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Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE 2 Stock Running Low Ahead of New Models Next Week

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Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE 2 stock is running low on Apple's online store in the U.S. and some other countries, with various configurations listed as currently unavailable. Some standalone Apple Watch bands are also out of stock.

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Apple Watch inventory routinely dwindles ahead of new models launching. At its special event on Monday, Apple is expected to announce Apple Watch Series 10 models with larger displays and a thinner design, an Apple Watch SE 3 that might have a plastic casing, and an Apple Watch Ultra 3 with internal upgrades, including a faster chip.

Apple Watch SE 2 configurations selling out supports the expectation of an Apple Watch SE 3. The current Apple Watch SE was released in 2022.

We'll have full coverage of Apple's event next week, ranging from the iPhone 16 series to all of the rumored new Apple Watch and AirPods models, so be sure to follow along to learn more about all of the devices that are announced.

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victorvictoria Avatar
victorvictoria
23 months ago
I wouldn't sweat it. I got my wife an Apple Watch series 9 last week, in the color she wanted. But I bought it on Amazon, since it was $100 LESS than the Apple Store, and our Prime card gives us 5% credit on all Amazon purchases. I just looked, and there are still plenty available. And do you really need to buy one of Apple Store's overpriced bands, since there are literally legions of 3rd party bands to choose from, at every price point and materials.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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BelgianChoklit
23 months ago
I've been monitoring the stainless steel models as well and very happy to see they're all unavailable but 1.

I also think they're going to discontinue the braided solo loops, or at least offer even less colors. Reason being that one of my colleagues worked at the Apple Store until recently and told me they sold almost none of them, customers like them but are, understandably, turned off as soon as they hear the price.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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iZac
23 months ago
Based on absolutely nothing more than “new SE is plastic” I had a thought this morning that Apple will really pivot the SE into a Swatch type thing with fun colours and corresponding wacky mix & match bands.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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svish
23 months ago
Waiting to see the new series 10 watch!
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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bLackjackj
23 months ago
Can you clarify US in your stories MR? Not in Australian and Europe,..plenty of stock in store and online. Also retail stores in the US have plenty of stock.
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MacTypeOfGuy
23 months ago
They should just call the next Apple Watch SE the "Apple Watch 5C".
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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