Looks like a nice stonewashed titanium to me. I don’t see an aluminum look at all .Unboxed and wow, this product screams quality. It actually surprised me in a couple of ways which I’ll explain. The watch has only one negative aspect and it’s the finishing. The titanium honestly looks like a regular aluminium AW model. It doesn’t have the sheen of the Edition Ti models and it looks more like a Starlight colour.
Build quality wise it is sturdy. The moment I lift the watch from the box I knew this is a tank. The crown, side button and the orange button are all easily accessible and provide sufficient feedback when pressed.
I got the Alpine loop as you can see. Initially I thought it’s gonna be tough to put the hook on and off but in typical Apple fashion, IT JUST WORKS! It took me less than a second to get the hook into the individual loop and took me about the same time taking it off. The fit is just nice for my small wrist. I’ve attached some front and barrel shots to compare. For some reason the front shots make the watch’s “lug to lug” length longer than it actually is.
This device isn’t rushed to the market. It feels like Apple took their time and worked for a long time to come up with this.
I wish I could keep this but my SBTi S7 still serves me well.
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Apple Watch Ultra is here! First impressions and photos thread
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Does the active screen area seem small that in AW 7 or 8? Like cut out some text compared to AW 7 or 8 45mm?
Take it off max text size mode then dude.
Mine was delivered a few minutes ago. I'm pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the Ocean band is. I love the look of the watch and band together.
Check accessory thread for answers to your other questions.
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Happy to see someone else who ordered the Ocean Midnight band.
I have the Alpine and Ocean band ordered for pickup tomorrow. One will win.
I was afraid the Ocean band would be too "chunky" but it doesn't look that way in your picture.
My Ultra with the Nomad traditional leather strap..
Apple Watch Black Leather Band, Traditional + Silver Hardware | NOMAD®
Time to take your Apple Watch game to a new level of sophistication with this traditional black Horween leather strap. The intricate construction of the...
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Except that it's literally bigger. I don't think they can increase the size further without the watch going way past smaller wrists.
From https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/
45mm
396 by 484 pixels
1143 sq mm display area
44mm
368 by 448 pixels
977 sq mm display area
49mm
410 by 502 pixels
1185 sq mm display area
Also have the ocean band and it’s seems quite comfortable so far. Once you figure out where the second clasp fits best it’s easy on/off.
Glad I passed on it for now. With my s5 doing fine still, I’m in no rush. Want to see what Apple does for s9 series first. Or more ultra options for gen 2. Not a fan of the bezels of ultra.
I’d probably go for s9 with the brightness of the ultra and hopefully an updated cpu and battery.
I’d probably go for s9 with the brightness of the ultra and hopefully an updated cpu and battery.
Looks great and Nomad makes great stuff.View attachment 2077071View attachment 2077069
My Ultra with the Nomad traditional leather strap..
Apple Watch Black Leather Band, Traditional + Silver Hardware | NOMAD®
Time to take your Apple Watch game to a new level of sophistication with this traditional black Horween leather strap. The intricate construction of the...
Exactly the same, get a s7 it’s the best there is series 8 isn’t needed
Gosh! This is a bit of shocker. So in actual use it effectively has less real estate than a 7.
Note both are set to smallest text size.
Put the main strap on first until it’s comfortable. Then take the spare clip and undo it. Slide it into the lower part of the strap and hook it over the end of the free strap.
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Me likey, a lot. Midnight Ocean strap coming in later today and I'll be picking up a Starlight Alpine loop tomorrow. The Alpine loop is super comfy
I think your attempt to persuade others from liking what they’ve already purchased, or from purchasing what they want has failed miserably.
We understand you’re not a fan and maybe you should direct your negative energy elsewhere.
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All these picture y’all are sharing are amazing. So happy you all are enjoying them already. Mine is setting up and I’m still undecided if the size is for me or not. But I absolutely love the design, material and band(s).
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Go to about 8m8s in the video - https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/not-impressed-with-ultra-straps.2361583/post-31538441
Honestly this watch looooks way sexier than the plain watch. All clout watches are big. And all of apples watches look like pieces of plastic pods. Now this actually looks more like a watch. On my 6.5 inch wrists and my nomad black band its awesome.
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My watch just arrived with the ocean band
I have a big wrist so the band stretches a little too tight for me to wear when I'm not doing water stuff, so I'll save it for that mainly
Have 2 alpine loops on order for pickup today (green large and orange medium to test the sizes for my wrist) along with a pair of AP2
Currently rocking my silver milanese on it and honestly this looks fantastic, kinda like your average 49mm watch because the band is a little smaller than the case
I have a big wrist so the band stretches a little too tight for me to wear when I'm not doing water stuff, so I'll save it for that mainly
Have 2 alpine loops on order for pickup today (green large and orange medium to test the sizes for my wrist) along with a pair of AP2
Currently rocking my silver milanese on it and honestly this looks fantastic, kinda like your average 49mm watch because the band is a little smaller than the case
Looks good on you. Maybe partly how you carry it, if that makes any sense.
First pic I've seen that makes we want to get one, considering looks only