Apple fans can bag the brand’s eighth generation smartwatch with one retailer’s deal that’s cheaper than Apple and Amazon.
Jake Hackney Senior Affiliates Multimedia Writer
17:33, 15 Apr 2026Updated 08:26, 16 Apr 2026
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
MusicMagpie’s Apple Watch Series 8 deal undercuts Apple and Amazon.
Apple fans can beat the tech giant’s premium prices with a rival retailer offering an Apple Watch for less than £1.50 per day. The deal is up for grabs when shoppers pick up an Apple Watch Series 8 at musicMagpie.
Apple and Amazon charge £209 and £177.89 respectively for the same model, but musicMagpie customers can secure it for the equivalent of roughly £1.45 per day. This lower price is available when splitting the cost over three monthly payments of £44.99.
This price is for the 45mm GPS model in Midnight Aluminium, which can also be bought outright for £134.99. A key consideration here is that the Apple Watch Series 8 is a refurbished device in ‘good’ condition.
READ MORE:
This means the device may show ‘signs of wear and tear’ but, musicMagpie assures it has been ‘fully tested’ and is in ‘great working order’. There’s also the option to choose a ‘pristine’ model for £59.99 per month.
Regardless of the condition, musicMagpie provides a free 12-month warranty that covers ‘technical defects’ and ‘faults caused by improper workmanship or materials’. The Apple Watch Series 8 launched in 2022 as the eighth generation of the brand’s smartwatch range.
Apple Watch Series 8 for £1.45 per day
£1.45 p/d
musicMagpie
The eighth generation Apple Watch is available when splitting the cost over three months with musicMagpie.
It’s an ideal budget-friendly gadget for tracking one’s wellbeing thanks to its health and exercise features. These include monitoring of heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep and steps, plus workouts like running, swimming and yoga.
This model also boasts an Always-On display that’s strengthened crack, dust and water resistance. Alongside basic functions like calls, texts and social media notifications, the Series 8 offers several safety features like Crash Detection, which alerts both emergency services and one’s emergency contacts in the event of a road traffic accident.
Alternatively, those preferring the latest model can find the Apple Watch Series 11 – released in September – for £12 when splitting the cost with Sky Mobile. The catch is that this requires a longer 36-month commitment.
The Apple Watch Series 8 was unveiled in September 2022.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a similar age to the Samsung rival, the Galaxy Watch 5. This can be bought (refurbished) at Amazon for £70, instead of £89.95.
Thousands of musicMagpie customers shared their experience with the brand on Trustpilot, where it holds a 4.5-star rating from more than 340,000 reviews. One said: “Buying a refurbished Apple Watch went very smoothly, it was delivered quickly, and I am very happy with it.”
Another said: “I purchased a Series 8 Apple Watch, which arrived in fantastic condition, good as new and working perfectly. Great products and great service, so I wouldn’t hesitate to shop with Music Magpie again.”
The same buyer reported an issue with payment, but praised musicMagpie for how it resolved the issue, saying: “There was an issue with billing after being charged three times for the same purchase, but the staff at musicMagpie were great, helpful and supportive, and after a few days it was all sorted.”
Meanwhile, another five-star review says: “The watch arrived in perfect condition. It looks and feels brand new. No marks. No issues. It works exactly as it should.”