Where to preorder the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/268734_iPhone_2026_event_handson_ADiBenedetto_0035.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991236/iphone-foldable-hands-on-first-impressions">iPhone Duo</a> was the unequivocal star of <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991697/apple-surprise-and-shine-event-news">Apple's "Surprise and shine" event</a>, but not for people who were mostly paying attention for news on wearables. Thankfully, Apple had a lot to share about its new <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/992568/apple-watch-hands-on-series-12-ultra-4">Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4</a>. There's no update to the SE model for 2026, which isn't necessarily a bad thing (<a href="https://www.theverge.com/smartwatch-review/778037/apple-watch-se-3-review-battery-specs-watchos-26-smartwatch-wearable">the SE 3 rules</a>). Also, no price changes either, which can't be said for the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/992551/apple-iphone-17-17e-air-price-increase">entire iPhone lineup</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">While both new watches look similar to their predecessors, there are a number of updates under the hood that might intrigue some people enough to warrant a preorder. My colleague Victoria Song <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/992568/apple-watch-hands-on-series-12-ultra-4">got hands-on with both smartwatches</a>, …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988579/apple-watch-series-12-5g-ultra-4-preorder-buy">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>