The Apple Watch Series 11 is only a few months old, so discounts have been hard to come by thus far. However, if you don’t need the latest tech, the Apple Watch Series 10 delivers nearly the same experience, and the 42mm base model is currently down to an all-time low of $279 ($120 off) at Amazon. If you prefer a larger display and better battery life, the 46mm variant is going for only $309 ($120 off) at Amazon in multiple colors, matching the discount we saw over the summer. You can even snag the second-gen Apple Watch SE at Amazon starting at $159.99 ($90 off), which is the best price we’ve seen all year.
Overall, the Series 10 remains an excellent smartwatch despite being over a year old. It offers a larger, wide-angle OLED display that makes text more visible from just about every angle, and it’s relatively svelte, coming in at 10 percent thinner than the older Series 9. It also boasts Apple’s S10 SiP (System in Package) chip and supports features like FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection and hypertension notifications with the release of watchOS 26.
The Series 10 also charges quickly thanks to a larger charging coil inside, allowing you to take the watch from zero to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. That means, if you forget to charge it overnight, you can top it off before you head out the door. The wearable also supports blood oxygen monitoring thanks to a recent software update, circumventing the import ban imposed by the International Trade Commission.
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, the last-gen Apple Watch SE is also on sale for $159.99 ($90 off) at Amazon. Apple recently introduced the upgraded Watch SE 3 — which is currently discounted to $199.99 — but the SE 2 remains a solid option for first-time smartwatch buyers. The previous entry-level model lacks an always-on display and some of Apple’s more advanced health tracking features, including EKG and hypertension notifications; however, it still offers water resistance for activities like swimming, supports cycle tracking, and provides a sleep score every morning.
As stock for the Series 10 and SE 2 continues to dwindle, this may be one of your last chances to save on both models. We’re seeing low stock — or no stock — at several retailers, and once inventory dries up, that could be it. If you’re on a budget and don’t need the latest features, you can’t go wrong with the Series 10 or SE 2.
