THE BLACK FRIDAY deals have now begun, which means you can snap up an Apple Watch with a sizeable discount.
The Apple Watch has been a massively popular accessory since it launched back in 2015 and makes a great pre-Christmas gift for yourself or someone you're hoping to spoil this festive season, so making the most of the Apple Watch Black Friday deals is a must to have your money stretch.
- Apple Watch deals on Amazon UK - shop here
- Apple Watch deals on Amazon US - shop here
- Apple Watch deals on Walmart US - shop here
- Apple Watch deals at Currys - shop here
- Apple Watch deals at Argos - shop here
With the release of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Black Friday starting this month, it's a fantastic time to shop around for one, as many stores and online retailers are slashing its price.
If you want to make an informed decision when purchasing the Series 9, head on over to our Apple Watch Series 9 review for an in-depth rundown of the device or the extra features you can expect to get out of it should you be upgrading from an older generation.
If you're used to using a Fitbit over an Apple Watch, check out our Fitbit Sense 2 vs Apple Watch 8 article to see how they match up against one another.
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You can be sure that we are hunting out all the best Black Friday deals on the Apple Watch to save you a bundle now and over the sales weekend.
- You can check out our Black Friday live deals page for the latest deals
The popular smartwatch gives users state-of-the-art health and fitness tracking capabilities, so it's perfect for everyone, from fitness fanatics to those aiming for their 10K-a-day.
This stylish tech accessory is also a handy assistant; it can sync up brilliantly with other Apple products and can even be used to send and receive texts and handle your calls too.
If you want the biggest savings, check out savings on older models during the Black Friday 2023 sales, as they often have the biggest price cuts.
We will be regularly updating you on the very best deals on the Apple Watch in the run-up to and throughout the Black Friday weekend, so be sure to check our deals below.
It's worth shopping refurbished during Black Friday as the sale causes refurb prices to be even lower, so checking places like eBay's refurbished page is another great place to find deals.
Best live Apple Watch deals
So you've decided you can't do better than Apple, and you are in the market for a quality smartwatch. Check out the deals we've found around the web below.
For US shoppers, we've got the top Apple Black Friday deals here.
Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 9, £379 (was £399) - buy here
- Apple Watch Ultra, £599 (was £699) - buy here
- Apple Watch Series 8, GPS, £298 (was £369) - buy here
- Apple Watch SE, £219 - buy here
- Apple Watch Series 7, £219 - buy here
John Lewis
- Apple Watch SE 2023, special offer: save £10 on selected Airpods, claim 3 months Apple Fitness+ free, £219 - buy here
- Apple Watch Ultra 2, special offer: save £10 on selected Airpods, claim 3 months Apple Fitness+ free, £799 - buy here
- Apple Watch Series 9 GPS, special offer: save £10 on selected Airpods, claim 3 months Apple Fitness+ free, £379 (was £399) - buy here
- Apple Watch SE 2022, special offer: claim 3 months Apple Fitness+ free, £239 (was £299) - buy here
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS, special offer: claim 3 months Apple Fitness+ free, £489 (was £549) - buy here
Very
- Apple Watch SE, £209 (was £219) - buy here
- Apple Watch Series 9 GPS, £779 (was £799) - buy here
Currys
- Bundle: Apple Watch SE 2023 and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adaptor, £219 - buy here
- Bundle: Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adaptor, £448 - buy here
- Bundle: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Cellular and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adaptor, £818 - buy here
- Apple Watch Series 8 Cellular, £499 (was £549) - buy here
Will the Apple Watch be on sale on Black Friday 2023?
Apple itself does not traditionally take part in Black Friday sales and maintains its characteristically high prices throughout November.
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However, a number of retailers that stock Apple Watches do take part.
That means you shouldn't struggle to find yourself some high-tech wristwear at a bargain this Black Friday.
As you can see above, some retailers are already dropping their prices on this must-have product ahead of the sale day itself.
So you've got plenty of time to shop around and find the best Apple Watch deal for you.
Where to buy the Apple Watch on Black Friday
Here's a complete list of retailers that are worth checking for Apple Watch deals during November:
UK retailers
- Amazon
- AO
- Argos
- Currys
- John Lewis
- Very
US retailers
- Amazon
- Walmart
- Best Buy
- Target
If you're thinking of making an investment in an Apple Watch, be savvy about it and start tracking prices now.
That way, you'll get a sense of when the best deals have arrived and how much you're saving.
When is Black Friday 2023?
Black Friday always falls on the day after Thanksgiving in the US.
This means it falls on November 24 in 2023.
In recent years, the American shopping bonanza has become hugely popular around the world, especially in the UK.
Many UK and international retailers choose to release deals from the beginning of the month right up until Cyber Monday.
That gives shoppers an extended period of sale shopping before the festive season.
So, you can splash out on the Apple Watch of your dreams, or treat a loved one - maybe as a very special Christmas present.
Will the Apple Watch be on sale on Cyber Monday 2023?
Cyber Monday, which tends to be an online-only event, takes place this year on November 27.
It always falls on the Monday following Black Friday.
Many retailers have deals running across the weekend until midnight on Cyber Monday.
The day is often the last chance shoppers have to snap up big discounts on coveted items before Christmas.
Some retailers even keep back their biggest discounts just for Cyber Monday.
Or they might have some remaining sale stock, so are happy to go even lower.
That means there are some exciting deals right at the end.
However, a popular product like the Apple Watch might also sell out - so waiting is a gamble.
When does the Apple Watch sale start?
November 24 is the official date for your diary: that's Black Friday in 2023.
You'll definitely see a massive influx of deals on that busy sale day - but you'll also be competing with lots of other shoppers!
The best thing to do is research your purchase ahead of time.
Figure out which Apple Watch is right for you, and your preferences like style and colour.
Plus make a note of the sale price at different retailers.
Then, come Black Friday, you can leap into action.
You should also watch out from now on for early-bird deals.
We'll help you here by keeping track of them all, so do check back.
When does the Apple Watch sale end?
In theory, this massive sales weekend comes to an end on Cyber Monday.
That is November 27 this year.
It gives you four days of amazing deals - plus those early-bird offers ahead of time.
But, likewise, not all retailers confine themselves to Cyber Monday.
Some keep offering deals into late November and even into December.
It depends on what they've got left and how generous they're feeling!
You can keep looking for deals - and combine that with your Christmas shopping - into December.
You never know: the best deal yet might be out there, just before Christmas.
Does the Apple Watch track sleep?
The most sophisticated Apple watches — the Series 7, Series 6 and the SE — come with the capability to track your sleep.
This means that you can wake up in the morning and see how much sleep you got and check your sleep over the last 14 days.
You can also set sleep schedules and sleep goals.
The Series 3 comes with the capability to track sleep if installed with WatchOS 7, but some reviewers have noticed that the battery life isn't quite good enough to properly support it.
How much are Apple Watches?
Prices for the Apple Watch depend on which series you are looking to buy.
Of course, newer generations will set you back more, whereas opting for something a few generations older will be more budget-friendly.
Apple's previous flagship lineup was the SE (£259), Series 8 (£319), and Ultra (£799) smartwatches.
If you're looking to get the brand new Apple Watch Series 9, you'll be looking to spend around £399 for the aluminium version and £699 for the stainless steel variant.
In the US, the price points vary, so you'll find the Apple Watch SE for $299, the Series 8 priced at $499 and the spec-heavy Ultra for $799.
Are Apple watches worth it?
Realistically, a minimum of £197 is a lot of money to pay for a watch (although, as we all know, prices for wristwear can get a lot higher).
However, Apple watches are much more than a gadget to tell the time.
You can track your fitness levels, pay for things, check texts, and so much more.
The functionality they provide, and the way they integrate with your other Apple products, are bound to make your day-to-day life incrementally easier.
It's hard to put a price on that.
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