Apple Watch Ultra Can Check the Water Temperature As You Dive and Swim

[MacRumors]

The new Apple Watch Ultra features the ability to measure the temperature of the water as you're diving, swimming, and doing a range of other water sports thanks to new functionality, added durability, and a new Depth app pre-installed on the watch.

The Apple Watch Ultra is the most rugged Apple Watch yet, with features and design elements explicitly designed for swimmers, divers, and athletes. The new Apple Watch Ultra is also the most water-friendly Apple Watch, featuring EN 13319 certification, the international standard for diving accessories such as depth gauges relied on by professional divers.

When diving, specifically, divers can use a new Depth app that shows several key metrics, including current depth, elapsed time, the current water temperature, the amount of time spent underwater, and more. When underwater, the Apple Watch Ultra automatically opens the Depth app, making it quick and easy to get critical information without needing to open it manually.

The Apple Watch Ultra costs $799 and was made available for pre-order after yesterday's "Far out" event. The Apple Watch Ultra will begin shipping to customers on Friday, September 23.

Article Link: Apple Watch Ultra Can Check the Water Temperature As You Dive and Swim

 

[azentropy]

Neat feature. I'm more impressed by the Ultra features than I thought I would be, and I actually think it is priced well considering it replaced the titanium versions. However it is too gaudy for me.

 

[BootsWalking]

When underwater, the Apple Watch Ultra automatically opens the Depth app

When underwater with the non-Ultra Apple Watch it assumes you can't swim and automatically opens the Death app.

 

[Bolt1982]

But its only cellular not non cellular

 

[Minato1990]

Will be great for my ice baths after playing basketball!

 

[ProfessionalFan]

But its only cellular not non cellular

You don't have to activate the cellular on it so what's the issue?

I notice you're posting this in every Ultra thread. And then multiple people are telling you what I just said. And you just post it again in the next thread. I hope you see this reply because maybe your notifications aren't working properly.

 

[Motawa]

But its only cellular not non cellular

and?

 

[adamlbiscuit]

The Apple Watch Ultra would be wasted on me, but honestly it is so impressive & for me one of the major standouts of yesterdays event. I'm keeping my Series 7 as the Series 8 doesn't propose a major upgrade for me, but I'm eagerly awaiting peoples' reactions to the Ultra one they get them in their hands.

 

[zantafio]

Why would anyone buy the Watch 8 steel case 45mm when you can get a 49mm Ultra for just $50 more?

 

[metalsiren]

Why would anyone buy the Watch 8 steel case 45mm when you can get a 49mm Ultra for just $50 more?

unfortunately I did, and I was debating that exact issue. For me I kept the SS S8 because I know its size etc on my wrist and the Ultra I dont know how it will look etc. Personally I think its to best for me... and maybe I will regret not getting the ultra but for right now I am sticking with the SS

 

[TomorrowsMac]

When will it be in-store to try on / preview for myself?

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Why would anyone buy the Watch 8 steel case 45mm when you can get a 49mm Ultra for just $50 more?

Because they find the Ultra too big/bulky for them?

 

[lazyrighteye]

Why would anyone buy the Watch 8 steel case 45mm when you can get a 49mm Ultra for just $50 more?

I hear you but the bulk of the Uktra is likely something that will not be of interest for many. Nor its feature set.
Me? I’m in. But can fully appreciate Ultra is not for everyone.

 

[Chevysales]

Not a fan at all. Way too big for my arm. My 7 Ti black will have too last another year. Hopefully they bring it back. I can go back to SS but the shine and lack of DLC finish I’m not that fond of.

 

[NightFox]

I'm keen to learn more about the dive functionality of this, i.e. what level of existing dive watch it competes with, e.g. does it support Nitrox, multi-gas, deco-dives, logging, post-dive analysis etc. I'm pretty sure there won't be air integration, which is a shame and I really hope Apple hasn't locked-it down into some kind of 'super-safe' mode with massive conservatism and mandatory lock-out if you blow your safety stop by 10 secs etc. I guess all the info's probably out there already, I've just not got round to finding it yet.

 

[bLackjackj]

You don't have to activate the cellular on it so what's the issue?

Because your paying for Cellular hardware obviously! Have you not seen the price difference?

 

[bLackjackj]

and?

and it costs more obviously

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Because your paying for Cellular hardware obviously! Have you not seen the price difference?

The price is more for the titanium than anything else.

 

[MuckrakerJG]

Why would anyone buy the Watch 8 steel case 45mm when you can get a 49mm Ultra for just $50 more?

The Ultra is not going to be worn by people in professional business or formal settings. It's bulky and has orange on it, will look ridiculous with a Milanese loop, etc. The stainless steel Apple Watch can handle those formal settings but slap on a sport band and you can still go running with it.

 

[unregbaron]

I don't dive but my guess is this is going to be hugely popular in the diving community - even if the prosumer level.

 

[DarthDon]

4G LTE and wireless N?

 

[lk400]

The Ultra is not going to be worn by people in professional business or formal settings. It's bulky and has orange on it, will look ridiculous with a Milanese loop, etc. The stainless steel Apple Watch can handle those formal settings but slap on a sport band and you can still go running with it.

Well, professional and business attire has become a lot more casual over the last 3 years. I can guarantee you that some top tier business people and professionals will wear this.

 

[StuBeck]

The Ultra is not going to be worn by people in professional business or formal settings. It's bulky and has orange on it, will look ridiculous with a Milanese loop, etc. The stainless steel Apple Watch can handle those formal settings but slap on a sport band and you can still go running with it.

I'll counter that a lot of people will use it as a fashion accessory because it showcases a life of adventure and activity they claim to have or want. I also think less than .1% of this version of the watch will ever go more than 4 feet under water.

 

[spartan1967]

Because they find the Ultra too big/bulky for them?

Speaking of, does anyone know what the thickness measurement is on the Ultra?

 

[jezbd1997]

Why would anyone buy the Watch 8 steel case 45mm when you can get a 49mm Ultra for just $50 more?

uhh both for completely different consumers… really hope this was a sarcastic question