From tap-to-pay functions to advanced health metrics, smartwatches are packed with helpful features that can add serious convenience to your daily life. Apple makes our overall favorite models on the market right now, and they are known for their sleek design and intuitive interfaces. However, these devices don't come cheap, with even the budget-friendly Apple Watch SE starting at $249. Fortunately, there are plenty of deals that can make owning an Apple watch more affordable.
CNET's dedicated deals team has rounded up some of the best offers on every Apple Watch model still available at carriers and retailers. That includes straightforward discounts of up to $150 off or more on some great models, and you can save even more with an eligible trade-in or new line at a carrier.
Best Apple Watch Series 10 deals
If you're looking to get a Series 10 with cellular connectivity, you can grab one for $250 off at T-Mobile when you activate a new line of service on a qualifying Digits Apple Watch Plus plan. The discount will be applied as bill credits over 24 months, dropping the price down to about $10 per month.
If you want more than one, you can save $300 on a second Apple Watch, but you'll have to add a line for each watch to get this deal. This offer applies to any of the Apple Watch models T-Mobile carries, which means you can use it to get the Series 10, SE or Ultra 2.
T-Mobile is also offering a deal on many smartwatches, including the Apple Watch Series 10, where you can get a cellular model at the Wi-Fi price. For the Series 10, this gets you $101 off, but you have to be on a Go5G Next plan and add a qualifying line for the watch.
You won't find any dramatic discounts at Apple on its latest Apple Watch, but if you have an older device to trade in, you can get between $35 and $385 in trade-in credit. You'll also get 3% cash back when you purchase with your Apple Card.*
When you purchase an Apple Watch Series 10 at Verizon and trade in an older device, you can get up to $180 back in bill credits, which scores you the 42mm model for $320. The exact amount will depend on what device you trade in, but any Apple Watch Series 3 or newer will net you at least some credit. Verizon will also accept select models from other non-Apple brands, such as Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices. Just note that you'll have to either open a new line or upgrade an existing one to take advantage of this offer.
You can also get it for free with the purchase of a 5G phone and open an eligible line.
Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals
Amazon has a select few Ultra 2 configurations available for around $57 off right now. The lowest price you'll find is $742 for the black titanium model with a black ocean band, which is a $57 discount. There may be a few other configurations on sale, but these discounts are few and far between.
Prices at Amazon change often, but CNET will continue to monitor them and alert you if anything changes.
As with most of its devices, Apple isn't offering any direct discounts on the Ultra 2. However, you can save between $35 and $385 when you trade in a previous-gen Apple Watch, which is a great option for those with an older model who want an upgrade. You'll also get 3% cash back when you purchase with your Apple Card.*
Best Buy is not currently offering any straightforward discounts on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, however, there's potential to save up to $250 using Best Buy's trade-in program if you have a similar device to exchange. You'll also get four free months of Apple Fitness Plus and three free months of Apple Music with the purchase if you're a new subscriber.
Best Apple Watch Series 9 deals
At Best Buy, you can nab a Series 9 41mm GPS model for $280, a $119 savings. If you want to upgrade to the 45mm model, it's currently $128 off, which puts one on your wrist for $301. If you want cellular connectivity, you can find select configurations for $371, a massive $158 off the usual price.
In addition, you save a bit more if you have an older smartwatch to trade in. Although a later-generation Apple Watch will get you the most money, Best Buy also accepts trade-ins on Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung and more.
Best Apple Watch SE deals
Released back in 2022, the second-gen Apple Watch SE is the most recent Apple Watch that hasn't been affected by the lawsuit, which means it's still available from Apple and most retailers. It offers many upgrades over the first generation, including the same processor as the Series 8, crash detection and a few others. It's already one of our favorite budget-friendly smartwatches, and now you can save $80 on most configurations at Walmart. That drops the 40mm model to $199 and the 44mm model to $229.
Verizon customers who purchase an Apple Watch SE can save up to $180 in trade-in credits if they have an older device to exchange. You'll get the most for newer Apple Watch models, but other brands can be traded in as well including Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel watches. You can also get it for free when you bundle it with the purchase of a new iPhone and add a new watch line.
For those seeking the Apple Watch SE, T-Mobile will help you get one for free when adding a new paired line. It is also offering the cellular model at the Wi-Fi price as long as you're on a Go5G Next plan, saving you $51. You can also purchase one and get a second for $300 off when activating at least one new line of service.
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. It's also worth noting that Apple is still in the middle of an ongoing patent dispute, which means the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models no longer include the blood-oxygen monitoring feature.
*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.