Apple Watch Ultra 3 preorders – where to buy Apple's most advanced smartwatch

Preorders are now live for the brand-new Apple Watch Ultra 3 following its announcement at the latest Apple event. There was a small delay at some retailers earlier this week, but offers for the rugged and high-end smartwatch are now live across several key stores and networks. I've rounded up the best ones below so you can secure your new wearable before its release on September 19.

But what's new in the Apple Watch Ultra 3? Well, you get the largest 49mm display yet with superior brightness, thinner borders and a wider viewing angle, while the device itself is 3D printed using recycled titanium. Battery life is up to 42 hours, 5G support is available, plus there's top-tier GPS and satellite connectivity, with Emergency SOS included with the wearable free for two years.

Some other features are shared with the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3, including a jump to watchOS 26, hypertension notifications, sleep score and a redesigned workout app.

All of this starts at $799 / £799 / AU$1,399. Here's where you can place your Apple Watch Ultra 3 preorder now.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 preorders in the US

• Apple: get up to $355 off with a trade-in
• Amazon: from $799
• AT&T: preorders coming soon
• Best Buy: from $549 with a trade-in + $50 off for My Best Buy members
• T-Mobile: preorders coming soon
• Target: preorders live from $799.99
• Verizon: preorders coming soon

Apple Watch Ultra 3 preorders in the UK

• Apple: up to £275 off when you trade in
• Amazon: preorders live now from £749
• EE: available now from £40 per month
• Three: preorders coming soon
• Vodafone: preorders coming soon

Apple Watch Ultra 3 preorders in Australia

• Apple: up to AU$420 off with a trade-in

Apple Watch Ultra 3 - key info

• Largest display yet, with thinner borders and a wider viewing angle
• Longest battery life yet of up to 42 hours
• Satellite communication and 5G support

We expected an Apple Watch Ultra 3 reveal last year, but the manufacturer kept quiet and has launched the new and improved wearable this year instead, marking a more significant upgrade compared to the jump from the original Ultra to the Ultra 2.

The headline upgrades in the Apple Watch Ultra 3 are the largest-ever display, thin border, wider viewing angle and unique 3D printed design with recycled titanium. In terms of features, there's the introduction of watchOS 26, which brings personalized workout info, gesture controls, and a fresh design. You also get satellite connectivity, with emergency satellite SOS included as standard, alongside an improved GPS and up to 42 hours of battery life.

It also carries a lot of features found in other new Apple Watch models, such as hypertension notifications, fast charging support, 5G connectivity, and the new Sleep Score feature that gives you a more complete understanding of your sleep and offers ways to improve it.

It's all looking like it could be a great buy for the fitness or adventure enthusiast, but we won't know for sure until we get some proper hands-on time with the wearable. Stick with TechRadar for our verdict soon if you want some more insights before placing a preorder. For now, here's our Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 guide if you're considering an upgrade.

The new Apple Watch range wasn't the only tech announced in the latest Apple event. It was a very busy affair, including the reveal of the iPhone 17 series, featuring the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and stunning iPhone 17 Air. There was also the AirPods Pro 3.

We've got guides to the AirPods Pro 3 preorders and best iPhone 17 preorder deals, should you be interested in those devices, too.

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