How to score a rare $421 off the Apple Watch this Cyber Weekend

It’s the Apple Watch deal that trumps all the others but those tempted will only have small window to act before the smart watch sells out.

Black Friday shoppers eager to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon should take note of these excellent Apple Watch deals. Picture: iStock.

One of the most recognisable pieces of wearable tech on the market, the Apple Watch has excited tech fans since its initial release in 2015.

Praised not just for its convenience, the Apple Watch packs in multiple health and fitness features, while also making it easier than ever to check your email, send a text or change a song.

For people still on the fence, the Black Friday and Cyber Weekend sales have retailers offering never before seen deals, with prices starting at $249, and one deal offering a huge $421 off (see the Apple Watch Series 4 44mm Stainless Steel Case w/ Sport Band deal here). So, if you’ve been holding off in anticipation for an unmissable deal, these discounts might just prove too tempting.

Think of the Apple Watch as wrist candy that combines form and function. Picture: iStock.

APPLE WATCH SERIES 3

The most affordable Apple Watch on the market, the Series 3 is still packed full of tech and lifestyle features which make it a great buy. On a full charge, the watch has 18-hours of battery life and it also features GPS connection, water resistance up to 50m and an Optical Heart Sensor which measures heart rates from 30 to 120 beats per minute. You’ve also got the standard iPhone compatibility perks and activity tracking to ensure you’re moving and hitting your fitness goals.

Save 29 per cent off Apple Watch 42mm Series 3 in Space Grey, $249 (from $349)

Shoppers eager to get the Apple Watch Series 3 should keep an eye on eBay’s special Saturday deal. The online marketplace are dropping a total of 1000 units from 12pm AEDT on Saturday, November 28 however this deal is only accessible to eBay Plus members - you can learn more about that here.

28.8 per cent off Apple Watch 42mm Series 3, $373.06 (RRP$523.95)
eBay. Use the code “PTETE15”, on top of the existing discount.

16.23 per cent off Apple Watch 42mm Series 3, $418 (RRP$499)
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Save $20 off Apple Watch Series 3 38mm Silver Aluminium Case GPS with White Sport Band, $299 (from $319)

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Bangkok, Thailand – July 27, 2019: Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 showing its screen with Activity Rings.

APPLE WATCH SERIES 4

The Series 4 is a step up from their predecessor thanks to its 64-bit dual core processor. This is said to be two times faster than Series 3’s already very efficient dual-core processor. The Series 4 Apple Watch is also a bit more sophisticated in its fitness and health tracking. It comes with new yoga and hiking workouts and tracking for runners, added fall detection, Emergency SOS and an upgraded Electrical Heart Rate Sensor and will alert you if it reports exponential drops or increases in heart rate.

Save $421 on the Apple Watch Series 4 44mm Stainless Steel Case w/ Sport Band, $698 (RRP $1119)

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Save $371 on the Apple Watch Series 4 40mm Stainless Steel Case w/ Milanese Loop, $738 (RRP $1119)

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APPLE WATCH SERIES 5

The second most advanced Apple Watch, pipped only by the Series 6 model which was released in Septemeber 2020, there’s a lot to love about this ritzy device. It’s powerful and fast thanks to its 64-bit dual-core processor and offers a range of health trackers like electrical and optical heart sensors, hearing health innovations, fall detection, and Emergency SOS. It’s also the first Apple Watch to offer ‘always-on’ display, which it combines with the same 18-hour battery life as the Series 4.

Save $120 on the Apple Watch Series 5 40mm Gold Aluminium Case with Pink Sand Sports Band, $429 (from $649)

Harvey Norman. Also available in a 44mm size for $579, save $120. The deal is also available for a Space Grey Aluminium Case with a Black Sport Band and Silver Aluminium Case with a White Sport Band too.

Save $120 on the Apple Watch Series 5 40mm Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band – GPS + Cellular, $679 (from $799)

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Apple Watch Series 5 40mm Gold Aluminium Case with Pink Sand Sports Band.

WHAT OTHER APPLE SALES ARE HAPPENING THIS BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND?

If you’re looking for something specific this Black Friday, we’ve got the deals. Whether you’re wondering a pair of discount AirPods or are a diehard Apple fan on the hunt for an upgrade here are the deals to be across.

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IS THE IPHONE 12 PRO NOW AVAILABLE?
The eagerly anticipated drop of the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone Pro Max – with a tougher screen than any of its predecessors; a surgical grade stainless steel case; and industry-leading water-resistance – occurred on November 13 of this year. Among the retailers to be selling the latest drop of iPhones is Amazon, The Good Guys and Harvey Norman.

SHOULD I INVEST IN AN APPLE WATCH?

Now in its sixth series, the latest of Apple Watches is definitely one to consider, whether you’re a smart watch loyalist or are new to the watch evolution.

The Apple Watch Series 6 will do everything that we’ve come to expect of this smart accessory — monitor your heart rate, establish better sleep health and motivate you to improve your fitness — which arguably, is enough to convince anyone in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle that they should adorn themselves with this watch daily.

However, thanks to remarkable new sensor technology, the Apple Watch Series 6 will also measure your blood oxygen level, informing you on the amount of oxygen circulating your body, as well as how effectively it is being absorbed. Considering the significance of this measure of health, it’s a wonder that we’ve not had the ability to monitor it day-to-day — until now.

Not convinced? Read about how a man’s Apple Watch potentially saved his life.

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