Repair Gen 1 for $200 or buy new S1?

[Denis54]

The glass on my 42 mm Sport is broken. Apple can repair it for $200 or I can buy a new S1. Having it repaired seems to be the most logical solution.

Other than a faster CPU the S1 does not seem to have any significant advantage. Am I missing something?

 

[44267547]

The Series 1 is only $100.00 more for a new Model at $300.00, versus paying $200.00 to have it repaired. I would purchase the Series 1 and your getting a whole new Watch. You are correct though, the Series 1 offers an upgraded processor. The Series 2 offers water resistance and GPS.

 

[exxxviii]

Best Buy is selling new S0 watches for $220. It makes no sense to repair yours, no matter what you get.

 

[macdragonfl]

The question is why they charge more for a watch screen than an iPhone?

 

[Julien]

The question is why they charge more for a watch screen than an iPhone?

Because the iPhone's glass screen is easy replaceable. However the Watch has a bonded crystal (screen) to OLED display and this is permanently glued to the case.

 

[exxxviii]

The question is why they charge more for a watch screen than an iPhone?

They don't.

But, Apple's repair charges and replacement parts have always been stupidly high, compared to any other reference point I have seen. Ever seen a repair estimate for a Mac product? It will make you want to punch an apple in the face to make that stupid bite mark.

 

[recoil80]

You can buy series 1 with an updated CPU and I'm sure you can find deals on the first generation watch for about the same price.
$200 for a screen repairs is really instane, I'm glad I have Apple Care +

 

[macdragonfl]

Because the iPhone's glass screen is easy replaceable. However the Watch has a bonded crystal (screen) to OLED display and this is permanently glued to the case.

The OP has a Sport so it's a Ion X glass screen but still no reason to cost that much.