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Consumers can make a big saving on a refurbished Apple watch(Image: Apple)
Consumers on a health kick this year can keep track of their daily progress and movement with a smartwatch. Apple’s watches are arguably the most popular and coveted, but the latest models come with a hefty price tag of £300 upwards.
However, hopeful buyers can buy refurbished models on Wowcher for considerably less. Currently, the deals website is selling the Apple Watch Series 5 for £79 (worth £199.95).
The Apple Watch Series 5 was released in 2019, making it 7 years old; however, it’s a viable option for budget-conscious consumers who are open to buying refurbished goods. Plus, it has a range of useful features from health to wellbeing.
The Apple Watch Series 5 has 32GB and comprehensive health-tracking features, including heart rate monitoring, ECG, and a step tracker, for consumers who want to hit their 10,000 daily step count goal. It’s also water-resistant to depths of up to 50 meters, so it can be worn in the swimming pool, and it has a quick charge feature that recharges up to 80% in just 30 minutes (with an optional charge).
Wowcher categorises the quality of the refurbished Watch Series 5 as ‘good’, which the marketplace defines as ‘a few signs of wear-and-tear show that it’s clearly seen use, but overall it’s in good shape. There might be minor surface marks, but functionality is completely intact’.
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Alternatively, consumers who’d prefer to buy a brand-new model can get £70 off a newer edition of the Apple Watch Series 11 at Very, where it’s on sale for £299, down from £369. Standout features include hypertension notifications, a sleep score, and up to 24 hours of battery life.
For budget options, look to Amazon, where there’s a wide range of choices, including this Aeac model priced from £49.86. Health insight features include blood oxygen, heart rate, stress, and sleep analysis.
Wowcher newcomers can find reviews and ratings of its product quality, general customer service, and delivery on Trustpilot, where there are hundreds of reviews from people who have specifically bought watches or Apple products. One consumer said: “I ordered a watch as a gift and everything was perfect. The item is just like in the pictures and it arrived very fast. Thank you very much, I will definitely buy again!”
The Apple Watch Series 5 is water-resistant to depths of up to 50 meters(Image: Apple)
Another bought an iPad through Wowcher said: “I am not very tech savvy, but I found the process of buying an iPad extremely easy, fast delivery, and although it was pre-owned, it was in great condition.”
However, one customer noted a gap in customer details after they were left in the dark about delivery fees. They said: “Deal was really good for the smart watch, however, no details about the delivery costs.” A fourth user reported a better experience, writing: “The whole ordering and redemption process was very quick and easy. I consider the watch a very good value for money and I will use Wowcher again if the opportunity arises.”
Another buyer commented: “Needed a new Apple Watch. Found a perfect one for a perfect price.”