We found the best Prime Day Apple Watch deals — save $49 on the new Apple Watch Series 12

The big day is here. By Samantha Mangino Samantha Mangino Lead Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones. Read Full Bio on October 6, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon just knocked $49 off the 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 ahead of Prime Day. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite | Apple Best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: Best Apple Watch Series 12 deal Best Apple Watch Series 11 deal Best Apple Watch SE 3 deal Do you feel that chill in the air? Fall is here, which means so is the holiday shopping season. To kick things off, Amazon has brought back Prime Big Deal Days. Running from today for 48 hours — Oct. 6-7 — the event is essentially Amazon's way of kicking off holiday shopping before Black Friday. We're now hunting down deals on all the top brands, including Apple.For instance, we've been searching for Apple Watch deals and Apple's brand-new flagship, the Apple Watch Series 12, just got its first real discount on Amazon, dropping to $349.99 (down from $399). Plus, if you're looking for a budget entry point, the Apple Watch SE 3 is also back on sale for $199 (down from $249). $349.99 at Amazon $399 Save $49.01 Why we like itIf you've been holding out for a discount on Apple's newest wearable, Amazon just knocked $49.01 off the 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 for Prime Day. That brings it down to $349.99. The Series 12 builds on Apple's health tracking with more frequent heart rate variability (HRV) readings, a new Daily Readiness score, and deeper Apple Intelligence integration via Workout Buddy. (You'll still get all the essentials like sleep scores, blood oxygen readings, ECGs, and safety features like fall and crash detection.) If you want Apple's latest features without waiting to see what happens tomorrow, this is the top wearable deal on the board. 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. (Note: If you want to spend under $200, the Apple Watch SE 3 is also live for $199 on Amazon right now, saving you $50 off the list price.)More Apple Watch dealsApple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199 $249 (save $50)Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) — $699.97 $899 (save $199.03)More smartwatch dealsGoogle Fitbit Versa 4 — $156 $199.95 (save $43.95)Garmin Vivoactive 5, 42mm — $181.97 $299.99 (save $118.02)Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, 40mm — $159 $249.99 (save $90.99)Garmin Forerunner 165, 43mm — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar, 45mm — $279.95 $449.99 (save $170.04)Garmin Venu 3, 45mm — $368.30 $449.99 (save $81.69)Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, 47mm — $479.43 $649.99 (save $170.56) Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones.