Better than Black Friday: the Apple Watch SE 3 at its lowest Aussie price of just AU$337 is fantastic value for a smartwatch

Date:
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:33:42 +0000

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The Apple Watch SE 3 already represents sensational value for Apple fans, but it's now dropped to a new all-time low, making it a bonafide bargain.

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If you've been waiting for an attractive Apple Watch SE 3 discount to kick
off 2026, then youre in luck as we've finally found a major saving worth shouting about. And its cheaper than what we saw during Black Friday 2025!

A decent 16% saving on Apples most affordable smartwatch, with prices
starting at AU$337 for the smaller 40mm variant (down from AU$399), means youre getting even better value than ever before as the SE 3 offers more than what its predecessor did at the same retail price. The larger 44mm model also gets a decent price drop, dipping from AU$449 to AU$387.

We called the SE 3 the best Apple Watch for most people in our review, and with these discounts on the table, it becomes a no-brainer for iPhone owners who have been itching to slap Apples wearable on their wrist. For more
savings and discounts, be sure to check out the latest Apple promo codes and Amazon AU coupon codes

Ushering in a wealth of upgrades over its SE 2 predecessor and matching the higher-end Series 11 and Ultra 3 on some specs, the Apple Watch SE 3 is a remarkable wearable thats a worthwhile addition to any Apple fans arsenal.
The deal price here beats its Black Friday price by a significant AU$40. View Deal

If youd value having a slightly larger display, the 44mm variant has dipped below AU$400 for the first time. Internal specs are the same as its smaller sibling, but the extra screen real estate here allows for improved
readability when viewing notifications or writing out messages. It also suits those with larger wrists a bit better than the 40mm. View Deal

The Apple Watch SE 3 might not have received any changes to its design when
it was unveiled in September 2025, but it did get a host of internal upgrades that make it one worth serious consideration for any wearable wannabes.

Perhaps most importantly, it benefits from the same S10 chip that powers the Series 11 and Ultra 3, which means navigating through and using watchOS 26 is smooth as butter.

Its also the first Watch SE model to get an always-on display. Previously, this was a big factor in the standard Apple Watch being recommended over the SE, as the always-on display makes glancing at the time and notifications a breeze. Now the SE 3 gets the same treatment, and it starts to become clearer why we reckon its the best Watch model for most people.

Another worthwhile upgrade is support for fast charging so while battery
life is still rated at up to 18 hours, recharging is less of a chore. Apple says you can go from 0% to 80% in about 45 minutes. Youll still likely need
to recharge every night, but if you forget, you should be able to get it
fully juiced before you leave the house in the morning. The Watch SE 3 also gets a new Wrist Flick feature, which lets you flick your wrist back to
return to the home screen. (Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future)

Notable feature omissions include an ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, hypertension notifications and sleep apnoea tracking youll want to move up
to the Watch 11 if you want those but not everyone will need such in-depth health tracking. Perhaps you just want an Apple Watch for fitness tracking
and to be an extension of your iPhone, in which case its easy to recommend
the SE 3. Indeed, my colleague and long time Apple Watch wearer, Sharm,
admits that while she loves her Watch 11, she admits the Watch SE 3 is the better choice for most people .

Im not sure how long these Apple Watch SE 3 discounts will last, but given
the fact Apple discounts of this size are rare and stocks run out real quick when it happens, I dont expect them to last long. So get a wriggle on.

Note that Ive called out the GPS model specifically. If youd like the option to add cellular connectivity, you can get it from AU$427 for the 40mm size . Alternatively, the Apple Watch Series 11 is also discounted by up to 27% , depending on size.



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