Apple Watch Ultra is here! First impressions and photos thread

[Boardiesboi]

I just received delivery of the Apple Watch Ultra with green alpine loop in Sydney Australia. I also bought the orange alpine loop.

@TheYayAreaLiving 🎗 - As promised I made a first impressions thread anyway even though a lot of you lucky Americans have got the watch already!

First impressions:

• Packaging is nice and offers a different, more premium unboxing experience.
• The watch is not as big as I expected. The case is bigger and thicker but it doesn’t feel heavier on the wrist compared to the S7 stainless steel.
• For reference, my wrist size is 155mm and I wear a Size 5 solo loop. The two alpine loops I have are both size small.
• The natural titanium looks and feels premium. I’ve always had stainless steel versions so I’m interested to see what the wear and tear will look like
• The G hook on the alpine loop will take some getting used to. It wasn’t easy to take the watch on and off.
• The flat screen looks and feels amazing to swipe on and it’s a clear differentiator from the standard series.
• Display area is only slightly bigger than my Series 7 and the bezels are noticeable. They’re probably waiting til next year to reduce them and make it an incentive to upgrade.
• Action button is useful for starting workouts. Will need to play around more to see what secondary functions I can assign to it.

Comparison pics are with my Series 7 Hermès.

Band pics include sport band, solo loop, leather loop, leather link, Milanese loop, steel link bracelet and some Hermès leather single tours.

Happy to take questions!

Edited to add pics of the midnight ocean band. Feels so nice!

 

[sniffies]

Congrats, enjoy!

 

[Dealmans]

Which band would be more secure for surfing? what is your ultra sport lol?

 

[Boardiesboi]

Which band would be more secure for surfing? what is your ultra sport lol?

Running on the treadmill for an hour, or going for hikes for 3-4 hours LMAO

I’m not gonna do a triathlon, climb Mount Everest or go scuba diving to 200m that’s for sure LOL

Most secure would probably be the ocean loop (which I don’t have). The solo loop if it’s tight enough should work but obviously it won’t go over a wetsuit.

 

[Dealmans]

Looks similar thickness to my seiko?

 

[F308gt4]

Thanks. Great pics! Any chance we can get a couple of pics with the orange sport loop on your wrist? My wrist is a little bigger than yours (165mm, about 6.5 inches) and I think I will likely wear it with my sport loop.

 

[Boardiesboi]

Looks similar thickness to my seiko?

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Through the magic of the internet I think the ultra is thinner? How thick is that Seiko?

 

[Dealmans]

Running on the treadmill for an hour, or going for hikes for 3-4 hours LMAO

I’m not gonna do a triathlon, climb Mount Everest or go scuba diving to 200m that’s for sure LOL

Most secure would probably be the ocean loop (which I don’t have). The solo loop if it’s tight enough should work but obviously it won’t go over a wetsuit.

Ok, I wear them under a wetsuit in winter. I used to do triathlons lol would of been handy

 

[Boardiesboi]

Thanks. Great pics! Any chance we can get a couple of pics with the orange sport loop on your wrist? My wrist is a little bigger than yours (165mm, about 6.5 inches) and I think I will likely wear it with my sport loop.

Do you mean the orange alpine loop?

 

[Dealmans]

Through the magic of the internet I think the ultra is thinner? How thick is that Seiko?

12mm thick 45mm across

 

[Fozziebear71]

I like it. I’m on a Series 7 45mm. I initially was going to order one but once I saw that the screen size was essentially the same size as what I already have I decided I would wait a year or two when they will inevitably reduce the bezels and make the screen size bigger. I’m sure by then they will have made more improvements in the software also. Enjoy your new watch!

 

[Boardiesboi]

12mm thick 45mm across

Apple’s specs says the ultra is 14.4mm thick and 44mm wide. So a touch thicker

 

[Dealmans]

Apple’s specs says the ultra is 14.4mm thick and 44mm wide. So a touch thicker

thanks its thick then, did you get AirPods Pro 2 waiting on mine today lol

 

[nippyjun]

can you show pics of the alpine loop on your wrist and where the hook attaches. I'm curious how much room there is with your wrist size to loosen or tighten the loop.

 

[sarc]

I received mine this morning not sure if I’m sold on the design yet.

The braided solo loop I have fits a bit loose compared to the S7.

 

[Boardiesboi]

thanks its thick then, did you get AirPods Pro 2 waiting on mine today lol

I think the 14.4mm is the thickest at the centre of the watch where the sensors are.

Nah I’m gonna wait til there’s a sale at Amazon Black Friday or eBay or something

 

[Boardiesboi]

can you show pics of the alpine loop on your wrist and where the hook attaches. I'm curious how much room there is with your wrist size to loosen or tighten the loop.

 

[NavySEAL6]

Congrats! Do the bands feel $100 worthy? If you can compare/contrast with any others you own that would be awesome

 

[Boardiesboi]

Congrats! Do the bands feel $100 worthy? If you can compare/contrast with any others you own that would be awesome

Nah they feel the same as the sport loops to be honest. Maybe there's more labour in putting all the hoops onto the band? Or just cause they can charge more haha

 

[Dealmans]

I think the 14.4mm is the thickest at the centre of the watch where the sensors are.

Nah I’m gonna wait til there’s a sale at Amazon Black Friday or eBay or something

I am just testing the V1 didn't work for my ears, hoping the XS tips do.
Amazon had them for $319AUD already, missed it though.

 

[Dealmans]

Just checked these bands are $149AUD here I swapped from a S5 to a S7 for about $180 lol

 

[F308gt4]

Do you mean the orange alpine loop?

No, it looks like you have a pic there with the orange sport loop. Right next to the pic with the purple solo loop. If you can show that I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

[Boardiesboi]

No, it looks like you have a pic there with the orange sport loop. Right next to the pic with the purple solo loop. If you can show that I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks!

Here you go!

 

[Analog Kid]

Why do people think the bezels will get smaller? The bezels are there to protect the face, I doubt they’re going to change much. The Ultra is, and will likely remain, aimed at function over fashion

 

[tripleburst]

It looks like a normal big watch if that makes any sense. Not outrageously huge by any means. OP is the perfect first model to wear one with the small size wrist.