Apple Opens Pre-Orders for Apple Watch Series 8, Second-Generation SE, and Ultra

[techishi]

Went with midnight 41mm. 22-29th already.

It was like that the minute the store went up.

 

[Prof.]

Not impressed with this year's Apple Watch. Already cancelled my order.

 

[Smartwatchlover]

AW Ultra 799$ in US and 1009 EUR in Europe (Italian Apple store website)…

 

[gorkt]

Ultra is the Ford F150 of smartwatches. 95% of people who buy it won't use any of the rugged functionality but it makes them "feel" like an active person who does things. I am a casual user and runner, and have small wrists, so this doesnt appeal to me - plus I am not a fan of the design. Easy pass.

 

[D-ConYT]

That's cool that they made the SE $30 cheaper. Usually it's the reverse anymore.

 

[oneteam]

I just ordered the Ultra with the midnight ocean band 🤩

 

[coolbreeze2]

I just talked with Verizon. He told me the Ultra is $599. He called it Verizon pricing. I plan to order. He gave me a different number that I must call to order. I will report back.

Wouldn't you know it? The rep has not a clue about what I'm talking about. She seemed unaware that there is an Apple Watch Ultra!

 

[lazyntired]

You can't do Apple Card Monthly Installments if you add AppleCare+. This is a pretty major snafu for Apple.

Right I just ordered WITHOUT AppleCare+ and then will hopefully remember to add when it arrives.

 

[politicsoffear]

Ordered the Ultra with the blue/grey trail loop and got a ship week of October 20-27.

 

[Veinticinco]

I just placed an order for two Apple Watches. I'm not sure which one to keep.

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I still love those Hermes fonts but the Ultra with that specific dive strap is the keeper IMO

 

[jmpage2]

Ultra is already pushed out to late October.

 

[MrGimper]

Had the ultra with the orange band in my bag to deliver 23rd. Bailed out. Want to see the deal with existing straps as I have 100’s

 

[rtr1985]

Why would anyone order a 8th gen watch with ONLY 18 HOURS battery? Jesus people wake up! My Garmin has 34 DAYS battery life. Hours people. Everyone just as blind eyed every year. Complaining about battery life and still ordering a new one?

How many 33 day off the grid trips did you make this year? The watches charge quick, too. It's plenty.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Orange ultra is still 23rd in USA apple store

 

[macsplusmacs]

Right I just ordered WITHOUT AppleCare+ and then will hopefully remember to add when it arrives.

I could not believe it. Now I too have to remember when it arrives.

 

[twocents]

Ordered a midnight ocean Ultra set for the 23rd!

what a surprise tho the prices were lower for the titanium model than what was anticipated by rumors 😆

 

[azentropy]

Had a 45mm Aluminum GPS in my bag and it went from the 16th to the 22-29 while I was thinking. That is a sign I should wait until retailers have it (and discount it).

 

[Steve686]

Curious when the shipping times will slip, if at all.

 

[davidrellis]

And again no Space Gray for the Series 8... I really dislike this Midnight colour.

Same here. I was really hoping they would change it back this year.

 

[Veinticinco]

Impulse ordered the Ultra (Midnight Blue Ocean dive strap) for 23rd. Hey, I’m curious that’s all.

 

[Return Zero]

I have to say I'm tempted by the ultra. The price is surprisingly not awful compared to outgoing Ti models.

 

[extremador]

Tried ordering the Ultra with AC+ with installments and was also denied. Order submitted without and I'm awaiting a chat agent to resolve this.

 

[macduke]

Just ordered a 41mm Aluminum S8 for my wife. Think it said 22-29 for delivery. Her S4 40mm has a smaller battery than my S4 44mm and is starting to give her problems when exercising. This is the first time someone in my household will have a better Apple Product than me, lol. That's going to make the next year difficult to wait out! Especially since I'll notice her always on watch display ALL THE TIME. I'm waiting for Apple Watch Ultra Series 2. I'm hoping for a bigger SoC upgrade which hasn't happened in a while (hoping for TSMC 3nm), Satellite SOS, and blood pressure and/or blood glucose monitoring.

 

[bookofxero]

It was like that the minute the store went up.

The black/grey Alpine loop was an October ship date. The band alone is November. I went with the midnight just to not have to wait over a band that should be in stock.

 

[WiiDSmoker]

Question is does current 45mm watch bands work with the ultra

Yup they do. 44/45 work with ultra 49