Apple Watch refurbs lower the cost of outfitting your wrist
And they're not just entry-level models.
You no longer have to wait for a sale to snag an Apple Watch at a more reasonable price. Apple has quietly started selling refurbished Series 1 and Series 2 models through its American online store, lowering the barrier of entry if you don't insist on untouched wristwear. They're currently the most common models, to no one's surprise (no ceramic Apple Watch Edition here), but you're getting a sizable 15 percent discount over brand new: Series 1 begins at $229, while the GPS-equipped Series 2 variants start at $309. The Series 2 lineup also includes a few stainless steel versions starting at $469.
These aren't the lowest prices we've seen. At the height of the holiday shopping frenzy, you could buy a Series 1 for under $200. With that said, these discounts are considerably more reliable... and importantly, they lower the official cost of entry for the Apple Watch world. While we wouldn't exactly call $229 an impulse buy, it's considerably more palatable if you're not sure about this whole smartwatch thing and would rather not spend more than necessary.
