First off, why would someone even *want* a Series 3 in 2024? I mean, it’s ancient! Apple stopped supporting it ages ago, the battery probably barely holds a charge, and the screen is, like, tiny compared to the newer ones. Seriously, upgrade, people! But I digress…
The thing is, some folks are just looking for a cheap smartwatch, or maybe they think they’re getting a *steal* on a used one. And that’s where the counterfeiters swoop in. You see these adds popping up all over the place. Like that one selling a “Apple Watch Series 3 38mm Aluminium Hülle in Saarbrücken – Malstatt”. Could be legit, could be a total scam. Buyer beware, you know?
How can you even tell the difference? That’s the tricky part. I saw a video online – some guy comparing a fake Series 8 (totally different watch, I know, but the principle is the same) to a real one. The serial number is a dead giveaway sometimes. If it’s missing digits, or doesn’t check out on Apple’s website, BAM! Fake alert. Plus, the build quality is usually awful. The screen might be dull, the buttons feel cheap, and the whole thing just feels…off. Like, remember those knock-off Nikes you’d see at the flea market back in the day? Same vibe.
And honestly, I’d be really, really careful buying anything like that online. You know, on sites where they “übermittelt und bei…”. What even *is* that? Sounds sketch as heck! Stick to reputable sellers, or just buy directly from Apple (or at least a authorized retailer). Yeah, it’ll cost more, but at least you won’t get burned.
Speaking of which, I saw some description about battery life testing. I’m pretty sure the battery life on any Series 3 you buy now won’t be anything close to that “All-Day Battery Life” claim. Those tests were done *years* ago! Expect it to die halfway through your morning jog, lol.
And then there’s this stuff about “38mm rose gold Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (Cellular)”. Okay, so the color and features don’t really matter, but the serial number is a good clue.
