Apple Watch SE under Rs 20,000: How to get this deal during the Republic Day sale

The Apple Watch SE Gen-1 is the most affordable Apple Watch right now, perfect for those who want a good, reliable smartwatch that works well with their iPhones. However, a new discount at the ongoing Croma Republic sale makes the smartwatch available for even lesser.

The Apple Watch SE is currently available at Rs 17,990, down from its usual price of Rs 19,990. Here is how you can purchase the smartwatch at this price.

How to get Apple Watch SE under Rs 20,000

Head over to Croma and search for the Apple Watch SE. You should find the watch at its usual Rs 19,999 price. The watch will also be available in Starlight, Midnight and Silver colour bands and dials.

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Select the variant you like and follow up by paying for the purchase with an HDFC Bank credit card. You should get an instant discount of Rs 2,000, bringing the price down to Rs 17,999.

You can get the discount by paying in a full transaction, but it is also available for those using the six-month and nine-month EMI options. Note that this price is applicable to the 40mm, GPS-only variant. However, you can also get the same discount on the 44mm and the GPS+LTE variants.

Should you get the Apple Watch SE at this price?

The Apple Watch SE comes with a 1.57-inch LTPO OLED display, watchOS software and plenty of features like built-in Siri, GPS navigation, and water resistance. It also has heart-rate monitoring, sleep monitoring and many more health-features, along with seamless connectivity with an iPhone.

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The watch is a good buy at this price for those looking for a basic Apple Watch to go with their iPhones. If you need features like heart-rate monitoring, in addition to smart features like replying to notifications, this is a good buy.

However, those who want more features like SpO2 tracking, or simply more software support down the line, may want to consider the newer Apple Watch Series 9 instead.