Amazon has cut the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro to $69 across its color options, putting a full-screen budget smartwatch in fitness-band territory. The watch usually moves between $79 and $99, according to Amazon’s listing, so this is a modest but real discount rather than the usual retail theater with a fake mountain of savings.
The Watch 3 Pro is CMF’s cheaper smartwatch under Nothing’s budget brand, but it is not a blank wrist pebble. Nothing says the watch has a 1.43-inch OLED display, works with iOS and Android, and can run for up to 13 days on a charge under normal use. That battery claim depends on settings, as usual. With the always-on display enabled, battery life is shorter; the provided hands-on account says two or three days of constant use was typical.
For workouts, the Watch 3 Pro includes dual-band GPS, IP68 protection, a heart-rate sensor, and 131 sports modes, according to the product listing. It also supports common integrations including Strava and Apple Health. That is the part that matters if you want a cheap watch that can track runs without immediately asking you to buy a more expensive watch.
What the $69 buys
The watch comes in four styles, each with its own bezel shape, detailing, and matching strap, according to Nothing’s product imagery and listing details. The light green and orange models are among the available options. The case is described as large, which may suit people who like a visible watch face, though the hands-on account said that size made it less comfortable for sleep tracking.
Nothing’s companion app, Nothing X, provides multiple watch-face options. Some faces emphasize complications, while others are built more around color and style. That is a useful distinction at this price: plenty of cheap wearables can count steps, but fewer look like something chosen on purpose.
At $69, the Watch 3 Pro is also listed as $20 cheaper than Google’s screenless Fitbit Air. That comparison is awkward for Google because CMF is selling an OLED display, GPS, heart-rate tracking, and app integrations for less money. The tradeoff, based on the available details, is mostly whether buyers trust CMF’s software and health tracking enough for their needs.
The cheaper alternative
Amazon is also selling the older CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 2 for $39, down from its usual $55 price. The Watch 3 Pro brings upgraded GPS, a more accurate heart-rate monitor, longer battery life, and a slightly larger screen, according to the comparison provided. The Watch Pro 2 still uses the same app and adds swappable bezels for people who care more about changing the look than getting the newer sensors.
For buyers choosing between the two, the split is clean enough: $39 buys the older model and a lot of the same software; $69 buys the newer hardware, the bigger OLED screen, and better fitness specs.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.
