Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular, 45mm] - Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band, M/L (Renewed)

This isn't a long term review, but if anything changes I'll update it. As of now the watch is amazing. I see after one person mentioned presentation, that improved greatly with mine lol. Packaging aside, everything is working great, battery life is 100%. The entire watch looks and feels brand new from the apple store. The first day had me seriously concerned about the battery lasting though, but apparently the watch was just doing a lot of downloading and setting up in the background which was decreasing the battery by at least 20% per hour which I thought seemed nuts. After changing some settings and getting things set up efficiently plus the set up process finalizing, everything is perfect. Under normal circumstances it's been on for over an hour now with a few text alerts coming through etc. and battery is still 100%. At this rate it should last a solid amount of time. The apps on this are really cool. The health stuff like heart monitoring and blood oxygen levels are awesome to have. The workout apps are set up pretty nice as well. It would be nice if there were a better way to do updates and whatnot though than doing it via your iphones bluetooth. Like youtube reviews etc. mention it's sooooo slow. I thought something was wrong with the watch at first. Set up and downloading watchOS 10 take a solid 3-4 hours. The install is beyond slow doing it via bluetooth. Going through this thing with a fine tooth comb and getting every single app optimized for battery efficiency etc. took a good 12 plus hours and a ton of youtube videos all mentioning different little tips and tricks. Lots of troubleshooting occurred too. The complications on the watches face screen weren't functioning right which required to reset the location and privacy data in the phone plus a couple other steps. The watch was doing a lot of weird stuff that was destroying it's battery and wasting storage at rapid speeds. That's all just apple, nothing to do with it being renewed or the seller etc. They all run the same software in them regardless. Just being real about it, the set up process of this watch wasn't pleasant and kinda made me disappointed in the purchase initially but once I got that out of the way it's working incredibly well. Also this being a cellular version, you need to contact your carrier in advance and register this with them via the IMEI number from the phone's about section. You'll just get errors when trying to set up cellular prior to that. All in all though, the watch is great, and I love the design, especially how easy it is to switch out straps of whatever style or color you want. Those are much cheaper than I expected them to be as well so I immediately grabbed a handful of different options. Definitely recommend anyone interested in an apple watch to try this. It shows up in brand new condition, these only came out less than a year ago so even original parts are still very lightly used with a long life ahead of them. Even with a few frustrations, it gets two thumbs up from me.

When I first received this product, the watch was dead dead. It took a good couple hours for it to finally charge enough to be operational.After it was charged and fully updated, I have not had any issues with it. Maybe a slight issue with touch sensitivity on the screen, but it is inconsistent and doesn't cause any issues for me. Minor inconvenience at best.Shipping was quick.Price was solid, for being a refurbished.Quality was great.Compatible with my Iphone 14 and new IOS 26.The strap was a little large for me but I made it work.I have had an iWatch before, this was just an upgrade, but it is easy to use. Youtube is a great place to look at all the options you have for this watch.One thing I was excited about was the added temp vitals. It takes about 5 sleep cycles (in a row) for it to start giving you data, but it seems to be accurate.Heart rate and other vital recordings work perfectly. I have a better time using this watch than my prior iWatch. (I believe a 4 or 5?).For electronics, I typically purchase refurbished. Sometimes they can come in damaged and not functioning properly, but I have had no issues with this watch from this seller.10/10 would recommend.

I wanted an Apple watch, but I didn’t need a brand new one or the latest series. After doing research, an Apple watch series 8 was good enough for me (current series is 10). Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen was another option, but I wanted a keyboard to reply to messages. There are slight signs of wear. Battery health was at 89% when I got it. I do have to charge it everyday because I use it everyday, but battery life does last all day. No issues with functions, it works well and does what it’s suppose to. I’m happy with my watch and for the price I got it for.

I recently picked up a renewed Apple Watch Series 8 from Amazon, and while it was a bit iffy at first, it’s been working great overall. When I first got it, the initializing process took a bit longer than expected, which might have made it feel a little off. The screen did have some signs of wear, with light scratches visible, but since I use it at work every day, it’s picked up a few more. It’s not a huge issue though, as it still functions perfectly.In terms of durability, this watch holds up well. Despite the light scratches on the screen, it’s proven to be pretty sturdy over time. I’ve worn it every day, and it’s taken a few bumps without any major damage. The build quality is solid, and even with the wear and tear from daily use, it still feels like a premium product.The charging ability is solid too. It charges up fairly quickly, and I’ve never had issues with it not charging properly. As for the battery, it started at 97% health when I received it, and it’s dropped to 93% now. Even with the slight decline, the battery still lasts me through a full day of work, so I haven’t had to worry about it running out.The fitness tracker works great. It accurately tracks my workouts, heart rate, and daily activity, and I really appreciate the health metrics it provides. The Always-On Retina display is bright and clear, so I can easily check my stats or notifications during the day. The sound quality for calls and media is decent too. The speaker is loud enough for calls, and I can easily hear notifications or music when I need to.For a renewed model, the Apple Watch Series 8 has been a solid purchase. If you’re okay with a few signs of wear and the minor drop in battery health, it’s a great deal for the price. It performs really well for daily use and holds up nicely over time.