Apple Watch SE 3 is Suddenly Unavailable

[MacRumors]

Nearly all configurations of the Apple Watch SE 3 are suddenly "unavailable" on Apple's online store in the U.S. and other countries we checked, for reasons unknown.

Apple is holding an event this Wednesday to announce new iPhones and Apple Watches, but an Apple Watch SE 4 was not expected tomorrow, as new generations of the Apple Watch SE have never been released in back-to-back years. The original Apple Watch SE debuted in September 2020, the Apple Watch SE 2 arrived in September 2022, and the Apple Watch SE 3 was announced in September 2025.

Is this a sign that an Apple Watch SE 4 will be announced tomorrow after all, or is this simply a temporary issue that will be resolved soon? We shall see.

Thanks, Logan!

Article Link: Apple Watch SE 3 is Suddenly Unavailable

 

[abowlby]

At least my Watch Ultra outlasted something...

 

[WilliApple]

Whatever you do, do not buy the SE 3 if it comes back.
It will drop support at the same time as the Series 9, 10 and 11.

And you saw how Apple treated the Series 6, 7, and 8.

(Garmin all the way for me atp)

 

[iPrabhu]

'One more thing'...moment tomorrow?

 

[iPay]

OR Musk just patented time today.

 

[JPack]

All carryover products including iPhone 17/17e are out of stock at Apple Stores. SE3 isn’t getting refreshed tomorrow but the price probably is. Pretty sure Apple is preparing for a price increase on new inventory.

 

[Mitsjke]

Or discontinued the SE line: there is more profit with the expensive watches

 

[MikeAllaway]

they'll make them available again tomorrow with a $100 price increase

 

[sickoagb]

It's just straps being out of stock/about to be replaced. Configure it with the Pride or Black Unity Sport Loop bands that nobody buys and they're suddenly available again.

 

[wellander1]

Maybe a legal reason?

 

[kmbum]

Just went on the Apple Store interesting.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Thanks god, this watch sucks... S10 chip aka s9

 

[Klae17]

$150 increase in price, we think you're going to love it.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Whatever you do, do not buy the SE 3 if it comes back.
It will drop support at the same time as the Series 9, 10 and 11.

And you saw how Apple treated the Series 6, 7, and 8.

(Garmin all the way for me atp)

Maybe I will buy ultra 4... we will see but yeah I agree

 

[mthomas184]

Maybe I will buy ultra 4... we will see but yeah I agree

I have the Ultra 1 and am still sour that it is no longer getting updates for such an expensive watch. So i am up in the air if I wanna buy another

 

[iMac The Knife]

Just kidding...it's just the SE 3 anyway.

 

[JPack]

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Just kidding...they shouldn't even offer an SE version anyway.

Gotta get the next gen of buyers (kids) hooked early on the ecosystem. It’s the same reason the low-cost iPad exists.

 

[hajime]

Whatever you do, do not buy the SE 3 if it comes back.
It will drop support at the same time as the Series 9, 10 and 11.

And you saw how Apple treated the Series 6, 7, and 8.

(Garmin all the way for me atp)

I returned the 11 after Apple announced killing of lots of watches.

 

[wdowell]

Not sure why this is of any serious surprise to anybody - there will be announcements made tomorrow

 

[jb310]

Sounds like it'll soon be the perfect time for me to upgrade from my SE1 to a new SE4? 👀

 

[Monkswhiskers]

Nearly all configurations of the Apple Watch SE 3 are suddenly "unavailable" on Apple's online store in the U.S. and other countries we checked, for reasons unknown.

Apple is holding an event this Wednesday to announce new iPhones and Apple Watches, but an Apple Watch SE 4 was not expected tomorrow, as new generations of the Apple Watch SE have never been released in back-to-back years. The original Apple Watch SE debuted in September 2020, the Apple Watch SE 2 arrived in September 2022, and the Apple Watch SE 3 was announced in September 2025.

Is this a sign that an Apple Watch SE 4 will be announced tomorrow after all, or is this simply a temporary issue that will be resolved soon? We shall see.

Thanks, Logan!

Article Link: Apple Watch SE 3 is Suddenly Unavailable

Same se3 but upgraded screen to the newer scratch resistant ion-x . Extra £150

 

[Slo Pesci]

unlocked regular 17 unavailable everywhere near me, Apple, Best Buy, Costco & Staples. Especially the black and white.

 

[DribbleCastle]

They probably don't want SiriAI to suck on it and are considering a chip upgrade? Or at least they should. It would be unlikely, though, for them to stuff the same chip in there as the Series 12.

 

[dannyyankou]

Thanks god, this watch sucks... S10 chip aka s9

Huh? It has the same exact chip as the Apple Watch Ultra 3

 

[abowlby]

'One more thing'...moment tomorrow?

"The Apple Watch SE 3 is now EOL."

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