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Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown

Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown

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$549.00at Best BuyVerified

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Our take on the Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown

The Apple Watch Series 12 is Apple's newest iPhone-only smartwatch, here in the 42 mm aluminum case with GPS and Cellular and a dark bronze case with a brown strap. It runs watchOS, tracks heart rate and sleep, and needs an iPhone for setup. The best new price is $549 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, and 4 stores list it new.

Best foriPhone owners who want to leave the phone at homeSleep and heart-rate trackingFitness and daily activity trackingBuyers who want the newest Series model
Pros
  • Cellular lets you call, text and stream without your iPhone
  • Built-in heart-rate and sleep tracking cover everyday health basics
  • Aluminum case keeps it light on the wrist
  • watchOS has the deepest app and accessory support of any smartwatch
Cons
  • Works only with an iPhone
  • Cellular adds a monthly carrier fee on top of the price
  • 42 mm is the smaller size, so the screen is modest
  • Battery still needs a daily or near-daily charge

Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown prices at every store

  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $549.00Free shippingVerified
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  • Abt ElectronicsNew

    In stock

    $549.00Free shippingVerified
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  • StaplesNew

    In stock

    $549.00Free shippingVerified
    Visit Staples
  • VerizonNew

    In stock

    $549.99Free shippingVerified
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Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown price history

Lowest price we've seen: $549.00 on Nov 7 at Best Buy. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 7.

Specifications

Width (")
1.4Source
Color (Strap)
BrownSource
Features
Sleep TrackingSource
Operating System
watchOSSource
Case Material
AluminumSource
Smartphone Compatibility
iPhoneSource
Heart Rate Monitor
Built-InSource

Questions and answers

Is the Series 12 worth it over the Series 11?
If you already own a Series 11, the upgrade is small and hard to justify. The Series 12 makes more sense coming from an older model or a first smartwatch.
Do I need a cellular plan?
No. The watch works over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with your iPhone. A carrier plan is only needed for calls, texts and data when the phone is away.
Does it work with Android phones?
No. The Apple Watch requires an iPhone for setup and use.
What is in the box?
The watch with the brown strap and a magnetic charging cable. The power adapter is not included.
When is the price likely to drop?
Apple watches usually see their deepest discounts around Black Friday and the holidays. At $549 it is at the list price for this configuration.
Where is the Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $549.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown?
4 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Abt Electronics, Staples, Verizon.

Stores we've priced the Apple Watch Series 12 GPS + Cellular 42 mm - Dark Bronze/Brown at

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