Get the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for $170 during Amazon Prime Day 2

Apple's popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 last month, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it's not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. 

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Apple's Watch Series 9 saw several price drops during the holiday shopping season last year, as did other models like the Ultra, Ultra 2, and Series 8. But right now during the second (and final day) of Amazon's popular October Prime Day sale, you can grab Apple's most up-to-date base model, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen), for $79 off its regular price, almost $20 more than the traditional $50-$60 savings we've seen offered over the last several months. 

The Apple Watch SE dropped to $170 at some major retailers, including Amazon and Target-- offering shoppers a savings of $79 off the wearable's regular price of $249, and matching the discounted price we saw offered during Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year. 

If you're not looking for the advanced features offered in the newer Series 8, 9, or Ultra and Ultra 2 models, the watch SE is a great buy with all the essentials. You'd be surprised how well this model compares to Apple's other contenders.

The SE offers users up to 18 hours of battery life and 32GB of internal storage, and it does offer some of the same health and safety features as the Series 8 and the Ultra, though it doesn't track blood oxygen, do ECG heart checks, or check your temperature.

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During Black Friday sales, I upgraded from the Series 3 Apple Watch to the 40mm SE model, and I've never been happier with a tech purchase. The SE has all the necessary features without the complicated bells and whistles I didn't want (or need) -- yet it still offers a crisp display, fast response rate, and seamless use. It's perfect for tracking my workouts and walks, and for quickly answering texts, emails, and more. 

Grab the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) now and upgrade your or a loved one's smartwatch setup.