I want a broken Apple watch. I want to wear it as a fashion statement, 'cause I want to look hip. I use a very nice iPhone 5, don't even want the watch to work. Maybe 40 or 60 USD.
If I went in for a Series 0 battery replacement - would they swap that out for a Series 2? Or does there need to be something else that's wrong with it?
Really? I've been rather surprised that I've managed 3-4 years with my Series 0, although the thing is certainly sluggish compared to newer models. Do you normally expect a tech gadget to last 15 years?
Keep us postedThank you. That seems fair. Will they replace the battery or the whole watch? Keeping my fingers crossed for a series 2.
If I went in for a Series 0 battery replacement - would they swap that out for a Series 2? Or does there need to be something else that's wrong with it?
They had the watch in stock? Or you had to send it out? How do you know it was new? They may have performed just a battery replacement.Here in the UK I had my S0 swapped out for a new S0 last weekend. I’d taken mine in for a battery replacement, was charged £65.
I’m wondering the same thing. My Series 0 is 34 months old now. The battery will often die in the early evening. If I plan to go to the gym after work I charge it mid-afternoon so it’ll make it through my workout. I don’t really want to pour money into my 0, but if I pay $79 to replace the battery and they replace it with a Series 2, I’d do that in a heartbeat.
They did not tell me straight up and I honestly didn’t expect them too. Apple is the kinda the company to save that surprise at the end. Icing on the cake call it. Under promise over deliver?Earlier this year I asked in Apple store about replacing battery and was told they don’t replace batteries you just get an exchange watch, was told it was around £80 and it could only be a like for like replacement. I didn’t bother as then I’d be stuck with a series 0 for another 3 or 4 years. I might try again, would they tell you up front if it was going to be a series 3 or would I have to wait and see what they gave me?
Only time I’ve worn an actual (non apple) watch in past few years is when I’ve been swimming. Could have done that with an actual Apple Watch 2.I'll stick with my watch collection of actual watches. Not toys.
They had the watch in stock? Or you had to send it out? How do you know it was new? They may have performed just a battery replacement.
That’s good coz on the UK Apple site it says £82 for a battery replacement!Here in the UK I had my S0 swapped out for a new S0 last weekend. I’d taken mine in for a battery replacement, was charged £65.
Went to an Apple store yesterday and they ran a diagnostic and my 3yo series 0 battery passed. They quoted $200 for the repair.
At this point I was willing to pay $79 for a new battery.
Chatted with apple support to ask about the $79 battery offer for out of warranty repairs and they referred me to their supervisor without me asking. Received a scheduled phone callan hour later and they offered to send a one time replacement since they replace batteries for the series 0.
We’ll see what I get in the mail a couple weeks from now...
Be interested to see what they send youWent to an Apple store yesterday and they ran a diagnostic and my 3yo series 0 battery passed. They quoted $200 for the repair.
At this point I was willing to pay $79 for a new battery.
Chatted with apple support to ask about the $79 battery offer for out of warranty repairs and they referred me to their supervisor without me asking. Received a scheduled phone callan hour later and they offered to send a one time replacement since they replace batteries for the series 0.
We’ll see what I get in the mail a couple weeks from now...
Yes, I saw that too so was pleasantly surprised by the costThat’s good coz on the UK Apple site it says £82 for a battery replacement!
Will have to see how my watch goes lol
yup lol I bet you were upset you didn’t get a free upgrade But still bet your watch is miles better nowYes, I saw that too so was pleasantly surprised by the cost![]()