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Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 See Record Discounts During Prime Day

Apple slashes prices on its top‑tier watches in Prime Day’s closing hours, delivering record discounts that fuel a rush of buyer interest.

By · Published October 7, 2026  22:42 UTC · Updated October 7, 2026  23:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Apple slashes prices on its top‑tier watches in Prime Day’s closing hours, delivering record discounts that fuel a rush of buyer interest.
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The timing coincided with the event’s closing hours, prompting a wave of markdowns across the brand’s premium line‑up. Media outlets highlighted that the discount surge arrived as shoppers scrambled for the last‑minute bargains. Gizmodo reported that the Ultra 3 model quietly entered the Prime Day finale with a reduction of several hundred dollars, marking its lowest price to date.

MacRumors added that the newer Ultra 4 also benefited from what it called record‑level discounts. The Verge focused on the Series 12, describing a $50 price cut as a solid deal, while CNET listed both Series 12 and the SE 3 among the day’s featured offers. Across the board, the advertised cuts span from modest savings on the SE 3 to deep markdowns on the Ultra line.

CNN noted that readers widely praised the Prime Day bargains, underscoring the appeal of the Apple Watch discounts. The confluence of record reductions on the Ultra models and notable savings on lower‑tier watches positions the promotion as a standout moment in the 2026 retail calendar.

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The obvious questions

Which Apple Watch models are receiving discounts during Prime Day’s final day?

The Ultra 3, Ultra 4, Series 12 and SE 3 are all listed as part of the Prime Day discounts.

What discount amounts are mentioned for the models?

Ultra 3 is reported to be reduced by several hundred dollars, Ultra 4 receives record‑level discounts, Series 12 is $50 off, and the SE 3 is included in the deals though a specific amount is not given.

When are these discounts being offered?

The discounts are being offered on the last day of Amazon’s Prime Day promotion, as reported on October 7, 2026.

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