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new Apple Watch series 3 won't pair with iPhone 6

I just bought new Apple Watch series 3 and won't pair with my iPhone 6. its straight out the box. my phone keeps bring up the message that my iOS is not up to date, which it is currently running iOS 12.4.3

I tried reseting both the watch and phone multiple time and still can't proceed any further

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You either need a new phone or you need to return the watch.

It requires a phone running iOS 13.

Yes I need a newer phone. iPhone 6 can’t run on iOS 13. While the Apple Watch is running on ios6 that need iOS 13

Apple Holiday Return Policy (Purchase between: 15-Nov-2019 thru 25-Dec-2019, Return by 8-Jan-2020)

All purchases made before November 15, 2019 and after December 25, 2019, are subject to the Standard 14-day Return Policy. 

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund