When to Buy Watch

Compare release timing and buying advice across 3 current products.

Buying timing is estimated from historical release cycles and the age of the current product, for reference only.

All Models3

Apple Watch Series 12Buy Now
Apple Watch Ultra 4Buy Now
Apple Watch SE 3Neutral

Buying Advice

Apple Watch Series 12 product image

Apple Watch Series 12

Buy Now
Early Cycle

The ultimate way to watch your health.

Days Since Release 9 days
2%
2026-09-09

Average Cycle 365 days

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Apple Watch Series 11
2025-09365 days
Apple Watch Series 10
2024-09365 days
Apple Watch Series 9
2023-09363 days
Apple Watch Series 8
2022-09370 days
Apple Watch Series 7
2021-09358 days
Apple Watch Series 6
2020-09364 days
Apple Watch Series 5
2019-09371 days
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 product image

Apple Watch Ultra 4

Buy Now
Early Cycle

The ultimate sports and adventure watch.

Days Since Release 9 days
2%
2026-09-09

Average Cycle 488 days

Refresh History

Apple Watch Ultra 3
2025-09365 days
Apple Watch Ultra 2
2023-09728 days
Apple Watch Ultra
2022-09370 days
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Apple Watch SE 3 product image

Apple Watch SE 3

Neutral
Mid-cycle

All-new essentials for a great value. Now you can track your sleep score. Get richer health insights in the Vitals app. Charge up to 2x faster with new fast charging. And see your info at a glance with the Always-On display.

Days Since Release 374 days
41%
2025-09-09

Average Cycle 910 days

Refresh History

Apple Watch SE 2
2022-091098 days
Apple Watch SE
2020-09722 days
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