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Black Friday is always a prime opportunity to snag that pricey piece of tech you've been eyeing up, with prices often plummeting to their lowest point all year. Whether it's a self-indulgent treat or a present for a loved one, there's bound to be a bargain worth seizing. One type of gadget that shoppers will undoubtedly be on the lookout for is discounted smartwatches, especially considering brands like Apple typically charge close to £400 for their latest models. However, there's a way to save a substantial amount on an Apple Watch by opting for an older, refurbished model, and one such deal is currently available as part of Wowcher's early Black Friday offers. Customers who visit the Wowcher site can find either Apple Watch Series 5 or Series 6 devices starting from just £89 - that's nearly £111 off the full price of £199.95. Equipped with most of the essential features you'd find on a brand new Apple Watch , these are an excellent way to experience Apple's wearable tech without paying full whack. The models up for grabs are refurbished , which means they've had a previous owner. However, they've been restored to their former condition and should still work as expected, albeit with a few cosmetic marks here and there. The Apple Watch Series 5 debuted in 2019 as the first Apple Watch featuring an always-on display. This innovation means wearers can constantly check the time without performing that awkward wrist movement to activate the screen. It also maintains many of the health monitoring capabilities you'd anticipate from a smartwatch, including heart rate monitoring and workout tracking. A GPS sensor is also integrated, ideal for those who log their workouts and share them on Strava. Customers who'd rather purchase a brand new watch instead of a refurbished model might prefer something like the Garmin Forerunner 255. This fitness tracker is far more tailored for sports training, and also boasts a 14-day battery life - it's currently available for £199.99, reduced from £299.99. Google also offers the Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch , which has built-in GPS and up to 6 days battery life. It is compatible with iOS 15 or higher & Android OS 9.0 or higher and has been awarded 4.3 stars by Amazon shoppers. The watch is currently priced at £179 , and in cludes 6-month Premium membership for deeper insights, guidance, exclusive workouts and mindfulness sessions. Customers who purchased a refurbished Apple Watch Series 5 from Amazon were delighted, commenting: "Bought this for my partner and he thinks it's a brand new watch. It came in the packaged box like a new one and does everything a new Apple Watch would." A second customer comments: "Excellent condition and exactly what I hoped to receive as a refurbished product. Very pleased." A third reviewer notes: "My Apple Watch Series 5 was in excellent condition, with only 2 tiny very minor scratches, basically as good as new. The only downside is that the strap provided isn't an original apple strap and is quite flimsy in comparison, so this may have to be changed in the future." It's important to mention that the Wowcher refurbished devices are supplied by Renew Electronics, which has received mixed feedback on Trustpilot. Some five-star reviews exist, such as this comment from Chris: "Can't really fault them.. ordered a "good" Apple Watch Series 4, arrived a few days later than it advised but I think that was a Royal Mail issue, customer service good and helpful, quite a small deep scratch on the screen which you can't see when lit. Overall pretty good." That said, there are several negative reviews cautioning buyers that quality varies between refurbished devices: "Received watch nice and quick battery life is ok but watch has a deep scratch on face and also no charger cable. For the money it's ok."
