Smartwatch deals published so far
Black Friday smartwatch deals for 2026 were barely out on 1 November: no watch brand we read had a Black Friday offer on its own US site, and the big stores had published dates but not watch prices. Black Friday is Friday 27 November. This table shows where things stood, so you know which dates to watch.
| Store or brand | What is published | Dates | Source, read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | "Apple Savings Event" (search AppleDeals26HM on costco.com); limit 2; items not listed on the page on 1 November | 27 to 30 November | Costco Black Friday page, 1 Nov |
| Best Buy | Early Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters, then 10 days of Black Friday deals; no watch prices on 1 November | From 6 November; from 19 November | Best Buy holiday calendar, 1 Nov |
| Walmart | Early Black Friday Deals and Black Friday Deals; Walmart+ early access; no watch prices on 1 November | 12 to 15 November; 23 to 29 November | Walmart release of 26 Oct, read 1 Nov |
| Apple | Trade-in and monthly payment options; no Black Friday offer | Not applicable | apple.com, 1 Nov |
| Garmin, Samsung, Google | No Black Friday offer on their US sites | Not applicable | Brands' US sites, 1 Nov |
We add prices to these rows as the stores and brands publish them, through Black Friday week.
Which watch is the current model?
Deal lists often discount last year's watch. That can be a good buy, but only if you know it is last year's model. These are the current ranges as the brands' own sites showed them on 1 November 2026:
| Brand | Current models on its site | Older models you may see on sale |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple Watch SE 3 | Series 11 and earlier, Ultra 3 and earlier, SE 2 |
| Pixel Watch 5, plus Fitbit trackers | Earlier Pixel Watch generations | |
| Samsung | Galaxy Watch range, including Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | Earlier Galaxy Watch models |
| Garmin | Families by activity: running, multisport and triathlon, adventure, health and fitness tracking, golf, diving and more | Earlier versions within each family |
One useful check for older Apple watches: Apple says watchOS 27 needs an Apple Watch SE 2 or later, Series 6 or later, or any Ultra model, paired with an iPhone 11 or later on iOS 27. A cheaper older watch that cannot run the current software will miss new features.
Apple Watch deals
Apple itself did not list a Black Friday discount on 1 November. Its store offers trade-in credit and monthly payments; for example, it gives the purchase price of an Apple Watch Series 12 in its 42mm size as $399 in its leasing terms. That figure is the starting point to compare any store's Black Friday price against.
When we read the stores on 1 November, the one published Apple Watch offer was Costco's Apple Savings Event from 27 to 30 November, with a limit of 2; Costco had not listed the items on 1 November. Best Buy and Walmart sell Apple Watch too, and we add their prices when their Black Friday ads are out. Apple's trade-in credit, which our Apple page tracks, is a separate saving to weigh against a store's Black Friday price.
Garmin deals
Garmin's US site had no Black Friday offer on 1 November. Garmin groups its watches by activity: running, multisport and triathlon, adventure, health and fitness tracking, golf and diving, plus fashion and hybrid watches and its MARQ luxury collection. Choose the family first, then compare the deal: a discount on a watch built for another sport is not a saving for you. We do not have a Garmin store page, so we name it without a link.
Samsung Galaxy Watch and Google Pixel Watch deals
Samsung's US site listed its Galaxy Watch range, including the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, with carrier deals, but no Black Friday offer on 1 November. Google's store listed the Pixel Watch 5 and its Fitbit trackers, also with no Black Friday offer. Check that your phone is supported on the brand's own compatibility page before you buy either.
Fitbit trackers
The Google Store sells Fitbit trackers alongside the Pixel Watch. Check each tracker's product page for features that need a paid membership. We add Fitbit's Black Friday prices here when Google publishes them.
Fitness trackers and smart rings
Several fitness watch brands showed no Black Friday offer on 1 November: Amazfit (its T-Rex, running and everyday ranges), COROS and Polar. Suunto's US site did not open for our tools that day. Smart ring brands such as Oura had not been read for this version.
For a fitness tracker or ring, check two costs beyond the price: whether the brand charges a subscription for some features, and how long the battery lasts between charges, both of which the brand lists on its product page.
GPS or cellular, size and bands: what changes the price
- GPS or GPS + Cellular: Apple sells GPS and GPS + Cellular versions, and says a wireless service plan is required for cellular service. That plan is a monthly cost on top of the watch.
- Case size: Apple's compare page lists case sizes from 38mm to 49mm across current and older models. The larger size of the same model usually costs more, so compare deals size for size.
- Bands and finishes: a deal may apply to one band or colour only. Check that the version on sale is the one you want.
- Older stock: see the current-model table above before you buy a watch that looks unusually cheap.
Returns, warranty and price drops on wearables
Costco accepts returns of smart wearable devices within 90 days of receipt, according to its return policy read on 1 November. Best Buy's holiday calendar says most purchases made from 30 October to 31 December can be returned through 15 January 2027, or 31 January 2027 for Plus and Total members, and its Holiday Price Match Guarantee covers a drop in Best Buy's own price. Our returns and price matching guide has Walmart's, Target's and Amazon's windows.
Cyber Monday smartwatch deals
Cyber Monday 2026 is Monday 30 November. Costco's Apple Savings Event runs to 30 November, Walmart runs Cyber Monday deals online from 30 November to 2 December, and Best Buy holds a Cyber Sunday and Monday sale followed by Cyber Week deals from 1 to 6 December. We add Apple Watch and other smartwatch prices for those days when the stores publish them. All Cyber Monday offers we track are on our Cyber Monday page.
How we check these deals
We do not test smartwatches, so this guide has no accuracy or battery ratings. We read each brand's and store's own pages, list the offers and model names as they state them, and give the date we read them: 1 November 2026 for this version. Phones are covered in our Black Friday phone deals guide and earbuds in our headphones and AirPods guide.
All Black Friday offers we track are on our Black Friday deals page, and our other guides are in the Black Friday hub, including when Black Friday starts at each store, our Best Buy, Walmart and Costco guides. This guide is written by the SavingArena Editorial Team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to what readers ask about this topic.
Will the Apple Watch be on sale for Black Friday 2026?
Apple listed no Black Friday discount on 1 November 2026, but Costco has an Apple Savings Event from 27 to 30 November. Best Buy's Early Black Friday Deals began on 6 November, and Walmart's start on 12 November. We add Apple Watch prices when they are published.
When do Garmin Black Friday deals start?
Garmin had not announced its 2026 Black Friday dates on its US site by 1 November. Retailers' events start earlier: Best Buy's Early Black Friday Deals began on 6 November, and Walmart's run from 12 to 15 November.
How do I pick a smartwatch deal on Black Friday?
Pick one that fits your phone and activity at a fair price for its model year. Check that the watch on sale is a current model, such as Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 or SE 3, or that an older one still runs the current software.
Are fitness trackers cheaper on Black Friday?
Fitness tracker brands such as Amazfit, COROS and Polar had no Black Friday offer on 1 November 2026. Compare any deal with the brand's own price, and check for subscription costs.
Can I return a smartwatch bought on Black Friday?
Costco takes back smart wearables within 90 days of receipt, and Best Buy says most purchases made from 30 October to 31 December 2026 can be returned through 15 January 2027. Other stores set their own windows.

















































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