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Apple Watch Series 12 pre-orders are live on Amazon starting at $399, with launch set for September 18. New Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 also available.
Apple Watch Series 12 and the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 are now available for pre-order on Amazon, with the Series 12 starting at $399 for the 42mm GPS model [1, 3]. Both devices are scheduled to officially launch on September 18, alongside the new AirPods 5 [1, 2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Apple Watch Series 12 Pre-order Start | $399 (42mm GPS) |
| Apple Watch Ultra 4 Pre-order Start | $799 |
| AirPods 5 Pre-order Start | $129 |
| Launch Date | September 18 |
The Apple Watch Series 12 comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes, with GPS-only or GPS and cellular options [3]. The 42mm GPS model is priced at $399, the 46mm GPS at $449, the 42mm cellular at $489.99 (down from $499), and the 46mm cellular at $549 [1, 3]. Higher-end variants include Titanium models starting at $699 and a Ceramic model at $949 [1]. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available for pre-order at $799 in Black and Natural Titanium [1, 2]. The new AirPods 5 start at $129, with a Wireless Charging Case version at $149 [1].
Apple is highlighting the Series 12's enhanced heart rate sensing, capable of measuring HRV every five minutes and background readings every five seconds, alongside sleep and blood oxygen tracking [3]. The watch also includes fall and crash detection with automatic emergency service notification [3]. Siri has received an AI upgrade, supporting more conversational interactions and summarization features [3]. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, announced alongside these devices, have a staggered pre-order start date of September 12, with a September 18 launch [2]. Apple has not indicated whether any of the new products will face supply constraints, suggesting early orders are advisable for launch day delivery [2].
The staggered release of Apple's new hardware, with accessories and watches available immediately for pre-order while iPhones have a later start, mirrors previous years' strategies [2]. The market will be watching for any early indicators of supply constraints on the most anticipated devices.
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