Apple Watch purchase - help needed

[jdrobbo]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking at buying an Apple Watch.

I do a fair bit of running and despite having a running watch, I think I'd be better placed with an Apple Watch, as I really don't like running with my phone on my person.

So my requirements are:

I'd like to buy the watch out right (no contract)
I'd like to be able to use the watch for phone calls/ messaging and card payments, without the need to be in possession of my phone.


I currently own: iPhone 11pro and paying £18 for unlimited calls/ unlimited texts and 20GB data (with EE). This deal runs out in Feb 2023.


Any suggestions as to how I go about this, what a good price to pay etc...would be much appreciated.


Thanks

John

[ClaretDiver]

The best thing is you are working the right provider as some do not offer E-sims which is what you will need for your new purchase. The e-sim is linked to your main account which allows the same number on your watch as your phone

[ClaretDiver]

So just purchase the watch from Apple outright and link it to your Ee account and away you go…

[ClaretDiver]

Sorry…last post…you need the cellular version!

[claret wizard]

£489 on Amazon for a 45mm GPS and Cellular Apple Watch. I get an option of 5 payments of £97.80 a month. You’ll not get many great discounts for a watch by itself unless you’re abroad. Not sure about service provider bundles but that’s the base price.

Edit : And as said above you link your existing sim to the watch

[jdrobbo]

Sounds grand so far. Thank you for this.

[Blakesboots]

I have an Apple Watch, it’s great for work and social aspects. But I would strongly advise getting a decent second hand GPS Garmin watch. You can pick one up for cheaper than an Apple Watch and they’re better for you stated needs.

[jdrobbo]

I have an Apple Watch, it’s great for work and social aspects. But I would strongly advise getting a decent second hand GPS Garmin watch. You can pick one up for cheaper than an Apple Watch and they’re better for you stated needs.

Hi, cheers for this.

I already have a running watch, that I use regularly. It has never let me down. I guess the main reason I want it is because I don’t want to run with my phone, cash, card etc.

[Blakesboots]

Hi, cheers for this.

I already have a running watch, that I use regularly. It has never let me down. I guess the main reason I want it is because I don’t want to run with my phone, cash, card etc.

I get the money/card.

If you get the right watch then you don’t need you phone as you’d have GPS and music.

Good luck with your choices bud!

[jdrobbo]

I get the money/card.

If you get the right watch then you don’t need you phone as you’d have GPS and music.

Good luck with your choices bud!

Thanks

[Shappie]

Garmin forerunner 645 music. Awesome watch for running and like blakesboots says, it will play your spotify too vis bluetooth earphones.

[Il Duce]

Given your criteria I'd recommend the SE model with cellular, it has plenty of promise but cheaper than the Apple watch 6 or 7.

[IanMcL]

Is it not possible to just run around and go home?

[Spijed]

I use a Garmin 45. Excellent watch.

Looking to get the Garmin 245 next which allows music to be stored on it meaning I won't need to carry my mobile phone when running.

[jdrobbo]

Is it not possible to just run around and go home?

I do that all the time - I run over 1000 miles a year so try to get a bit further than around the local park.

[beddie]

I’m looking to buy an Apple Watch for my wife’s forthcoming special birthday, haven’t a clue really what to get, I know the main thing she wants is to be able to see who’s ringing her when she’s out and about, god knows why.

[DCWat]

I’m looking to buy an Apple Watch for my wife’s forthcoming special birthday, haven’t a clue really what to get, I know the main thing she wants is to be able to see who’s ringing her when she’s out and about, god knows why.

The feature that I most use on mine is to ping my phone (or keys via the air tag) to find out where I’ve left the bloody things.