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Best Buy has Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular 40mm (Unlocked, Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band, MWWW2LL/A) for $379. Shipping is free.

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Very good deals on Apple Watch previous gen, if you want stainless steel version at a discounted price:

Series 5 Black Stainless Steel 40mm $380

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl.../6215979.p

Open box excellent avail $322 QA Note: No more open box option

Other colors/bands/sizes also discounted, $400+
Link to Series 5 Black Stainless Steel 44mm $450
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl.../6215958.p

Stainless steel ones all include cellular capability and have a sapphire based screen rather than glass, so are more scratch resistant. Series 6 SS starts at $700, so big savings if you want SS but willing to go last gen. If you don't care about SS or cellular, not a good deal, just get Series 6.
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Model: Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular, 40mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band - S/M & M/L

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I had the aluminum on my first round of this product, which I scratched once and replaced and then shattered another.

I currently have a S4 in SS and I recommend the extra money here. It is much more durable, and I have yet to scratch it. I seem to always bump it on things, walking upstairs, etc. I'm not sold on the replacement cost for me on what adds an always on display.

This is a great deal, and worth the upgrade if you are rocking S3 or older and looking to replace. Do the stainless. It's worth the cash.
Still about $50 too much.

Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.

That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.
That is a great price. 44 mm also at $ 449.

If I didn't have the Black SS 4 series, I would be all over it.

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02-27-2021 at 09:21 PM.
02-27-2021 at 09:21 PM.
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Also why wouldn't you just buy the SE for less ? $330 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl...Id=6215987

Bc 5 has features SE doesn't have
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02-27-2021 at 11:07 PM.
02-27-2021 at 11:07 PM.
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Wow, $15, ($180/yr). That's too much.
Yeah definitely expensive, but if you ever happen to lose your phone when hiking (a friend of mine did) it pays for itself if you end up locating your phone the Find My app.

Also great if you don't want to carry a phone with you some days and still need it for calls etc.
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02-27-2021 at 11:46 PM.
02-27-2021 at 11:46 PM.
Still about $50 too much.

Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.

That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.
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02-28-2021 at 06:19 AM.
02-28-2021 at 06:19 AM.
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Still about $50 too much.

Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.

That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.

Interesting...

Now tell me. What does this deal has that the new one (Series 6 or SE) do not have, beside price?
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02-28-2021 at 06:46 AM.
02-28-2021 at 06:46 AM.
Any cash back or offers to sweeten this deal?
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02-28-2021 at 06:51 AM.
02-28-2021 at 06:51 AM.
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There is 10% off on Chase Flex(max $30)..YMMV..I am not sure if apple products are excluded..some can give a shor
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02-28-2021 at 07:22 AM.
02-28-2021 at 07:22 AM.
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Interesting...

Now tell me. What does this deal has that the new one (Series 6 or SE) do not have, beside price?

Charge speed, blood oximeter
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02-28-2021 at 08:33 AM.
02-28-2021 at 08:33 AM.
Quote from tsa1 :
Still about $50 too much.

Same version of series 6 is typically about $150 more on Walmart's website.

That 2x brighter always on display is a big diff. Maybe not a $200 difference, but series 7 is 5-6 months away.

Yes that's true. If this goes for $300 then it a no brainer. However that opened box $300 deal is gone Frown
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02-28-2021 at 06:19 PM.
02-28-2021 at 06:19 PM.
Can I give the watch to my kid as a $10+fees add on to my cellular phone and not give my kid a cell phone? My kid can just call and text me with it? Or is it married to my cell phone somehow? Thanks for any help.
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02-28-2021 at 08:34 PM.
02-28-2021 at 08:34 PM.
Quote from swnben :
Can I give the watch to my kid as a $10+fees add on to my cellular phone and not give my kid a cell phone? My kid can just call and text me with it? Or is it married to my cell phone somehow? Thanks for any help.
Apple just allowed this feature recently with watchOS 7 - it's called Family Setup.

https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-7/

This allows for one iPhone to be tied to multiple watches, and each watch will get its own phone number.
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02-28-2021 at 08:50 PM.
02-28-2021 at 08:50 PM.
Quote from swnben :
Can I give the watch to my kid as a $10+fees add on to my cellular phone and not give my kid a cell phone? My kid can just call and text me with it? Or is it married to my cell phone somehow? Thanks for any help.

Your kid can text him/herself and it will go to your to the watch & iPhone. Do the same in reverse to reply. That thread would show up on both devices so the answer is yes. The downside is the watch will also receive texts meant for your eyes and your phone will receive texts sent to your kid. Far from ideal.
I doubt your kid can call your cell from the watch and visa versa using the cellular number. You may be able to get a 3rd party app that gives the watch or phone a second number. FaceTime could possibly work if the watch calls an email address linked to the iPhone. I'm just guessing. Maybe someone could try it for you to see if FaceTime can be used in both directions.
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02-28-2021 at 09:22 PM.
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Quote from NavyCabbage494 :
Apple just allowed this feature recently with watchOS 7 - it's called Family Setup.

https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-7/

This allows for one iPhone to be tied to multiple watches, and each watch will get its own phone number.
Good point.
But I would rather buy the kid an SE phone than an Apple Watch.
It actually might be cheaper.
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02-28-2021 at 09:23 PM.
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Your kid can text him/herself and it will go to your to the watch & iPhone. Do the same in reverse to reply. That thread would show up on both devices so the answer is yes. The downside is the watch will also receive texts meant for your eyes and your phone will receive texts sent to your kid. Far from ideal.
I doubt your kid can call your cell from the watch and visa versa using the cellular number. You may be able to get a 3rd party app that gives the watch or phone a second number. FaceTime could possibly work if the watch calls an email address linked to the iPhone. I'm just guessing. Maybe someone could try it for you to see if FaceTime can be used in both directions.

As the previous poster explained, The latest watchOS can be configured for someone that does not have an iPhone.
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Nobody actually likes these things. A fashion statement at best

Not at all. It is extremely useful for my fitness regimen and super convenient for Apple Pay especially since I don't have to pull down my mask to Authenticate with phone.
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