The Apple Watch can be an excellent gift. To buy one, you will need to choose a model, size, and watch band. If you are considering buying an Apple Watch for a friend or loved one, here are some things to consider.
How to buy an Apple Watch on apple.com
Unless you opt for a refurbished or pre-owned purchase, you have three options to choose from: the Series 3, Series 6 and SE.
Price is usually the biggest factor when deciding between different models. The Series 6 (starting at $399) costs about twice as much as the Series 3 (starting at $199), while the most affordable SE version costs $279. Unlike the Series 3, the Series 6 has an always-on retina display, an electrical heart sensor, or ECG, a larger hard drive, a slightly more powerful dual-core processor, a compass, and fall detection. The digital crown, the dial on the side of the watch, also has haptic feedback, which the Series 3 does not.
However, all models come with a suite of features for active users, including an altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, water-resistant housing, emergency SOS, and the option of GPS or cellular connectivity for an extra $100. You also get access to the Apple Watch App Library, ApplePay, and GymKit.
