The Apple Watch Series 7 was released just a few months ago, and it is a fantastic device for all of the reasons that I explained in my review: a larger screen than ever before, faster speeds so that it feels much more responsive, faster charging, lots of sensors, and more. I have always purchased the stainless steel models of the Apple Watch because I think that the stainless steel looks and feels better than the aluminum, plus it comes with a more durable screen. The stainless steel models always come with cellular built-in, but you can decide whether or not you want to pay the monthly service charge to activate the cellular radio.
The reason for this post is that the smaller 41mm version of the stainless steel Series 7 normally costs $699 (when paired with the least expensive band), but I see that there is currently a big sale at Amazon. It currently lists on Amazon for $489.99 plus you get a $40 discount once you put it in your cart, so the final price is only $449.99. That's a massive $250 discount, and almost completely covers the $300 price difference between the cheapest aluminum model (without cellular) and the stainless steel model. And if you were going to get the cellular version anyway, this discount means that the $449.99 stainless steel version from Amazon is actually less expensive than the $499 that Apple charges for the aluminum model with cellular. Note that you have to select the Starlight Sport Band to get this big discount, but if you are upgrading from an earlier model of the Apple Watch, the bands that you previously used will work with this model too.
Unfortunately, this massive discount only applies to the 41mm model, which is designed for a smaller wrist. If you want the larger 45mm stainless steel model, the Amazon price is currently $100 less than what Apple charges ($699 at Amazon versus $799 at Apple, for the model with the least expensive band). $100 is a nice discount, but not nearly as good as this $250 discount on the 41mm model.
If you have been thinking of getting a 41mm stainless steel Apple Watch for yourself or as a gift for someone else, this is an excellent deal that you might want to grab before it goes away.
[UPDATE: I posted this late Tuesday morning, but I see that as of Tuesday night, the models with the $250 discount are sold out. So unfortunately, if you subscribe to iPhone J.D. via email and are seeing this post for the first time on Wednesday morning, this sale is now over.]
