Due to a patent dispute, Apple is gearing up to remove select devices in its Apple Watch lineup from the marketplace. The electronics giant will be pulling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 from its official website on Thursday, and major retailers could follow suit after December 24. Put simply: Finding an Apple Watch could become a lot more challenging very soon.
If you have an Apple Watch on your wishlist, you need to start shopping ahead of these inventory pulls, as it's unclear when they'll return to store shelves. There's a silver lining, however, as you'll find a bunch of great deals available for the smartwatch as part of various holiday sales. Here's a look at where you can find a discounted Apple Watch ahead of its removal from the market.
Note that some of these may even arrive in time for Christmas--though shipping times vary by location.
Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
$329+
Several versions of the Apple Watch Series 9 are on sale, including both the 41mm and 45mm variants. The 41mm model is on sale for $329 (down from $399), while the 45mm model is $359 (down from $429). Keep in mind that these GPS models won't be able to receive or take calls unless they're linked to your phone via Bluetooth. Colors on sale include midnight, red, pink, silver, and starlight.
Apple Watch Series 9 (Cellular + GPS)
$429+
If you want to make calls or send texts without needing to be tethered to your smartphone, this is the model to purchase. Ahead of its removal from the market, you'll find the 41mm model for $429 (down from $499) and the 45mm model for $459 (down from $529). Colors on sale include midnight, gold, graphite, pink, silver, and starlight.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Cellular + GPS)
$730 (was $799)
Designed for athletes and adventurers, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 doesn't cut any corners. Along with a durable design and up to 72 hours of battery life in low power mode, it features a gorgeous 49mm display, a customizable action button, and advanced health metrics to optimize your training. After clipping the coupon at Amazon, you can pick up a variety of models for $730 (down from $800), including those with indigo, blue, and olive alpine bands.
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