Choosing a smartwatch that’s not part of the world’s best-selling family can be pretty hard nowadays, as Samsung alone offers three very solid Apple Watch alternatives at extremely reasonable prices.

The Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, and Gear S3 are even cheaper when purchased refurbished, pre-owned, or in “new other” condition from trusted eBay sellers, but of course, those kinds of arrangements come with potential risks and compromises.

Getting a brand-new Samsung Gear Sport in black or blue from reputable third-party retailer BuyDig is obviously a completely risk-free affair, ...