Best October Prime Day smartwatch deals: recap
October Prime Day 2026 is officially a thing of the past. This year, the event brought some pretty awesome Prime Day smartwatch deals, including discounts on top-tier wearables like the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Pixel Watch 5.
As I do every year, I scoured Amazon and listed all the best smartwatch deals during October Prime Day right here in this space. So, if you're wondering what the best smartwatch deals were during October Prime Day 2026, continue reading as I explain what was what in the recap below.
As I do every year, I scoured Amazon and listed all the best smartwatch deals during October Prime Day right here in this space. So, if you're wondering what the best smartwatch deals were during October Prime Day 2026, continue reading as I explain what was what in the recap below.
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October Prime Day deals on Apple Watches
There were quite a few sweet Apple Watch deals | Image by PhoneArena
Shoppers were able to score some solid October Prime Day savings on Apple's wearables at Amazon. During the sale, buyers could get a massive $199 discount on the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 paired with a sleek Black Titanium Milanese Loop, which brought the high-end smartwatch down to under $700.
For those looking for Apple's latest smartwatch, the 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 was available for under $350 after a $49 price cut. Budget-conscious shoppers were also able to snag the Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm) for under $200 thanks to a sweet $50 discount. The 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 in Jet Black also went on sale for $49 off, dropping it below $380.
For those looking for Apple's latest smartwatch, the 42mm Apple Watch Series 12 was available for under $350 after a $49 price cut. Budget-conscious shoppers were also able to snag the Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm) for under $200 thanks to a sweet $50 discount. The 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 in Jet Black also went on sale for $49 off, dropping it below $380.
Prime Day deals on Galaxy Watches
Solid Galaxy Watch savings were also up for grabs during the event. | Image by PhoneArena
The event brought enticing October Prime Day deals on Galaxy Watches too. Buyers could grab the high-end Galaxy Watch 8 Classic in Black at a sweet $165 discount, which dropped its price to under $335. The standard 44mm Galaxy Watch 8 in Graphite was also on sale, discounted by $80. That allowed shoppers to get one for under $250.
For those looking for a rugged smartwatch for the outdoors, the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) was selling for $155 less. Amazon also cut $91 off the 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 in Green and $90 off the 44mm Bluetooth version in Silver.
Prime Day deals on Garmin smartwatches
Garmin fans also had the chance to save big on a new smartwatch | Image by PhoneArena
Garmin fans were also able to save on a new smartwatch during October Prime Day. The event allowed buyers to grab the rugged Garmin Instinct 3 Solar with unlimited battery life for under $350 after a $50 price drop. Meanwhile, the high-end Garmin Fenix 8 in Whitestone was selling for $200 off, and the ultra-durable Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire edition was slashed by 47%, bringing it down to under $530.
For those after an everyday lifestyle wearable, both the Garmin Venu 3 and its smaller sibling, the Venu 3S in French Gray, were selling for $170 off and $171 off, respectively, dropping each to under $280. Offering up to 14 days of battery life alongside a plethora of health-tracking features, these lifestyle watches were a great choice for those who didn't want to get an Apple Watch or a Galaxy smartwatch and weren't Pixel users.
The budget-friendly Garmin vivoactive 5 was also sweetly discounted, with Amazon slashing $102 off its price and allowing buyers to get one for under $199.
For those after an everyday lifestyle wearable, both the Garmin Venu 3 and its smaller sibling, the Venu 3S in French Gray, were selling for $170 off and $171 off, respectively, dropping each to under $280. Offering up to 14 days of battery life alongside a plethora of health-tracking features, these lifestyle watches were a great choice for those who didn't want to get an Apple Watch or a Galaxy smartwatch and weren't Pixel users.
Prime Day deals on Pixel watches
The event also brought lovely Pixel Watch deals. | Image by PhoneArena
Shoppers had the chance to get a new Pixel Watch for less too. Google's latest flagship, the Pixel Watch 5, was available for $65 off on Amazon, which dropped the smaller 41mm version to under $335 and the larger 45mm model to under $365. For those looking to save even more, the 45mm LTE Pixel Watch 3 was discounted by $200, making it a solid choice for Pixel users on a budget.
What is the right watch to buy on October Prime Day?
If you are an Apple user or an outdoor enthusiast, going for the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is a no-brainer. After all, Apple created the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for iPhone users with active lifestyles. If you don't lead an active lifestyle, the best move is to get an Apple Watch Series 12.
It is the exact same thing if you want to buy a Galaxy Watch. People with active lifestyles wanting a Galaxy Watch should go for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, while those who aren't outdoor enthusiasts are better off going for the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch 8, or Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
It is the exact same thing if you want to buy a Galaxy Watch. People with active lifestyles wanting a Galaxy Watch should go for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, while those who aren't outdoor enthusiasts are better off going for the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch 8, or Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
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