So I have a series 3 42mm and have had it for going on 3ish years? Love the watch but it’s not getting updates anymore and I’m stuck on 8.8 so looking to upgrade. I can either buy series 9 new for full price, or a local acquaintance has a series 7 44mm new in box for $175. From my understanding, the main differences are the temperature sensor and better processor for the 9. Is the big price increase worth it for the 9?

  • Foreign_Curve_5089@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    What phone do you have? If you can’t go higher than iOS 15, the new in box Series 7 is your only choice. Literally yesterday my new in box Series 7 arrived, chosen because I have an iPhone 7 (locked to iOS 15), and the Series 7 shipped with WatchOS 8, the last one that’s compatible with iOS 15 devices.

    If you have an Xr or newer, then get the 9 for futureproofing.

    • foxmag86@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Yeah that bummed me out. I have an 8+, got a great deal on a barely used Series 7, but it wouldn’t pair to my phone since the watch had been upgraded to watchOS10 and my phone wasn’t compatible with it.