The Apple Watch is the king of the smartwatch market. But that quality comes at a price: the Apple Watch Series 5 is undeniably expensive unless you can find it with a discount.
If you know where to look, fortunately, there are some fantastic deals to be had from retailers such as Amazon and Currys PC World not just during sale seasons, but all-year-round. In this article, we share the best Apple Watch deals, discounts and offers, covering the Series 4 as well as older models.
The Series 5 hit the shelves in September 2019, with prices range from £399/$399 to over £1,000/$1,000, depending on the model you buy. Before the Series 5 came the Series 4, which has since been discontinued and replaced by the older Series 3.
You may still be able to find the Series 1 and Series 2 online and in high-street stores, and both are capable smartwatches in their own right – but because their components are older they won’t offer much future-proofing. Remember they only work with an iPhone, too: no Android here, we’re afraid.
Best Apple Watch deals
Which Apple Watch should I get?
Our dedicated Apple Watch buying guide has details of everything from pricing, models and sizes, to colours and whether or not you need the cellular function. It also points out the key differences between Series 3 and Series 5 and Special Edition versions.
We have dedicated comparison articles too:
Don’t forget, you can also score deals on accessories to bring down your total expenditure. See our roundup of the best Apple Watch straps for every Series, as well our roundup of the best stands and charging docks.
If this is your first time buying an Apple Watch, see our article on how to use the Apple Watch.
We’ve scoured the net to find the biggest savings around on the Apple Watch in the UK, so whichever model you’re looking to find, you’ll be able to pick it up for the lowest price possible.
Where to buy the Apple Watch 5
Vitality Insurance currently has a deal where you can get a Series 5 Watch for £99 upfront. The catch is, however, that you have to stay active and earn 160 Vitality points every month through tracking your fitness – otherwise a monthly charge of £11.25 to £12.50 will apply. Go to Vitality to see more about this offer.
You should also regularly check the following retailers for good offers:
What Apple Watch deals are available?
Retailers such as Currys PC World, Argos and John Lewis have offers on the Apple Watch all year round.
Amazon also sells the Apple Watch, and has been known to offer some of the best savings.
If you’ve found that you’re missing out on Amazon’s Lightning deals, which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, we’d recommend signing up for Amazon’s 30-day free Prime trial, which will get you access to deals 30 minutes before everyone else. Plus, you’ll get free next-day delivery, as well as access to Prime Instant Video and more.
Sign up for Prime here.
The best Apple Watch deals
These are the best deals out there. Apple’s Refurb Store also has some decent savings refurbished models of the now-discontinued Series 4 and older, with some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen for any Apple Watch.
1. Apple Watch Series 5 (40mm)
Apple’s latest and greatest smartwatch is available for a sliver less than usual, thanks to this great Amazon deal.
2. Apple Watch Series 5 (40mm, cellular)
You can get the cellular version of the brand new Series 5 Apple Watch from Vodafone for £27 per month, with an upfront payment of only £29. This is the smaller 40mm version. There’s also a Series 3 variant available for £20 per month with the same upfront cost if that’s of more interest.
3. Apple Watch Series 5 (40mm)
From: Vitality Was: £399 Now: £99 (£300 off) View Deal
You can get the (smaller) Series 5 for £99 upfront when you sign up with Vitality Life Insurance, and if you hit your activity goals you won’t have to pay anything further. (The 24 monthly payments will be anywhere from £0 to £12.50 depending on your performance.)
Vitality is also offering the 44mm model for £129, and you can opt for cellular variants too.
4. Apple Watch Series 3 Nike+ (42mm, refurbished, cellular)
From: Apple Refurbished Store Was: £329 Now: £279 (£50 off) View Deal
If you don’t mind picking up a refurbished model, this is a great price on the capable Nike+ edition of the Series 3 with a 42mm case and cellular connectivity too.
5. Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm, cellular, refurbished)
From: Apple Refurbished Store Was: £299 Now: £249 (£50 off) View Deal
If cellular connectivity is appealing, this is a good price for the Silver/fog version of the Series 3, although it’s worth bearing in mind that you’ll have to pay a monthly cost for mobile connectivity.
6. Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm, refurbished, cellular)
From: Apple Refurbished Store Was: £329 Now: £279 (£50 off) View Deal
As usual with the Refurbished Store, this is a great price on the larger version of the Series 3 with cellular connectivity.
For more deals, take a look at our selection of the best Apple deals.
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