Apple’s smartwatches are some of the most powerful wearable pieces of technology. The tech world went wild when Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3. These new models include significant updates over their previous iterations.
But as expected, they aren’t affordable. That’s why our dedicated shopping team has scoured the internet to help you save on the latest Apple Watches, as well as some older models.
Not looking to upgrade to one of these cutting-edge wearables? You can still catch one of the older Apple Watches floating around. Plus, you’ll find better savings as many of them are on sale right now. It even makes for a wonderful way to crush fitness goals for anyone who wants to make changes in the New Year.
To help you make the most of these discounts, we’ve rounded up all the best Apple Watch deals on some of our favorite Apple wearable tech and have sorted them for you below.
We’ve also spotted savings on other Apple gear, so shop our roundups of iPhone 17 deals and AirPods Pro 3 deals if you’re looking to upgrade your entire Apple ecosystem.
Best Apple Watch Series 11 deals
Apple Watch Series 11 at Apple
The Apple Watch Series 11 is Apple’s latest flagship wearable, and it’s available for order now. If you’re looking to upgrade, you can save up to $335 in exchange for your old smartwatch. Plus, you’ll also get 3% cash back when you purchase with an Apple Card.*
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Save up to $335 with trade-in
Apple Watch Series 11 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the Apple Watch Series 11 available for $100 off right now. Additionally, you can save up to $250 off the starting price with an eligible trade-in. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will net you the most credit, but older models and smartwatches from other brands are also accepted. You also get four free months of Apple Fitness Plus.
Please note that some colors and sizes are currently sold out, so double-check before planning your purchase.
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Save $100, save up to $250 with trade-in
Apple Watch Series 11 at Walmart
You can order the new Apple Watch Series 11 at Walmart now at a nice $100 discount on select colors. Those ordering also will be eligible to claim up to four months free on one of five available Apple services: Apple Music, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple TV, Apple Arcade or Apple News Plus. You also have the option of paying for the smartwatch in monthly installments, pending approval.
Best Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals
Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Apple
Apple’s new and improved rugged Ultra 3 smartwatch comes with an intimidating $799 starting price but you can knock up to $335 off in exchange for your old wearable. You’ll also get 3% cash back when you purchase with an Apple Card.*
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Save up to $335 with trade-in
Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Best Buy
Best Buy doesn’t have any direct discounts on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. But you can still knock up to $250 off the starting price with an eligible trade-in. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will net you the most credit, but older models and smartwatches from other brands are also accepted. My Best Buy Plus and Total members will also receive an additional 10% off eligible trade-ins.
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Save up to $250 with trade-in
Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Target
Target is currently not offering any direct savings on any of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 configurations or colors. However, if you use your Target Circle card, you can save 5%. It’s not much but it’s still a discount.
Best Apple Watch SE 3 deals
Apple Watch SE 3 at Apple
The third-gen Apple Watch SE is the most affordable model in its lineup and you can pick one up for even less when you trade in your old smartwatch. You can save up to $335, which means you can technically get it free, although it will ultimately depend on the year and condition of your trade-in.
You’ll also get 3% cash back when you purchase with an Apple Card.*
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Save up to $335 with trade-in
Apple Watch SE 3 at Best Buy: $219
Best Buy is currently offering the Apple Watch SE 3 for a modest $30 off. The retailer also has a generous trade-in program that can bring the price down a bit more. You can technically save up to $250, but that’s in exchange for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which would be a bit of a downgrade. You’ll receive $180 in credit if you’re exchanging an Apple Watch Series 10, or $70 for a second-generation Apple Watch SE.
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Save $30, save with trade-in
Apple Watch SE 3 at Walmart
Walmart also has the new Apple Watch SE 3 available for order. It has a modest $30 discount on the watch, too. The purchase comes with the option to claim three months free on one of five available Apple services: Apple Music, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple TV, Apple Arcade or Apple News Plus.
Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon
Amazon is offering a discount of $30, which brings the price of both available options to $219.
Apple Watch SE 3 at T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering some significant savings on the Apple Watch SE 3. Those adding a watch line can buy it for just $99. This amounts to $150 off. The discount will be applied as bill credits over 24 months. You can also buy a Watch SE 3 and give one for up to $300 off.
Best Apple Watch Series 10 deals
Apple Watch Series 10 at AT&T
AT&T currently offers $100 off select Apple Watch models when you add the watch on an installment plan, with an eligible data plan. Savings are received via bill credits over the next 36 months.
Apple Watch Series 10 at Walmart
The 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 is now down to $249, representing a $150 savings. If you want the bigger 46mm version, you can still save $80. That brings the price to $279.
Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals
Apple Watch Ultra 2 at AT&T
AT&T currently offers $100 off select Apple Watch models when you add the watch on an installment plan, with an eligible data plan. Savings are received via bill credits over the next 36 months.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is currently sold out, but we’ll update this information when the stock becomes available.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Best Buy
Best Buy is offering a direct discount of $200, bringing the price down to $599. If you have a similar device to exchange, you can potentially save up to $250 using Best Buy’s trade-in program. If you’re a new subscriber, you’ll also get four free months of Apple Fitness Plus and three free months of Apple Music with the purchase.
Best Apple Watch SE 2 deals
The third-gen Apple Watch SE is here, but this second-gen model is still a viable option — especially because most carriers and retailers are offering some enticing discounts right now.
AT&T currently offers $100 off select Apple Watch models when you add the watch on an installment plan with an eligible data plan. Savings are received via bill credits over the next 36 months.
Apple Watch SE 2 at Best Buy
Best Buy is offering a $51 direct discount right now on the Apple Watch SE 2, bringing it down to just $198. You can also score some additional savings in exchange for your old wearable. This can include other brands, such as Garmin and Fitbit, although newer-model Apple Watches will get you the most money.
Best Apple Watch Series 9 deals
Deals on the Apple Watch Series 9 are scarce these days. Most carriers no longer have this model, and retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon have only refurbished models in stock. Currently, Target is carrying the Apple Watch Series 9 for $400, with no discount, but Target Circle™ Card* members can save 5%.
Prices and availability change often because of limited supply, especially through retailers like Amazon and Walmart. We’ll continue to update this list with the best deals as we find them.
*All information about the Apple Card and Target Circle™ Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
