The Apple Watch Series 3 was originally released in 2017 and until earlier this year was the lower-priced option in the Apple Watch lineup. But the longevity of the Apple Watch Series 3 sparked controversy, and the product was finally discontinued earlier this year.
But Apple is still selling the Apple Watch Series 3 with a stainless steel case for $369 in the Apple Refurbished Device Store, $230 less than the original price. But it’s clearly no longer available to consumers. Apple Watch Series 3 no longer receives software updates and has an outdated design, health features, performance, and poor battery life.
At $369 (about CNY 2,576), the refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 is more expensive than the updated Apple Watch SE 2, which starts at $249 (starting at CNY1,999 for China) and has considerably better and more advanced features.
In Apple’s refurbished stores, the company is indeed selling some more reasonable Apple Watch models, including specific configurations of Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Series 7. With Christmas just around the corner, a refurbished product is also a good option if customers can’t order a brand-new product in time, or want to save some money.
