While the upgrade from the Apple Watch Series 10 to the Series 11 is fairly minor, the same goes for the Ultra 2 to Ultra 3; the jump from the Apple Watch SE of 2022 to the latest Apple Watch SE 3 is much more massive.

Apple overhauled just about every aspect of the entry-level smartwatch, with one notable exception: the design. However, that doesn't bother me; I'll get into why below.

Ultimately, the Apple Watch SE 3 represents tremendous value, making it my favorite Apple Watch in the current lineup. Here are the five biggest reasons why.

Cost

Like its predecessor, the Apple Watch SE 3 starts at $249 for the smaller model without 5G connectivity. That's pretty darn reasonable. However, as of writing, you can get the latest SE model on your wrist for only $199.

By comparison, the che

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