If you have an iPhone, the 1st gen Apple Watch SE is still a better all-purpose watch than any non-Apple watch out there, regardless of price.
The Apple Watch SE also has several health and fitness features.
The Apple Watch Series 8 was released on September 16 of 2022 and we're already seeing some substantial discounts on it.Amazon is offering $50 off the Apple Watch Series 8, so the 41mm model is $349 (normally $399) and the 45mm model is $379 (normally $429).