Early Prime Day deal: Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 drops to $289.99 at Amazon

SAVE $40: As of Sept.

24, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is on sale for $289.99 on Amazon.

That's a 12% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $289.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $40 Get Deal October Prime Day (also known as Prime Big Deal Days ) kicks off on Oct.

6.

The two-day event will feature a range of products at reduced prices, from tech to household essentials.

But as always, Amazon has started introducing some deals early , with discounts on fitness trackers already live.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is included in the mix.

As of Sept.

24, you can find it reduced to $289.99, down by $40.

This watch is packed with a wide range of features, including tools to help you sleep better.

Advanced Sleep Coaching and Bedtime Guidance both help you build a better sleep routine, using your personalized Energy Score, which accounts for your previous day's sleep, activity, and heart rate to give you a snapshot of your overall health.

If you're a runner, you'll get the benefit of the Running Coach feature.

This analyzes your performance and gives you real-time feedback, with training programs for events ranging from 5Ks to marathons.