
Best Buy is taking preorders for the Apple Watch Series 12 in 46mm, with GPS models starting at $449 and GPS + Cellular versions running up to $799 for the titanium case with a Milanese Loop band. Trading in an eligible Apple Watch takes up to $325 off these preorders. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). The lineup ships beginning September 18, 2026. Buy Now at Best Buy
- GPS models start at $449.00, while GPS + Cellular versions start at $549.00
- Aluminum case options include black, dark bronze, light gold, and space gray
- Titanium case available in natural titanium or radiant gold, including a Milanese Loop band option
- 46mm case size offered in S/M and M/L band sizing
- Ships beginning September 18, 2026

Best Buy has Apple Watch Ultra 4 preorders starting at $799, with Milanese Loop band configurations running up to $899. Trading in an eligible Apple Watch knocks up to $325 off the price. The 49mm titanium case pairs GPS + Cellular connectivity with up to 50 hours of battery life, which Apple says is more than double that of the newer Apple Watch Series 12. It ships for free. It's set to ship starting September 18. Buy Now at Best Buy
- 49mm titanium case
- GPS + Cellular connectivity
- Available with Ocean Band, Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, or Milanese Loop bands
- Offered in Black Titanium and Natural Titanium finishes
- Pre-orders ship starting September 18

The Apple Watch Series 12 is available for preorder at Amazon — the 42mm GPS model starts from $399, the 46mm GPS from $449, the 42mm GPS + Cellular from $489.99, and the 46mm GPS + Cellular from $549. Apple redesigned the optical heart rate sensor with a 32-petal light pattern, up from the two-petal design used on earlier Apple Watch models, as part of a broader hardware overhaul aimed at more precise heart tracking. Charging is also quicker, reaching an 80% charge in about 30 minutes on top of the 15-minute fast charge that provides 12 hours of use. It ships for free. It's due to release on September 18. Buy Now at Amazon

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for pre-order starting at $799. Trading in an eligible Apple Watch can knock $30 to $430 off the price. This model steps up to a 49mm titanium case, satellite communication for emergencies, and up to 50 hours of battery life, more than double the newer Apple Watch Series 12. It's expected to ship beginning September 18. Buy Now at Apple
- 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case
- Always-On Retina display up to 3000 nits
- Precision dual-frequency GPS + cellular connectivity
- Built-in satellite communications for Emergency SOS
- Water resistant to 100m with depth gauge to 40m
- Up to 50 hours of battery life, 84 hours in Low Power Mode

Apple's Watch Ultra 4 is available for preorder in multiple sizes starting at $799, the same price Apple has charged for the Ultra line since it launched in 2022. The watch measures heart rate every five seconds and tracks heart rate variability as often as every five minutes, feeding into a new daily readiness score meant to estimate recovery capacity. It ships for free, and is due to release on September 18. Buy Now at Amazon
- 49mm titanium case with a sapphire crystal display
- Built-in GPS with 5G and LTE cellular connectivity
- 64GB of storage
- Water resistant up to 100 meters
- Weighs 15.8 oz.
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity

Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399, with trade-in credit of up to $430 available toward a new purchase. The lineup adds titanium and ceramic case options alongside aluminum, plus an Always-On Retina display rated up to 2000 nits. Buyers can also choose to pay over 12 months at $33.25 per month or lease from $11.99 per month through Apple Upgrade. It's expected to ship beginning September 18, 2026. Buy Now at Apple
- Available in 42mm or 46mm case sizes
- Aluminum, titanium, or ceramic case options
- Always-On Retina display with up to 2000 nits brightness
- GPS or GPS + Cellular connectivity options
- Water resistant to 50 meters
- Up to 24 hours of battery life, or 38 hours in Low Power Mode

The Garmin Venu 3S smartwatch is $288, down from $449.99. It tracks up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and includes built-in GPS, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, and sleep coaching. Buy Now at Amazon
- 1.6" x 1.6" x 0.47" case with stainless steel bezel
- Up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Built-in GPS with AMOLED touchscreen display
- Body Battery energy monitoring and sleep score tracking
- Wrist-based heart rate, stress tracking, and menstrual cycle tracking
- Works with the Garmin Connect app on iPhone and Android

Best Buy offers preorders for the new Apple Watch Series 12 in the 42mm size, with GPS models starting at $399 and GPS plus cellular versions from $499. Trading in an eligible old Apple Watch can knock up to $325 off the price. The new model adds a redesigned heart-rate sensor that takes more frequent readings throughout the day, a daily readiness score based on activity, sleep, and heart data, and fast charging that can reach 80% in about 30 minutes. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). It's due to release on September 18. Shop Now at Best Buy
- 42mm case size available in GPS or GPS + Cellular models
- Aluminum finishes include dark bronze, black, light gold, and space gray
- Titanium finishes include natural and radiant gold
- Ceramic case option available in pearl white and night blue
- Ships starting September 18, 2026

At Amazon, clip the on-page coupon to get this Cloudpoem Smart Watch for $34. It's the best price Amazon has charged for this model. It includes three interchangeable bands, a metal one and two silicone, along with a 1.85" touchscreen display. The watch also supports Bluetooth calling and tracks heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep. Buy Now at Amazon
- 1.85" high-definition touchscreen display
- Includes 3 replacement bands: 1 metal and 2 silicone
- Tracks heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep patterns
- Supports Bluetooth calls and app notifications
- Over 100 sports modes with IP68 waterproof rating
- Compatible with iOS 9.0+ and Android 5.0+ smartphones

Samsung's current watches and wearables offers include up to $250 in instant trade-in credit on the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, with $100 Samsung Credit or $50 Samsung Credit available respectively without a trade-in. Additional watch deals include up to $200 in trade-in credit on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch Ultra, plus up to $150 on the Galaxy Watch7. Wearables offers include up to $1,030 in savings on Galaxy XR, up to $150 in trade-in credit on Galaxy Ring, $30 off Galaxy Buds3 FE, and 15% off Galaxy Buds4 or Buds4 Pro when purchased as an add-on with a Galaxy S26 Ultra. Free shipping applies. Shop Now at Samsung
- Trade-in credit available on Galaxy Watch9, Watch Ultra2, Watch8, Watch8 Classic, Watch Ultra, and Watch7
- Samsung credit offered on select watches even without a trade-in
- Discounts available on Galaxy Buds4, Buds4 Pro, and Buds3 FE
- Trade-in credit available toward Galaxy Ring purchase
- Bundle savings available when pairing Galaxy S26 Ultra with Buds4 or Buds4 Pro

At eBay, use promo code "VIPJULYTAKE8" to get the open-box Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm Smartwatch for $246. It's the second-best deal we've seen for this model in any condition. Shipping is free. Coupon ends August 1. Buy Now at eBay

This Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra is $400 at Best Buy. It's within a buck of the best price we've seen for this model. It includes a titanium case, GPS and cellular connectivity, and up to 36 hours of battery life. Best Buy backs it with a 90-day parts and labor warranty, and My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). Buy Now at Best Buy
- 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case
- GPS + Cellular connectivity
- Up to 36 hours of battery life for normal use
- Dual-frequency GPS system for accurate location tracking
- Water resistant to 100 meters
- Includes 1m magnetic charging cable and manufacturer's warranty

This smartwatch is $41.89 at Amazon after an on-page coupon. That's $7 off and an all-time low. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon
- 1.85" HD AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate
- Bluetooth calling for answering, making, and rejecting calls
- Tracks heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress 24/7
- Over 120 sports modes
- IP68 waterproof rating
- Up to 7 days of battery life on a 2.5-hour charge

eBay has a wide range of Garmin GPS smartwatches marked up to 40% off, spanning fitness-focused Venu and Forerunner models to rugged Instinct and epix watches built for outdoor use. Certified refurbished options, like the Garmin Venu 3 for $323, sit alongside brand new models such as the Garmin Forerunner 170 for $299.99. Options range from everyday fitness trackers to premium sapphire-lens smartwatches, giving shoppers a broad set of price points to choose from. Shop Now at eBay

This Garmin Venu smartwatch is $164, down from its $350 list price on eBay. You'd pay $26 more elsewhere. Shipping is free. Buy Now at eBay
- 1.2" AMOLED screen
- 5-day battery life or up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music
- health monitoring including O2 sensor, heart rate, hydration, respiration, and more
- smart notifications

eBay's Garmin outlet spans several device lines, from rugged Instinct and Fenix watches built for outdoor tracking to Venu and Vivoactive models geared toward everyday fitness, plus Forerunner running watches and inReach satellite communicators. Pricing runs from around $190 for a Vivoactive 5 up to over $1,000 for a Fenix 8, with both new and certified refurbished listings mixed in across the lineup. Refurbs include 1- or 2-year Allstate warranties. Shop Now at eBay

eBay has a wide range of Garmin smartwatches and GPS marked down, with prices spanning from budget-friendly Instinct and Venu models to premium Epix Pro watches. Refurbished options, like the Garmin Venu 3S at $323, down from $449.99, offer notable savings alongside new releases such as the Garmin Instinct 3 and Forerunner 170. All listings come from an authorized Garmin seller with free shipping. Refurbs include 1- or 2-year Allstate warranties. Shop Now at eBay

Preorder the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9 for $379.99 in the 40mm size or $409.99 for the 44mm model. (They're also available for $429.99 or $459.99 with LTE connectivity.) Samsung is also offering up to $250 in trade-in credit toward the purchase. It ships for free. It's due to release on August 7. Shop Now at Samsung
- 40mm to 44mm case size, in Cream or Graphite
- LTE & WiFi connectivity
- Sport, Fabric, or Misty bands in S/M or M/L sizes
- Health insight tracking
- Long-lasting battery

This CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro is $37 off its regular price of $99 with a Prime membership, and it's also below its Amazon all-time low of $65. CMF, Nothing's budget sub-brand, packs 13-day battery life and 130-plus sport modes into a 47mm case. Dual-frequency GNSS, usually reserved for higher-priced sports watches, makes it a solid pick for runners and cyclists who want accurate route tracking. It supports both Android and iOS. Buy Now at Amazon
- 1.43" AMOLED display
- L1+L5 dual-band GPS
- 130+ sport modes
- 4-channel heart rate sensor w/ SpO2 & stress monitoring
- IP68 water resistance
- Up to 13-day battery life

This Apple Watch Series 11 is $279 at Amazon. That's $20 below our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest price we've seen. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon
- 42mm GPS, Jet Black Aluminum Case
- Always-On Retina display, 2x more scratch resistant than Series 10
- Water resistant to 50m, IP6X dust resistant
- ECG, heart rate alerts, sleep apnea & hypertension notifications
- Up to 24-hour battery life, 15-min fast charge for 8 hours
- Crash detection & fall detection with emergency SOS