The Apple Watch 3 (or Apple Watch Series 3 if you're being particular) has been superseded several times over, most recently by the Apple Watch 6, and Apple Watch SE - the latter of which could be a real rival for it, since they're both budget models.
But the Watch 3 remains on sale - which is more than we can say for the Apple Watch 4 or even the Apple Watch 5 - and it has been discounted heavily now too.
The Watch 3 is available in two forms – one with cellular connectivity, and one with just GPS. As the replacement for the Apple Watch 2, this device was the flag-bearer for fitness and longevity, with run and cycle tracking on board and a water-resistant casing for swimming, plus the same heart rate monitor on the underside.
And while newer models pack in extra features and faster chipsets, Apple has kept supporting the Apple Watch 3 with software updates, most recently watchOS 7, which adds sleep tracking, new workouts, and a whole lot more.
Update: Apple has started rolling out watchOS 7, and the Apple Watch 3 is among the models that can get it. Plus, the company has also launched the Apple Watch 6 and the Apple Watch SE.
It also gets even cheaper during deals seasons like the upcoming Amazon Prime Day. Though it also now has more competition, as noted above, so is it still worth your money?
At launch in late 2017, the Apple Watch 3 was the most expensive wearable the company sold but now the price has shrunk since the launch of the Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch 5. It's still not an inherently cheap smartwatch, but it's a lot more affordable now.
There are two variants of the Apple Watch 3, one with LTE / cellular capabilities and one with just GPS onboard.
The former costs £299 / $299 / AU$469 / AED 1,199 or £329 / $329 / AU$519 / AED 1,329 (for the 38mm and 42mm bands respectively) these days thanks to a serious discount after the release of the Apple Watch 5.
The 3 series GPS version is much cheaper at £199 / $199 / AU$319 for the 38mm and £229 / $229 / AU$369 for the 42mm.
It's worth noting also that while Apple has discontinued the Apple Watch 4 and 5, you can still get the Apple Watch 3 direct from the company, so it's easy to get hold of.
The design of the Apple Watch 3 (top) and 2 (bottom) is virtually identical
The biggest upgrade the Apple Watch 3 brought was its own cellular connection inside, so it can work independently of your phone.
Does that mean you can buy one without owning an iPhone? Sadly not… not by a long way. In reality it means that you can receive phone calls and some app notifications when your phone is at home, but otherwise it’s totally dependent on your handset.
In terms of notifications, if the app you want to use hasn't been upgraded to work in 'standalone mode' (as in, doesn't need a phone connection to function) then you won’t get updates and notifications even if the LTE connection is enabled.
The ability to connect to a cellular network is fine, but doesn't feel like the most crucial feature to add in - although some people have already reported it's saved their life.
