This isn't a long term review, but if anything changes I'll update it. As of now the watch is amazing. I see after one person mentioned presentation, that improved greatly with mine lol. Packaging aside, everything is working great, battery life is 100%. The entire watch looks and feels brand new from the apple store. The first day had me seriously concerned about the battery lasting though, but apparently the watch was just doing a lot of downloading and setting up in the background which was decreasing the battery by at least 20% per hour which I thought seemed nuts. After changing some settings and getting things set up efficiently plus the set up process finalizing, everything is perfect. Under normal circumstances it's been on for over an hour now with a few text alerts coming through etc. and battery is still 100%. At this rate it should last a solid amount of time. The apps on this are really cool. The health stuff like heart monitoring and blood oxygen levels are awesome to have. The workout apps are set up pretty nice as well. It would be nice if there were a better way to do updates and whatnot though than doing it via your iphones bluetooth. Like youtube reviews etc. mention it's sooooo slow. I thought something was wrong with the watch at first. Set up and downloading watchOS 10 take a solid 3-4 hours. The install is beyond slow doing it via bluetooth. Going through this thing with a fine tooth comb and getting every single app optimized for battery efficiency etc. took a good 12 plus hours and a ton of youtube videos all mentioning different little tips and tricks. Lots of troubleshooting occurred too. The complications on the watches face screen weren't functioning right which required to reset the location and privacy data in the phone plus a couple other steps. The watch was doing a lot of weird stuff that was destroying it's battery and wasting storage at rapid speeds. That's all just apple, nothing to do with it being renewed or the seller etc. They all run the same software in them regardless. Just being real about it, the set up process of this watch wasn't pleasant and kinda made me disappointed in the purchase initially but once I got that out of the way it's working incredibly well. Also this being a cellular version, you need to contact your carrier in advance and register this with them via the IMEI number from the phone's about section. You'll just get errors when trying to set up cellular prior to that. All in all though, the watch is great, and I love the design, especially how easy it is to switch out straps of whatever style or color you want. Those are much cheaper than I expected them to be as well so I immediately grabbed a handful of different options. Definitely recommend anyone interested in an apple watch to try this. It shows up in brand new condition, these only came out less than a year ago so even original parts are still very lightly used with a long life ahead of them. Even with a few frustrations, it gets two thumbs up from me. Read more
When I first received this product, the watch was dead dead. It took a good couple hours for it to finally charge enough to be operational. After it was charged and fully updated, I have not had any issues with it. Maybe a slight issue with touch sensitivity on the screen, but it is inconsistent and doesn't cause any issues for me. Minor inconvenience at best. Shipping was quick. Price was solid, for being a refurbished. Quality was great. Compatible with my Iphone 14 and new IOS 26. The strap was a little large for me but I made it work. I have had an iWatch before, this was just an upgrade, but it is easy to use. Youtube is a great place to look at all the options you have for this watch. One thing I was excited about was the added temp vitals. It takes about 5 sleep cycles (in a row) for it to start giving you data, but it seems to be accurate. Heart rate and other vital recordings work perfectly. I have a better time using this watch than my prior iWatch. (I believe a 4 or 5?). For electronics, I typically purchase refurbished. Sometimes they can come in damaged and not functioning properly, but I have had no issues with this watch from this seller. 10/10 would recommend. Read more
Quick Review: Is the watch south of $300? If yes, add it to the cart. Do you hate it? Return it. Justify Your Purchase: 1. Do you have your phone around for the most part? 2. Do you usually drive places on your own? 3. Is this purchase more for structure vs. leisure/fitness? 4. Will you be around a polluted or dusty environment? 5. Are you experiencing stress, insomnia, or health complications? 6. For woman: Do you care about menstrual, ovulation, and symptom tracking while on your cycle?* If yes to 3 questions with no interest in upgrading soon, purchase. ==== Review: Overall 4.5/5 ===== I hesitated to buy the watch because it was labeled "renewed." Ironically enough, the product did me one better by not turning on. I struggled to contact the Seller because of Amazon and not the business. The watch did not work for the first 2-3 weeks because of the charger, but it's perfect now. Trust me when I say the mic quality is impressive. I'm not flashy, but I believe this purchase is worth it just with the mic ALONE. You'll see me eating ramen for the next month to rock this! The watch makes me feel energized and productive. I find myself using the watch more than my phone. There's not one connection issue or call drop like there is on my actual phone. The box looked a little dinked, yet authentic. I assume the previous owner didn't keep the box in shape. No scratches, the product includes a soft band, and the customer service is prompt and understanding. I can only choose 4 or 5, so I decided on 5 because of the merchandiser. ==== End Review: Overall 4.5/5 ===== Series 7 v 8: The Series 8 has Bluetooth 5.3, and the Series 7 has Bluetooth 5.0. The 8 has temperature sensors that separate your data from outside factors like weather. If you don't care about Dust protection, Crash detection, Ovulation predictions, or System trackers, go for the Series 7 for all the same features for ~10. Pricing: If you want to save cash, go for the Series 6 to save ~$100. It has all the same features as the Series 7. Its only differences are the 1mm screen and a slightly slower chip that won't be noticeable for another 2-3 years. You will also have the option to add a cellular data plan for $10/month to purchase before prices are closer to the initial 7 or 8 models. Cellular Data Plan v Raw Dawg: The data plan is if you are typically 100m away from your phone. For all my struggle babies, 100m is a little more than half a football field or ~4 times the size of a basketball court. Do people run without their phones? Cellular data is ideal for hiking, amusement/water parks, and running because you can leave your phone locked away. Read more
