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Buy Pre Owned Smartwatches. Apple Watch & Galaxy Watch

Buy a pre owned Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch at Mintro. Every smartwatch is professionally tested, battery checked and graded before it goes on sale, then backed by our 24 month Mintro Guarantee. You get a watch that works perfectly, for significantly less than buying new.

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Activation lock & battery

Every Apple Watch has Activation Lock removed and every Galaxy Watch is unpaired from its previous account before listing, so your watch is ready to set up as your own the moment it arrives. Battery health is checked and stated on the listing, at least 80 percent whatever the grade.

What condition are Mintro's smartwatches?

The grade describes appearance only. Every smartwatch we sell is fully tested and works perfectly whatever its grade.

Looks like new or very close to it, with no marks visible under normal light.

Battery health 91% or above

Light scuffs or surface marks only, no deep scratches or dents.

Battery health 85 to 90%

Clear cosmetic wear with scratches and scuffs but no cracks, fully working.

Battery health 80 to 84%

How every device is tested before listing

Every smartwatch is tested with Blackbelt diagnostic software and sold with a Blackbelt Tested Certificate showing the results and battery health.

Full functional test (screen, sensors, buttons, charging).

Crown and buttons, heart rate sensor, GPS and charging all checked.

Battery health checked.

Activation Lock removed and device wiped.

Cosmetic grade with photos.

Warranty, returns & delivery

Every smartwatch is covered by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee against faults, which is two full years of cover. Accidental damage, water damage and misuse are not covered.

Buy online and you have 14 days from the day your order arrives to change your mind, just pay the return postage. Faults are dealt with under the Mintro guarantee.

Delivery is tracked and insured, and we dispatch within 1 working day. Higher value watches travel by Royal Mail Special Delivery.

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Why buy pre-owned smartwatches from Mintro

A pre owned Apple Watch or refurbished Galaxy Watch from Mintro costs significantly less than buying new, with no compromise on testing.

Buying refurbished avoids the carbon cost of manufacturing new. Even a new smartphone accounts for up to 35kg of CO2e.

Every watch is checked and priced by a real specialist, then photographed individually. The watch in the photos is the exact one you receive.

Our Buyback scheme lets you sell your watch back to Mintro at any time, and Layaway lets you reserve one with a 20 percent deposit and pay over up to 12 weeks, with no interest and no credit checks.

Frequently asked questions

Every pre owned Apple Watch we sell has its battery health checked and stated on the listing. Excellent grade watches have battery health of 91 percent or above, Good is 85 to 90 percent and Fair is 80 to 84 percent, so you know exactly what you are getting before you buy.

No. Every Apple Watch is checked to confirm Activation Lock has been removed and the previous owner's Apple ID cleared before it is listed. The watch arrives fully wiped and ready to pair with your iPhone, exactly as if you had just unboxed a new one.

Yes. Every smartwatch comes with the 24 month Mintro Guarantee as standard, covering faults for two full years. It does not cover accidental damage, water damage or misuse, and your usual consumer rights still apply on top.

Our Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch stock changes daily as devices come in through our 8 stores, so the listings above show what is available right now. Each listing states the exact series, size and condition. If you want a specific model, ask your nearest store or check back regularly.

Delivery is tracked and insured, and we dispatch within 1 working day, with higher value watches travelling by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Online orders come with 14 days to change your mind, starting the day your order arrives, just pay for return postage. Any fault is handled under the 24 month Mintro Guarantee.