Black Friday Apple Watch deals 2024: The best deals you can buy right now

Apple Watch Black Friday deals
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The Apple Watch Black Friday sales have kicked off earlier than ever this year, and there are bargains to be had on all the usual suspects, including savings on Apple's brand new Apple Watch Series 10.

While we do expect some deals to improve as we get closer to the main event, we've already seen some big savings on the Apple Watch SE (lowest-ever price of $189), as well as savings on the brand-new Apple Watch Series 10 and the Ultra 2.

Not to be outdone by Amazon, retailers in the U.S. including Best Buy and Walmart, and the UK's Argos and John Lewis are in on the action with some early savings.

So whether you want a gift for a family member or close friend, an upgrade to your aging Apple Watch, or your first-ever taste of watchOS 11, here are the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals available right now.

Today's best Apple Watch deals in the US

Today's best Apple Watch deals in the UK

Deals picked by
Matt Evans
Deals picked by
Matt Evans

As TechRadar's senior fitness and wearables editor, I've been writing about fitness technology and smartwatches for a very long time. I've also been covering Black Friday deals on technology for four years, so I'm well-placed to find you the best deals on Apple Watches.

Black Friday Apple Watch deals in the US

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm GPS
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm GPS: was $249.99 now $189 at Amazon

A terrific early deal on the best Apple Watch for most people. It's back at the cheapest price it's ever been, so absolutely essential to pick up for first-time Apple Watch users looking for a low buy-in. With all watchOS 11 smarts, it's only missing a few premium features compared to the Series 10. A great early deal. The 44mm model is down from $279.00 to $219.00.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm GPS + Cellular
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm GPS + Cellular: was $299.99 now $239 at Amazon

This is technically an even bigger saving on the Apple Watch SE thanks to a 20% discount on the Cellular version that gets you content streaming, calls and texts, and navigation without your iPhone present, now $60 off and just $20 shy of its lowest-ever price.

Apple  Watch Series 10 (46mm) GPS
Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) GPS: was $429 now $379 at Amazon

This pre-Black Friday deal on the brand new Apple Watch Series 10 is a much bigger discount on this year's watch than expected. Save $50 on bigger 46mm version of the thinnest and lightest watch Apple has made so far, with the best "glance-friendly" screen yet and three slick new colorways in addition to gesture controls and Ultra Wideband goodies from last year.

Apple  Watch Series 10 (46mm) GPS
Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) GPS: was $399 now $349.99 at Walmart

Save a whopping $50 off the brand new Apple Watch Series 10 at Walmart in the larger 46mm size, another great saving on the best mainstream Apple Watch you can buy right now.

Black Friday Apple Watch deals in the UK

Apple  Watch Series 10 (42mm) GPS
Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) GPS: was £399 now £379 at Amazon

Get £20 off the Series 10 at Amazon UK, a new lowest-ever price on Apple's brand new mainstream pick for 2024, replete with a new chip, brighter Always-On display, and larger 42mm form factor. You can also save £20 on the 46mm version, now just £409.

Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Series 9: was £399 now £299 at Amazon

A new lowest-ever price on the Apple Watch Series 9 in the UK sees it fall to just £299 at Amazon UK. At that price, it's a worthy alternative to the Series 10, with support for watchOS 11, great health tracking, safety features, and more.

Apple  Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch Ultra 2: was £799 now £769 at Argos

Save £30 on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It's Apple's best watch yet from a technical standpoint, with longer battery life, rugged titanium case, dive computer functionalities and advanced GPS systems. £30 is a good discount for now, although it doesn't seem like it due to the watch's high price.

Black Friday Apple Watch deals: FAQs

Apple Watch Series 10

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When will the Black Friday Apple Watch deals start in 2024?

This year, all the Black Friday deals will fall on Friday 29 November 2024. That's the official Black Friday date, and the deals will last all the way through the weekend until midnight on Cyber Monday, 2 December.

However, there are always deals in the run-up to Black Friday proper, you'll start to see discounts from now until the sales event kicks off in earnest. The early Black Friday Apple Watch deals will trickle in all throughout November, culminating in the big Black Friday weekend.

This means there are plenty of opportunities to grab a deal before the big day from the likes of Walmart and Best Buy in the US and Curry's and John Lewis in the UK, but it also means the best deals might actually sell out before Black Friday weekend is even underway. Make sure you check back regularly to see if there's an early-bird deal you really want to snap up.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy an Apple Watch?

Most likely, yes. Black Friday is in a fortuitous spot in the calendar for Apple Watch hunters: Apple debuts its new devices (like the Apple Watch Series 10) in September each year, so if you're on the hunt for an older model like the Apple Watch Series 9, you might be able to pick up a discounted model as retailers rush to clear last year's stock with tempting discounts.

What Black Friday Apple Watch deals should I expect?

As above, any Apple Watch that is being phased out or replaced is usually a good bet. This year, it's the Apple Watch Series 9 being replaced by the 10, and we're already seeing a few early deals on this model.

Otherwise, the entry-level Apple Watch SE 2 almost always sees discounts on Black Friday, as Apple is keen to tempt people into buying its already-cheap watch to get people using its health ecosystem. At the time of writing, we rated the SE 2 as the best Apple Watch for most people in our best Apple Watches buying guide, and it's always a very popular buy.

However, you can be sure many people are going to want the best Apple Watch money can buy, so keep an eye out for discounts on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. We're not expecting big money discounts here, probably $50 / £40 off or less. If you see one lower than $750 / £750 at any point, it's a deal well worth snapping up, and one unlikely to last.

Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday

We've covered Black Friday for over decade here at TechRadar and we've learnt when all the best sales start and how to uncover all of the top deals. We also monitor sales throughout the year and track the lowest prices of dozens of the most popular products as so we know a bargain when we see it.

We wear smartwatches all day, every day, for exercise and during sleep, so we know our stuff when it comes to reviewing smartwatch features. Of course, this combined with our deals experience means we know an Apple Watch bargain when we see one.

Combined, we'll bring you the best Black Friday deals on all the top-rated and well-reviewed products available to buy right now so you come away with some excellent tech at a great price.

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Matt Evans
Fitness, Wellness, and Wearables Editor

Matt is TechRadar's expert on all things fitness, wellness and wearable tech. A former staffer at Men's Health, he holds a Master's Degree in journalism from Cardiff and has written for brands like Runner's World, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, LiveScience and Fit&Well on everything fitness tech, exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

Matt's a keen runner, ex-kickboxer, not averse to the odd yoga flow, and insists everyone should stretch every morning. When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.