Not interested until the watch charger is color-matched /s
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I cannot resist and am getting the Black Ultra!
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so, if we find out that the puck (watch does not come with a charger) is indeed color matched, so black Ultra 2 gets block puck - it's an instant buy for you, right?
seriously, it's an interesting question as the Ultra came with Ti backs on the puck ...
Nah no reason to upgrade from my current AWU 1. I actually prefer the natural over black anyway.
The rim of the puck doesn't appear to be matching. I mostly meant a black cable in my original post. I don't see why the plastic portion can't be black as well, while we're at it 🤷♂️
I didn't even notice this, if true. I'll have to look when I get home. Although I do keep my puck in a stand I printed anyway. The aluminum vs stainless steel back of my previous watches was certainly more obvious.
Edit: The chargers looked the same to me. I actually traded my AWU in, now the wife has an extra fast charger.
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That’s a good idea though. It doesn’t bother me nor will change my purchase decisions but good to have. I some times wonder if Apple can start matching MacBook chargers with color of the MacBook Pro.
I love the black look of the ultra 2. Since I already have the ultra 2 in natural I will wait until the ultra 3 and iPhone 17 pro max until I make the switch to black.
I currently have an Ultra 1 and I was able to resist to buy an Ultra 2.
Now with the new Sleep Apnea Feature and the Black Color I couldn't`t resist and ordered one with a black Trail Loop.
I will order the new Milanese as soon as it is widely available.
Now with the new Sleep Apnea Feature and the Black Color I couldn't`t resist and ordered one with a black Trail Loop.
I will order the new Milanese as soon as it is widely available.
Although I loved my ultra, I always wanted a black ultra from day one so it’s a must have for me with a black ocean band
The black Ultra is really sick - Gives me kind of navy seals vibes 
I am interested to see how well they hold up once they’re actually in peoples hands. Every Garmin watch I have ever seen that has black DLC coating on titanium, has scuffs and scratches on it. Perhaps Apple has figured out a way to prevent that more. Guess we’ll find out soon!
I have owned several DLC coated Apple Watches. Not a single scratch after a year of using each
You could always fit a thin style case (Ringke/Spigen etc)
I always have a case and Spigen screen protector fitted to my watches; but then again I do have weird hobbies of lifting bloody heavy rocks and use a lot of chalk in training too; so like my devices to be protected from my rough hands etc
The problem with the Ultra is the angled edge around the screen. Going to be interesting to see how that holds up. I think if I got one I'd get one of those protectors in black that just covers that area. They aren't very noticeable and will preserve the edges. Of course many embrace nicks and chips and will baulk at the idea.
You think Apple didn’t test the case of the “rugged” watch? And some YouTubers will point at anything other than clicks?
Ok, obviously you can do whatever…
Apple have made titanium watches with a DLC coating before. I had a Series 7 black titanium and it was tough! Two years and no scratches at all - looked brand new
The slim possibility of getting a scuff or scratch on my new black Ultra does not deter me one bit.
That is the opposite of my experience. Every Garmin I’ve owned over the past few years has been titanium with the black DLC coating and it has always held up VERY well. I am not super careful with it and still, any marks have rubbed right off.
Battle scars right? I inadvertently dropped my Taylor guitar after a gig and was devastated by the scuffs. But another musician friend right up a great point that I’ll always remember that gig when I see the scuffs.
Too bad with the watch those memories would be more like “I’ll always remember smacking the doorframe to my bedroom” haha
“I’ll never forget that drunken night. Oh wait, actually I can’t remember anything from that night!”
