LIVE: Huge Apple Watch deals on all models as Cyber Monday kicks in

I’m taking a break from the live updates for tonight, but with Cyber Monday Apple Watch prices in the UK now confirmed to be the same as what we’ve seen over the weekend, I expect we’ll see the same pattern follow in the US. For now, all of the deals linked above are still live.

We’ll be back tomorrow to check if there’s any change and provide alerts when the deals start disappearing. Good night!

But the biggest Cyber Monday Apple Watch deal in the UK remains on the Apple Watch Series 10 at Very. There’s £130 off the original price.

Of course, nobody would pay the original price today when the newer Series 11 costs the same and even has £20 off, but this still works out £110 cheaper than buying the new Apple Watch 11. It’s a great deal for looking out for a bargain on a model that’s only a year older and has most of the same functions.

The main differences are that the new Series 11 has 5G cellular connectivity, a more scratch-resistant display and up to 24 hours battery life instead of up to 18 hours.

Apple did file a patent for a kinky-sounding Apple Ring, but until now it’s remained on the sidelines. Apple tends to do this, waiting to let others take the risks of testing out new concepts before releasing its own with a big-enough twist that it can rebrand the concept and claim it as its own (Apple Intelligence, anyone?).

The upshot it that, For now, if you want a smart ring, our top pick is Samsung’s Galaxy Ring. And the good news is that Amazon has 25% off for Cyber Monday.

Want to make your Apple Watch look like a piece of Y2K tech? XYF makes these super-cheap transparent Watch bands that come in a massive range of colours. Only the colourless one had a Cyber Monday deal of 31% off, but there all very cheap. They actually have pretty good customer reviews too.

If you’re shopping for Cyber Monday Apple Watch band deals, remember to double check sizes and which Watch they fit.

The New York times highly rates Wristpop’s vegan faux leather Apple Watch bands. These have $20 off for Cyber Monday.

Don’t bother checking the wildly expensive Hermès Apple Watch straps for Cyber Monday discounts – there aren’t any. Nomad is a highly rated third-party brand with more accessible prices that look as sleek as many of Apple’s own, and its sport bands have up to a third off at Amazon.

An interesting fact about the Apple Watch’s origin is that it was created partly in response to how glued people had become to their iPhones.

Apple’s design chief at the time, Jony Ive, and his team noticed people constantly pulling their phones out for tiny tasks – checking the time, reading a notification, or glancing at a message. They wanted a way to reduce that compulsive behaviour and make technology feel more polite and less intrusive.

The idea was that a quick glance at your wrist could replace dozens of unnecessary phone checks, helping people stay more present while still staying connected.

So, in a way, the Apple Watch was invented not to make us use more tech, but to help us use less.

Plus, y’know, it’s an extra thing to buy isn’t it.

So, back to the deals. The headline news is all models are at their lowest ever prices. But they are actually good discounts.

The SE3 is a brilliant option if you don’t need all the fancy pants features but want a solid Watch that’s designed nicely and isn’t too expensive. It’s down to £199 in the Uk at Amazon, saving £30.

But it is always the fitness features that keep me hooked on the Apple Watch. I love closing the rings and seeing the sparkles hit my screen.

My very stressed lawyer friend often uses the breathing app to calm her down while struggling through work situations. I’ve found the same with some of the mindfulness features. And when anxious, it is helpful to see your heart rate for reassurance.

For a long time, I didn’t realise I could turn my Loud Environment alert off. I sing in a choir AND have children so this was going off multiple times a day. And while I thought that was very conscientious of it, it was a bit disruptive. So when I got my new Series 11 it asked me if I wanted it on. Which I didn’t realise was a thing. And I did not. So I turned it off.

I’ve just been talking to my friend who is an OT, and she loves the Apple Watch because it alerts your emergency contact if you fall over. This is great for at-risk patients of hers, setting their minds at rest. So the Apple Watch does do genuinely useful things.

If you want to be one of those people who coordinates their Apple Watch strap with their outfit, now is a great time to stock up. On Amazon there are plenty of deals on straps, ranging in quality and price. There are lots of patterns and colours in the pack.

If you’re wondering whether to wait to buy an Apple Watch at this point, my experience tells me not to. I don’t think any prices are going to get better, though there might be some flash deals. But if there are, Amazon has a price guarantee where you’ll only get charged the lowest amount a product has been on sale for over this weekend.

if you want to go a bit bigger with your ambitions, the newest MacBook Air is at a record-low price right now, and it is down to one colour so looks like it’ll sell out very soon.

It’s the M4 model, and it’s super zippy and ideal for a light to medium creative workflow. We loved it in our MacBook Air M4 review.

The below information is pretty self-explanatory for which watch you should choose. If you want totally health tracking then go for the Ultra, and if you only need the basics get the SE model.

Let’s dive into the Apple Watch heath features so you can see which one would be useful for you.

Apple Watch SE 3

• Tracks heart rate all day and alerts you if it rises or drops unusually.
• Monitors your daily activity, including steps, movement and calories burned.
• Provides basic sleep tracking to help you understand rest patterns.
• Gives workout tracking for common exercises and helps you stay consistent.

Apple Watch Series 11

• Includes all SE features plus an ECG app for checking heart rhythm.
• Measures blood oxygen levels for a broader picture of wellness.
• Tracks overnight temperature, respiratory rate and deeper sleep metrics.
• Helps you notice long-term trends related to stress, recovery and overall health.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

• Offers every health sensor found in Series 11.
• Built for outdoor workouts, long training sessions and endurance activities.
• Provides highly accurate fitness and movement tracking in challenging environments.
• Designed for reliability during strenuous activity, making health data more consistent.

My AirPods ask me if I want to record my workouts because my arm is swinging my watch around, and that is also very thoughtful indeed.

I had a lightbulb moment with my Series 11 Watch recently, when I first wore it swimming. The Series 10 never told me that you can pause and start exercise by clicking the dial, and so I would find myself frantically stabbing at the screen with wet fingers (I swim in a lake and can’t touch the bottom so there was no way of making it easlier for myself). Most of the time it didn’t work so my workouts were not accurate. But the Series 11 immediately told me about clicking the dial. And I was delighted. Well done Apple.

Apparently though this person is using an iPhone INSIDE a swimming pool, which is even more impressive.

I’m going to be honest, my second favourite offer is this massively discounted Apple Watch SE2. I wore this watch every day for two years, and I reluctantly upgraded when it was offered to me. But I didn’t get much more from the Series 10, besides the longer battery life and the fast charging. The fast charging is great.

Anyway, for $129 (from Walmart), the SE2 is a fantastic option for anyone dipping a toe into the world of Apple Watch.

The deal I think is the best value is this $200 off the Ultra 2 because it’s only last year’s watch and it does a LOT of stuff. Like these:

• Extra-bright display that stays clear even in strong sunlight
• Tough titanium build designed for outdoor use
• Water-resistant enough for swimming and recreational diving
• Very accurate dual-frequency GPS for precise tracking
• Long battery life, lasting up to around 36 hours
• Comprehensive health tracking, including heart rate, sleep, and temperature
• Safety features like Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, and a loud built-in siren
• Customisable Action button for quick access to workouts or tools

The latest model the Ultra 3 adds in Satellite connectivity and Hypertension detection. Which are good – but if you don’t need them then the Ultra 2 is your best bet.

I’ve just checked through the deals, and while some of those Best Buy goodies had disappeared, the deals are matched at Amazon. So I’ve added them back in. Hurrah!

Hello, it’s Georgia back again for another evening of exciting deal-hunting on the Apple Watch.

After a ton of Black Fridays spent on Nintendo Switch. and the lack of deals ever available on them, it’s really a delight to be covering these Apple Watch deals because they are actually really good. And plentiful. Yay.

So I’m going to get settled in and I’ll be back with some more insight and wisdom.

Want to see a blast from the past? I’ve just discovered one of our older archived guides – The best wearable tech for designers and artists.

We published this back in 2021, and it features some gems like the Apple Watch Series 3, the Oculus Go VR headset, and Gen 1 AirPods. How time flies.

In the techwear collection linked below, you’ll find a deal on the Apple Watch SE 3 down to just $199 from the usual $249. This deal is on the 40mm GPS model and applies to both the Starlight and Midnight colour options.

If you’re looking specifically for wearable tech deals this Black Friday / Cyber Monday, then I’ve put together a techwear collection with a ton of offers on smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses for you to digest.

My top pick would be the Oura Ring, and I’ve recently been testing out the RayNeo Air 3s Pro gaming glasses (which are phenomenal).

Nah, in all seriousness, I wouldn’t say I’m anti-Apple. Yes, I have a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and a Samsung S24 Ultra and an Honor MagicPad 2 Tablet, plus an ASUS laptop. But I’ve used iPhones before (some of my best friends are Apple users), and I’m typing on a MacBook Pro as we speak, so I’m not completely unreasonable.

The cat’s out of the bag. Creative Bloq editors have decided to let the most anti-Apple member of the team take control of the Apple Watch blog. What could go wrong?

Hey guys, Beth here, taking over for a little while, and I’m going to be honest – I don’t know much about Apple Watches at all. But I DO know about some of the best Apple Watch alternatives, including some made by Samsung (sorry).

If you want a watch with all the trimmings AND that Titanium Milanese Loop, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is $200 off on Best Buy at the mo.

Instead of [big gulp] $899, you can now score that model for [slightly smaller gulp] $699. And as an Ultra, it’s ready for that Everest climb. If you’re into that sort of thing.

Another, slightly more attainable Fancy Apple Watch move is to get yourself a premium Watch band. With that in mind, the very prestige Milanese Loop variant of the Apple Watch Band is £58 off on Amazon UK, down from £199 to £141.

It’s made from “aerospace-grade titanium mesh with a secure parachute-style buckle” and draws inspiration from classic diving watches. You don’t get much classier than this for under £150…

It looks impossibly fancy and will set you back – hold onto your hats – a whiplash-inducing $1,949. For a smartwatch. Holy [redacted].

If I win the lottery, I might get one, for the kicks. Not until then, though.

This is Tech Reviews Editor Erlingur, and I’m the one who’s been shepherding you towards the best Apple Watch deals for the last couple of hours.

While I’ve tested several Apple Watches, I must confess I’m not a daily Apple user, so I wanted to gently shove you towards my favourite Apple Watch alt: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. As it happens, I’m wearing that exact model right now!

And in even better news: It’s down to a lowest-ever $399.99, down a healthy $100 from its sticker price of $499.99 on Amazon for Cyber Monday. I love it, and I never love smartwatches. Just check my review from earlier this autumn.

The Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) would be the one for me. It’s only $128 over at Walmart. Please buy it for me.

Amazon isn’t the only place to score good Cyber Monday deals on the Apple Watch. Now that the Watch 11 is out, prices on the 10th gen have dropped dramatically. And seeing as that’s pretty much the same watch in every regard, I wanted to point out that you can score the Watch 10 for only $279, down from 429, on Walmart. That’s a not-insignificant $150 off!

If you’ve already got an Apple Watch, you might be looking for ways to keep the vibes fresh with a new Watch band. And if you’re looking to class things up a bit, I think you could do a lot worse than going for the Suitisbest leather band. Reminiscent of classic timepiece straps, it comes in 12 different colour options, and every single one of those is a rather tempting 28% off, at $20.22 (down from $27.99).

I just looked up ‘best Apple Watch 11 alternative’, and let out a laugh when I saw what came up.

The Huawei Watch Fit 4 is, surely, a lawsuit waiting to happen! The marketing, including fanned out watches suspended in air, is straight out of the Apple playbook… and then you actually look at the design of the watch… dial, button and rounded edges – check!

However, it is £93 vs £380! So, there you go. If you at least want the look of the Apple Watch, but want to spend a fraction of the cost, you’ve got options.

As with so many Cyber Monday deals of the past, the best deals that I’m seeing on Apple Watches this year are on last year’s model.

Right now in the UK you can buy the 10th Gen Apple Watch down from £399 to £269 over at Very. That beats the current best Amazon price of £319.

Changing of the guard! Hello, it’s Creative Bloq’s ecom editor here, Beren…

I’ll be frank with you, I’m not a massive fan of the Apple Watch. I’ve tried – I owned the… what was it… 9? Yeah, it was pretty, and it had loads of features, and I got into how many steps I was taking for a little while… and then I stopped using it.

Thing is, I don’t wear a watch generally, so why I thought I’d take to the Apple Watch, I don’t know… any way, none of this will colour my pure aim to report on the best deals on the thing. But rest assured, I will be doing so with a critical eye. No Apple Watch fanboy here!

TLDR: SE 3 is smart and affordable, Series 11 is well-rounded and feature-rich for daily life, and Ultra 3 is the powerhouse for active, outdoor, or fitness-heavy lifestyles.

I’ve never used it but for outdoors, workouts, or adventure, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the best choice. It has the biggest, brightest display, longest battery life, rugged titanium build, and extra safety and fitness features. The Ultra 3 even has satellite connectivity if you’re really into going off grid. I’m not. But really good for you if you are – I’m happy for you.

I do now have the flagship Series 11, and it offer a balance of comfort, style, and up-to-date health tools. It has a great fast charging feature, which I really appreciate, and it adds newer health-insights like sleep quality scores (I don’t use this because I’m not in control of my sleep – thanks children), plus blood-pressure notifications, it has extended battery life (so it’s easier to wear all day and night – if you want), and uses sturdier glass that won’t scratch so easily.

If you’d like a rundown of the Apple Watch models and what they all do, I’m here for you.

If price is your top priority, you’ll want to go for the the Apple Watch SE 3. It’s great if you want essential smartwatch features without paying huge amounts of money. It brings a faster processor, a bright display for everyday use, and basic fitness/health tracking, making it ideal for casual wearers or anyone just dipping their toes into the Apple Watch world. As I said before, the SE2 was my favourite watch and I still can’t really think of anything it doesn’t do that I value massively now that I’ve got the Series 11.

The new Liquid Glass screen is gorgeous, and a total upgrade in terms of how the Watch feels and looks. I feel the same about the screen on my new iPhone 17 Pro – Liquid Glass was a great move from Apple’s UI team even if everyone was making the same joke at the time.

As I said earlier, I was a huge fan of my SE2 watch because it did everything I needed it to. And it’s currently still at a super-low price of $129 at Walmart. When it came out, our design editor Dan said it is the most exciting Apple Watch to come out for a long time.

I’ll be honest, the thing I use most on my Apple Watch is that button that sends a signal to my phone to beep. It’s a LIFE SAVER. Well, maybe not life, but time saver at least. I don’t know what I did before it.

I’ve talked before endlessly about the Apple ecosystem and how delightfully it all fits together. The Apple Watch is a big part of that, though it is a shame you can’t use it with Android devices.

If you are an Android user, or Android-curious, our reviews editor Erlingur recently tried the latest Samsung Galaxy watch and went from being a watch avoider to a complete convert. See his Samsung Galaxy 8 watch review here.

If you’re interested in Apple accessories in general, then there are some AirPods deals it’s worth taking a look at. I’m currently using the AIrpods Pro 3, and I think if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem they’re really good value for the quality and feature set.

They’re currently on at a small discount of 12%, making them $219 at Amazon in the US. And if you’re in the UK then they’re not on offer at the moment.

The AirPods 4 have a huge deal – and if audio quality isn’t your priority then these are probably worth the money of their US deal right now – they’re down to just $69 at Best Buy without ANC (or £99 in the UK at Amazon). But I do find them uncomfortable as they don’t have tips, and the sound is meh. But they read your text messages to you!

If you’re still up in the USA then you’ve got something to celebrate. That Apple Watch Ultra 3 deal has improved! It’s not $20 better, bringing the newest, most powerful Apple Watch down to $679 from $799. Still a fair whack but it has all that juicy Satellite connectivity for those who want to get off grid and rely on their Watch to navigate and communicate.

That Very deal is the cheapest on the Apple Watch 10, but it only comes with GPS and no Cellular service. It’s also on ‘awaiting stock’ right now, so you can order it but it won’t arrive until next Saturday 6.

If you want Cellular (the ability to use your data without your phone attached to the Watch) then there’s a really worthwhile deal on the Series 10 at Amazon – it’s £398, down 11% and it’s the lowest it’s been on Amazon.

I’m afraid that flash deal on the Ultra 3 has ended, just as it said it would. So the best offer ont the Ultra 3 is back to being the $100 off at Amazon, where it is $719. The Best Buy flash deal briefly offered an extra $30 off – but as all good things do, it came to an end. Boooo. Maybe it’ll be back tomorrow! You can still get $200 off the Ultra 2.

So you’ll be happy to know all those deals are still alive and kicking – whoohoo. I expect some more offers will kick in tomorrow, but I imagine things will stay fairly static today. So we’ll use this page to offer advice on your buying decisions, and dissect the deals in more detail.

Good morning deal hunters! Welcome to Sunday, and the second day of our Apple Watch Live blog. Today, as the whole retailer landscape looks to Cyber Monday, we’ll be here checking up on if those great Apple Watch deals are still around.

Let me check on all those for you, and get right back.

I’m taking a break from live updates for tonight, but I’ll leave you with a recap of the best early Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals running so far.

In the US, Amazon and Best Buy are neck and neck on price for the Series 11 and SE 3, but Best Buy now has the cheaper price on the Ultra 3 (but not for long).

Well, this might change your decision on that Ultra 2 vs Ultra 3 predicament. Best Buy has just dropped the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 by $120 to $679 in an early Cyber Monday deal that beats Amazon’s $100 off!

This is a flash deal with under six hours left on the clock, you’ll need to be quick.

Both have Cyber Monday deals: Amazon has $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3, which was released in September, while Best Buy has $200 off its predecessor, which came out in 2023.

I see the newer watch as very much an iterative update. The main difference is SOS satellite on the Ultra 3, plus a bigger battery, which Apple says can last 48 hours, rather than 36 on the Ultra 2.

That might give the newer watch a slightly longer lifespan too, but other than that the only difference is a very slightly larger and brighter display.

I’d be tempted to save an extra $100 with the Ultra 2 deal at Best buy.

When it comes to Apple Watch, it’s offering a gift card worth up to $50/£40 if you buy an Apple Watch 11 or Watch SE 3 via Apple’s own online store

That’s not a good deal for customers in the US, where Best Buy and Amazon have direct savings of $50 to $60 of the latest Apple Watches. It’s a bit more attractive in the UK, where there’s only £20 off these watches at third-party retailers.

TLDR: Don’t bother with Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals if you’re in the US. They’re worth considering in the UK if you’re sure that you’ll use them.

Would you like to hear some facts that aren’t about me? Sure why not.

I’ve never tried the Apple Watch Ultra range. But if you’re someone who does a lot of exploring outside, you go off-grid a lot or you deep sea dive, you might want to consider this powerful, premium option.

There are offers on the Ultra 2 and the Ultra 3 – quite good ones, actually, on the 2.

Get Ultra 2 with $200 off, now $599 at Amazon

Get Ultra 3 with $100 off, now $699 at Amazon

But what’s the difference?

The Ultra 3 keeps the same rugged 49 mm titanium build as the Ultra 2 but improves the screen: it uses a new wide‑angle OLED panel that stretches closer to the edges, giving a slightly larger, more readable display even at steep angles, ideal for glancing outdoors, while retaining the same max brightness.

The chip moves from the S9 to the newer S10 chip and doubles storage, which helps with smoother performance and more room for apps or offline maps. Battery life sees a small bump, from roughly 36 hours to 42 hours in normal usage, and charging is faster. The biggest practical leap is connectivity: Ultra 3 introduces 5G support and, for the first time, satellite messaging and Emergency SOS, making it far more useful for off‑grid adventures.

Health and wellness features are enhanced too, with new tools like hypertension alerts and a daily sleep‑score system building on Ultra 2’s existing sensors. In short, Ultra 3 refines and expands what Ultra 2 already does, better screen, better connectivity, a modest battery bump, and extra health/safety features, rather than reinventing the watch from the ground up.

And then. Then I decided to upgrade to the 11. It has extra features like Hypertension detection, but I still just like that it charges even faster. And the battery lasts almost two days since I don’t sleep in it. I love Shazam, I love the new Liquid Glass style screen. And I use a few of the apps. But still, fitness is the main thing I use it for.

Ooh, I also like being able to shake my wrist to make the notifications disappear without having to look at it. That makes me feel wayyyyy less rude.

That’s it really. But I still really, really like it. I just am not the target market for the fancy features.

There is $60 off the new shiny 11 right now at Amazon.

So then I lived with the Series 10 for a year. It was a 46mm which was a bit big on my wrist, tbh, but I did like it. I used exactly ZERO of the extra features. I don’t use it for sleep because, children, and I’ve just never used anything else.

But, as I said, it charges fast. Which is good. Fast is good. But i could have stuck with the SE2.

However, if you’re more engaged than me then I guess you would use them. It does a lot of things.

I also liked the fact my Watch had its own data plan, and I could go out running…. okay, okay, jogging… without my phone. I could also leave my phone in a different room. What a revelation.

I did hate that I’d turned into one of those obnoxious people who glances at their watch while they’re talking to you (I still think they’re bored not just looking at a notification). But I was willing to look past that.

Anyway, I was chugging along happily with my SE2 for two years, when I decided to upgrade to the Series 10. I was intrigued by it, but cynical. I don’t climb mountains so I didn’t think I needed any of the outdoorsy features of the Ultra (or even the Series 10 to be honest), but my watch was 2 years old and I thought… why not?

As it turned out, I was surprised by how much I liked it. And it was only better for two basic upgrades: a bigger screen, and the fast charging. Fast charging makes SUCH a difference with an Apple Watch – even though I don’t wear it for sleep (more on that later).

So I thought it was worth it, on balance.

You can get that Series 10 with £130 off in the UK at Very. Or with $60 off at Best Buy.

Maybe my journey will convince you to buy one, maybe it won’t. But either way I’m going to tell you it.

I first tried the Apple Watch SE2, which was released in 2022. I got it because I got my first ever iPhone, which happened because I got a MacBook. And thus, I was trapped in the Apple ecosystem and remain there now.

The fitness features were the first thing that got me. My friend was a bit obsessive over them, and I joined her with waving my arms in the air, jumping up and down to try to close my exercise and move rings at the end of the day. There’s no dopamine surge like that triple activity ring burn, and that gamification is genius in terms of getting people hooked.

I have a Peloton, and it links up beautifully to the Apple Watch, which was the second thing. The Watch keeps me accountable to.. well, myself I guess. In truth, I’m not sure how much difference it makes to what I’m actually able to achieve in the day, but it feels good when I happen to do well and my rings light up.

Plus, a heart rate monitor when on the bike actually does make a difference to how hard I work.

So that’s fitness benefits out the way. And all of that is nicely served with the SE2, my first watch. Which is currently a ridiculous $129 at Walmart. For what you get, I actually think that’s still an ace deal.

I’ll be honest, it took me a while to be convinced by the idea of a smartwatch at all. I always thought they were a bit, well, pointless. Like, I’m not going to do any more steps just because I’m being tracked. And why would I need messages to come through to my watch, I have a perfectly good phone.

Cut to today, when I find myself pacing my house endlessly to close my move ring, and I struggle to see the point of exercising if my wrist is bare.

So how did I get here? Hold on and I’ll tell you everything.

Hello there! Happy Saturday! It’s a weird time to be covering deals, a bit like the limbo between Christmas and New Year. The weekend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a bit of a no mans land… deals are still here, and more to come, but there’s no real name. Go figure.

Anyway, here we are. Looking at these delicious Apple Watch discounts! There are offers across almost every model, which is an absolute delight.

I’ve tried several models personally, and am wearing the 11 as I type (and it isn’t even weighing me down). So I’m well placed to guide you through this decision.

So, settle in and enjoy the most magical season of all.