Last-Minute Memorial Day Deal: Save $100 on the Latest Apple Watch While You Still Can
Memorial Day has come and gone, but the savings haven't vanished completely. There are still a number of excellent holdover deals you can shop today, including a chance to grab the Apple Watch Series 10 -- the best smartwatch of 2025 -- for a record-low price.
Amazon is still offering a $100 discount, which drops the basic 42mm model down to $299 and the 46mm model down to $329. If you want cellular connectivity, the price jumps up to $400 for the 42mm model and $429 for the 46mm model, which is also $100 off. Just note that prices vary between colors. And now that the Memorial Day deals are winding down, this offer could disappear at any moment, so take advantage of these savings while you still can.
Other than the fact that it was only a relatively incremental upgrade over the Series 9 -- and that some people might prefer a slightly smaller screen -- there wasn't much that CNET's Lexy Savvides didn't like about the latest flagship Apple Watch. Some of its highlights include the thin and lightweight design, impressive voice call performance and a vibrant screen that makes it easy to read notifications.
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It's also equipped with some advanced fitness functions. They start with the Vitals app, which provides a well-rounded picture of how your body is doing. It also has a new function that monitors your sleep over 30 days and alerts you if the data indicates you might suffer from sleep apnea. You'd be surprised how many people don't realize they have it. Other features include improved durability, 50-meter water resistance and all the usual features Apple Watch owners have come to expect: Apple Pay support, Siri access, quick notifications and much more.
Why this deal matters
Apple doesn't offer direct discounts on its own products, so it's a big deal any time one of its latest devices drops down, especially to an all-time low price. Just keep in mind that we don't expect this deal to stick around for much longer, so we'd recommend acting fast if you don't want to miss out on these savings. There are plenty of other Apple devices still on sale today, including tablets, laptops and headphones. You can shop the best offers in our full roundup of all the best Memorial Day Apple deals still available.
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