Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 14
Apple Lists Refurbished Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 With Discounts Capped at $120
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 14

Apple Lists Refurbished Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 With Discounts Capped at $120

3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 14

Summary

  • $369 for a refurbished 46mm Watch Series 11 and $679 for an Ultra 3 mark the models’ debut in Apple’s online refurbished store, with savings of just $60 and $120 versus new units.
  • Those prices reflect Apple’s long-standing refurbished policy of offering roughly 15% off, even on products launched less than a year ago.
  • Apple offsets the modest discounts with a one-year warranty, 14-day returns, inspection and cleaning, and possible replacement parts such as a new housing, though a new battery is not guaranteed.
  • Third-party sellers can undercut Apple further: Best Buy lists a comparable 46mm Series 11 for $349 with a 90-day warranty, while Amazon offers an Ultra 2 for $495 versus Apple’s $589 refurbished price.

Insights

Why pay Apple for a refurbished watch when new ones are cheaper on sale elsewhere?
With the Apple Watch Ultra 4 launching soon, is now the worst time to buy a refurbished Ultra 3?
As the refurbished market booms with deep discounts, is Apple's 15% off policy becoming obsolete?