⌚️ Apple Watches don't hold their value

This isn't a new discovery, few years ago, I learnt, the only Apple product that holds its value is the iPhone. In current times, Apple Macs also hold their value thanks to AI eating every RAM it can find.

Anyway, when I discovered my Apple Watch Ultra (1st Gen) is NOT getting watchOS 27. I took this opportunity to consider my next steps. The next Apple Watch will be more expensive, because why wouldn't it be?

Anyway, I have lately embraced mini devices, which my recent love affair with the iPhone 13 Mini and the iPad Mini (6th generation). Check out my recent blogpost:

https://merecivilian.com/experiments-are-experiences/

I landed on the 42mm Apple Watch. My intention was to buy a refurbished Series 10 (with cellular) and call it a day. Anyway, I got a used Apple Watch 11 42mm instead for less than AUD350. In Australia, Apple sells this watch for $849. I paid almost 60% less for a watch Apple released 10 months ago.

This isnt the first time I bought used Apple gear. I bought the following items used, and I still use them today:

• Mac mini m1 (home server)
• iPad Pro 12.9 inch M2
• iPhone 13 Mini

I will share my thoughts on the 42mm size Apple Watch in due course. It is my first small Apple Watch. I have always bought the biggest Apple Watch available. How times have changed?