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I wanted the Series 9 with cellular without paying full retail. Here’s what renewed actually looks like.
I wanted to upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 9 GPS and Cellular so I can leave my phone behind and still get calls. I didn’t want to pay full retail, which I think is around $500 to $599 for the aluminum cellular model. So I ordered a renewed one on Amazon. Renewed listings are usually priced in the $380 to $400 range, and this one was listed at $309 plus tax. Here’s what you get.
- Saved about $200 over new
- Looked new, no wear, dents or scratches
- Official Apple braided charging cable
- Came with an extra band
- Powered on and was ready to pair
- No Apple retail packaging
- You don’t know its history
- Check that it isn’t iCloud locked
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What came in the box
There’s no Apple Watch packaging, because I wanted the cheapest one I could find. It came with a gray silicone band with both the short and the long piece. I need the long one, because, you know, 20-inch pythons.
Oddly, there was a second band in blue, so I got a blue and a gray, kind of like the Civil War. There’s also an official Apple charging cable in braided nylon.
The condition
It says Ion-X glass and Series 9, with the black aluminum case and the little red circle that shows it’s cellular. I didn’t see any wear, dents or scratches. I even put a fingerprint on the glass to check the light reflecting off it. If I didn’t know it was renewed, I’d say it was new.
Does it work?
I held down the power button, and it came on to the pairing screen. If it’s not iCloud locked, you can pair it with your phone and start using it. Mine looked good to go.
My take
If you want a renewed Apple Watch, it can save you quite a bit of coin. I’m not exactly sure what renewed means for each one, whether it was used and returned or open box, so check the seller and the return policy.
FAQ
How much cheaper is a renewed Series 9?
Mine was about $200 less than new.
Does a renewed Apple Watch come with a charger?
Mine came with an official braided Apple charging cable.
What should I check first?
Power it on and make sure it isn’t iCloud locked before you pair it.
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