I've been reviewing Apple Watches for years in my capacity as TechRadar's Senior Fitness and Wearables Editor, and my personal pick of the deals (especially for people getting their first Apple Watch this year) is the Apple Watch SE 2, which we called "the best for most people" in our guide to the best Apple Watches.

When it comes to smartwatches, Apple is far from the only game in town. That may be obvious to you, but have you actually looked at the other options that you can grab? The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is one such smartwatch, and it absolutely excels at helping to train your body and keep you on track with your fitness goals.

My favorite deal at the moment is on the Apple Watch SE 2022 (40mm) which is down to just $149 at Amazon, saving you $100 right now. And the new Apple Watch Series 10 is already reduced by $70 at Amazon, despite only being two months old!

For anyone on a budget, this is the Apple Watch to get. The second generation Apple Watch SE starts at just $149 only at Amazon and Walmart. This is the best price we've ever seen for a brand-new Apple Watch with a warranty.

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Amazon has dropped this wrist companion to $149, saving you a hefty $100 off its usual $249 price tag. At 40% off, we’re talking about the most affordable entry point into the Apple Watch ecosystem we’ve seen, and a great excuse to go ahead and start your holiday shopping if you haven’t already.

There are two standout Apple Watch Black Friday deals to consider — the Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $329 at Amazon, while Amazon also has the Apple Watch SE is at its lowest price of $149. That's a pretty significant price gap depending on your shopping budget this Black Friday.

For starters, the brains of the SE, Apple's S8 processor, happens to be the exact same chip powering their Series 8. This works out great because it means your apps open a lot quicker and the animations stay smooth, even with multiple apps running. Not exactly a shocker for Apple watches, but definitely a bonus in this price bracket.