What is the best fitness watch?

The best fitness watch depends on how you plan to use it. Here are the top picks by use case: Garmin Forerunner (55, 165): built for serious runners, with built-in GPS, interval training support, and advanced training metrics Apple Watch: the go-to for iPhone users who want health tracking and smart features in one place Samsung Galaxy Watch (7, 8): the top pick for Android users, with reliable GPS and comprehensive fitness tracking All are available refurbished on Back Market. Every condition grade (Fair, Good, or Excellent) is 100% functional. Compare Apple Watch, Garmin, or Fitbit to find your fit.

What is the difference between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch?

A fitness tracker focuses on health and activity data: steps, heart rate, sleep, and calorie burn. It's simpler in design, with a longer battery life and a lower price point. A smartwatch adds notifications, apps, and contactless payments on top of the health tracking. Modern options like the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and Garmin Fenix blur the line between the two. The real choice is between a focused health tool and a fully connected wrist companion.

Are refurbished fitness watches reliable?

Yes. Every refurbished fitness watch on Back Market is professionally tested with an up to 100-point quality inspection by vetted sellers. Condition grades (Fair, Good, Excellent) only describe cosmetic appearance: every grade is 100% functional. Battery capacity is guaranteed to a minimum of 80%. Each purchase is covered by a 12-month commercial warranty and 30 days to change your mind, so you can shop with confidence.

Which fitness watches are best for running?

For running, the best fitness watches combine built-in GPS with real-time pace, distance, and training data. Here's how the top options compare: Garmin Forerunner 55 / 165: designed specifically for runners, with GPS, interval training, and detailed performance metrics Apple Watch Ultra: premium GPS accuracy and long battery life, suited to endurance athletes Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 / 8: tracks runs with GPS and continuous heart rate monitoring, a solid all-rounder for Android users All are available refurbished on Back Market.

How do I choose the right fitness watch for me?

The right fitness watch depends on a few key factors: Use case: casual fitness vs. serious training (running, cycling, triathlon) Phone compatibility: Apple Watch requires an iPhone; Samsung Galaxy Watch works best with Android Battery life: Garmin offers multi-day battery; Apple Watch needs daily charging Key features: GPS, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, waterproofing Budget: refurbished on Back Market costs significantly less than buying new There's a refurbished option on Back Market to match every budget and training goal.

Where can I buy a refurbished fitness watch safely in the UK?

Back Market is a dedicated marketplace for refurbished fitness watches in the UK, with quality controls built in at every step: Up to 100-point professional inspection on every device 12-month commercial warranty on all purchases 30 days to change your mind Condition grades (Fair, Good, Excellent): all 100% functional, cosmetic differences only

Is buying a refurbished fitness watch better for the environment?

Yes. Choosing a refurbished fitness watch instead of a new one produces up to 92% fewer CO2 emissions during manufacturing, which accounts for the largest share of a device's total carbon footprint. Since 2014, Back Market has contributed to avoiding 2.2 million tonnes of CO2e emissions across all device categories. Buying refurbished also reduces e-waste and cuts demand for raw material extraction. Find out more about the environmental impact of refurbished tech. Every device bought second-hand is one fewer that needs to be made.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2Good • 49mm • Titanium • Natural Titanium • GPS + Cellular
(2,212)
Refurbished price:£373.99
Versus £982.16 new
Apple Watch Ultra 2Fair • 49mm • Titanium • Natural Titanium • GPS + Cellular
(2,212)
Refurbished price:£374.00
Versus £982.16 new
Apple Watch Ultra 2Excellent • 49mm • Titanium • Natural Titanium • GPS + Cellular
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Refurbished price:£394.00
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Apple Watch Ultra 2Premium • 49mm • Titanium • Natural Titanium • GPS + Cellular
(2,212)
Refurbished price:£453.00
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Apple Watch Ultra 2Fair • 49mm • Titanium • Black • GPS + Cellular
(2,212)
Refurbished price:£391.00
Versus £834.55 new
Apple Watch Ultra 2Good • 49mm • Titanium • Black • GPS + Cellular
(2,212)
Refurbished price:£422.00
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Apple Watch Ultra 2Premium • 49mm • Titanium • Black • GPS + Cellular
(2,212)
Refurbished price:£442.00
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Last lowest price : £469.00
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Apple Watch Ultra 2Excellent • 49mm • Titanium • Black • GPS + Cellular
(2,212)
Refurbished price:£449.00
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Apple Watch Series 9Good • 41mm • Aluminium • Pink • GPS
(4,258)
Refurbished price:£195.00
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Apple Watch Series 6Fair • 40mm • Stainless steel • Gold • GPS + Cellular
(4,521)
Refurbished price:£124.00
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Apple Watch Series 8Fair • 45mm • Aluminium • Red • GPS + Cellular
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Refurbished price:£134.00
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Apple Watch Series 8Fair • 41mm • Stainless steel • Silver • GPS + Cellular
(5,077)
Refurbished price:£150.00
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Last lowest price : £160.00
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Apple Watch Ultra 2Excellent • 49mm • Titanium • Natural Titanium • GPS + Cellular
(2,097)
Refurbished price:£599.00
Versus £799.00 new
Samsung Galaxy Watch8Excellent • Galaxy Watch8 • Bluetooth • 40mm • Aluminium • Grey
(284)
Refurbished price:£181.00
Versus £302.37 new
Samsung Galaxy Watch8Fair • Galaxy Watch8 • Bluetooth • 40mm • Aluminium • Silver
(276)
Refurbished price:£181.00
Versus £376.00 new
Samsung Galaxy Watch8Excellent • Galaxy Watch8 • Bluetooth • 40mm • Aluminium • Silver
(276)
Refurbished price:£181.99
Versus £376.00 new

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Chukwugekwu charles U.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 23/04/2026, United Kingdom.
Bought the premium refurbished Apple Watch series 10. Was delivered 2 days earlier than expected, packaged neatly, like new. Got me wondering why people would pay more for new ones lol Guess I’m yet to find out and I don’t think I will coz I have had mine for about a month now and it’s been amazeballs. Battery life and everything. Can’t fault it at all.
Apple Watch Series 10 (2024) GPS 46 mm - Aluminium Jet Black
Apple Watch Series 10 (2024) GPS 46 mm - Aluminium Jet Black
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
08/04/2026
France M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 01/04/2026, United Kingdom.
I bought my Apple Watch Series 11 from Back Market in Excellent condition, and I’m really impressed with it. The watch arrived looking like new — no visible scratches or marks at all. It feels and works exactly like a brand-new device. The battery life is excellent and lasts a long time, easily getting through the day without any issues. Setup was quick and everything functions perfectly. Overall, it was a great purchase and very good value for money. I would definitely recommend buying from Back Market if you’re looking for a high-quality refurbished device.
Apple Watch Series 11 (2025) GPS 42 mm - Aluminium Rose Gold
Apple Watch Series 11 (2025) GPS 42 mm - Aluminium Rose Gold
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
19/03/2026
Paul H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 29/08/2026, United Kingdom.
Very pleased with my refurbished Apple Watch from Back Market. It arrived quickly, was well packaged and honestly looks brand new. It was easy to set up and has worked perfectly with no problems at all. Great condition, excellent value for money and I would definitely buy from Back Market again.
Apple Watch (2025) GPS + Cellular 46 mm - Aluminium Jet Black
Apple Watch (2025) GPS + Cellular 46 mm - Aluminium Jet Black
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
15/08/2026
Mary W.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/08/2026, United Kingdom.
I received the watch, and if I hadn’t known it was reconditioned, I’d have thought it was brand new. Sent in perfect packaging, and with a years guarantee, I will and have already recommended back market to other people
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 41 mm - Aluminium Midnight
Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) GPS 41 mm - Aluminium Midnight
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Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
15/07/2026
Grace C.
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Reviewed 18/07/2026, United Kingdom.
Absolutely brilliant. Looks like it is brand new, no scratches, marks or anything to suggest it was refurbished. Buttons, touchscreen, sensors and other features all work. Very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend if anyone is thinking of buying a watch but doesn't want the heavy price tag when bought new. As an ex Apple user, this watch is amazing. I wear it everyday and alike the samsung phones its very customisable. Thank you! Also, box was sealed like it would be when bought brand new!!!
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Bluetooth + Cellular 44 mm - Silver
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Bluetooth + Cellular 44 mm - Silver
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Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
06/07/2026
Christina E.
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Reviewed 24/06/2026, United Kingdom.
This was my first Apple Watch and it’s been the perfect introduction. The watch arrived very quickly and was in immaculate condition – honestly, I wouldn’t have known it was refurbished if I hadn’t been told. Everything works exactly as expected, the battery is great, and it looks brand new. I’m really pleased with my purchase and wouldn’t hesitate to buy refurbished again. Highly recommended!
Apple Watch Series SE 2 (2022) GPS 40 mm - Aluminium Midnight
Apple Watch Series SE 2 (2022) GPS 40 mm - Aluminium Midnight
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Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
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10/06/2026
Giles B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 14/07/2026, United Kingdom.
Good price + arrived on time. It came sealed in a brand new box. Setting it up showed that it was originally aimed at a different global region ("the middle east") as there was no option to select the UK as a country. The only countries listed were middle eastern ones. After checking with google, I resolved this by doing a fully reboot. It looked like a brand new product. The new box + different global region, made me think this was new product rather than their claim to be selling "refurbished tech". Good choice of screen designs. Recharges quickly. Very happy
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic Bluetooth 46 mm - Black
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic Bluetooth 46 mm - Black
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
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05/07/2026
Samuel H.
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Reviewed 03/05/2026, United Kingdom.
I’ve used Back Market a couple of times before and regularly recommend it to anyone looking for a refurbished watch or phone. This time, though, I was tempted by a cheaper option elsewhere. After some consideration, I bought a second-hand Apple Watch from Amazon. Unfortunately, it was a pretty poor experience. The battery wouldn’t last a full day, the microphone didn’t work, the screen had lost its coating, and the back looked like it had been used as a skateboard. I guess when they say you can’t see signs of use from 30cm away, they mean when it’s strapped to your wrist. To be fair, it was listed as “Good” condition but even so, it was very disappointing. I returned it and came straight back to Back Market. I paid a bit more, upgraded to a newer model, and chose “Excellent” condition, and I’m really glad I did. While it’s not a like-for-like comparison, the difference was night and day. The watch I received is practically perfect. The battery health at 98% and the overall condition is excellent. Lesson learned! I won’t be straying again. Back Market will be my go to from now on.
Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) GPS + Cellular 45 mm - Stainless steel Graphite - Sport band Midnight
Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) GPS + Cellular 45 mm - Stainless steel Graphite - Sport band Midnight
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
20/04/2026
Ann K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 02/06/2026, United Kingdom.
After a little getting acquainted with the new interface I can honestly say I love my new smart watch! It arrived quickly and in original packaging. It's in excellent condition and you would never now it was a refurbished item.
Smart Watch Garmin HR GPS Lily - Gold
Smart Watch Garmin HR GPS Lily - Gold
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
12/05/2026
Andrew L.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 15/05/2026, United Kingdom.
My watch arrived a day earlier than planned and love it. Was a little awkward to set up but the watch needed a few updates and now works even better. The Watch 7 does so much more than any other Smartwatch has done that I've purchased before. Came in original box and looks brand new not refurbished or second hand. Would highly recommend buying one and from Back Market
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Bluetooth 44 mm - Green
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Bluetooth 44 mm - Green
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
11/05/2026

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The best fitness watch depends on how you plan to use it. Here are the top picks by use case:
Garmin Forerunner (55, 165): built for serious runners, with built-in GPS, interval training support, and advanced training metrics
Apple Watch: the go-to for iPhone users who want health tracking and smart features in one place
Samsung Galaxy Watch (7, 8): the top pick for Android users, with reliable GPS and comprehensive fitness tracking
All are available refurbished on Back Market. Every condition grade (Fair, Good, or Excellent) is 100% functional. Compare Apple Watch, Garmin, or Fitbit to find your fit.
A fitness tracker focuses on health and activity data: steps, heart rate, sleep, and calorie burn. It's simpler in design, with a longer battery life and a lower price point.
A smartwatch adds notifications, apps, and contactless payments on top of the health tracking. Modern options like the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and Garmin Fenix blur the line between the two. The real choice is between a focused health tool and a fully connected wrist companion.
Yes. Every refurbished fitness watch on Back Market is professionally tested with an up to 100-point quality inspection by vetted sellers. Condition grades (Fair, Good, Excellent) only describe cosmetic appearance: every grade is 100% functional. Battery capacity is guaranteed to a minimum of 80%. Each purchase is covered by a 12-month commercial warranty and 30 days to change your mind, so you can shop with confidence.
For running, the best fitness watches combine built-in GPS with real-time pace, distance, and training data. Here's how the top options compare:
Garmin Forerunner 55 / 165: designed specifically for runners, with GPS, interval training, and detailed performance metrics
Apple Watch Ultra: premium GPS accuracy and long battery life, suited to endurance athletes
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 / 8: tracks runs with GPS and continuous heart rate monitoring, a solid all-rounder for Android users
All are available refurbished on Back Market.
The right fitness watch depends on a few key factors:
Use case: casual fitness vs. serious training (running, cycling, triathlon)
Phone compatibility: Apple Watch requires an iPhone; Samsung Galaxy Watch works best with Android
Battery life: Garmin offers multi-day battery; Apple Watch needs daily charging
Key features: GPS, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, waterproofing
Budget: refurbished on Back Market costs significantly less than buying new
There's a refurbished option on Back Market to match every budget and training goal.
Back Market is a dedicated marketplace for refurbished fitness watches in the UK, with quality controls built in at every step:
Up to 100-point professional inspection on every device
12-month commercial warranty on all purchases
30 days to change your mind
Condition grades (Fair, Good, Excellent): all 100% functional, cosmetic differences only
Yes. Choosing a refurbished fitness watch instead of a new one produces up to 92% fewer CO2 emissions during manufacturing, which accounts for the largest share of a device's total carbon footprint.
Since 2014, Back Market has contributed to avoiding 2.2 million tonnes of CO2e emissions across all device categories. Buying refurbished also reduces e-waste and cuts demand for raw material extraction. Find out more about the environmental impact of refurbished tech. Every device bought second-hand is one fewer that needs to be made.

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Why buy a refurbished fitness watch?

Refurbished fitness watches are the smart way to track your training without overpaying for new. At Back Market, you'll find Garmin GPS running watches, Apple Watch fitness trackers, and Samsung Galaxy Watch models, all professionally tested and graded before they reach you.

Whether you're tracking steps, sleep, heart rate, or your next half marathon, there's a refurbished option to match. Every device is covered by a 1-year commercial warranty and 30 days to change your mind. Shop fitness watches for women and men, starting at a fraction of the new price.

How to choose the best refurbished fitness watch?

Buying new often means paying the full price for a product that's functionally identical to a professionally restored one. At Back Market, a dedicated refurbished tech marketplace, every fitness watch goes through an up to 100-point quality inspection carried out by vetted sellers. Condition grades (Fair, Good, or Excellent) describe cosmetic appearance only: every grade is 100% functional.

Each device comes with a 12-month commercial warranty and 30 days to change your mind. Prices are set by sellers, not by Back Market, and they're consistently lower than buying new.

Fitness watches for women

The Apple Watch SE Series 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, and Garmin Venu 3 are popular choices for women, combining heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and GPS in an all-day design. Browse our refurbished Apple Watches or refurbished Garmin watches to find your match.

Fitness watches for men

For runners and cyclists, the Garmin Forerunner 55, 165, and 265 offer dedicated GPS, interval training support, and multi-day battery life. The Apple Watch Series 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 are solid all-rounders for Android and Apple users alike.

Browse our refurbished Garmin watches or the full refurbished smartwatches range to shop by brand.

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