Apple Watch Series 10.
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The January 2nd update includes pricing details for the Apple Watch SE and other models, including Watch bands, sold by Nomad.
New year, new you, they say. If you’re swayed by a new ad touting the Apple Watch as a great device to help you get motivated and stick to your New Year’s resolutions, the new sales at Amazon and Best Buy are timely. If you’re looking for something even more affordable, there’s also a discount on the entry-level Apple Watch SE. And if you’re looking for some really cool watch bands, Nomad has a sale on them. Please see below for details.
The Series 10 price has been reduced to its lowest price to date in conjunction with the Black Friday sale. All prices below relate to models with GPS, but not to cellular connectivity.
This means the $399 entry price for the 42mm-sized model and the $429 worth of the larger 46mm version will each be reduced by $70. On Amazon, the small model is on sale for 18% off for $329, and the large model is on sale for 16% off for $359. Please note that not all colors and straps are available.
The 42mm size comes with a black sport band on the Jet Black aluminum model, an ink sport loop on the jet black, a plum sport loop on the rose gold, a light brushed sport band on the rose gold, and a blue sport loop on the silver. However, if you want the silver case with a denim sport band, it costs $383.28.
For the larger 46mm case, aluminum options include: Silver and denim sport band, rose gold and light brush sport band, rose gold and plum sport loop, jet black and black sport band, jet black and ink sport loop $359, while silver case and blue sport Loop is an outlier at $419.99.
Apple Watch Series 10 with rose gold finish.
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You can currently find a similar price at Best Buy.
Best Buy is offering three 42mm options for $329. a rose gold aluminum and bright brushed sport band, a silver aluminum and denim sport band, and a jet black aluminum and black sport band. In the 46mm size, you can pay $359 for the same three aluminum watches.
You can find the 42mm Aluminum in Silver with Blue Cloud Sport Loop, Jet Black with Ink Sport Loop, and Rose Gold with Plum Sport Loop here for $329. As for the 46mm aluminum watch, it comes in the same color and band and costs $359.
apple watch SE
And then there’s the affordable Apple Watch, SE. Typically, it costs $249 for the smaller 40mm case and $279 for the larger 44mm case. Right now, Amazon has the small model starting at $199, which is $50 off, and the large model starting at $219, which is just $60 off.
The $199 price applies to the 40mm versions of the Midnight with Ink Sport Loop, Midnight with Midnight Sport Band, and Starlight with M/L Starlight Sport Band, while the Starlight Case with Lake Green Sport Loop , it costs $189, which is $10 cheaper than Starlight. Comes with S/M Starlight Sport Band. Prices may vary for other models.
In 44mm case sizes, the Midnight with Midnight Sport Band is $219, the Midnight with Ink Sport Loop, Silver with Blue Cloud Sport Loop, Silver with Denim Sport Band, and Starlight with Lake Green Sport Loop are $229. Other colors have different prices.
Nomad Apple Watch Band
If you’re looking for a watch band to go with your new watch, Nomad’s great Holiday Hangover sale is still going on. However, it may end soon, so be quick.
Nomad, the leading maker of accessories, bands, cases, and more, is offering 20% off select items. These include sports bands that normally cost $60 but are discounted to $48 on sale. The band feels great, is waterproof, and fits all sizes of watches. Choose from a variety of colors including black, navy blue, ultra orange, ash green, Lunar Gray, and stone.
If you prefer something a little more dressy, the steel band comes in silver and graphite and normally costs $200, but the sale drops $40 to $160.
There’s also a Rugged Band that looks especially good on the Apple Watch Ultra or Ultra 2, and comes with both black and silver metal connectors (Nomad calls these bits hardware). However, it is also available in sizes that fit other Apple Watch models. Normally priced at $60, it’s discounted by $12 to $48. It’s durable and sturdy, yet the ribbed design gives it a soft feel and breathability. Like the sports band, it is waterproof.
To get a discount on any of these bands, apply code HOLIDAY20 at checkout.
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