Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular, 44mm) – Silver Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band (Renewed)

Excellent bang-for-your buck Apple Watch purchase!
So, I was ready to get my first Apple watch but had a couple of concerns. First, is that I while I wanted a recent model, I didn’t want to spend more than two or three hundred bucks. Second, is that many people mention how easy the regular glass scratches. Third, is that the frosted-metal finish on the standard aluminum case is everywhere and no matter what band you get, they stand out as a smartwatch. Nothing wrong with that, just an aesthetic preference.Ok, so the option offered by Apple is to get a watch with one of the higher grade case materials (stainless steel, titanium, ceramic) which they pair with a sapphire crystal front glass. This takes care of both issues. The stainless steel case, when paired with certain bands, totally passes as a regular watch, and the sapphire crystal is far more difficult to scratch (although they are more brittle, so easier to shatter when dropped).The problem is that the upgraded cases cost way more than the aluminum. That’s where buying this watch here really shines. It’s just one step down from the latest model, has the stainless steel case with sapphire crystal… all for less than half of what a new one would cost with the upgraded case/crystal. Being refurbished I was fully expecting it to have scratches here and there, but would not have minded unless they were on the glass or if the buttons had any issues, or if the battery were too worn. Well, I’m thrilled to say that the watch I received is just about flawless! No scratches I can see, and the battery health is at 90%. It does come with an aftermarket band and aftermarket charger, but this is to be expected with refurbs, and both were functional and new. A new leather band cost me about ten bucks (notice in the attached picture how the stainless case helps it pass more as a regular watch with the leather band) and a genuine Apple charger was 20 something, and charges the watch a good bit faster than the included one, so I’ll just keep the included one in the car for backup. My plan is to mimic the strategy I use on my phones, which is to not let the battery get below 20% and only charge up to about 80% or so. This extends battery health immensely, compared to letting it get too low or always charging to 100%. All in all, I am very happy with this purchase, and wholeheartedly recommend buying one of these refurbs.

Do not buy!
I purchased a refurbished Apple Watch listed in excellent condition. While the watch looked good it was defective since it was verified by a diagnostics test within days of receiving the watch that it has battery and connectivity issues. Reported this immediately. For the return I was told that UPS would have to pick it up from house and an adult must sign for the return- fine, but I could not be given a window of time for the pickup. So ANYTIME that day. And I cannot take it to the UPS store a mile away. Not my fault I was sold a defective watch and the return process is ridiculous.

Used, definitely, but not bad!
For the cost savings, I got the perfect watch. Is it free from scratches: no. Can you see the scratches with your arm held out: yes. Does it honestly really matter… now that’s a personal preference.Prior to purchasing, I thought about my previous stainless steel watches (mechanical). Very quickly after I got each one, they all got scratches in various locations over time. So even if I were to plunk down the cash for a new Apple stainless one, it was going to get scratched eventually. Expectations tempered.Also prior to purchasing, I came up with non-negotiables. Mainly, if the front crystal was scratched, the back sensors had any scratches, the crown was messed up in any way (difficult to turn, cracked, etc), or if the battery felt it wasn’t holding a charge. It was going to go back if any of those were true.When they dipped to a reasonable price, I bought one. The one I got (sold by CameraGuyz), has some scratches for sure, mainly on the speaker side of the case, as you can see in the photos, as well as various other places on the case (I did get some stainless polish/repair. I tried barkeepers friend first, which did help a bit, and between the two, really livened it up). Battery was good (91%), and the front and back and crown/button were pristine. Lastly, I called my cell provider and verified that the watch could be hooked up to my plan (had them verify the IMEI wasn’t blocked or locked). Check, check, check!Two weeks in, and still going strong. I love the look of the stainless, and again, for the money paid, truly an incredible deal. Highly recommend buying this way. Save yourself the money, and get it used. And have some stainless steel polish ready!

Battery didn’t last very long
I charged my watch to 99% and by the end of the day is was down to 17%. My Series 3 watch battery would last almost 2 days.

Funcionamiento correcto, pero estéticamente se ve de uso medio, no es como si fuera semi nuevo, signos de desgaste muy evidentes, si eres exigente con le estética definitivamente no lo compres, si solo te importa que funcione es la mejor opción a bajo costo