Is the Apple Watch SE (1st gen) Worth it in 2024?
2-Month Review
Towards the end of December, I purchased a second-hand Apple Watch SE (1st gen). The idea was that the watch would get me back into the Apple ecosystem and that if I liked it, I stay on it for a while before upgrading to something newer.
The version I went with was the 44 mm Apple Watch SE (1st gen) in Space Grey. I purchased it at CeX for £120 in condition B, which was a great price considering the condition and the battery’s health.
I’ve now been using it as my main watch for over 2 months, and I’ve got nothing but good things to say about it.
The Apple Watch SE (1st gen) was released on the 18th of September 2020, which makes this model 3 years and 5 months old at the time of writing this article.
But is it worth buying this model in 2024? We’ll discuss that in this article.
Design and Build Quality
If you search Google for the Apple Watch SE (1st gen), your search results will likely show refurbished and second-hand watches. That’s because, like with many older models, a newer version has taken its place.
I purchased the watch when I visited a CeX store. CeX stands for Complete Entertainment Exchange, and they sell all sorts of second-hand…
