How to preorder the new Apple Watch models

Apple announced the release of three new Apple Watch models at the Apple event on Tuesday, so if your current watch has been slowly dying over the past year, it might be time for an upgrade.As of Sept. 9, the Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and upgraded Apple Watch SE are now available for preorder on Amazon. The Apple Watch 8 and new SE are also available for preorder directly through Apple with an official launch date of Sept. 16, while the Ultra will be launched on Apple's website on Sept. 23. SEE ALSO: Three new Apple Watches are here. How do their prices compare to older models? If you preorder the Apple Watch 8 or SE through Amazon, you'll score the same launch date of Sept. 16 that you would ordering from Apple. It's the same deal with the Ultra, but you'll have to wait a bit longer (until Sept. 13) for the heftiest Apple Watch to become available. You'll also get Amazon's fast, reliable shipping, of course.Some notable updates on the Apple Watch Series 8 are a body temperature sensor, crash detection, and fertility tracking (which may be concerning post-Roe). The SE and Series 8 both feature S8 chip, crash detection, and a low power-mode that pushes the battery life past 18 hours. The Apple Watch Ultra is Apple's foray into a rugged, outdoors-minded watch. It features the usual Apple Watch tech, plus a 49mm watch face, an extended 36 hour battery life, water depth and temperature sensors, an upgraded GPS, and more. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Watch 8 preorder (opens in a new tab) Starting at $429 at Amazon Preorder Now (opens in a new tab) Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra preorder (opens in a new tab) $799 at Amazon Preorder Now (opens in a new tab) Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE preorder (opens in a new tab) Starting at $249 at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab)