Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Ship Tomorrow: Final Pre-Order Deals Before Launch Day

Tomorrow is launch day. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 arrive in stores and begin doorstep deliveries on Friday, September 18. If you haven't ordered yet, there are still deals available — and previous-gen clearance prices are worth considering.

Current Deals

• Amazon: $9-$20 off Series 12 and Ultra 4 pre-orders (Series 12 46mm Cellular at $529, Ultra 4 at $779.99)
• Best Buy: Up to $325 off with enhanced trade-in on eligible Apple Watch models
• Previous-gen clearance: Series 11 at $319 (25% off) and Ultra 3 at $619 ($180 off)

What's New in Series 12

The S11 chip brings a new Health Sensing System that measures heart rate every five seconds — a 60x frequency increase. Ceramic Shield 2 improves durability, and 128GB storage is standard. Design is familiar at 42mm and 46mm with 5G and Bluetooth 5.3.

What's New in Ultra 4

The Ultra 4 adds blood pressure monitoring, reaches 50 hours of battery life, and features thinner titanium construction. Satellite emergency SOS rounds out the flagship feature set at $799.

Should You Buy Tomorrow?

If you want the new Health Sensing System, the Series 12 and Ultra 4 are genuine upgrades. If you just need a solid Apple Watch, the Series 11 at $319 runs watchOS 27 and delivers excellent value. Read our Series 12 vs Ultra 4 comparison or browse all smartwatches.