Any Deals on Apple Watch SE/Series 8/Series 9?

Ahmed01 on 23/11/2023 - 20:59
Last edited 23/11/2023 - 22:01

Hi all,

Was looking to buy an Apple Watch and open to looking at variants like SE, Series 8 or Series 9 (GPS preferably and the bigger watch option, 44mm for SE or 45mm for Series 8 and Series 9)

I am aware Apple currently has an $80 gift card associated with buying the SE or Series 9 up until the 27th of November but was wondering whether there are any alternative deals or ways to get the actual product cheaper.

Not sure if a new SE version of the Apple Watch came out in 2023 but I looked at Officeworks and they advertised a series SE 44mm 2022 for $377 compared to $449 at Apple.

I haven't really looked at Series 8 deals yet but heard there isn't much difference in features between the Series 8 and 9 so the 8 would be the cheaper option if I was to buy from somewhere other than Apple.

Series 9 is selling for $699 for the 45mm variant at Apple and Officeworks is selling it for $656 (thought Costco would be selling it cheaper but noticed it's currently $670 with them).

I also tried chatting with an Apple support specialist about price matching with another authorized reseller like Officeworks, but they stated that doing so would make me ineligible for the $80 gift card promotion so I will be calling them tomorrow to confirm if this definitely the case.

Looking for advice and possible suggestions into which model to go for and any better deals on any of them (I know SE is cheaper than Series 8 or 9 but if the latter are a better deal then I would go for them)

I think someone recently posted a deal for 5% off giftcards or something similar, if you could also input those suggestions that would be appreciated.

Thanks guys :D

Edit: I’m also aware there is an upsized 8% cashback offer tomorrow which applies only to the Watch SE.

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Comments

  • whorishmouth on 23/11/2023 - 21:23

    Just went thru this last week for an SE. Good guys has it for $346. I got Officeworks to beat over the phone (insert jokes here) and posted out for $328.70.
    Mind you, they have delayed my shipping for unknown reasons, got an email says it's delayed by a week. Hope that helps.

    • whorishmouth on 23/11/2023 - 21:34

      My bad, you're after a 44mm….I thought the 40 and 44 SE were the same price, my apologies. Maybe it helps someone else out if they're after a 40mm…

      • Ahmed01 on 23/11/2023 - 22:23

        Yeah I’m after the 44mm. Officeworks also has the 40mm for $346 now but if I wanted this I could probably price match with Apple and get 8% cashback to get it for $318.

  • Joshlegg86 on 23/11/2023 - 21:46

    $656 with Office works and The Good Guys and Jb will price match for the 44mm series 9

    • Ahmed01 on 23/11/2023 - 22:19

      Yeah I mentioned $656 with Officeworks, Apple is also willing to price match this but I was wondering if there was anything better than this, possibly through cashback and giftcards

  • GordonR on 23/11/2023 - 22:50

    $80 Apple GC on purchase of SE tomorrow, also 8% Cashback, also can use gift cards.

    (I know $80 Apple GC doesn’t do it for everyone but I have back-to-school purchases planned for January.)

    • Ahmed01 on 23/11/2023 - 23:07

      Yes, mentioned this in my post, was hoping to also get it discounted further by price matching with another retailer but that would make me ineligible for the $80 GC promotion

  • fadaada on 24/11/2023 - 09:52

    In the same boat and considering which one to get. Have you settled on one? It's for my wife so was leaning towards the 40mm SE.

    • Ahmed01 on 24/11/2023 - 15:08

      Might go for SE but 44mm. In your case, 40mm size should be perfect.

      • fadaada on 24/11/2023 - 16:40

        Yeah I went for the 40mm. Should bring it to $399 - $80 Apple Gift Card - $31.92 Cashrewards = $287.08

  • mengy on 24/11/2023 - 10:03

    I am buying a watch 9 45mm this week.

    TCN 15% offer to spend at JB Hi Fi
    Use the TCN cards at JB to buy Apple gift card
    Use Apple gift card to buy watch from Apple and get the $80 Apple Card.

    • Ahmed01 on 24/11/2023 - 15:09

      Can you help me with this, may consider going down this option. How do you buy the TCN giftcard is it in store only?

  • mar10 on 24/11/2023 - 15:32
    +1

    I just got a 44mm Apple Watch series 9 GPS for $558.50 at JB HiFi.

    Asked them to price match Officeworks who have it for $656.

    Got $650 worth of ultimate home vouchers from Coles at 15% off ($552.50) and then paid another $6 in store.

    If you want the series 8, call around JB / Good Guys stores to see if they have them and ask to price match to Officeworks ($547) and use $550 worth of ultimate home vouchers from Coles ($467.50) and you'll have it for that price with $3 left over

    Here are details of the deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/811975

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