Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum Models Drop to $230 in 38mm and $260 in 42mm - MacRumors
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Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum Models Drop to $230 in 38mm and $260 in 42mm

Following the launch of the Apple Watch Series 3 last month, the previous generation of Apple's wearable device -- Series 2 -- has seen a steady stream of sales hit both aluminum and stainless steel editions, with the best discounts arriving for the aluminum models. The first discounts (from B&H Photo) marked 38mm devices down to $290 and 42mm devices down to about $320, while the second wave (from Best Buy) brought those numbers down by $20, to about $270 and $300, respectively.

Today, Best Buy has dropped the price of aluminum versions of the Apple Watch Series 2 down by another $40, resulting in 38mm models priced at just $230 and 42mm models at $260. Cases in the sale include Space Gray, Gold, and Silver, and collections are only focused on Sport Bands, although there are a few Nike+ editions. We've listed a few of the models below, compared to their previous sale prices at Best Buy. For the full list visit Best Buy's deals page right here.

Apple Watch Series 2


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As a point of comparison, current prices of aluminum Series 3 models stand at $329 for 38mm and $359 for 42mm without LTE.

Best Buy's new sale isn't just focused on Apple Watch, however, and includes deals on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iPad Pro, and select Beats products. The retailer also has a special offer running right now for anyone interested in both the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and Apple Pencil accessory. If you buy both items simultaneously, you'll save $100 on the order, essentially making the Apple Pencil free.

For more details on Best Buy's new sale -- and other ongoing discounts -- head over to our Deals Roundup.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy

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Top Rated Comments

112 months ago
At this price. I may pick one up for my dad as gift... Thanks.
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112 months ago
For the price point, Series 2 is still a great watch that offers almost all the same capabilities as Series 3. If someone wanted to save some money, Series 2 is still a great watch that's fully loaded.
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JosephAW Avatar
112 months ago
Still waiting for the Apple Watch Lite with no health features. Just music and notifications and more room for battery.
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112 months ago
Good so everyone can get one hope there’s a redesign for the series 4
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112 months ago
Might have to cop at that price point, don't need the LTE...
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112 months ago
Looks like the extra discount is over. The prices increased $30. I was seriously considering grabbing one today
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