Most affordable Apple Watch Series 10 models hit all-time lows in early Black Friday sale at $150 off, deals from $249

Why These Series 10 Deals Are a Big Deal

All-Time Lows
- According to 9to5Toys, certain Series 10 models are down by $150, with prices starting from $249. (9to5Toys)
- Specifically:
  - 42 mm GPS: $249 (was $399) (9to5Toys)
  - 46 mm GPS: $279 (was $429) (9to5Toys)
- These are some of the lowest-ever online prices for the Series 10, especially for non-cellular GPS variants. (9to5Toys)
Retailer Moves & Price Matching
- Walmart’s “Event 1” Black Friday sale is driving the deep discounts. 9to5Toys reports Walmart dropped the 42mm to $249. (9to5Toys)
- Amazon has reportedly matched some of these prices already, so you can get these deals without necessarily needing Walmart+. (9to5Toys)
- MacRumors also confirms Amazon’s $150-off deal for the 46 mm GPS model. (MacRumors)
Context from Previous Discounts
- Earlier this year (e.g., Prime Day), Series 10 was discounted to $279 for the 42mm GPS. (Forbes)
- Before that, back in 2024, MacRumors tracked a low of $329.99 for the 42mm model. (MacRumors)
- These current Black Friday-style prices are significantly more aggressive than most past discounts.

Display & Build: Series 10 is known for its larger screen (compared to older models), thinner and lighter chassis, and very polished aluminum finish. (MacRumors)
Health & Safety Features: You still get ECG, blood-oxygen tracking, and advanced health notifications (e.g., high/low heart rate). According to 9to5Toys, the Vitals app brings in overnight metrics like respiratory rate and sleep apnea risk. (9to5Toys)
Speed & Efficiency: The S10 chip makes the watch quite snappy. Plus, charging is fast: Apple claims about 80% in 30 minutes for some versions. (9to5Toys)
Durability: It supports 50m water resistance (so good for swimming), and the thinner design doesn’t compromise on build quality. (MacRumors)

Inventory Risk: These deals are part of early Black Friday sales. Walmart’s $249 for the 42 mm is currently for the 42mm GPS + Cellular model. (Walmart) That may run out quickly, especially in popular color/band combos.
Cellular vs GPS Confusion: Some listings (like Walmart’s) are for GPS + Cellular, not just GPS — make sure you’re picking the variant you want. (Walmart)
Warranty / Returns: As with any deal inflow, check the return policy. Walmart offers free holiday returns until Jan 31 on this. (Walmart)
Future Models: With the Series 11 already out, there’s a risk that stock for Series 10 might tighten even more, or that retailers might push deeper discounts on older models (or clear them out).

Buy Now If:

You want maximum value for Series 10 — $249 is a very aggressive price.
You don’t care about having the absolute newest model (Series 11) — Series 10 is still very capable.
You want a cellular Apple Watch but at a lower cost than usual, because some $249 deals are for GPS + Cellular. (9to5Mac)
You can buy from U.S. retailers (or have someone import) and the shipping/taxes make sense for you.

Consider Waiting If:

You want a brand-new Series 11 — might be worth looking at deals on that instead.
You’re not in a rush — there may be more deals later in Black Friday week or deeper discounts.
You want very specific colors / bands not available in the sale variants.

These early Black Friday Series 10 deals (starting at $249) are exceptional value.
For new buyers, it’s a rare opportunity to get one of Apple’s most capable non-Ultra watches at file-clearance-level prices.
If you buy now, make sure to lock in the sale and double check the exact model (GPS vs Cellular, size, band) — because once inventory runs low, the price may not come back down again.