The Best Time to Buy an Apple Watch

Did you know there's a best time to buy an Apple Watch? Learn exactly when to purchase in order to save the most money.

The best times to buy an Apple Watch are Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day, and back to school season.

Wait until back to school season

The next best time to buy an Apple Watch is during back to school season on Monday, August 5th.

Why? Apple Watches go on sale during Back to School Season in order to attract students and young adults who are looking for stylish and efficient devices to help them stay organized and on top of their busy schedules.

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How often are Apple Watches on sale?

Apple Watches are almost never on sale—about 10% of the year, or an average of 1-in-10.1 days.

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Best place to buy an Apple Watch

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Best months to buy an Apple Watch

The best months to buy an Apple Watch are July, August, September, November, and December.

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Shemi Freytes

Data Scientist & BTTB Founder

FAQ

Let's recap by answering some key questions:

When is the best time to buy an Apple Watch?

The best times to buy an Apple Watch are Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day, and back to school season.

Why back to school season is a good time to buy an Apple Watch:

Apple Watches go on sale during Back to School Season in order to attract students and young adults who are looking for stylish and efficient devices to help them stay organized and on top of their busy schedules.

Why Black Friday is a good time to buy an Apple Watch:

Apple Watches are on sale during Black Friday because it is a popular shopping holiday, and retailers offer discounts to attract customers, allowing consumers to save money on their desired Apple Watch model.

Why Black Friday Weekend is a good time to buy an Apple Watch:

Apple Watches are on sale during Black Friday Weekend because it is a popular shopping holiday, and retailers offer discounts to attract customers, allowing consumers to save money on their desired Apple Watch model.

Why Cyber Monday is a good time to buy an Apple Watch:

Apple Watches are on sale during Cyber Monday because retailers often offer discounts on popular electronic devices during this time to attract more customers and increase sales.

Why Amazon Prime Day is a good time to buy an Apple Watch:

Apple Watches are on sale during Amazon Prime Day because it is a prime opportunity for retailers to offer discounts and attract more customers while also increasing sales and clearing out old inventory.

How often are Apple Watches on sale?

Apple Watches are almost never on sale, approximately 36 days each year, spanning 5 distinct sale periods—that's 10% of the year.

What are the best months to buy an Apple Watch?

The best months to buy Apple Watches are July, August, September, November, and December.

What's the best place to buy an Apple Watch?

The best place to buy an Apple Watch is at Amazon.

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