1 Week with the Apple Watch Series 9 Cellular: Is It Worth the Upgrade?

Dom Kwolczak
5 min readJul 21, 2024

A while back, I wrote about the Apple Watch SE 1st generation, which I got at a bargain price second-hand. But, recently, I discovered that the SE wouldn’t receive future watchOS updates, prompting me to consider my options.

Should I get another second-hand Apple Watch, a brand new Apple Watch Ultra 2, a Series 9, or wait for the next release?

I was even considering sticking with my Garmin Forerunner 225. But by chance, I discovered a decent deal on the Apple Watch Series 9 Cellular from my mobile provider.

Having never owned a cellular watch before, I decided to give it a try and took out a plan for the 45 mm Apple Watch Series 9 in Midnight.

After a week of daily use, here are my thoughts…

Unboxing

Apple is known for their attention to detail, and the unboxing experience of the Apple Watch Series 9 didn’t disappoint.

The packaging includes two separate boxes: one for the watch and another for the strap.

The watch was beautifully presented, resembling a mini-display cabinet, with the watch on the left and the charger and documentation on the right.

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Dom Kwolczak

I'm Dom, a tech and productivity enthusiast living in the UK. I share stories about my experience with tech, reviews, tips and more. www.beacons.ai/techwithdom