OnePlus Watch 3 Launched In The US Again, At A Higher Price Tag

Summary: OnePlus has once again launched the Watch 3 smartwatch in major markets like the US, but with a new price tag. The company originally released the wearable for $329 but now has listed it on its website for $499. The new price is over 50% higher than the earlier intended pricing.

OnePlus launched its latest smartwatch, called the OnePlus Watch 3, in major markets, including the US, in February. Unfortunately, a typo in the Watch 3’s backplate engraving went viral and quickly ruined the company’s launch party for the premium wearable. OnePlus intended to engrave “Made in China” on the smartwatch’s rear panel, but a manufacturing error misspelled it as “Meda in China.” This forced the company to push the open-sales date of the OnePlus Watch 3 to April.

Now, OnePlus has now once again launched the Watch 3 in the US, but with a new price tag. The company originally released the wearable in the States for $329 but is now selling it for $499.

Is this another typo?

OnePlus’ online store in the US has now listed the Watch 3 for sale at $499, which is a price hike of more than 50% from the intended retail price tag. Also, it is over 65% higher than the previous $299 entry price for the pre-orders. As of now, it is not clear if the OnePlus Watch 3’s new price tag is just another typo or not.

We contacted OnePlus about the price change, but the company declined to comment at this time.

Did the Trump tariffs force the brand to increase the pricing?

There’s a possibility that OnePlus may have increased the price of its latest smartwatch due to the ongoing US tariff situation. President Trump recently paused the tariffs for 90 days for most countries. However, Trump has raised the tariffs charged to China by the US to 125%.

Since OnePlus is shipping the Watch 3 to the US from China, it is subject to the latest tariffs. It’s worth mentioning that no other OnePlus products have seen increased prices in the US so far.

We are waiting for OnePlus to clarify the new higher price tag for the Watch 3 smartwatch. In the meantime, we advise our readers to wait for an official statement before purchasing the new OnePlus wearable.