Today being Black Friday , reader may be hop-skip to spot a deal on a new Apple Watch . As you ’ll see in ourApple Watch Black Friday deals roundup , there are savings to be had on some of the fresh models … but nothing dramatic .
No . If you want to lay aside some serious cash , the strategy in 2023 is to look for bargains on last year ’s watch .
We ’ve already spotted one excellent deal on the first - genApple Watch Ultra : ArgosandAmazonboth have it for just £ 599 , a stunning £ 250 off a premium gadget that is scarcely more than a year sometime and holds up well in comparison with the minor upgrade of its 2d - gen sibling . If you want a new Apple Watch , you would do well to grab that crack with both handwriting .
But today we ’ve spotted an even better deal for those who are uncoerced to dabble in the humans of refurbish .
Available via eBay , and sold by the reputable MusicMagpie , the first - gen Apple Watch Ultra in “ Very Good ” condition can currently be had for £ 519.99 . well still , if you utilize the codeBUYBETTER20you can get another £ 75 off , for a final total of £ 444.99 . That ’s a whopping £ 404.01 off the Ultra ’s original launch damage ( £ 849 ) from September 2022 .
Naturally you will have reservations about buying refurbished , and we would reiterate that Argos and Amazon ’s £ 599 deal is a better choice if you want a lookout that looks brand new . But expect in mind that you get a 12 - calendar month warranty and that the mathematical product has been “ fully tested and fix to manufactory options by our in - house technician . ” It is also licence to be “ in excellent working order of magnitude . ”
As ever , of course of instruction , it ’s important to carefully question what the condition categories actually signify . In this setting , “ Very Good ” means the merchandise is “ in very good cosmetic condition , there will be sign of wearing which may let in easy scratches and/or mule but nothing that will impair functionality . Battery health will be a lower limit of 80 % . ” Translation : Do n’t expect it to be unadulterated .
If you have eminent expectations , but still do n’t need to pay as much as Argos and Amazon are asking , reckon rather the same MusicMagpie deal but on an“Excellent ” condition model . That ’s available for £ 539.99 , and the sameBUYBETTER20code will again knock off £ 75 for a last total of £ 464.99 .
“ Excellent , ” according to the seller , means “ This mathematical product is in excellent cosmetic circumstance with a minimum battery health of 85 % . ”
The code expires on November 27 , and stock is limited . In other Book , if this deal appeals , do n’t waste time . Good hunting .
