
Announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo and AirPods 5, Apple also has two new smartwatches hitting shelves next week. The upgraded Apple Watch Series 12 brings higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability measurements, along with a new Readiness Score and a powerful S11 chip. There’s also the new and improved Apple Watch Ultra 4, which takes things up a notch with a more rugged build and up to 50 hours of battery life.
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The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available for preorder at Walmart, with plenty of color and band options. You can also pick between two sizes…

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The Apple Watch Series 12 is available for preorder at Apple. You can save up to $430 when you trade in an old device. Pick from three bands -…

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Amazon is also taking preorders for Apple’s latest flagship, with many colors and two case sizes to choose from. The 42mm model is priced at $…

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The latest 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 is available for preorder at Best Buy for $399. If you have an older device, you can trade it in for a n…

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You can now preorder the latest Apple Watch Series 12 at Target in both 42mm and 46mm sizes, with all color options available. The watch’s arr…

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The Apple Watch Series Ultra 4 is available for preorder at Apple. You can save up to $430 when you trade in an old device. Pick from four ban…

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The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for preorder at Amazon starting at $799 for the GPS + Cellular version. You can choose from different siz…

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The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for preorder at Best Buy for $799. The preorder comes with a few freebies, including four free months of …

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The Ultra 4 is also available for preorder at Target, with two color options and three band styles to choose from. Delivery timing will depend…
Both models are officially set to launch on Sept. 18, and tons of retailers and carriers already have them available for preorder. Plus, a handful are already offering some deals and discounts to help you put one on your wrist for less. We’ve rounded up the best bargains for both models below, and we’ll continue to add new deals as they pop up closer to release date, so be sure to check back soon for more ways to save.
Apple Watch Series 12 preorder deals

The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available for preorder at Walmart, with plenty of color and band options. You can also pick between two sizes: the 42mm model for $399 or the 46mm version for $449. Both the models come with some freebies to sweeten your latest preorder, including up to three free months of Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness, up to two free months of Apple Music and News and up to one free month of Apple TV.
From $399 (Save with freebies)

The Apple Watch Series 12 is available for preorder at Apple. You can save up to $430 when you trade in an old device. Pick from three bands — rubber, textile or stainless steel. You can also choose from three colors — aluminum, titanium and ceramic.
Save up to $430 with trade-in

Amazon is also taking preorders for Apple’s latest flagship, with many colors and two case sizes to choose from. The 42mm model is priced at $399, while the larger 46mm model costs $449.

The latest 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 is available for preorder at Best Buy for $399. If you have an older device, you can trade it in for a new one at a lower price. Every purchase also comes with up to four free months of Apple Fitness and three free months of Apple Music.
$399 (Save with trade-in)

You can now preorder the latest Apple Watch Series 12 at Target in both 42mm and 46mm sizes, with all color options available. The watch’s arrival date will vary depending on your ZIP code.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 preorder deals

The Apple Watch Series Ultra 4 is available for preorder at Apple. You can save up to $430 when you trade in an old device. Pick from four bands — Alpine, Trail Loop, Ocean Band or Titanium Milanese. You can also choose from two colors, black or natural.
Save up to $430 with trade-in

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for preorder at Amazon starting at $799 for the GPS + Cellular version. You can choose from different sizes and a variety of band options. It comes with Apple’s new advanced health-sensing system and the powerful S11 chip, while offering up to 50 hours of battery life.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for preorder at Best Buy for $799. The preorder comes with a few freebies, including four free months of Apple Fitness+ and three free months of Apple Music. You can choose to pick it up in store on the release date or have it shipped to arrive by the release date, so you can start using your new watch as soon as it’s released.
From $799 (Save with freebies)

The Ultra 4 is also available for preorder at Target, with two color options and three band styles to choose from. Delivery timing will depend on your ZIP code, so check availability for your location before placing the order.
When will the new Apple Watches be released?
Both of the new Apple Watches are available for preorder now. The watches won’t be released until Sept. 18. But if you preorder today, you’ll have a better chance of snagging one before it sells out.
How much are the new Apple Watches?
- Apple Watch 12: Starts at $399
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: Starts at $799
What new features are in these watches?
One of the most noteable upgrades in actually in the Health app. The Apple Health app will be getting overhauled later this year, integrating data from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Apple says its AI model will adapt to your health data to provide custom workouts. You can even feed in your recent lab results or order a full panel of Quest diagnostic biomarker readings for $120, right within the Health app.
Prices and availability change often due to limited supply, especially at retailers like Amazon and Walmart. We’ll continue to update this list with the best deals as we find them.








