Apple Watch Series 2 vs 3

[MrGuder]

Why does the Apple watch series 2 cost more than the series 3?

Apple Refurb Store shows series 2 (GPS only)
38mm cost $419.00
42mm cost $469.00

Brand new series 3 (GPS only)
38mm cost $329.00
42mm cost $359.00

 

[squirrrl]

The Series 2 ones are stainless steel versions and the Series 3 prices you show are for the aluminum

Refurbished Apple Watch Series 2, 38mm Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band


Originally released September 2016
S2 dual-core processor
Built-in GPS
Water resistant to 50 meters
2x brighter second-generation OLED Retina display with Force Touch (1000 nits)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz)
Bluetooth 4.0
Heart rate sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Ambient light sensor
$419.00

Save $80.00
16% off

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[MrGuder]

I know nothing about the Apple watch but possibly considering one but what is the difference between the SS vs the aluminum, is one lighter in feel or is this all about durability, scratches, dents, etc.. That's a big difference in money.

 

[squirrrl]

I know nothing about the Apple watch but possibly considering one but what is the difference between the SS vs the aluminum, is one lighter in feel or is this all about durability, scratches, dents, etc..

you can easily compare the aluminum (lower cost) to the Stainless steel (higher cost) on the Apple website or in any number of threads in this forum. There's also an even more expensive Edition watch made from ceramic that is >$1000

 

[44267547]

I know nothing about the Apple watch but possibly considering one but what is the difference between the SS vs the aluminum, is one lighter in feel or is this all about durability, scratches, dents, etc.. That's a big difference in money.

What I would suggest, is visit a retailer or an Apple store, and get hands-on with the Apple Watch to see what you like. The aluminum model is fairly light and has a display similar to the iPhone. The stainless model has the sapphire display, which is highly scratch resistant, but weighs approximately 40% more than the aluminum model.

The Most popular model is the aluminum, because the price point and availability.