Black Friday Apple Watch deals 2024: What to expect in this year's sales

Apple Watch Black Friday deals
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Sharp-eyed bargain hunters know that the Black Friday Apple Watch deals have already started, and it's time to start checking out the deals to get yourself a new fitness wearable.

Apple Watches are consistently some of the most popular items in the Black Friday deals, at least from a wearables standpoint. It sounds like we're jumping the gun, given that Black Friday doesn't take place until the end of the month, but the deals are already cropping up in earnest. Some of these deals are really good as well, so you should at least consider grabbing an early-bird discount.

We're already seeing great deals on the Apple Watch SE 2, as usual, and surprisingly the Apple Watch Series 10. We've broken the early deals and important information down below in our guide for savvy shoppers.

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: 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 under way. 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 are 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.

Black Friday Apple Watch deals in the US

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm GPS: $250.00  $189.00 at Amazon$279.00$219.00.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm GPS: was $250.00 now $189.00 at Amazon
A terrific early deal on the best Apple Watch for most people. Not quite the best we've seen, but a great early deal on the SE 2, Apple's cheapest up-to-date. The 44mm model is down from $279.00 to $219.00.

Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS & Cellular: $399.00 now $355.28 at Walmart

Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS & Cellular: was $399.00 now $355.28 at Walmart
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 $44.82 on the smaller 42mm version of the thinnest and lightest watch with the best screen yet.

Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 45mm: $429  $329.00 at Best Buy

Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 45mm: was $429 now $329.00 at Best Buy
The Apple Watch Series 9, while a step down from the most recent Series 10, is still an excellent smartwatch with a processor boost over previous generations, new gesture controls and will be supported for many years to come. Save $100 on the larger 45mm model.

Black Friday Apple Watch deals in the UK

Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm: £399.00 now £349.00 at Amazon

Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm: was £399.00 now £349.00 at Amazon
The Series 9 watch with GPS is £50 cheaper than it was at launch last year. It's got ECG, temperature sensor, crash detection, fall detection, gesture controls, and all the improved workout functionalities of this year's watchOS 11.

Apple Watch Ultra 2: £799.00 now £769.00 at Argos

Apple Watch Ultra 2: was £799.00 now £769.00 at Argos
Save a small £30 on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It's Apple's best watch yet from a technical standpoint, with a longer battery life, rugged titanium case, dive computer functionalities and advanced GPS systems.

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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.