Apple Watch SE Refurbished or new?

[Chomp81]

Hi,

I want to gift my 72 year old mom an Apple Watch SE. The refurbished option from the Apple website saves me £30 from a new one, but not the strap colour she’d like (midnight vs blue, minor difference)

She lives in Mexico, whilst I live in the UK.

Is there any risk on buying the refurbished option? Should I go for the new?

Thanks!

 

[Apple_Robert]

Unless the refurb is from Apple, buy new.

 

[Chomp81]

Unless the refurb is from Apple, buy new.

It’s the Apple refurb

 

[Apple_Robert]

It’s the Apple refurb

You should be fine with that as it comes with the same warranty as a new watch.

 

[Saturn007]

I'd recommend spending the £30 and getting her a new one with the color strap she wants!

New guarantees a fresh battery and that it should be without blemishes. Refurbs can have those, too, and often do, but it's not guaranteed. One can always return the refurb, but why possibly put a recipient through that?!

You could also buy new in the UK, make sure it's to your liking, and then mail it to her!

The other advantage to buying new is that you can select the *type* of band she wants — which typically isn't possible with refurbs. We really like the adjustable sports loop but that costs $50 extra with most refurbs. New, you can just select it and the color.

New is better as a gift, too!

 

[Chomp81]

I'd recommend spending the £30 and getting her a new one with the color strap she wants!

New guarantees a fresh battery and that it should be without blemishes. Refurbs can have those, too, and often do, but it's not guaranteed. One can always return the refurb, but why possibly put a recipient through that?!

You could also buy new in the UK, make sure it's to your liking, and then mail it to her!

The other advantage to buying new is that you can select the *type* of band she wants — which typically isn't possible with refurbs. We really like the adjustable sports loop but that costs $50 extra with most refurbs. New, you can just select it and the color.

New is better as a gift, too!

Thanks! I ended up going for the new, just for the battery; but you're right, the blemishes could also be an option.

I'll give it to her in person, next week! I'm excited. Thank you for your time on this comment!

 

[japanime]

Thanks! I ended up going for the new, just for the battery; but you're right, the blemishes could also be an option.

I'll give it to her in person, next week! I'm excited. Thank you for your time on this comment

I'll bet she'll be thrilled with the watch (as well as her visit with you)!