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The 29 best Apple Watch Black Friday deals at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart

Some great deals on the Apple Watch have landed during Black Friday week.

Written by Charlie Osborne, Contributing Writer on Nov. 23, 2022

Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 41mm Midnight

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS, 41mm)

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Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular, 41mm)

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Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular, 45mm)

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Apple Watch SE (1st-gen, GPS + Cellular, 44mm, Gold)

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Apple Watch SE (1st-gen, GPS, 40mm, Space Gray)

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Set to launch on Friday, Nov. 25, the shopping event always includes a range of deals on electronics including laptops, desktop PCs, smartphones, appliances, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

When it comes to Apple, it is often the case that deals are few and far between. However, if you're willing to visit different retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, you can still find a few gems including Apple Watch models that are on sale.

Check out the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals online below.

Latest Black Friday Apple Watch deals

The last time this page received an update, these were the latest Apple Watch deals worth checking out:

Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals

Below are the best Apple Watch deals we found could find. Further down the page, you'll see other interesting Apple Watch deals we spotted at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS, 41mm)

Save $50

Current price: $349
Original price: $399

As the Apple Watch Series 8 is a very recent release, we can't expect many major deals on the new flagship product. However, ahead of the main Black Friday sales event, Walmart is offering $50 off a Series 8 GPS model in Midnight with a Midnight sport band.

View now at Walmart

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular, 41mm)

Save $50

Current price: $449
Original price: $499

If you're keen to take advantage of Walmart bargains but you want both GPS and cellular connectivity, a 41mm Series 8 with these features is on sale. While at a higher $499 price point, the same $50 discount is available.

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Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular, 45mm)

Save $50

Current price: $479
Original price: $529

Another deal that has landed is for the larger Apple Watch Series 8 model at Walmart. This 45mm device has both GPS and cellular connectivity and comes in four colors. You can save $50 off the typical RRP.

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Apple Watch SE (1st-gen, GPS + Cellular, 44mm, Gold)

Save $95

Current price: $279
Original price: $374

A sleek Apple Watch SE, first generation, is also on sale at Walmart. This GPS and cellular 44mm model comes in gold and with a plum sports loop. The Apple Watch SE has a $95 discount.

View now at Walmart

Apple Watch SE (1st-gen, GPS, 40mm, Space Gray)

Save $100

Current price: $149
Original price: $249 (now marked as $279)

Finally, we've found a $100 discount on an Apple Watch SE. This model, available at Walmart, is a 40mm device set with GPS connectivity and three color options. You can pick up a 44mm model for $149.

View now at Walmart

Amazon Black Friday Apple Watch deals

Here are some other Apple Watch Black Friday deals happening right now at Amazon:

Walmart Black Friday Apple Watch deals

Here are some other Apple Watch Black Friday deals happening right now at Walmart:

Apple Watch Series 7 (Graphite, GPS + Cellular, 41mm) deal for $509 (save $60)

$509 at Walmart

Apple Watch SE (1st-gen, GPS + Cellular, 40mm, Silver) deal for $249 (save $60)

$249 at Walmart

Best Buy Black Friday Apple Watch deals

Here are some other Apple Watch Black Friday deals happening right now at Best Buy:

Platinum Horween leather band for Apple Watch (38/40/41mm) deal for $12 (save $28)

$12 at Best Buy

Peacock leather loop Apple Watch band, 44mm deal for $40 (save $59)

$40 at Best Buy

Other Black Friday Apple Watch deals

Ted Baker leather band for Apple Watch, engraved (42mm/44mm) deal for $52 (save $15)

$52 at Nordstrom

How did we choose these Black Friday Apple Watch deals?

With so many retailers jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon, it can be hard to move from store to store and find the best deal on the product you want.

We've scoured the web for the best deals we can find on Apple Watch products and will continue to keep an eye on price trackers, legacy sales, and whether or not retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are competing amongst themselves with price drops.

Apple Watch products do not appear on sale as often as many other smart watches, but when they do, we will try to find the best deals available to suit different budgets -- and this may include renewed models.

When is Black Friday 2022?

Black Friday takes place on the last Friday of November, every year. In 2022, Black Friday will land on Nov. 25.

The day, taking place after Thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the US shopping season. However, in recent years, Black Friday has been extended to the full week alongside Cyber Monday.

When is Cyber Monday 2022?

Cyber Monday occurs after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. While originally associated with the e-commerce element of online shopping, now, many US retailers use the day to promote sales on technology including laptops, smartphones, tablets, and home electronics.

In 2022, Cyber Monday is taking place on Monday, Nov. 28.