No Time to Lose on This Apple Watch SE 3 Deal, It's 20% Off for Prime Day

Smartwatches are great at keeping track of time, and for checking your text messages or switching songs on the fly by connecting to your phone. Also, Apple deals are pretty rare, so you should take advantage of them whenever you can. Right now, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 smartwatch on sale for $199, down from its original $249. That's $50 in savings.

As of October 6, the Apple Watch SE 3 smartwatch is on sale for 20% off. According to CamelCamelCamel , this is the lowest price it's been at so far. If you're looking for a new smartwatch, now's a great time to strike.

This smartwatch tracks health metrics such as heart rate and sleep apnea, letting you take your health into your hands. Temperature sensing lets you gain insight into your own body, and cycle tracking can provide retrospective estimates of ovulation. It can also double as a fitness tracker , so you can measure your 10K steps and stay accountable. Plus, it's augmented by Siri AI, which can get you quick answers on topics such as healthy recipes and exercise tips.

The smartwatch can detect hard stops and sudden car accidents, sending a notification to emergency contacts or loved ones. It'll automatically connect with emergency services , too, to ensure that situations are resolved quickly and safely. It has a rated 18-hour battery life, and charges twice as fast as its predecessor. With just a 15-minute charge, it'll restore up to 8 hours of battery life, so it's ready to go when you are.

Our product expert, Andrew Gebhart , awarded it an "Excellent" rating. In our in-depth review , he said, "The Apple Watch SE 3 delivers two-day battery life, a top-of-the-line processor, an always-on display, and upgraded sensors and software for the same price as its predecessor. It's a strong, budget-friendly alternative to the Series 11."

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