The Apple Watch Ultra 3 — a 'Garmin-rivaling powerhouse' — is now up to $200 off

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 was our top pick for the 'best smartwatch overall' throughout 2025 and 2026, although now the Apple Watch Ultra 4 has come along to replace it.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>The Apple Watch Ultra 3 was our top pick for the 'best smartwatch overall' throughout 2025 and 2026, although now the Apple Watch Ultra 4 has come along to replace it. We're just finishing our tests with that one, but for now, I bring you very important news — the Apple Watch Ultra <em>3</em> has had its price cut at Best Buy and Amazon, even though the Amazon Big Deal Days sale doesn't start until next week. </p><p>Right now, you can get the <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-watch-ultra-3-gps-cellular-49mm-titanium-case-with-black-ocean-band-black-2025/JJGCQL3V5S">Apple Watch Ultra 3 with its iconic Ocean Loop band for $699 at Best Buy (was <del>$799</del>)</a> in both its natural and black titanium colors. The watch is one-size-fits-all, with its hefty 49mm screen, and GPS and cellular options come as standard, so you can add it to a phone's data plan or not — your choice.</p><p>Even cheaper, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Multisport-Smartwatch-Titanium/dp/B0FQFGLC6V/">Amazon's offering the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at 25% off, with its Large-sized Alpine Loop for just $599.99 (was <del>$799</del>)</a>, saving you $200 over Best Buy's $100 and bringing the Ultra 3 down to its lowest ever price. At this price, it might even be worth buying a second smaller, third-party band with it over the Best Buy deal. </p><p>If you're after something a little classier, Amazon is also doing the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Multisport-Smartwatch-Titanium/dp/B0FQG17FTN">Apple Watch Ultra 3 with its Titanium Milanese Loop band for $699.97 (was <del>$899</del>)</a>, saving you $200. </p><p>Check out all the deals below. </p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="c5766a08-be7c-11f1-a417-83f3691f9161" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Watch Ultra 3 with Alpine Loop (L)" data-dimension48="Watch Ultra 3 with Alpine Loop (L)" data-dimension25="$599.97" href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Multisport-Smartwatch-Titanium/dp/B0FQFGLC6V/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1080px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="kdMTmowMikzv7U9mV4cTA4" name="Apple Watch Ultra 3" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kdMTmowMikzv7U9mV4cTA4-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1080" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Multisport-Smartwatch-Titanium/dp/B0FQFGLC6V/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="c5766a08-be7c-11f1-a417-83f3691f9161" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Watch Ultra 3 with Alpine Loop (L)" data-dimension48="Watch Ultra 3 with Alpine Loop (L)" data-dimension25="$599.97">Watch Ultra 3 with Alpine Loop (L): was $799 now $599.97</a></strong><br>Save an impressive 25% on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. It's got a 42-hour battery life, high-powered Siri AI smarts, and outstanding health tracking. During my tests, it matched my electrical heart rate monitor practically beat-for-beat, so you know it's accurate. This is a lowest-ever price: while the large-sized Alpine Loop may not be for everybody, I'd recommend checking out the third-party bands and maybe buying the watch with one of those in your basket too. <a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Multisport-Smartwatch-Titanium/dp/B0FQFGLC6V/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="c5766a08-be7c-11f1-a417-83f3691f9161" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Watch Ultra 3 with Alpine Loop (L)" data-dimension48="Watch Ultra 3 with Alpine Loop (L)" data-dimension25="$599.97">View Deal</a></p></div><ul><li><strong>Get the </strong><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-watch-ultra-3-gps-cellular-49mm-titanium-case-with-black-ocean-band-black-2025/JJGCQL3V5S"><strong>Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Ocean Loop: was </strong><del><strong>$799</strong></del><strong> now $699.99 at Best Buy</strong></a><br><strong>Get the </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cellular-Multisport-Smartwatch-Titanium/dp/B0FQG17FTN/ref=sr_1_1"><strong>Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Milanese Titanium Loop: was </strong><del><strong>$899</strong></del><strong> now $699.97 at Amazon</strong></a></li></ul><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2178px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="95XPYPCKawMYwsGFyYVkGe" name="Apple Watch Ultra 3" alt="Heart rate graph cropped screenshot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/95XPYPCKawMYwsGFyYVkGe-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2178" height="1225" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>I rated the Apple Watch Ultra 3 as my <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you-1154074">best smartwatch</a> of 2025. I wore it for most of 2026, and I can attest to the fact it's both an excellent fitness wearable and a fab daily driver for productivity and notification management. </p><p>Although the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is now available, the best thing about the new device cycle isn't that the new, shiny toys are out: it's that last year's still-excellent models, like the Ultra 3, come down in price and become better value. This is a terrific deal I don't expect to stick around. </p><div data-widget-type="merchantlink" data-widget-title="More Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals" data-model-name="Apple Watch Ultra 3"></div> </article> ]]>