Last-minute Apple Watch deal slashes price to just $169 right before Christmas

IF YOU’VE been stressing out about what to gift this Christmas, then this $169 Apple Watch deal might be just what you need.

The last-minute Apple Watch deal is one of many being offered throughout several US retailers across the country.

HandoutBest Buy is offering the Apple Watch Series 3 for $169[/caption]

Electronics retailer Best Buy is taking part in the massive sale, offering the Apple Watch Series 3 for $169, which is $30 cheaper than its usual listing price.

Best Buy is offering the 38mm-sized watches in two colors: White and black.

Because the Series 3 launched back in 2015, it’s currently the cheapest Apple Watch you can buy.

Still, as Apple still offers this model on its website (for $199), this deal at Best Buy is pretty enticing.

The watch, which features a second-generation Retina OLED display, even receives regular software updates.

Apple Watch 3 at Best Buy for $169 – buy here

The Series 3 model can make phone calls, check text messages, and use voice control to access features, all the while looking stylish on your wrist.

The gadget is also water-resistant up to 50 meters and possesses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.

When it comes to health and fitness, there are plenty of cool features as well, including step counting, calorie tracking, and heart health monitoring.

The watch’s Optical heart sensor can actually track high and low heart rates, and irregular heart rhythms, and can even notify you whenever it detects changes.

The best part for many is that the watch, which promises 18 hours of battery life per charge, has a built-in GPS system.

This model also features upgrades that utilize Apple Pay, letting you make transactions easier than ever before.

Apple Watch 3 at Best Buy for $169 – buy here

If you choose to snatch the deal at Best Buy, the retailer is including a free 4-month subscription to Apple Fitness+ with the watch.

Best Buy is also letting customers add one of two protection plans for their new device upon check out: An AppleCare Monthly Plan for $2.49, or a 2-Year Plan for a flat fee of $49.00.

Apple Watches bring your phone to your wrist

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