Will there be a smaller Ultra down the road?

[satchmo]

As a runner, I like the third button, but not a fan of the 49mm size.

Do you think we’ll eventually see a smaller version perhaps 44 or 45mm?

 

[Apple_Robert]

I think we will see a smaller size next year. Apple can keep it just as thick with the smaller size and still provide good battery.

 

[Macalway]

That's a very good question. I would say yes. Apple is smart to have a road map, but maybe they should have included that.

Give it some time. Next year.

 

[PaladinGuy]

I hope so. I’d be interested if it were smaller. I can’t wear that size on my wrist and definitely can’t sleep with it.

 

[Monkswhiskers]

Probably based on sales over the year. There will obviously be a flurry at the beginning but it depends how many think people actually need such a watch after the initial dust has settled, my SS has a tough life in lots of testing environments and breezes through, it's weakness is battery though and that might just be what gives the ultra success.

 

[sqenixs]

Apple making my life choices difficult again lol. I have a series 4 and was going to upgrade this year, and the ultra is way too large for me it is larger than the width of my wrist. But now I need to decide if I upgrade this year or hold out hope for a smaller ultra next year...

 

[AppleTLDR]

I would have loved them to offer it in a smaller size. Heck if I'm honest, if they could have just bought over the longer battery life to the standard watch I'd be very happy. All the other stuff if just a nice bonus.

 

[Kylo83]

The screen is basically the same size as the 45mm it’s just the bezel and case that’s 49mm

 

[canyonblue737]

As a runner, I like the third button, but not a fan of the 49mm size.

Do you think we’ll eventually see a smaller version perhaps 44 or 45mm?

If the new watch shows signs of success (and I think Apple finally nailed what will in the over $500 range) I think they will expand sizes and colors next year. A light and dark shade of Titanium and perhaps 45/49mm versions of the watch. This will be aided by a new processor for the first time in 3 years that is rumored to use much less power allowing a smaller Watch and smaller battery get the “ultra” (although 36 hours is still pretty bad) battery life.

 

[canyonblue737]

The screen is basically the same size as the 45mm it’s just the bezel and case that’s 49mm

That’s simply not true. The screen itself is significantly bigger, 7%.

The

 

[mashinhead]

I would say no, they could have made a smaller one now. I think what is driving the size would really be a larger battery. I think they set minimum goals for what the battery life needed to be to be competitive in the outdoors market.

 

[Mr.Blacky]

That’s simply not true. The screen itself is significantly bigger, 7%.

The

The screen surely isn't 7% larger. Where did you get your infos from?

 

[Abstract]

That’s simply not true. The screen itself is significantly bigger, 7%.

The

It’s not significantly bigger. The actual display size (area) is around the same.

Traditionally, watch sizes are defined by their case, not by their face, so I understand why Apple sells it as 49mm.

My 43mm Glycine Airman SST Chronob is way bigger than my old 42mm AW, or even a 45mm S7.