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Oct 17, 2026 1:55 AM

Select Costco Stores: 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular (M/L, Black)

$500

$799

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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid in-store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding this price available locally.

Select Costco Stores (link for reference only) have for its Members: 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular Smartwatch w/ Black Titanium Case & Black Ocean Band (M/L, MF0J4LW/A) on sale for $449.97. Deal price is available in store only at select stores.

Thanks to Community Member CrimsonGorilla893 for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability/price may vary by location. Community members have reported that the app inventory checker is inaccurate for this particular item, so please read the thread comments to get a sense of warehouse stock checks. Other colors may also be available in store.

Product Details:
  • Rugged titanium case with sapphire crystal display
  • 100m water resistance for swimming, diving, and water sports
  • Apple's largest, brightest Apple Watch display with flashlight functionality
  • Up to 42 hours of battery life (72 hours in Low Power Mode)
  • Up to 20 hours of GPS and heart rate tracking in Low Power Mode
  • Precision dual-frequency GPS, Custom Workouts, Heart Rate Zones, Pacer, running power, and training load
  • Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence with a compatible nearby iPhone
  • Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and satellite emergency communications
  • Customizable Action Button for quick access to workouts, flashlight, and other functions
  • Health monitoring with hypertension notifications, irregular heart rhythm alerts, sleep apnea notifications, and blood oxygen readings
  • Sleep score tracking and daily health insights through the Vitals app
  • Built-in cellular connectivity with 5G for calls, music streaming, and podcasts without an iPhone
  • Four versatile band styles for sports and everyday wear

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
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  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid in-store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding this price available locally.

Select Costco Stores (link for reference only) have for its Members: 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 3 GPS + Cellular Smartwatch w/ Black Titanium Case & Black Ocean Band (M/L, MF0J4LW/A) on sale for $449.97. Deal price is available in store only at select stores.

Thanks to Community Member CrimsonGorilla893 for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability/price may vary by location. Community members have reported that the app inventory checker is inaccurate for this particular item, so please read the thread comments to get a sense of warehouse stock checks. Other colors may also be available in store.

Product Details:
  • Rugged titanium case with sapphire crystal display
  • 100m water resistance for swimming, diving, and water sports
  • Apple's largest, brightest Apple Watch display with flashlight functionality
  • Up to 42 hours of battery life (72 hours in Low Power Mode)
  • Up to 20 hours of GPS and heart rate tracking in Low Power Mode
  • Precision dual-frequency GPS, Custom Workouts, Heart Rate Zones, Pacer, running power, and training load
  • Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence with a compatible nearby iPhone
  • Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and satellite emergency communications
  • Customizable Action Button for quick access to workouts, flashlight, and other functions
  • Health monitoring with hypertension notifications, irregular heart rhythm alerts, sleep apnea notifications, and blood oxygen readings
  • Sleep score tracking and daily health insights through the Vitals app
  • Built-in cellular connectivity with 5G for calls, music streaming, and podcasts without an iPhone
  • Four versatile band styles for sports and everyday wear

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Costco is drawing attention as a strong value for buyers who want the titanium Ultra with GPS and cellular, especially for diving, battery life, and the sapphire display. In-store stock has been found at many warehouses even when the website shows out of stock, and the kiosk ticket or local check can help confirm availability. Best Buy price matching has also worked repeatedly, though it often takes multiple tries and sometimes requires proving local stock. The main caveat is that availability and price match approval vary by store, zip code, and agent, so persistence matters. A solid deal if you can find it locally.

Common Questions (5)

  • Often yes. Several attempts were denied when the item was out of stock locally, but matches were approved when the rep accepted a warehouse zip showing low stock or when a different agent reviewed the request.

  • Yes, Best Buy can price match it, but approval depends on the agent and whether the Costco item appears in stock for the zip code used. Some matches were approved on the first try, while others required multiple attempts or a different rep.

  • Yes. Multiple shoppers bought it in person after the website showed out of stock, including stores with several units on hand and others where the last unit was still available.

  • At this price, the Ultra 3 is a strong buy if you want the Ultra features, battery headroom, sapphire durability, and 5G + Satellite. It is less compelling if you already own an Ultra 1 or 2, since the upgrade is smaller than moving up from an older Series watch.

  • No. The watch is in-store only and availability varies by warehouse; several locations showed stock even when the website said out of stock, while other stores had none. Checking locally or asking at the warehouse kiosk is the practical way to confirm.

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Oct 19, 2026 3:32 PM
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SnakeMGSOct 19, 2026 3:32 PM
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Quote from SJLKEL View quoted comment :
I tried bestbuy without luck.
Try again. I was declined twice because they said the item was out of stock, but the third rep approved the price match on a different day. I'm actually glad the first two were declined because the price was $500 at that time. Costco later dropped it to $450, so I tried Best Buy again and got the price match approved.
Oct 19, 2026 3:51 PM
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MayankM6888Oct 19, 2026 3:51 PM
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Quote from EZshopper25 View quoted comment :
I couldn't resist and also didn't like U1 not being supported on watchOS 27. Upgraded to U4 ($649)and things I've noticed is battery is way better, apps load faster, the newer Apple fitness/health (readiness, HRV)With U3 now at $449, it's tempting me to return the U4 and save the $200
How did you get u4 at $649?
Oct 19, 2026 4:11 PM
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EZshopper25Oct 19, 2026 4:11 PM
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Quote from MayankM6888 View quoted comment :
How did you get u4 at $649?
Costco had emailed out $50 off $500 coupons a few weeks ago
Oct 19, 2026 5:07 PM
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sip49Oct 19, 2026 5:07 PM
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Thanks OP! Bestbuy price match worked for me. Hint: use chatgpt to do the chats for you. 2nd agent, worked in just 5 min.

They first confirmed the price match. Then waited on the line while I placed the order and provided them the order #, and then the agent submitted the refund for ~$220 (diff + tax).
Oct 19, 2026 6:09 PM
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ramarora87Oct 19, 2026 6:09 PM
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Can anyone share their Bestbuy receipt
Oct 19, 2026 7:27 PM
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gunner249Oct 19, 2026 7:27 PM
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Finally found a rep that hooked me up, it was attempt number 5. But it worked out even though my zip showed out of stock.
Last edited by gunner249 October 19, 2026 at 01:50 PM.
Oct 19, 2026 7:39 PM
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pankajpharmaOct 19, 2026 7:39 PM
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Quote from Thrifle View quoted comment :
23 warehouses · 14 states

AK (1): Juneau #107 99801

CA (6): Eureka #125 95501, Fairfield #453 94534, Napa #1679 94558, Stockton #38 95210, Vallejo #132 94591, Visalia #1017 93277

FL (4): Bradenton #1364 34212, North Port #1682 34293, Palm Beach Gardens #93 33403, Sarasota #1123 34238

HI (1): Honolulu #120 96825

LA (1): Covington #1670 70433

MA (1): Sharon #1704 02067

MS (1): Ridgeland #1366 39157

MT (1): Bozeman #96 59718

ND (1): Bismarck #1380 58503

NV (1): Henderson #673 89014

OR (2): Bend #1696 97703, Roseburg #1073 97470

TX (1): Prosper #1694 75078

WA (1): Ridgefield #1703 98642 (I bought the last one)

WI (1): Oconomowoc #1803 53066
anywhere in PA? 19355

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Oct 19, 2026 8:06 PM
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animesh42001Oct 19, 2026 8:06 PM
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Quote from gunner249 View quoted comment :
Finally found a rep that hooked me up, it was attempt number 5. But it worked out even though my zip showed out of stock.
When they ask for zip which code you provided?
Oct 19, 2026 8:27 PM
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gunner249Oct 19, 2026 8:27 PM
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Quote from animesh42001 View quoted comment :
when they ask for zip which code you provided?
84094
Oct 19, 2026 9:37 PM
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RelaxedSquirrel928Oct 19, 2026 9:37 PM
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Just got one from Willowbrook Costco. (Houston, Texas)
Oct 19, 2026 10:39 PM
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mingyinpangOct 19, 2026 10:39 PM
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Quote from gunner249 View quoted comment :
Finally found a rep that hooked me up, it was attempt number 5. But it worked out even though my zip showed out of stock.

How did you get that rep accommodate? Each time after they asked for a zip code, they would say Costco website in out of stock, therefore they can't match the sales price
Oct 19, 2026 10:59 PM
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gunner249Oct 19, 2026 10:59 PM
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Quote from mingyinpang View quoted comment :
How did you get that rep accommodate? Each time after they asked for a zip code, they would say Costco website in out of stock, therefore they can't match the sales price
She was pretty much asking me the same things every other rep did, when she asked for my zip I just told her 84094. She said today's your lucky day and gave me the match. I told her the same thing I told all of them, it's just a matter of getting the right person.
Oct 19, 2026 11:08 PM
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Jmartinez734Oct 19, 2026 11:08 PM
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I tried multiple times through out the weekend. Never had any luck getting a price match through BB. I tried multiple zip codes and using a guest account. The item has to be in stock from the original retailer
Oct 19, 2026 11:45 PM
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Siva_2017Oct 19, 2026 11:45 PM
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I secured a price match with a second representative at Best Buy. The second agent did not request the zip code and provided a unique link to complete the order. After the purchase, she coordinated with another representative to refund the difference.

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Oct 20, 2026 12:11 AM
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SmartLeopard131Oct 20, 2026 12:11 AM
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Thanks Thanks Thanks! I just price matched with bestbuy for 450$ Online. Total its 501$ for mountain view,CA

The chat got connected to post sales team. i had to place the order for 650 and they refunded the difference amount right then.

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