to get their margins, but they really should have taken a hit on the SE (or not taken a hit and just have it be what its gonna be) so they could have sunsetted the S3 appropriately.

 

[i486dx2-66]

Right, but would you recommend anyone getting an iPad 2 in '22?

Not a chance. Even my much newer and more powerful iPad Air 2 was crippled by the iOS updates it received over its lifetime.

But my AW3 in contrast has been on my wrist every day since new, and is still performing 100% adequately for my needs. I really couldn't say it any better than @Mr. Dee

I will eventually upgrade, but its gonna be more of a want than a need.

 

[Corsig]

Target audience- grandma’s that have no idea what they are buying for their grandkid