My thoughts exactly. It IS a bit odd looking, but that's why I like it. The Series 8 and its predecessors have always seemed a little bland and uninspired to me.
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Apple Watch Ultra's Customizable Action Button Can Launch Shortcuts, Plus a Whole Lot More
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Wow. That’s a big watch. Ugly too.
Assuming the current titanium is anodized, adding colors would not impact scratch resistance noticeably. I've got anodized titanium pens that are several years old, get tossed around and have no scratches.
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Yes, the Komoot app for the Apple Watch is almost useless. So the thing is, you have to plan the route with Komoot, preferably with the iOS app, export the GPX directly to the WorkOutdoors app and transfer it to the Apple Watch. It’s very quick and simple. Also you can download maps dire to the Apple Watch in case there is no internet.
Looking forward to getting mine Friday, I've upgrade yearly since the Series 0 so it's nice to have something with a different design. The regular watch apart from a slightly larger screen and rounding of the corners has not changed since the first one in 2015. Same overall shape, same crown, same side button and and case design.
It's finally nice to have something that actually looks different after 7yrs, plus as I have always upgraded yearly with the SS models, this one is a no brainer, far more features, far longer battery life for just £70 more.
It's finally nice to have something that actually looks different after 7yrs, plus as I have always upgraded yearly with the SS models, this one is a no brainer, far more features, far longer battery life for just £70 more.
Well, everything except the ANT+ feature you can currently do it with any modern Apple Watch. Now specially with the new low power mode.
I am going to use it for unplanned hikes.
WorkOutDoors is great. Are you using Koomot to create a GPX file and then uploading it to WOD as a route?
My first thought was "lap counter/timer" because I'm a runner. I can only imagine the number of uses this button is going to have and I just wish it were on the LESS expensive models 
Thanks! I replied when I saw your first post and didn't see until later that you'd already answered someone else (and it showed up just above my post, embarrassing). I've used various programs on my Mac with the ability to create/edit a GPX file but had not heard of Koomot. WorkOutDoors has been exceptional for me and while I am pleased to see Apple putting more and more functionality in their own apps, I'm not inclined to give up WOD.
Seriously tempted to explore the possibility of spraying that orange button silver when mine comes on Friday.
Careful...the "real" targeted audience will come down on you like a sack of bricks...
And I completely agree. It's still a fashion watch, although a particularly cool one at that.
wont replace a Garmin yet but I'll be testing how close it gets when coupled with Workoutdoors app.
This is the way I'm headed. The lack of HRM communication with my Garmin devices through ANT+ (or even Bluetooth), the absolute dire battery life.
Overall, it's a very nice package, but it misses the mark to make it that amazing piece of gear.
I have a couple of months warranty left on my Apple Watch 6, but I plan to retire it once I've chosen a Garmin replacement. The lure of 16-21 day battery life is huge. (No need to take chargers when travelling or thinking about charging my watch daily), I get the same HRM monitoring, sleep monitoring, and Blood oxygen monitoring, but I also get respiration, stress, VO2 evaluation through my activities, notifications (if I want them), the ability to use the device as an HRM, easy BT connectivity, ANT+ connectivity and no need to download expensive apps to make things work that should already work.
The only thing missing is cellular, but then I carry my phone with me nearly all the time and when I run or cycle, the last thing I want is a phone call! It's barely used and it won't be missed.
Had the Ultra included a real battery life, ANT+ and genuine BT connectivity, it would have been a game-changer. Sadly, it's not.
Willing to bet there will be a lot of screenshots, like on the iphone where having buttons on opposing sides is just so ergonomic!
I find that generally on forums, the I hate it post are just code for I can't afford it, so I'll just bash it.
I hadn't seen WorkOutDoors before - it looks like exactly what I've been searching for to use hiking maps on my watch without having to bring my phone along. Thanks for the recommendation!
Gotcha, I figured it works like this. Already set it up and heading out for a trail run now. 👍 I'm psyched that it can also show an elevation graph during the run, but I can't seem to find remaining elevation as a metric (which it should be able to gather from the loaded route – that information would help to manage energy during mountain runs).
My most used app other than the fitness app would be the calculator lolMy first thought was "lap counter/timer" because I'm a runner. I can only imagine the number of uses this button is going to have and I just wish it were on the LESS expensive models
Is this offline maps?
Does everyone know that apple was misleading that this watch can do an Ironman only in low power mode. That’s not very useful when you’re on your bike looking for your speed, power, and heart rate data.
Not to mention on the marathon not having that data always ( heart rate and pace and splits) on.