Apple Watch 8 preorders

Apple Watch 8 pictured against black background — (Image credit: Apple)

Apple Watch 8 preorders are officially here. As of September 16, the new Apple Watch 8 and Apple Watch SE can be purchased online or in stores. Meanwhile, Apple Watch Ultra preorders will remain live with the premium watch hitting stores on Friday, September 23.

Announced at the recent Apple Event, the new Apple Watch 8 is Apple's flagship smartwatch with a $399 starting price. In our Apple Watch 8 review, we named the Editor's Choice watch the best smartwatch hands down. It now features a crack-resistant front crystal, 18-hour battery life, and new health/safety features. The new watch also includes Crash Detection, temperature-sensing capabilities, and retrospective ovulation estimates. It runs on watchOS 9, which includes a host of new features along with the ability to add new customizable watch faces.

Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra is a rugged version of the Apple Watch 8 catering to outdoor sports enthusiasts. It features a large 49mm titanium case, making it the biggest Apple Watch to date. Its sapphire crystal glass display is also flat — rather than curved — which should help with durability. We've yet to take Apple's new watches for a spin, but we have no doubt they'll make it onto our best smartwatch list.

The first Apple Watch 8 promos could take a few bucks off or bundle in credits and freebies. So we're rounding up the latest Apple Watch 8 news along with the latest Apple deals. For more Apple discounts, make sure to check out our Apple Store coupons coverage.

Apple Watch Ultra preorders

Apple Watch 8 impact — which models will see price cuts?

Green Apple Watch 7 against dark blue background — (Image credit: Apple)

Expect Apple Watch deals to drop to new record price lows in the coming days. In addition, the Apple Watch 3 could be dropped completely from Apple's roster, which could make the Apple Watch SE the new budget option in Apple's lineup.

In the past, the Apple Watch 3 has been as cheap as $109, whereas the Apple Watch SE hit an all-time low of $209 earlier this summer. Meanwhile, the base Apple Watch 7 hit $279 a few times last month. It's currently selling for $299 at Amazon.

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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.