I have a series 4 WiFi only watch. Pretty happy with it, also don’t demand a lot of it. But the battery is getting worn down, it doesn’t last an entire day any more.

A replacement battery is $99. Right now Verizon is offering $180 trade in value if I were to buy a Series 9 watch and I’m tempted but once I calculate the additional cell cost over three years it’ll cost me around $350 in total. Meanwhile Target were selling the Series 8 (non-cell) for $250 or so a few weeks ago and I imagine we’ll see similar stuff on Black Friday.

So I’m looking at roughly $100 difference between a non-cell 8 and a cell 9. One thing I can’t quite fathom: what benefits does the cell connection bring? Obviously it means I can go out without my phone… but I never do (don’t go running, I bike). But I’m wondering what I’m missing so I’m curious to hear what makes the cell connection worth it for others.

EDIT: thanks all, just dropped $225 on a Series 8 from Target!