A refurbished Apple Watch Ultra is 22% off today

We thought the Apple Watch Ultra was worth its sticker price when it launched. But that $799 price tag is old news. Since there’s a second-generation model out now (though not for much longer), the price has come down. Then there’s the fact that you can grab refurbished models to save even more money. It gets better still, as Walmart has a refurbished model discounted by $138 on top of the savings you get by going refurbished in the first place, letting you snag the powerful smartwatch for just $499.

At this price, the Apple Watch Ultra is really a steal. Unless you really need some of the new features that come with the S9 processor in the newer watches (which are both in their own hot water), the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra still proves an extremely versatile piece of hardware. It comes with a titanium casing as well as GPS and cellular connectivity by default, giving it an edge on Apple’s newer Series 9, which would cost $699 for a stainless steel model with GPS and cellular connectivity.

The Apple Watch Ultra is ready for some serious adventure. Between its toughened chassis, sapphire cover and its water resistance down to 330 feet, it can go most of the places you’re likely to go. We’ve found its GPS is extremely accurate and helpful for navigating off the beaten path, and you can make calls and stay connected even without your phone, thanks to its cellular connection. It might be a little larger than Apple’s other watches, but that helps it fit more battery power, which we saw run well over 36 hours on a single charge in testing.

Effectively, if you’re looking for the most capable Apple Watch you can grab right now and don’t want to shell out for a full-price, new model, this deal has a lot to offer.