We found the best early Prime Day Apple Watch deal — save $30 on the Apple Watch SE 3

Do you feel that chill in the air? Fall is here, which means so is the holiday shopping season. To kick things off, Amazon is bringing back Prime Big Deal Days. Running Oct. 6 and 7, the event is essentially Amazon's way of kicking off holiday shopping before Black Friday. We're gearing up for the event and hunting deals on all the top brands, including Apple.We're on the hunt for Apple Watch deals and have been admittedly a little disappointed. We've found one great deal on an Apple Watch, but otherwise, there's not much to shop. So if you're eager to buy an Apple Watch, here's the best early Prime Day deal. But otherwise, we recommend holding out until more Prime Big Deal Days savings go live.Best Apple Watch Deal $249 at Amazon $279 Save $30 Why we like itIf you're looking for an Apple Watch, the only early Prime Day deal we found is on the Apple Watch SE 3. Usually $279, the smartwatch is now $249, saving you $30 off. That's just $20 off its lowest-ever price.The Apple Watch SE 3 is the most affordable smartwatch from the tech giant, but it still has all the essential features. It's an advanced health tracker on your wrist that provides real-time metrics. Plus, it has safety in mind as it can detect hard falls and even car crashes, and then alert emergency services. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The Apple Watch SE 3 is the best Apple Watch deal to shop right now, but if you're curious about other smartwatch savings, we rounded up deals from other brands.More smartwatch dealsCMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro — $69 $79 (save $10)Google Fitbit Versa 4 — $159.95 $199.95 (save $40)Garmin Vivoactive 5, 42mm — $181.97 $299.99 (save $118.02)Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, 40mm — $185 $249.99 (save $64.99)Garmin Forerunner 165, 43mm — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar, 45mm — $259.95 $449.99 (save $190.04)Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, 40mm — $259.99 $299.99 (save $40)Garmin Venu 3, 45mm — $367.81 $449.99 (save $82.18)Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, 46mm — $419 $499.99 (save $80.99)Garmin Quatix 7X Solar Edition Marine — $549.95 $629.95 (save $60)