The Apple Watch Series 11 was announced at Apple’s “awe dropping” event today, Sept. 9, alongside the new iPhone 17 lineup. The previous-gen Apple Watch Series 10 sits atop our list for the best smartwatch for 2025, and we expect that the Series 11 will also have plenty to offer. Apple touts the new watch’s 5G connectivity, improved battery life and added health features, including blood pressure alerts. This model comes in a variety of styles, sizes and prices, which we’ve covered for you below. But Apple tech is expensive, so we will cover any launch deals and trade-in offers so you can take advantage of opportunities to save. We will also continue to update this page as offers drop, so check back for the latest details.   

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Apple Watch Series 11 Preorders

We have gathered information on where you can preorder the Apple Watch Series 11 below and will keep adding offers as more retailers and carriers post preorder opportunities.   

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You can preorder the new Apple Watch Series 11 at Apple starting Friday. Plus, if you have an older device to trade in, you can get up to $335 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back when you purchase with an Apple Card.*

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How much does the Apple Watch Series 11 cost?

Series 11 watches start at $399 for the 42mm model and you can upgrade to the larger 46mm model starting at $429. It’s an extra $100 if you want to add cellular connectivity.

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What colors does the Apple Watch Series 11 come in?

The Series 11 comes in jet black, silver, rose gold and space gray.  

Should I upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 11?

Our CNET experts will test this smartwatch and bring you a thorough, in-depth review and recommendations, but general advice for those curious about preorders holds true — if you have an older Apple Watch from several generations ago, upgrading could offer significant improvements. If you have a relatively newer smartwatch, you may prefer to wait for a more in-depth analysis that compares the watch you have to the upcoming flagship.

If you’re looking to shop for previous Apple Watch models, our roundup of the best Apple Watch deals includes sales on the Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9 and SE, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2.  

Switching to an Android smartwatch? We’ve found plenty of Samsung Galaxy Watch and Google Pixel Watch deals available, too.    

*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.