What’s better than Apple products? Ahem, Apple products that are on sale. And when it comes to
, you can expect major discounts on Apple products—especially Apple Watches. (I’m talkin’, like, 50% off!)
The shopping event isn’t upon us just yet, but we’ve done our sleuthing and have found early Black Friday Apple Watch deals available right now. This is your chance to get ahead of the rush and snag yourself (or a loved one!) an Apple Watch on the low-low while 1. it’s in stock and 2. before the Black Friday/Cyber Monday mayhem begins. And if you’ve ever experienced Black Friday, you know
sell out v quickly!
Below, you’ll find sales going on for the Apple Watch Series 8 and the SE (First Generation) on Amazon and Walmart—plus, more details about Black Friday 2023 and the Apple Watch deals that’ll be happening!
When is Black Friday 2023?
Mark your calendars for November 24! The major shopping event always takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is on November 23 this year. (And, while you’re at it, you should make a note in your calendar for November 27 which is the official date for Cyber Monday.) Get ready for a weekend full of juicy deals!
What Apple Watches will be on sale for Black Friday 2023?
Unforch, it’s too soon to know which exact Apple Watch models will be discounted on Black Friday. But! Just because it isn’t Black Friday yet doesn’t mean there aren’t Apple Watches currently marked down… The sales never sleep, my friend! Currently, the Apple Watch Series 8 and SE (First Generation) are discounted ahead of the event—which means you can get your holiday shopping done early or treat yourself to something shiny without paying full price.
Keep scrolling to see the different Apple Watch models and their features. FYI: Some of these watches come with GPS + Cellular activity which will make them more expensive—but well worth the $$$. The GPS + Cellular activity will let you stay connected even without your phone (hot girl walk sans phone, anyone?). Apple Watches without this feature can only be used when it’s connected to WiFi or your iPhone, btw. K, now get to shopping!
Apple Watch Series 8
Shop these discounted Apple Series 8 Watches ahead of Black Friday!
The second newest iteration of the hi-tech watch, the Apple Watch Series 8, dropped in 2022 and has lots of really cool bells and whistles. First off, it has the first-ever Always-On display which means the time and other notifications will always be visible on the watch face. Don’t worry though, the display does dim when your wrist is down! And, it’s crack-, dust-, and water-resistant. Fun fact: You can actually swim with it up to 50 meters deep per its WR50 resistance spec. (This obviously means you can shower and take a bath with it on, as well.)
Its advanced health sensors let you keep tabs on your health across the board. The more you wear it, the more it’ll be able to get to know you and provide you insights on your body. You’ll be able to track your blood oxygen levels, see how much time you spent in your REM cycle, and even check your heart rate! Plus, for those who have periods, it even has a temperature sensor that’ll allow you to track your cycle. Over time, it’ll be able to provide you with an estimate of when you’ll be ovulating or if you could have a possible cycle deviation. Technology is kind of wild, am I right?!
Apple Watch SE (First Generation)
Shop this discounted Apple Watch SE (First Gen) ahead of Black Friday!
If you’re someone who’s just looking for something simple that won’t cost you that much (aka it’ll act as your phone but on your wrist)—I recommend the Apple Watch SE (First Generation). It pretty much does everything the Series 8 does except it doesn’t have some of the advanced health sensors or the Always-On display. You’ll still be able to do things like keep track of your fitness/workouts, heart rate, and sleep patterns. And just like the Series 8, it’s swim-proof and has abilities like Fall Detection and Crash Detection. Oh, and be aware that its watch face is also smaller in size compared to the Series 8! The SE is available in two sizes: 40mm and 44m. While the Series 88 comes in 41mm and 45mm.
Assistant Shopping Editor
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she’s also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.