Question Regarding Serial Numbers

[Dankees]

I have seen in my stores that some devices were obviously made earlier than others (but serial number). Does this matter?

I mean, in theory, the next state over could have all older or newer models. Does it matter at this point since they've been out for a while?

How much older are they (in all likelihood) with those 20 miles away and does it make any difference?

Don't I want the one produced the latest or it makes no difference?

 

[foxbat121]

Samsung probably stop produce them 6 months or ago, switching over to Gear S2. You are buying a year-old product. I don't think production date matters much. The charge cradle will still break like the original ones.

 

[Dankees]

OK. Thanks.

Can someone else please weigh in?

Do others have issues with their cradles?

 

[foxbat121]

There are plenty of threads here and else where with cradle issues. Mine was also broken a few months ago after carefully use it for 6 months or so. Luckily, I bought a replacement long ago using Samsung's 50% off product registration coupon (still costs me over $20). It's a design flaw and nothing helps.

 

[Dankees]

When do they offer that 50% off code? Can we get other stuff?

 

[foxbat121]

If you register your watch with Samsung, they will email you the coupon code. In the case of Gear S, the fact that you setup a Samsung account (required for connect remotely through cell radio) to connect with the watch will automatically trigger the email. Not sure if this still happens. But you can always register manually on their website.

 

[Dankees]

How long is it good for? What is it good for and what is it not good for?

 

[foxbat121]

I believe it is only valid for 3-month and only good for accessories below $50 purchased on Samsung.com.