Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to Record-Low $299 on Amazon Immediately After Galaxy Watch 9 Launch

The Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, Jet Black Aluminum) has dropped to $299 on Amazon — $100 off the $399 list price and the lowest price ever recorded outside of Prime Day or Black Friday. The deal appeared within hours of Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 launch.

Deal Details

• Product: Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)
• Price: $299 (was $399)
• Savings: $100 (25% off)
• Where: Amazon
• Record low: Yes — matches the absolute lowest price from Prime Day 2026

Why the Price Drop?

The timing is almost certainly not coincidental. Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 9 at $379.99 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at $699 just two days ago at Unpacked. Amazon frequently responds to competitive launches with aggressive pricing on rival products. At $299, the Series 11 undercuts the Galaxy Watch 9 by $80.

Should You Buy or Wait for Series 12?

The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected in September with rumored blood pressure monitoring, a sensor-in-band design, and improved battery life. However, the Series 12 will likely launch at $399–$429 and won't see deals like this for months. At $299, the Series 11 is an exceptional value — especially considering its FDA-cleared hypertension detection, 2,000-nit display, and all-day battery life.

What This Means for Buyers

If you want an Apple Watch now, $299 is a buy-it-now price. The Series 12's rumored features (blood pressure, sensor band) are exciting but unconfirmed, and Series 12 won't reach $299 until at least Black Friday 2026. Read our full buying guide and compare all options in our smartwatch guide.