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Apple Watch Ultra is here! First impressions and photos thread
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Looks surprisingly good! I have 165mm wrist and were afraid it was too big for me. Might be expensive to try on now 😂
Have it since day 1, really like the alpine band. Switched a few times to my beloved sport bands, but always come back to the alpine
Do they sell the braided charging cables for the Ultra alone?
I could not find any on the apple site.
I could not find any on the apple site.
I don’t see them either, but I wish mine were NOT braided because I’m thinking it’s going to become permanently dirty.
Ordered this one:
(Not braided)
If it charges as fast as the apple one I will post here.
Plugging this one directly into my MacBook m1 pro, kinda concerned if they USB C end of the cable will plug in properly.
(Not braided)
USB C Fast Watch Charger Cable 1.5H Compatible for Apple Watch Series 7/8/SE2/Ultra, Magnetic Watch Car Charger 2H Compatible with iWatch Series 6/SE1/5/4/3/2/1, Type C Charging Cord, 4.9ft/1.5M
USB C Fast Watch Charger Cable 1.5H Compatible for Apple Watch Series 7/8/SE2/Ultra, Magnetic Watch Car Charger 2H Compatible with iWatch Series 6/SE1/5/4/3/2/1, Type C Charging Cord, 4.9ft/1.5M
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If it charges as fast as the apple one I will post here.
Plugging this one directly into my MacBook m1 pro, kinda concerned if they USB C end of the cable will plug in properly.
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It will problaby look good on you. Most photos in this forum are close ups on the wrist…
No one in my close social circle haven’t even noticed that I’ve got a new watch (coming from series 6).
So I’m not buying the ”this Watch is huge” talk at all. It’s bigger for sure but not huge for most wrists.
The only comment I have had is about the orange Alpine band - nobody at work has even noticed it's a new watch, just that I now have a bright orange strap, when I am dressed casually and swap it for a steel one when in a suit - as I always used to with my old watch.
My girlfriend said "nice orange band"
Held my arm while saying it.
Did not notice the Ultra.
I responded "Oh yeah, I like the color. something different"
I left it at that.
Held my arm while saying it.
Did not notice the Ultra.
I responded "Oh yeah, I like the color. something different"
I left it at that.
My girlfriend said "nice orange band"
Held my arm while saying it.
Did not notice the Ultra.
I responded "Oh yeah, I like the color. something different"
I left it at that.
Ha ha great one
Question.. do you all think the ultra would be worth upgrading to if you have a Series 6 Apple Watch?
A few things to keep in mind.
- I don't do extreme sports or scuba diving like the watch is targeted towards. But I DO go hiking from time to time.
- I do use my Series 6 for my gym workouts and outdoor walks etc.
Just trying to decide if I should get the ultra, series 8, or just hold on to my series 6 for another year and see what Apple comes with next year.
A few things to keep in mind.
- I don't do extreme sports or scuba diving like the watch is targeted towards. But I DO go hiking from time to time.
- I do use my Series 6 for my gym workouts and outdoor walks etc.
Just trying to decide if I should get the ultra, series 8, or just hold on to my series 6 for another year and see what Apple comes with next year.
I don’t do extreme sports or even work out at the gym anymore. I deliver mail so I walk 10-12 miles 6 days a week. That’s my exercise for the day right there. I use my watch to track my walking and have anywhere from 75-80% battery life left when I get home from work. The long battery life, wrist temp sensor, brighter screen, louder speaker, action button, crash detection, titanium case and bigger screen was a no brainer for me to upgrade from my S4.
I would get an ultra over 8 because I like the more robust look and additional features such as the extra button, brighter screen etc. However, I am also coming from a series 4 so it is a much bigger upgrade for me than your series 6.
Where did you get that bumper?Put a black bumper on mine.
Do not buy that knock off Apple Watch fast charging cable I posted a little bit back.
Does not, you know, fast charge.
I wish I could buy the same braided apple one.
Does not, you know, fast charge.
I wish I could buy the same braided apple one.
Got mine on Thursday as an impromptu replacement for my SE, which I dropped on Tuesday, shattering its face. That SE was my first Apple watch. I only had if for a little over a year but I really enjoyed it, especially for the fitness tracking but also for Apple Pay and occasional texting and calling. It convinced me that I am an Apple watch person.
When the Ultra came out I thought it looked great and figured it would be my next watch, but probably not for a couple more years or so. But I decided I'd way rather buy an Ultra than spend $200-250 to fix my SE, plus Verizon offered me $120 off and no interest payments so I pulled the trigger.
I am extremely pleased with the watch. I think the design is stunning and far more interesting than the other series. The durability is a big plus, obviously, and those factors alone make it a worthwhile upgrade. I mean, people pay thousands of dollars for watches with premium materials and build qualities and this is no Rolex by any means, but the build quality easily justifies the price and to me it seems like a no-brainer for just a bit more than the stainless steel models, though I've never owned one so that's an assumption to some extent. I wear it about 16 hours every day, after all.
The Action Button is a really nice feature, one touch to the Workout app for me. I'm also running the noise app as a complication and I'm kind of irrationally obsessed with that. I guess it is available on the other models but never noticed.
The watch is a bit bulkier than I'm used to, but I think I'm getting used to it and I do appreciate the larger display. I love that all of my old bands are compatible with the Ultra. My blue leather link band looks great on it. I also really like the Starlight Alpine band that came with mine; it's an understatedly elegant, almost origami-like design. I kind of wanted green but got Starlight due to availability an I'm glad I did. As always, though, the Apple bands are way overpriced. I preordered a Sandmarc Titanium band as I think an all-titanium kit will be well worth the $200 added investment.
In short, I feel like I've stumbled onto a classic here and I'm almost glad I busted my SE. I think the Ultra finally ties together the functionality of Apple watches with the aesthetic appeal of more traditional timepieces.
When the Ultra came out I thought it looked great and figured it would be my next watch, but probably not for a couple more years or so. But I decided I'd way rather buy an Ultra than spend $200-250 to fix my SE, plus Verizon offered me $120 off and no interest payments so I pulled the trigger.
I am extremely pleased with the watch. I think the design is stunning and far more interesting than the other series. The durability is a big plus, obviously, and those factors alone make it a worthwhile upgrade. I mean, people pay thousands of dollars for watches with premium materials and build qualities and this is no Rolex by any means, but the build quality easily justifies the price and to me it seems like a no-brainer for just a bit more than the stainless steel models, though I've never owned one so that's an assumption to some extent. I wear it about 16 hours every day, after all.
The Action Button is a really nice feature, one touch to the Workout app for me. I'm also running the noise app as a complication and I'm kind of irrationally obsessed with that. I guess it is available on the other models but never noticed.
The watch is a bit bulkier than I'm used to, but I think I'm getting used to it and I do appreciate the larger display. I love that all of my old bands are compatible with the Ultra. My blue leather link band looks great on it. I also really like the Starlight Alpine band that came with mine; it's an understatedly elegant, almost origami-like design. I kind of wanted green but got Starlight due to availability an I'm glad I did. As always, though, the Apple bands are way overpriced. I preordered a Sandmarc Titanium band as I think an all-titanium kit will be well worth the $200 added investment.
In short, I feel like I've stumbled onto a classic here and I'm almost glad I busted my SE. I think the Ultra finally ties together the functionality of Apple watches with the aesthetic appeal of more traditional timepieces.
I went from an AW6 to an AWU. And, I do not do any extreme anything, and certainly do not exercise.
So, there's that. Loving my AWU...
Same here. Doing a walk for 30 mins every day and no extreme workouts or sports. But I do love my AWU. Looks great, totally loving the display and form factor. Nobody needs to justify to others whatever they buy. Even if you are not ‘the target group’, still buy it if you want it.
Funny about Apple's Extreme Adventure Ninja Ultra Climby-Divey Iron Sports Commandos marketing. There's like 19 of those people, and most of them already have EANUCDISC watches. So what about the rest of the urban gentry who Apple knows darn well are just Extreme Sandwich Making Bar Crawlers?
Reminds me of Hondas marketing for the Element. Surfers! Campers! Kids on Adventures! All 19 of them, right? The Element was AWESOME - as a manageable SUV for old homeowners with pets.
And the AWU will be AWESOME - for information workers on errands and homeowners with bad eyesignt, who each hope to be mistaken for an EANUCDISC. So, of course I'm getting one! But I do run a farm raising Lipizzan Stallions, so there's that, all justified up.
Reminds me of Hondas marketing for the Element. Surfers! Campers! Kids on Adventures! All 19 of them, right? The Element was AWESOME - as a manageable SUV for old homeowners with pets.
And the AWU will be AWESOME - for information workers on errands and homeowners with bad eyesignt, who each hope to be mistaken for an EANUCDISC. So, of course I'm getting one! But I do run a farm raising Lipizzan Stallions, so there's that, all justified up.
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Lol, I literally have an Element for my two Labrador’s. Lots of truth in this post.