Don’t buy an Apple Watch in Black Friday 2023, unless it's refurbished!

What Apple Watch Black Friday deals can we expect in 2023?

It's coming up to that time of the year again where you've been saving your hard earned cash to treat yourself (or someone) to something nice that doesn't break the bank! When it comes to a smartwatch, there's hardly any better than an Apple Watch, but with it is normally an expensive price tag! Below we've given our thoughts on what the best Apple Watch Black Friday deals are looking like this year, so that you can make the most of your money (prices checked on 23/11/2023):

• Amazon UK - save 14% off on the Apple Watch Ultra in Starlight and Green colour bands, and pay £599 instead of £699. Or save 7% off and pay £649 for the orange colour band.

• John Lewis - buy the Apple Watch SE 3 (2022) at £199 (instead of £229) and claim up to 3 months Apple Fitness+ at no extra cost (Via redemption).

• Very - buy the Apple Watch SE 3 (2022) for £10 less from the original price in multiple colours.

• Argos - get the Apple Watch Series 8 with 5% discount and pay £399 (instead of £419) in either 45mm or 41mm.

Based on last year's deals (Black Friday 2022), we saw savings of only £20 across all models (including cellular and non-cellular). This year we can see this offer already beat, but only slightly additional savings, however, this still leaves potentially a giant hole in your wallet.

Don't fret, because where other retailers charge a premium, Back Market certainly has you covered with deals of between 30% - 50% off the cost of new across all Apple Watch models. Plus 1-year warranty, and 30 days to change your mind (hassle free). Here are some of our best deals across a range of refurbished Apple Watches:

• Apple Watch Ultra 2022 GPS + Cellular 49 - Titanium Black - Ocean band Black: pay £529.29 (instead of £849), and save 38% off the cost of new!

• Apple Watch (Series 8) 2022 GPS 45 - Aluminium Silver - Sport band Black: pay £259 (instead of £664.89), and save 61% off the cost of new!

• Apple Watch (Series SE) 2020 GPS 44 - Aluminium Gold - Sport band Black: pay £154 (instead of £310), and save 50% off the cost of new!

As you can see with refurbished devices, you can save more than just 14%, which means more pocket change to keep you at peace and feeling happy!

The best Apple Watch deal on Black Friday (in our opinion)

The best Apple Watch deal on Black Friday (in our opinion)

Want our opinion on the best way to get a cheap Apple Watch deal during  Black Friday 2023? Truth be told, we don't really like the idea of ​​Black Friday. It is a day linked to overconsumption which leads to massive pollution. What we might recommend though - if you absolutely want to give in to an Apple Watch deal on Black Friday - is to buy it refurbished instead. It's a better alternative to a new Apple Watch! 

You help limit your impact on the environment by doing this. And in our opinion, the best offer in this year 2023 is the refurbished Apple Watch series 6, which is almost identical to the 2020 Apple Watch SE. In addition, it has an electrocardiogram in the crown, which the SE (2020) lacks. And in case you were wondering, an electrocardiogram (ECG) is a sensor that records your heartbeat and looks for any irregularities. But keep in mind that the Apple Watch is not intended to replace a professional medical device, so if you have any serious medical conditions, please consult a doctor.

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What's the best Apple Watch to have on Black Friday?

The new Apple Watch Series 9 and new Apple Watch Ultra 2 was just unveiled in September's Wonderlust event, but that doesn't mean they offer the best value for money. Other older Apple watches can easily meet your needs still. Especially when they are even cheaper! But you don't have to wait for offers called "Apple Watch Black Friday" to take advantage of the best deals. At Back Market, you have access to incredible prices every day, all year round. But back to the best model you could afford this year (up to 50% off the cost of new on Back Market all-year-long).

If you want an Apple Watch that tracks both your health and fitness, you don't need to get the latest Apple Watch. SE 1 Series or Series 5 will suit you perfectly. They offer the same activity monitoring as the new Apple watches, but at a much lower price 🙌.

The Apple Watch 4 is probably not as fast as the new Apple Watch, but it can still help you achieve your fitness goals, and you can pick up a refurbished one from £119 (price checked on 25/10/2023).

Also to consider, you might want an Apple Watch with an always-on display. If you don't want to pay full price for the Apple Watch Series 8, consider the Apple Watch Series SE 2 instead. It offers the best value for money, however, be careful as using this feature will have an additional impact on the battery. The Series 5 will last you all day anyway, which will be more than enough.

Remember, you don't have to buy your Apple Watch on Black Friday, make your purchase when you're ready! At Back Market, we have amazing deals every day, all year round.

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Why you shouldn't buy the latest Apple Watch on Black Friday

The only real advantage the Apple Watch Series 9 has over last year's Series 8 is a slightly faster chip (which probably won't be noticeable in everyday use). As well as a few other gimmicky features like the "double-tap" feature, and different colours.

It's easy to get excited about another sensor that can help us gather more data about our bodies, but the Washington Post recently ran an article about the lack of accuracy of this new sensor found in Apple Watches. That's why we consider this watch as a mere gadget. Why spend more money on an Apple Watch that doesn't really offer 100% accurate new features?

Especially since at Back Market, we offer cheap Apple Watches every day, all year round. So you no longer need to rush to buy a new watch during Black Friday 2023 (with few extra features). You will find the best value for money with us.