- Apple is expected to unveil three new Apple Watch models in 2025
- There will reportedly be a new Ultra 3, SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 11
- The SE is rumored to have a new design, while the Ultra and Series 11 likely won’t
Apple is expected to unveil three new Apple Watch models in 2025, according to a reliable source.
Apple releases a new Apple Watch alongside its new iPhone for the year, usually in September as the keynote, and according to a new report, 2025 will be no different.
In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple will offer its “usual big announcements” in the second half of 2025, including the iPhone 17 and upgrades to all the top Apple Watches.
Specifically, Gurman states that Apple is planning a “fresh” version of the Apple Watch SE with “a new look.” We can also expect a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11; however, the report suggests that these are “likely to remain roughly the same.” So what else can we expect from these new models?
Apple Watch SE 3 and Ultra 3 details
Gurman notes that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could add both satellite connectivity and 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) network access. Gurman also says it’s “very likely” that high blood pressure detection will be added to both the Series 11 and Ultra 3.
The rumored redesign of the Apple Watch SE 3 is particularly noteworthy and makes a lot of sense given the current lineup. The Apple Watch SE 2 design stands out from the rest of the series – it hasn’t changed since the first generation Apple Watch SE, which was again based on the Apple Watch Series 6.
As such, the current model’s design language lacks the sleeker edges and thinner bezels of today’s top Apple Watch models. Gurman doesn’t say exactly what will change with the Apple Watch SE 3, but it’s likely that Apple plans to bring its budget model in line with the more modern look of the main series.
The Apple Watch SE 2 is easily one of the best cheap smartwatches out there right now, so a design tweak plus the usual array of upgraded internals we’re likely to expect should be enough to enable Apple to retain a lead in this area for another year or two. Other likely upgrades are a new chip – the SE 2 runs on the older S8 SiP – and possibly a larger 41/45mm form factor.
No matter how you slice it, 2025 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for Apple Watch fans.
