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drewaz

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I am receiving an AW5 for Christmas .... the person that is giving it to me ordered it from B&H and didn't purchase Applecare.

Is it worth getting? If so, should I contact Apple or B&H?

TIA
 
I am receiving an AW5 for Christmas .... the person that is giving it to me ordered it from B&H and didn't purchase Applecare.

Is it worth getting? If so, should I contact Apple or B&H?

TIA
I think it’s worth it and have it on my watch. You can go through Apple. They will run a diagnostic and may require proof of purchase. You have 60 days after purchase to get AppleCare.
 
It’s hard to say if AppleCare on the watch is worth it or not. A lot depends on how hard you are on watches.

That Bering said, if this is your first watch & you’re unsure, it’s probably better to get it and not need it, than to regret not getting it.

I bought it for my first watch (A series 2), but did not pick it up on either of my other two watches (series 3 and Series 5) and all have been fine. But since I wasn’t sure how it would handle my daily activity levels, I’m glad that I bought it, at least the first time around
 
Get the Apple Care. I have had to send in every Apple Watch I’ve owned at least once. Totally worth it.
 
I think it depends, do the maths. I wouldn’t get it for an aluminium sans cellular, but I would for a stainless steel or titanium watch.
 
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