Best Apple Watch deals this week: The 45mm Series 7 is at its lowest price ever

UPDATE: Oct. 7, 2022, 2:20 p.m. EDT We've updated this post to reflect the most recent pricing and availability on Apple Watches.

• BEST OVERALL DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) is TK— $309 $429 at Walmart (save $120)

• BEST BUDGET PICK: The new Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) gives you the core Apple Watch experience, and it's on sale for the first time ever — $269.98 $279 at Amazon (save $9.02)

• BEST FOR THE LATEST TECH: The Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) comes loaded with a more powerful processor and enhanced safety features — $419.99 $429 at Amazon (save $9.01)

It's been over seven years since the first generation Apple Watch began to grace people's wrists. In that time, the Apple wearable has evolved in size and power, and naturally, because it's Apple, price. If you're into the idea of having a fitness tracker, an extension of your phone, and all the world's conveniences (or, at least a few more than you're used to) wrapped around your wrist, but aren't into shelling out the max amount of cash, you've come to the right place. Every week, we'll keep a watch out (too much?) and update this post with the best Apple Watch deals from across the internet.

Apple Watch Series 8 deals:

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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) (opens in a new tab)

$419.99 at Amazon (save $9.01)

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Why we like it:

The Series 8 was announced only last month, and already Amazon has knocked a few bucks off the price. While we anticipate that we are likely to see more significant markdowns next week, this deal could be ideal for someone looking to get ahead of the rush. The latest watch from Apple brings impressive durability, a new heat sensor for fertility tracking (although this could be why some will opt for the Series 7), and crash detection.

Apple Watch Series 7 deals:

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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) (opens in a new tab)

$309 at Walmart (save $120)

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Why we like it:

The 45mm Series 7 Apple Watch rarely goes on sale, but thanks to all the early Prime Day competition and Target's Deal Days sale, it's hit a new low price. With a large always-on display, plenty of health features, great durability, and quick charge, all for a price that sets under its 41mm counterpart, this deal is hard to beat. Only the midnight watch is on sale at this price, but for just 99 cents more, you can also grab more color options at Target.

More Series 7 deals:

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) —$309.99 $429 at Target (save $119.99) + 3 free months of Apple Fitness+

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) — $329 $399 at Amazon (save $70)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $349 $499 at Amazon (save $120)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + Cellular) —$349.99 $499 at Target (save $119.99) + 3 free months of Apple Fitness+

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $379 $529 at Amazon (save $150)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + Cellular) —$549.99 $699 at Target (save $149.01) + 3 free months of Apple Fitness+

Apple Watch SE deals:

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Our pick: 2022 Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) (opens in a new tab)

$269.98 at Amazon (save $9.02)

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Why we like it:

Yes, it's not even a full $10 off, but an Apple Watch's first sale is notable no matter the price drop. And this watch is brand new, so we'll take it. Upgraded from the 2020 SE, this watch has a redesigned back case, crash detection, and the same S8 chip found in the brand new Series 8, all without breaking the bank,

More Apple Watch SE deals:

SE (Second generation)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $239.99 $249 at Amazon (save $9.01)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $269.98 $279 at Amazon (save $9.02)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $319.98 $329 at Amazon (save $9.02)

SE (first generation)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $199 $279 at Amazon (save $80)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $229 $309 at Amazon (save $80)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $249 $329 at Amazon (save $60)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $279 $359 at Amazon (save $80)