LIVE: Time's nearly up on the best Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Does Apple have Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals?

I'm afraid not. In the last five years, I've never seen Apple run a direct Cyber Monday discount (or Black Friday discount) on any of its products. What it does offer are gift cards towards future purchases.

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.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Cyber Monday deals

Readers in the US eyeing Apple's most premium smartwatch might be wondering, how much difference is there between Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra 3? And is that difference worth $100?

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.

• Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799 $599 at Best Buy
• Apple Watch Ultra 3: $799 $699 at Amazon

Apple Watch Ultra 3 deal alert!

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.

• Apple Watch Ultra 3: $799 $679 at Best Buy

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).

• Series 11: from $399 $339 at Amazon | Best Buy
• SE 3: from $249 $199 at Amazon | Best Buy
• Watch Ultra 3: $799 $679 at Best Buy
• Watch Ultra 2: $799 $599 at Best Buy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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!

Save 35% ($150)

Apple Apple Watch Series 10: was $429 now $279 at Walmart

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I tested this watch myself when it came out, and was impressed by the health features in particular. And at $279, it's about half the price of the near-identical Watch 11. That makes this a Great Deal.

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As I've said, I'm not really an Apple Watch (or any smart watch) kinda guy, but there is one that appeals to me... the one that is the least like a smart watch. That is, doesn't smash you over the head with its heart-rate, blood-pressure, full-bladder alarms and features... It's also one of the cheapest.

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

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.

Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: was $499.99 now $399.99 at Amazon

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The finest, classiest, and most-real-watch-like Apple Watch alternative, this brings advanced health and fitness features, accurate compass (I've used it on a mountain!) and actual time-tracking features too. And now it's a lowest-ever $399.99. Result.

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One of my favourite games to play is one I like to call How High Can You Go, where I go to the Apple website and kit out a product with the most expensive option in every step. Today's edition features the [deep breath] Apple Watch Hermès Series 11 with GPS + Cellular, the 46mm Silver Titanium Case and the Satiné Grand H metal watch band.

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.

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...

Apple Watch Band - Milanese Loop - 49mm: was £199 now £141 at Amazon

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Titanium mesh. Diver style. Less than £150. If you want to class your Apple Watch alllllll the way up, this is a surefire way to do it.

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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.

Save 22% ($200)

Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (gps+cellular) 49mm Titanium Case With Black Titanium Milanese Loop - Medium - Black - (2024): was $899 now $699 at Best Buy

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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is A Lot Of Watch, which (just about) justifies its extravagant price tag. With $200 off, however, the thought of getting one becomes a lot more palatable to my budget-conscious sensibilities.

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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).

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?

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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!

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

• Maleden Apple Watch straps: $11.99 $66.30 at Amazon

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Image credit: Nomad

Image credit: Nomad

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.

• NOMAD Rocky Point Apple Watch Band with Titanium: $79 $63.20
• NOMAD Sport Band V2: from $59.49 $39.53

Image credit: Wristpop

Image credit: Wristpop

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

• Mustang Apple Watch band: $69 $49 at Wristpop

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.

• XYF Crystal Clear Apple Watch Bands: from $11.99 $8.27 at Amazon

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

I wrote earlier about how Apple Watch was conceived as a solution to help people spend less time looking at this phone screens, but what if you take the display away completely. A smart ring is intended to be even less intrusive than a smartwatch, and comfortable enough to wear while you sleep.

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.

• Samsung Galaxy Ring: $399 $299 at Amazon

Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals in the UK

It's now Monday in the UK, but there's not a lot of change in terms of Apple Watch deals. Here's what we're seeing:

Very and Amazon are equal on price on most new Apple Watches. Both have £20 off some configurations of the Watch Series 11 and Watch SE 3 – some of them are still marked as Black Friday deals, while some aren't marked as special deals at all.

There's also £30 off Apple Watch Ultra 3, but Amazon has a bigger saving on its predecessor. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was already cheaper at £649, and it's now reduced to £609, but stock is running out.

• Save up to £30 on the latest Apple Watches as Very
• Watch SE 3: £219 £199 at Amazon
• Watch Ultra 3: £749 £719 at Amazon
• Watch Ultra 2: £659 £609 at Amazon

Cyber Monday Apple Watch Series 10 deal

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 Watch Series 10: £399 £269 at Very

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!

Good morning Apple Watch Deal Hunters (AWDH)! Dan here taking over live blog duties on this fine (rainy) (in the UK at least) Cyber Monday morning.

Right now one the best deals is still on the Apple Watch SE, down from $249 to $199 at Amazon. An Apple Watch for under $200 is not to be scoffed at.

At the other end of the spectrum from the SE is the Apple Watch Ultra 2. With the largest screen and battery life, plus a super strong titanium frame, the Ultra is as good as it gets – and right now on Amazon it's $50 off, down from $659 to $609.

Deals on the latest Apple Watch are rare, so it's impressive to see $60 off the Apple Watch Series 11, down from $399 to $339 at Amazon.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is a team favourite – even those of us who didn't initially want one were won over. And right now it's down to its lowest ever price at Walmart, down from $429 to $279.

Hello all! I'm the ecom editor on CB and I'm taking over from Dan for a little while... let me get my bearings, drink my coffee, and I'll be back with the best Apple Watch deals for you...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again – one of the best Apple Watches out there happens to be the cheapest out there, and with a little Cyber Monday discount, it becomes a fantastic value proposition.

The Apple Watch SE3 is down from £219 to £199 over at Amazon, and I think it's a bargain. Especially when you consider that it was only released in September of this year!

Moving from the most affordable Apple Watch to the most expensive, and a dilemma crops up: is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 worth the extra money over the Ultra 2?

The Ultra 3 is largely an iterative update, with its main advantages being an SOS satellite connectivity, a marginally better display, and a 48-hour battery, up from 36 hours.

While the battery boost is nice, the upgrades are minor, so I recommend (you saw this coming, right?!) pocketing the extra savings and grabbing the Ultra 2 deal at Best Buy instead.

The Apple tax is a real thing – you pay for the name, because it's understood that you're getting a high quality American product that's beautifully designed and will 'just work'.

And that's great. But if you can't afford that premium price tag, there are alternative options. Here are the top 5 Apple Watch alternatives:

- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

- Google Pixel Watch 4

- Garmin Venu 3

- OnePlus Watch 3

- Amazfit GTS 4

I do like the health features that the Apple Watch 11 come with. Out of all of them, the hypertension notifications and sleep score are my favourites. The watch uses optical heart rate sensors to monitor blood vessel responses over a month to measure hypertension – though it has to be said that this is approximate, and not an exact measurement.

And as for the sleep score, three metrics are used to track and improve sleep – sleep duration, bedtime consistency and interruptions. My advice? Stop drinking liquids 2 hours before you go to bed. Your sleep score will surely rise!

Hello, Georgia back again manning the Apple Watch deals blog. I'll just get settled then I'm coming back to you with more wisdom.

The deals are still a-plenty across different retailers which is a great thing indeed. If you want an Apple Watch it's an ace time to buy.

Unfortunately that extra money off the Ultra 3 has gone back down to being just $100 off. But that's still a great offer, especially on the newest of Apple's smartwatches.

• Apple Watch Ultra 3: Save $100 at Amazon
• Apple Watch Ultra 2: Save $200 at Amazon

If you'd rather spend a bit less, try a refurbished watch. I have a lot of time for refurbished options, they are always fully serviced to make sure they are up to standard, and they almost always come with a guarantee – especially if you buy from a site like BackMarket, or even Amazon and Best Buy. At Back Market, the products are given a rating for condition, Fair, Good, Excellent and Premium.

At the moment you can get last year's refurbished Series 10 for just £270.00 at Back Market. This model is £499 new. It is in 'good' condition, which means it has got a bit of wear and tear. But if you don't mind that then it's a great chance to save some money.

If you're new to the world of Apple Watches (where have you been?) and are thinking about picking a deal up today, start by asking yourself what you actually need.

If you’re mainly after notifications, fitness basics and a slick link to your iPhone, last-gen models like the Series 8 or 9 still deliver the goods without bruising your budget. (Just check battery health if you’re going to be refurbished.)

If you want more advanced sensors, brighter screens and longer software support should stick to newer models. A genuine deal balances price with lifespan: big savings, solid condition and enough future left in Apple’s update cycle to make it worth wearing for years.

With this in mind… Apple Watch 9 is a good balance of features and price.

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Apple Watch 9: was $399 now $299.99 at Best Buy

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Apple’s carbon-neutral Series 9 packs the new S9 chip for faster performance, 18-hour battery life, a brighter display, double-tap controls, revamped watchOS 10 apps, and on-device Siri processing.

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When you balance price versus specs and value, I've found three of the best Apple Watch deals today for different budgets (and these include refurbished models, so check what's included).

When looking for a good Apple Watch charger, I look for proper certification first. A USB-C fast-charge puck backed by a decent 20W brick keeps everything running smoothly, and a solid magnet saves you from those half-charging surprises. Build quality matters too; flimsy cables never survive a commute. Look for the MFi certification on a charger; if it's not there, don't buy it.

Finding a good deal on an Apple Watch is really about understanding what you need. For example, if you don’t need a large display, an always-on watch, or complex health monitoring (ECG/no blood‑oxygen), then the cheaper SE models are a good value.

The Apple Watch SE delivers almost all of the core smartwatch and health‑tracking features you need, including heart‑rate monitoring, fitness tracking, sleep tracking, activity rings, Fall Detection, and Emergency SOS, at a much lower price than flagship Apple Watch models.

These SE models run smoothly, integrate seamlessly with iPhone, and suit everyday use: work, workouts, notifications, and more. For anyone who wants a reliable, polished smartwatch without spending too much, SE strikes a great balance of price, performance, and practicality.

And here is a good deal on the Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation (there are cheaper refurbs, but I like this new price)…

Choosing a strap for your Apple Watch is a personal thing, and you don't need to overspend, though if it's a gift, the Swarovski Sparkling Chain Strap for $130.99 $109 is a nice option.

There are some things to consider when buying an Apple Watch strap. First, check compatibility with your watch size and wrist. Consider material: silicone or nylon for workouts and water resistance, leather or metal for style and formal wear. Look at comfort, adjustability, and closure type to ensure a secure fit, especially during activity.

Think about your daily use and occasions, is this for sports, casual, or dressy? Prioritise durability, breathability, and style that suits your lifestyle for a strap you’ll enjoy wearing every day. Here are some eye-catching straps on sale right now…

With so many deals floating around at the moment, partly on marketplaces like Amazon, it’s good to be aware and, erm, watch out for certain things. We only recommend deals that are genuine, but some listings can feature counterfeits or undisclosed refurbished watches with degraded batteries, missing sensors, or fake watchOS.

To reduce risk, check the seller’s reputation, return policy, and whether it’s ‘fulfilled by Amazon’. Verify authenticity via the watch’s serial number on Apple’s official coverage page, inspect build quality, and ensure it runs official watchOS and pairs properly with an iPhone.

Only proceed if you can confidently confirm it’s genuine; otherwise, safer deals exist from Apple or authorised retailers. Be safe out there, deal hunters.

For all us hikers out there, having access to emergency services when needed is vital, quite literally. And as someone raised in Iceland and living in the UK, I know that cellphone service can be, erm, spotty, on many popular routes.

The makers of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (and the 2, for that matter) thought ahead of that problem and included satellite communication in the Ultra, so if you find yourself facing a potential future appearance on Extreme Rescues, you can at least alert the emergency services without too much issue.

...and now for $99.01 less than usual.

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Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 [gps + Cellular 49mm] Running & Multisport Smartwatch W/rugged Titanium Case W/anchor Blue Ocean Band. Satellite Communications, Advanced Health & Fitness Tracking: was $799 now $699.99 at Amazon

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The final boss of Apple Watches, the Ultra 3 is an iterative but meaningful update to the Ultra 2, offering GPS, Satellite comms, advanced health tracking and even fall/crash detection. At this price (even when discounted) you have to really want one, though.

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I've been looking around UK retailers this early afternoon and I must admit I was a bit disappointed at the scarcity of Cyber Monday offers on Watches at Currys. The Ultra 2 is a measly £20 off in one of its two notable offers, but this other one, on the more basic, much more affordable SE, is a bit more appealing...

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Apple Watch SE: was £199 now £169 at Currys

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It won't escort you to Everest Base Camp like the Ultra, but the Apple Watch SE does all the basics (including the most important function of a watch, telling the time), and this is among the cheapest prices we've ever spotted it.

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In between the Ultra and the SE, of course, is the regular ol' Apple Watch. The 11 is very good, and the 10 is also very good, but the 10 is a lot cheaper. And seeing as it contains most of the exact same tech as you find in the 11, my recommendation to UK shoppers at the moment is this £130 discount on the Apple Watch 10 on Very, down to £269 from £399. Yum.

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Apple Watch Series 10: was £399 now £269 at very.co.uk

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Saving £130 on a feature-rich Apple Watch that has 95% of all the latest watch tech? Yes please.

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Hi, are you the manager?

I have a complaint to make. Why are all the floral pattern Watch bands on Amazon labelled 'for women'? What if I, a 43-year-old straight cis male, want to spruce my wrist up with a nice floral-patterned watch strap? Are you gonna try to make me feel weird for ordering this 4-pack of floral-engraved Watch bands, currently 37% off, now £9.49 (was £14.99)? Well, you better not, because I love the look of them.

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DaQin Daqin 4 Pack Floral Engraved Bands Compatible With Apple Watch Band NOT JUST FOR WOMEN DAMMIT FOR EVERYONE WHO LIKES NICE PRETTY WATCH BANDS: was $14.99 now $9.49 at Amazon

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I sneer at your gender stereotyping as I seriously consider getting this 4-pack of beautiful Watch bands to flash up my hairy arms. This is the cheapest these bands have ever been, BTW.

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You want to keep your shiny new Apple Watch safe from damage, so consider a screen protector. There are a number of them on sale right now for Cyber Monday, including up to 25% off CASETiFY designer protectors. But before you jump in, consider some pointers…

When choosing an Apple Watch screen protector, start with size compatibility, and match your exact watch model (41 mm, 45 mm, etc.) and check edge coverage. Material matters: tempered glass offers strong scratch and impact protection, TPU/film is thinner and flexible but less protective, while hybrids balance both.

Consider use case: active lifestyles benefit from robust protection; casual wear can use thin films. Prioritize touch sensitivity, clarity, and easy installation, and look for extras like fingerprint resistance, self-healing, and case-friendly design. Durable adhesion is key.

Here are some good deals…

Hello, it's me Georgia, back again. One accessory I have been considering is a screen protector for my lovely new watch. Even though the screen on the Series 11 is made out of tougher glass, there's still a risk that you could get it all scratched up.

There's a deal on this six-pack of screen protectors, bringing it down from $9.99 to $6.42 at Amazon.

Apple's watches are beautifully designed, it has to be said. I mean, look at this:

You do need to decide if you're going for a Cellular Watch or not. If your watch has its own data supply then you can do the unthinkable and leave your phone at home sometimes. Gasp. It actually also gives me peace of mind in case my phone ever runs out of battery.

The features I use most on my Watch:

• Fitness - recording workouts, closing my rings, heart rate
• Cycle tracking
• Beeping my phone when I've lost it
• Shazam
• Adding reminders to my shopping list using my voice like James Bond

That's it really. Sometimes I do the breathing thing it tells me to do before bed.

Do you want to know a secret of how we check the validity of deals? We use a tool called CamelCamelCamel, which has Amazon's price history saved within it. You click on the extension (also known as the Camelizer) while you're on a product page and it pulls up a graph showing whether that product has been lower in price before. Magic.

This is Joe, taking the helm while Georgia takes a well-earned break. I'm just getting up to speed on what Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals are left to grab in the final hours of this year's sale.

I'm happy to see that all of the best Cyber Monday Watch deals are still live for now, both in the US and the UK. That means there's still time to get a record-low price on Apple Watch 11, SE 3, SE 2 or the Ultra 2.

As for the Ultra 3, it was briefly $20 cheaper at Best Buy on Saturday evening, but still $100 off at Amazon is as good as we would normally hope for on Apple's most premium Watch just two months after its release.

Older Apple Watches, such as the Series 10 and SE 2 don't have a lot of availability left in either the US or UK. But Very has a good deal on the Series 10 in the UK, and Walmart has the Series 10 in the US, but only in the larger size.

• Watch Series 10 46mm: $439 $279 at Walmart

Walmart also still has the SE 2, the cheapest Apple Watch still available on the market new, at a record-low price of $129. When it was first released in 2022, this Watch cost $249 like the new SE 3, but it's been a long time since we saw it at that price. Walmart previously had it for $189, and we've seen it as low as $149 many times, but never this cheap.

• Watch SE 2: $189 $129 at Walmart

Get Apple Watch Series 11 for free!

We've talked a lot about Amazon and Best Buy's record-low prices on Apple Watch 11 for Cyber Monday, but if you're quick, you can actually get an Apple Watch 11 for free. In fact, you can get an iPad and iPhone 17 Pro Max too!

Is there a catch? Of course, there is. This is an offer from Verizon, and you'll need to sign up for a cellular service for all three devices. Restricting the deal even more, is a requirement for the iPhone to be signed up for one of Verizon's unlimited plans. Nevertheless, this is still an unprecedented deal. We often see Verizon and ofter mobile operators offering free iPhones with their plans, but not an entire Apple ecosystem!

Apple Watch 11, iPad and iPhone 17 Pro Max: Free with Verizon plans

If you're not looking to commit to a new cellular contract, the best deals on the Watch Series 11 in the US remain the record-low prices of $329 (42mm) and $359 (46mm) at Amazon and Best Buy.

Image credit: Samsung

Image credit: Samsung

Just a reminder that Samsung's rival smartwatches also still have very good Cyber Monday deals running. Amazon has $100 off both the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which is a traditional-looking design for those who want a smartwatch that doesn't look like one.

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: from $349 $249 at Amazon

A while ago, we were looking at some of the most extravagant Apple Watch bands around, but what's the cheapest Apple Watch bands?

A sure contender is the Sunnywoo Nylon Sports Loop. It's about as simple as a Watch band can get: a plain nylon strap that fits almost every Apple Watch model ever. There are lots of colour options, while its simplicity means you can adjust it as needed, and the maker claims that it wicks sweat. In black, it's now only $6 for Amazon Prime members.

• Sunnywoo Nyon Sports Loop: $9 $6 at Amazon

Best Buy has had $200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 for most of Black Friday in both black and natural but with no option to choose the band you want. Apple's offering the same price and only has the Watch in natural colour, but it has more band options.

• Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799 $599 at Amazon

On this blog, we're linking only to Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals, but remember that time is also ticking on a lot of great discounts on all kinds of other things that you might have been putting off buying too.

Our team has found great deals on everything from Nintendo Switch to creative gifts, essential art supplies and surprisingly useful window vacs.

Did you know that the first Apple Watch ran backwards?

Now on Series 11, the Apple Watch is just over 10 years old. Apple's first smartwatch was released in 2015, and Apple has released a new series every year since. That puts the Apple Watch alongside the iPhone as the two Apple product lines whose release cycle run like... well... clockwork.

But Apple did once make a timepiece before the Apple Watch, without any of the health tracking and without even a digital display. The 'Think Different' watch was an analogue timepiece made for the '90s marking campaign of the same name. With the rainbow Apple logo, it now looks very retro, but it had a creative twist to reflect that famous tagline: it ran anticlockwise!

Cyber Monday continues in the UK

It's now Tuesday in the UK, but the Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals continue.

Very says that its Cyber Monday deals will continue until midnight Tuesday, while Amazon's no longer using the term 'Black Friday', but most of it Watch deals are still live for the moment. I say most: one has disappeared: the discount on the Watch Ultra 2. That's likely to have sold out given that Apple no longer makes it.

Here's our pick of what's left:

• Watch 10: £399 £269 at Very
• Watch 11: £369 £349 at Very or Amazon
• Watch SE 3: £219 £199 at Very or Amazon
• Apple Watch Ultra 3: £749 £719 at Very or Amazon

Cyber Monday AirPods deals

We've talked a lot about watch bands today, but Apple AirPods are another accessory to consider if you're buying an Apple Watch this Cyber Monday.

You can connect AirPods to you iPhone and Apple Watch to play sound from either device, and you can use them with your Watch without having your phone on – you can either stream your music or have it downloaded on the Watch itself.

There are still some great Apple AirPods Cyber Monday deals about

• AirPods Pro 3: $249.99 $219.99 at Best Buy
• AirPods 4: $129.99 $79.99 at Best Buy

• AirPods 4: £119 £99 at Amazon UK

I'l be taking a break from tracking Apple Watch deals shortly, but I can confirm that all of the discounts that we have reported above are still live for now. We'll be back in the morning to check if there's any change once Cyber Monday has ended in the US. Good night!