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Apple launched their highly anticipated Awe Dropping event on September 9, 2025 to unveil an updated Apple Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3, as well as their most budget-tier smartwatch line - the Apple Watch SE 3. Three years after its second generation, this time-piece offers some exclusive premium features previously exclusive to more expensive models at an accessible price point.

Price and Availability

In the US, the Apple Watch SE 3 is available at $249 (roughly ₹22,000), while its starting price in India is ₹25,900.

  • Comes in Midnight and Starlight Aluminum cases.
  • Pre-orders have kicked off in all key markets such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan and India.
  • The smartwatch will be available beginning September 19, 2025, same date with the new iPhones and other Apple wearables.

Apple Watch SE 3: Key Features and Upgrades

Always-On Display Comes to SE

The SE lineup for the first time now receives an Always On display — something that was only until now available on flagship models. This means that people can now see the time, notifications, and complications with a glance — without having to lift or tap their wrist.

Enhanced Durability

According to Apple, the SE 3 features four times stronger crack-resistant glass than its predecessor. The case, which is made from 100% recycled aluminum, also highlights Apple’s long-standing dedication to sustainability.

On-Device Siri and Live Translations

The SE 3 gets on-device Siri processing, which will allow for speedier, more private responses. It also lands with a live translation feature, another trick that you’ll now find on both the Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. Powered by Apple Intelligence and capable of translating languages in real time, the watch will be especially useful on that next trip you’re planning.

Health and Fitness Features

Though it lacks the Hypertension readings on the Series 11 and Ultra 3, there are still plenty of strong health smarts baked in to the SE 3:

  • Sleep Score system: Gives users a daily rating of sleep quality, offering insights into rest patterns.
  • Retrospective Ovulation Estimates: For cycle tracking and fertility insights.
  • Temperature Sensing: Helps with overall wellness tracking.
  • Hearing Health Tools: Monitors exposure to loud sounds and warns users of potential hearing risks.

Performance and Battery

The SE 3 is based on the Apple S10 Chip which is equipped for better flow and more efficient mutlitasking. It also now has support for fast charging, which is something it shares with its pricier brothers. Battery life is consistent with Apple’s standard — up to 18 hours of daily use.

Connectivity and Media Playback

The SE 3 features 5G technology, making communication faster. Furthermore, media playback directly on the watch makes it even more versatile for workouts or casual entertainment without needing an iPhone nearby.

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Where SE 3 Fits in Apple’s Lineup

With Apple Watch SE 3, Apple is doubling down in its lower-cost entry-level watch offering by launching the Apple Watch SE 3. It's a curious middle space: the SE is essentially a budget phone with some genuinely lofty features (such as the Always-On display, on-device Siri, real-time translation, and more advanced health readings) that were previously only available to those with a few more dollars to spend.

No, it doesn’t have hypertension alerts and satellite communication These are certainly not the most high performance feature-exciting wearables around – let alone in their class But Apple can and does sell it on being an everyday watch and the performance, ecosystem cross-functionality and build quality for less than flagship money.

Final Thoughts

It may not generate the most excitement like the Ultra 3 or Series 11, but the Apple Watch SE 3 makes discernible improvements to be one of the best-value wearables in 2025. With its better screen, strong build, enhanced health features and increased intelligence, the SE 3 is the kind of device that will strike the first-time smartwatch buyer as well as the long-time Apple fan who wants a consistent, cheaper option.