Is the ceramic case worth the extra money?

If scratch resistance and a jewelry-like finish matter to you, yes. Otherwise an aluminum or titanium Series 12 does the same job for less.

Does it work without an iPhone?

No. The Apple Watch Series 12 requires an iPhone for setup and most features, though Cellular lets it work away from the phone once paired.

Only for calls, messages and streaming without your phone. The watch works over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi without one.

About a day of normal use. Plan to charge daily, and top up before bed if you use sleep tracking.

The watch with the beige silicone strap and a magnetic charging cable. A power adapter is not included.

Apple Watch discounts cluster around Black Friday and new-model launches. The current best new price is $899 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026.

5 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Walmart, Abt Electronics, Verizon, Target.

At Best Buy, for $899.00, as of our latest check.

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