I’d be surprised if you could fit a shirt cuff over the Ultra to be honest.
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iPhone 14/Plus UK iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread
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Wow I can’t wait for all these ultras on eBay soon I’ll have one on each wrist and one on each ankle for a cinch that’s huge lol
The van sitting that far down the line makes it look so much closer than it is too! 😂🤦🏼♂️
My quick take on the Ultra having had it since 08:30 this morning:
The weight - even with the alpine strap it weighs more than my Stainless Steel S6
The screen - absolutely glorious
The design - superb in the hand, it really is a quality bit of kit and I can't wait to abuse it
The size - I have a 175mm wrist and it just about covers my wrist completely, any slimmer and you will have overhang
Can't wait to have a proper fiddle with complications and screen later on.
Oh and the alpine green strap is much lighter than I thought it would be so order placed for the black loop everyone else is waiting for.
The weight - even with the alpine strap it weighs more than my Stainless Steel S6
The screen - absolutely glorious
The design - superb in the hand, it really is a quality bit of kit and I can't wait to abuse it
The size - I have a 175mm wrist and it just about covers my wrist completely, any slimmer and you will have overhang
Can't wait to have a proper fiddle with complications and screen later on.
Oh and the alpine green strap is much lighter than I thought it would be so order placed for the black loop everyone else is waiting for.
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That's so cool. I'm going to keep mine unengraved for fear of resale value plummeting but very nice touch indeed for those that do have it done!
Remember Apple have just launched in a load more countries, it’s probably sucking up any excess production.
I noticed this too on the two PM's I received last week. The Silver PM AOD is slightly brighter than the Space Black. I think it relates to the panels themselves as on comparing the silver has a slightly brighter panel overall at the same brightness than the space black. I'm guessing the AOD is just the minimum brightness so there will be variations based on panels. I also noticed than both screens are warmer than my 13PM with the silver have a more of a red tint to it too. Anybody else notice this?
On a seperate matter, I managed to bag a Watch Ultra which was delivered from my local store this morning (couldn't collect as I have to wait in for other deliveries today. Had to get the starlight alpine strap as the one I wanted (trail loop) isn't available so thought I'd get this and then the strap later. I have also attached my leather loop strap from my series 5 and it looks okay.
ordered a basic case for the AirPods on amazon.. .hoping these manufactures start released the proper gen 2 ones soon
One on tha ankle would not look totally dissimilar to tags that some are required to wear by the criminal courts.
On the wrist though, they look ruggedly attractive. 😂
Can you imagine how many returns and re-purchases there would have been if there had been a cut in VAT?
99.9% of the time I don’t need a data plan on my watch as I normally have my phone with me but I do have one active in case of emergencies. When I run I don’t take my phone so it’s nice to know that if I trip and break an ankle or something then I could call for help. Likewise I sometimes walk the dog without my phone and again it’s peace of mind to know that I could still contact someone in case of emergency. I do wish the data plan was cheaper though given that I don’t really need it but I’ve decided to still pay for it for the peace of mind despite that
pod pros have arrived.. now to turn my attention to the watch next week! 🤣
Just went for a quick 30 minute run using it, doesn't feel any different to the SS S6 I've come from.
I think that's it... if your primary use case is for fitness and all the rest features the ultra brings, then its a great watch.
mine is more on the casual side of things with a sprinkle of workout (and maybe sleep tracking)..
I think you know if this is the watch for you!
Good luck! My wife got her watch replaced a few months ago and it took a good few phone calls to get the plan setup on the new watch again. Couldn't get through to the right person who knew how to properly transfer the plan.
I have this fun to come later on too when I set up my ultra...
Was definitely thinking of doing this f they had. Planning to go to the Apple Store in Edinburgh tomorrow anyway to return the unwanted colours.
I am no where near a fitness freak, gym 3 times a week and I like going for a run when I feel like it. I was slightly concerned about the size difference, but nothing to worry about. It's great.
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It's sorted. I called in, said I was calling about the data plan on my new Apple Watch, he passed me through to someone else, he asked for the EID in the settings, told me to wait 5 minutes and go through the "add plan" process again on the Watch App. It picked it up straight away.
Had zero issues transferring the data over from EE this time around. I had terrible trouble last time around coming from the S4 to S6. Many many many calls to EE to get things fixed.
You’re probably right about the panels difference. During the day it’s not too different but at night and in a dark room it’s deffo noticeable.