Black Friday Apple Watch deals 2024: The best discounts in the UK

Apple Watch Ultra on Black Friday deals banner
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It's Black Friday time! The Apple Watch Black Friday deals are here, and believe me, you won't want to miss this. There are plenty of lowest-ever prices here, with chances to score a bargain on the Apple Watch SE 2, Series 10, Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the Black Friday sales, and I'm here to help you do it.

While I do expect some deals to improve as we get closer to the main event, I've already seen some very big savings on the Apple Watch SE (£179 at Currys), as well as significant savings on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (£650 at EE).

Not to be outdone by Amazon, retailers such as Argos and John Lewis are also in on the action with some great 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 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

Black Friday Apple Watch deals in the UK

Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen (40mm) GPS
Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen (40mm) GPS: was £219 now £179 at Currys

This is the lowest-ever price we've seen on the Apple Watch SE in the UK, and surprisingly it's not at Amazon. Curry's has slashed £40 off the Midnight SE, now just £179. There's also £20 off the 44mm version.

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. I really liked the Series 10, and found the larger screen wonderful to use and intuitive for day-to-day glances. You can also save £20 on the 46mm version, now just £409.

Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) GPS
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) GPS: was £399 now £299 at Argos

A new lowest-ever price on the Apple Watch Series 9 in the UK sees it fall to just £299 at Argos. 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 £649 at EE Mobile

Save a HUGE £150 on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at EE. 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. I love this watch: I even wore it during London marathon, trusting its readouts and virtual pacer. Right now it's at an unprecedented discount we don't imagine will be around for long.

Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm)
Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm): was £249 now £209 at Argos

The ever-popular Apple Watch SE 2 is down to just £198 at Argos. Not quite the Curry's deal, but still very good. It's the best option for most people: a cheap Apple Watch without some of the latest features, but still does everything you'd expect an Apple Watch to do.

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, and discounts are live right now until Monday next week. The Black Friday Apple Watch deals are in full swing now, 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 Curry's and John Lewis, 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 earlier deal you really want to snap up. Above are the best ones I've found.

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 I'm already seeing a few deals on this model, as well as better-than-expected deals on the Series 10.

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. I'm not expecting big money discounts here, probably £40 off or less. If you see one lower than £750 at any point, it's a deal well worth snapping up, and one unlikely to last. The EE deal in the UK above is an amazing find.

Apple itself is offering a gift card of £40 when you buy a Watch SE at full-price, but this isn't a particularly good deal unless you're desperate for one of the best Apple Watch bands. Check out my colleague Stephen Warwick's piece on why you should buy an Apple Watch somewhere else this Black Friday, and take his word for it: he used to work for Apple!

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.