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The Apple Watch 9 is the latest and greatest watch in Apple's wearable lineup, but don't sleep on the Apple Watch 8. It's still fully supported by Apple, chock full of great features, and -- most importantly -- on sale for up to 25% off ahead of Black Friday

The retailer has marked the Apple Watch 8 GPS (41mm) down to $299, reduced from $399, while the larger Apple Watch 8 GPS (45mm) is now $329 (reduced from $429). Prices vary by color. The LTE-connected version is also on sale: You can get the Apple Watch 8 LTE (41mm) for $399, reduced from $499, and the Apple Watch 8 LTE (45mm) is priced at just $429 (reduced from $529). 

So no matter which size or version of the Apple Watch you're looking for, these Black Friday deals at Amazon will help you save on your smartwatch upgrade.


Our favorite early Black Friday deal: Save $100 on the Apple Watch 8

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The Apple Watch 8 features advanced health sensors and apps. You can take an ECG, measure heart rate and blood oxygen and track temperature changes for advanced insights into your menstrual cycle. This latest version of the Apple Watch also adds vertical oscillation, stride length and ground contact time for even more detailed insights into your running performance. 

You can also create custom workouts with intervals to get alerted when it's time to speed up, slow down, take a rest or begin your cooldown session.

But what makes it especially useful for runners is the ability to leave everything at home when you take this watch. It can be your music player, fitness tracker, wallet and communication device all in one. And right now, you can get the top-rated Apple Watch 8 for just $299 on Amazon (reduced from $399).

Top features of the Apple Watch Series 8:

  • Take an ECG anytime.
  • Apple Fitness + app (three months free) offers new ways to train and gives deeper metrics into your body's performance.
  • Use Apple Pay on the go so you can step out for a run without anything more than your Apple Watch.
  • The Apple Watch 8 adds new performance metrics tailored specifically to runners, including cadence, vertical oscillation, stride length and ground contact time. 
$299 at Amazon

Amazon also dropped the price on the Apple Watch 9: Save $50

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Featuring new and improved Siri Health functionality, a new double tap gesture and other cool upgrades, the Apple Watch 9 normally retails for $399 and up. But right now, shoppers can get it at Amazon for as low as $349.

The latest generation Apple Watch is a great choice for people who need to interact with their watch during workouts to check stats or start and stop timers. The hands-free functionality will seriously improve your workout experience so you can accurately log your activity without having to fuss with your watch.

$349 at Amazon

Get the rugged Apple Watch Ultra at one of the lowest prices we've seen

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Apple's most prestigious smart watch, the first generation Apple Watch Ultra is a rugged, durable piece of technology perfectly suited for the lifestyles of endurance athletes, outdoor adventurers and water sports enthusiasts. Apple even offers a specialized band for various sports uses.

The Ultra features a 49mm corrosion-resistant Titanium case and a large digital crown with easily accessed buttons. Swimmers and divers will note Ultra features 100m of water resistance -- unlike the Apple Watch 8, you can wear this one in the pool.

The swim-proof Apple Watch is available at Amazon for just $679 (reduced from $799).

$679 at Amazon

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