Almost 2 years ago I wrote about my month with the original Apple Watch; I had purchased it in the US, before it came to South Africa. Fast forward to 2017, and the second-generation Apple Watch Series 2 is available locally.

I had waited to buy this from Kohl's because of the Kohl's cash promo and could not be happier! It arrived on time and in good condition. The watch face does scratch easy, so I would recommend buying a cover right away.

The Apple Watch Series 2 arrives nearly 17 months after the original, and has a few features that its predecessor probably should have shipped with. The first and foremost of these is a snappy and responsive operating system - which is now available on the original Apple Watch too - followed by...

Battery life; Swim-proof; Fast; accurate GPS; watchOS 3 ecosystem; Watch Unlock

Lacks altimeter; Workouts app lacks features; Can't export workout data; UI feels stale

I bought this watch for my son's birthday and he was blown away. I shopped around for the best price and Macy's was the one. It was perfectly described and I am thrilled that it arrived in record time. Thank you Macy's once again for a great product and speedy delivery.

This is my first smart watch I bought it because it has GPS capabilities. The interface between the watch and the phone is flawless and when using your navigation app on your phone to watch will ping you when you're coming up to your turn.

There's no doubt that for a large portion of the population, the Apple Watch Series 2 upgrades (specifically the inclusion of GPS) will hit the spot. The watch feels slightly faster, and core functionality is just as clean as it's ever been on the Apple Watch.

In many industries, but especially in technology, there's a common wisdom about waiting for the second or third iteration of a product before purchasing it. This is based on the idea that the first version of a product will often be the most flawed or compromised - a product still trying to find its...

Apple's focus on fitness with Apple Watch Series 2 is entirely justified. The addition of GPS makes this a much better watch for anyone doing outdoor fitness, and the water resistance and swimming features mean it's now much more versatile. The fitness angle also makes it a much easier sell.

If you're not at all interested in fitness tracking, Apple Watch Series 2 is likely about as appealing as the first-gen Watch was when it was first released. That being said, if you are a runner or swimmer this may be the push you need to get an Apple Watch.

Series 2's fitness tracking abilities give the Watch a more focused path; The awaited built-in GPS is accurate and adds another dimension to the smartwatch; Swimproof water-resistance will be welcomed by all, but swimmers will also appreciate the detailed swim tracking.

Though the Watch's appeal has broadened, it's still relatively narrow with no true "wow" feature; No notable gains in battery life or charging ability; watchOS 3 and an upgraded processor offer a great benefit to first-gen Apple Watch users as well, at a lower price.

There are now two main Apple Watch models available – the Series 1 and the Series 2. In this review we look at the updated version, the Series 2, but if you're looking to spend less money you may want to consider the Series 1. Here's a brief rundown of the differences:

Water- and swim-proof; Built-in GPS; Brighter; more readable screen outdoors

The price is high; Still no sleep tracking