Agreat deal to love with the Apple Watch SE Gen 2. The S8 SiP for 20% faster performance, swim-proof water resistance and Crash Detection. Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) Apple Watch Series 9. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Choose models to compare. Always-On Retina display. Up to 2,000 nits. Always-On Retina display. Up to 3,000 nits. The1st-generation Apple Watch SE was the mid-tier option between a cheap Series 3 and the latest and greatest Apple Watch. In 2022, the new 2nd-gen Apple Watch SE is still the budget model, but it does 90% of what the Series 8 can do. And honestly, it's probably the best wearable for most. Design: Not Much Has Changed tAuIy.