Hi, I’m a 30F who never really spends on myself at all and I’ve never had any gadgets besides my phone ever. My Mamaw is asking for a big gift idea and she spends up to $400. I thought now was the time to get an Apple Watch I’ve always wanted! I’d like to go with an older model that is MUCH more affordable (maybe like the $200 range?) but I know Apple starts messing up their older products. So any advice on a model to go with that will be reliable for several more years yet not break the bank, a sweet spot so to say? I don’t need anything super fancy just one that does the job, thanks!

  • Tasty_Delivery283@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have an SE2 (which is the SE is the market now). There isn’t anything about newer models that I think I’m missing side from always on display (which I’m not even sure I’d want if it was an option). It works great and is still lightning quick

  • googi14@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Look into feature differences. But what I don’t see anyone saying is maybe get a used one with WatchOS 9. The new v10 is a shitshow

  • Leopardloverrr@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have the SE (44mm) I got it on sale a few months ago for $250 I got the newest update recently. I love it no issues

  • bononia@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The SE is their “affordable” model. It doesn’t come with all the same bells and whistles, but I rocked the first gen from when it came out to last month when I got the 9 because my battery on the SE couldn’t make it through a full round of golf with my Arccos sensors.

  • redditor977@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    series 7 and onwards. i wouldn’t get the se just because it doesn’t have fast charging

  • povertymayne@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Just 3 weeks ago i was able to buy a series 7 41mm brand new in box from a website called “datavision”. It was $180 (just under 200with taxes). I think they were getting rid of old inventory. Check and see if they still have them. I didnt want the SE because that one doesnt have the sensors for blood oxygen or EKG.

  • _heyjhoow@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have a series 7, and it still looks just like series 9, and is just as capable as series 9 is.

    IMO, this is the model to go with

  • Lol_iceman@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    my first gen SE is still great. 👍 I would get the SE 2 if i was in the market for a new one.

  • MinhWannaComeOutHere@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Series 6 is perfect imo. Most of the feature are also available on newer model, you still have the same processor performance as the Series 8