Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS, 41MM) - Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band M/L (Renewed Premium)

I was a bit skeptical about buying a renewed Apple Watch, but I’m so glad I did! It works perfectly and looks almost brand new. I saved some money and got a great product. Now I’m definitely open to buying more refurbished items when available—totally worth it!

I was a bit hesitant to go with the renewed premium version at first, but I’m really glad I did—it’s honestly hard to tell that this watch isn’t brand new. The condition was excellent right out of the box—no visible scratches or scuffs, and it came clean and ready to go. It powered on right away and paired with my iPhone in just a couple of minutes without any hiccups.Performance-wise, it’s been great. Super responsive, smooth navigation between apps, and all the Series 8 features are working perfectly. The GPS is accurate, and I’ve been using it daily for tracking walks, workouts, and commutes. The health features are also super helpful—heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and even the temperature sensor are on point. I haven’t had a single issue with glitches or lag.The 41mm size is perfect for my wrist—not too bulky, but still gives enough screen space to see everything. The silver aluminum case looks sleek and clean, and the white sport band is comfortable, lightweight, and easy to clean. I wear it pretty much all day, including during workouts, and it holds up well.Battery life is solid. I typically charge it every other night, depending on how much I use it during the day, and it charges quickly. I also like that it’s swimproof, so I don’t have to worry about wearing it in the rain or during a sweaty workout.Overall, if you’re looking to save some money but still want a newer model Apple Watch with all the latest features, the renewed premium version is honestly a great option. You get a great product at a lower price, and the quality is just as good as new. Happy with this purchase!

After reading many of the recent reviews, I was a bit worried about making this purchase as some of the reviews are less than great. However, I had an EXCELLENT experience! First, and perhaps most importantly - I purchased mine "Sold by Amazon" and "Shipped by Amazon", so obviously - this review is for a watch refurbed by Amazon itself, rather than a third party reseller/store. For that...It arrived in a rather rugged and well designed box, which firmly held the watch in place. Too, the watch face had a protective clear plastic sticker protecting it - just in case it might have been dislodged during shipping. Well done Amazon! While I believe the band is aftermarket - it is higher quality and quite well made, so no issues there. The aftermarket charger is, in fact - USB C and will connect to a 20+ Watt charger - no USB type A charging puck that only slow charges as included by other resellers - this puck supplied by Amazon does support fast charging...About the condition of the watch itself.... It is pristine! Not a scratch anywhere on the aluminum casing nor on the crystal. Overall, I'd rate both as a "10 in 10" for condition - and an excellent surprise as I really wasn't expecting this level of condition - but, well done Amazon! After charging the watch for about 30 minutes, it fired right up and connected to my iPhone without any drama. After setup - I had the chance to open the Battery Health for the first time and was ready for my first disappointment so far - BUT instead - it read 99%...!I'm really pleased with this purchase, but again - this is for the Amazon Refurbished watch - not other storefronts, who I can't speak for in their QA and products. Will I purchase another Amazon Renewed Premium product sold by Amazon? Absolutely! Hope this helps...

I took advantage of the Prime Day deals and purchased the iWatch Series 8, and I have to say, I love it! Setting it up was super easy, which I really appreciated. At first, I’ll admit I was a little nervous because it took hours to charge before it even turned on—but now that it’s up and running, I can confidently say there haven’t been any issues whatsoever. I have no issues with the battery life and it came in mint condition. Totally worth it!

I have been trying to purchase a used Apple Watch for my father. I went for a used item because the new option won't come with functional pulse oximetry. In order to do this, I had to get a watch that was imported before the ban in 12/2023. I bought 3 series 9s that should have had the proper model number to allow pulse oximetry, but none were correct. So instead, I decided to go for a series 8. It's my understanding that there were no series 8 watches imported after the ban on the pulse oximetry feature. This item was advertised as having pulse oximetry capability. My hopes were high that my father would finally get his Father's Day present and that it would help him track his oxygen levels. He is on oxygen and frequently doesn't realize that his levels have dropped dangerously low.First, when I opened the package, it was shipped loose in a plastic bag with the band and the charging cable. It came COMPLETELY dead and spent 90 minutes on the provided charger with a 30 watt brick. It wasn't until I got the cable for my Ultra 2 that it charged at all and it still took at least 30 minutes to charge adequately enough to turn on and pair.Once I finally paired it, I went to check the oximetry feature (the ONLY reason I purchased it). Unfortunately I was saddened to see that the feature was disabled. Despite all of the series 8 watches being imported before the import ban, the model number was what would be expected of a post ban import.To add insult to injury, the case and crystal were both scratched, despite this being a premium renewed item. Furthermore, the watch was third party and CHEAP! The charging cable was laughably flimsy and lightweight.The only thing they got right was the silver color, but little help that was since I never got to show him and will be returning the item tomorrow.