The current Series model
Apple announced Series 12 on September 9, 2026.
Apple: Apple Watch Series 12 announcementChecked Nov 4, 2026
Apple Watch Series 12
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A good time to buy.
The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Models covered
This guide covers the numbered Series models. Ultra and SE have separate update schedules.
What remains uncertain
The last three Series models were announced in September. We found no confirmed Series 13 date in the sources reviewed.
What we checked
Apple’s Series announcements and Watch News index, plus a targeted Series 13 search and Macworld’s buying guide.
- Apple Watch Series 12 announcement Checked Nov 4, 2026
- Apple Watch News Checked Nov 4, 2026
- Macworld’s Apple Watch buying guide Checked Nov 4, 2026
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Sep 9, 2026
- Time since announcement
- 1 monthAs of Nov 4, 2026
- Apple Watch Series 10
- Apple Watch Series 11
- Apple Watch Series 12Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.