Black Friday has come early for the Apple Watch Series 12, with a massive 20% saving

Amazon Australia is offering a significant 20% discount on the brand new Apple Watch Series 12, even before the Black Friday event has begun. This early discount comes as no surprise, given Apple's usual reluctance to cut prices on their devices until well into their lifecycles. The Apple Watch Series 12 is the latest in the mainline line of wearables, joining the Apple Watch Ultra 4, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the highly anticipated iPhone Duo foldable.

Despite these other high-end releases, Amazon is showing an unusually generous approach to Apple products, discounting AirPods Pro 3 and Max 2 models as well. The Apple Watch Series 12 is described as the best mainline version of the wearable in years according to our review, making it a strong upgrade choice for those using a Series 9 or older.

Features include a new S11 chip for smooth, responsive performance, an improved Readiness Score and refreshed Health Sensing System, and an all-day battery life. The main hardware upgrade from the Series 11 to the 12 is the new S11 chip, along with doubled RAM from 2GB to 4GB, and a Ceramic Shield 2 glass cover for enhanced durability.

The heart rate monitor has been replaced with a new Health Sensing System that measures heart rate every 5 seconds and tracks heart rate variability more frequently. The Series 12 is noted as a comfortable and slim smartwatch suitable for all-day use, including overnight sleep tracking and accurate Readiness Score measurement. Those seeking a different style might consider the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which isn't discounted yet, but the Apple Watch SE 3 from last year is available at a 21% discount, priced at AU$317.