Apple Still Sells the Series 3 Refurbished Apple Watch, but You Shouldn't Purchase One

[{"selector":"#anim-b129c12d-5e9f-4b94-92d0-8749ee349401 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(32.18067955824914%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] By James Scott/ DEC 22, 2022 Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-bf5aa4db-88b3-496c-8bde-4de11401839f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Apple Watch Series 3 was first introduced in 2017 and was available as a budget-friendly option until earlier this year. The persistence of Series 3 in the roster gave rise to jokes and memes. Apple Watch

[{"selector":"#anim-e542b4c3-4b36-43ba-8c4c-a80882ec346b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Series 3 is still a potential holiday gift choice for customers despite being discontinued earlier this year. Still, it would be best if you held off on purchasing one. Apple Watch

[{"selector":"#anim-87b5bb45-c1b4-4ae6-bc19-302ec5b86a04 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Apple Watch Series 3 with stainless steel casings is still available for $369 at Apple's refurbished store, $230 less than the list price. Apple Watch

[{"selector":"#anim-3be93cd1-80d3-4d71-af21-bbeb320f6765 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Apple Watch Series 3 is a bad investment in 2022 and afterward. The Series 3 no longer receives software updates and has a dated design, p erformance, and battery life. It also lacks modern health features. Apple Watch

[{"selector":"#anim-78460a45-2066-4058-b92f-d4612823c96d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The recently upgraded Apple Watch SE, which starts at $249 and has significantly better and more advanced capabilities, is less priced at $369 than the reconditioned Series 3, which costs $369. Apple Watch

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