I have been denying the Apple Watch Ultra since it came out, saying there’s no way I’m gonna pay that much for a watch and I always thought what if it was too big. I did try it on and it wasn’t too bad. Then I decided to just purchase it. I got the black ultra two and said if I don’t like it, I’ll return it. I tried it on put my favorite band on it and I absolutely love it. I regret not purchasing it before. It is absolutely not too big. It is not heavy at all. I love the way it looks and it fits. It is so much better than any of the other current watches out and I could not go back. I upgraded from the series 8, and it is a much worth upgrade! It is definitely worth the price.
Bigger is better, good choice all! I have loved my Ultra for almost 2 years, but couldn’t pass up the Ultra Black w/ the new Black Titanium Milanese Loop band 🔥
Just wanted to share a story about the Ultra 2 watch I own. I fell, and I landed hard. I knocked a metal headphone stand that was quite heavy off my desktop, and I foolishly tried to grab it so it wouldn't potentially damage a floor tile. I grabbed across my desk and lost my balance. I cracked two ribs and knocked myself silly for a few moments. More importantly, though, my left ankle landed on that headphone stand and it put a two-inch gash in my ankle that nicked the femoral artery. I didn't realize an artery had been cut just yet. My Ultra 2 watch immediately responded to my fall by putting up the message it'd detected a fall and gave me the standard response options. I chose 'I fell, but I'm OK'. My wife heard the noise and commotion and came running. And started screaming. Puzzled, I looked at where she was pointing and saw this VERY large pool of blood on the floor where my left foot lay. The lower part of my trouser leg was soaked with blood. We went immediately to the bathroom to see the extent of the injury and to try to control the bleeding. We weren't very successful, as you might imagine with a cut to a major artery. While doing this, my watch started to ring with an incoming phone call - the Duval County Emergency Dispatch services. They explained they'd gotten a 911 call from my phone number; emergency responders were on the way, and the dispatcher wanted to know the nature of the emergency. She explained that the call had come from a non-human with no additional information, so she needed to communicate to the responders what they'd be dealing with. I explained to her the fall and the excessive bleeding, but I was still puzzled at how 911 had even been dialed in the first place. I'd responded to my watch that I was OK, so all I can think of is that it continued to monitor what vital signs it could and decided i was NOT OK, so it called 911. I was kind of pissed at first, but as I thought about it, I realized it was indeed fortunate my watch DID make that call. I was losing a lot of blood despite all our efforts to stem the flow. The emergency responders were floored a how much blood I'd lost and was still able to remain conscious. In the ER it took 3 stitches to the artery and 8 staples to close that two-inch wound. The doctor wanted to give me blood because I'd lost so much, but I refused that (call me foolish, but have heard just too many stories about picking up nasty surprises from blood transfusions), so an 8-hour observation period to ensure I was recovering OK. So, the message is this - the Apple watch (all the latest versions, but especially the Ultra 2) has a lot of intelligence built into it that can seriously help you and (in my case) even save one's stupid ass. I appreciated Craig's video on the watches. But even further, the Ultra 2 seems to have the intelligence needed to make that 911 call when it feels it's wearer needs help.
Ultra's longer battery life is actually a big deal: It is >24 hours come hell or high water including sleeping with the watch: Develop a habit of charging once a day same time and you are good. Not the case with 10 or 9.
@@missbutts85 If you sleep with the watch, you'll need to charge twice/day. 10 lasts 18 hours with one *full* charge and a day is 24h. Titanium 10 with cellular price pretty close to Ultra. Alu model w/o cellular of course a different story.
@@tapiokuusisto4780 I have the 10 and essentially only need to charge before bed. Sleep track, workout and only need a second charge if I did a longer outdoor activity as the gps uses more battery. Otherwise the one charge is fine. You can get more battery than Apple says.
Tried all the colours, sizes and models just after the Series 8 and Ultra 1 were released. Found out I prefer smaller Watch and lighter colour. Ended up getting a Nike 41 in Starlight. Anything Ultra sized just looked wrong. Thanks for the content.
I got the 45mm non-cell Series 9 a year ago, my first smart watch, and it meets all of my modest needs. I'll be keeping it until the battery won't hold a charge anymore.
@@florin9331 I purchased a third party watchband with velcro straps from Amazon that the watch snaps into, basically a $20 band for a $400 watch (it's made by SUNFWR). But it provides great protection and there are no scratches dings anywhere. The funniest part is that it looks like a big Timex so the watchband certainly isn't for show or bragging rights. 😁
I am looking at getting my first ever Apple watch I am trying to decide between the series 9 or the series 10 or the black ultra 2 I am 59 years old and not a real tech jockey lol what i want it for is day to day watch the health benefits and the sleep apnea is a bonus but will it be available on all 3 of these watches with an update ? and to use it on the golf course for distances and to keep track of my steps etc which do you think would suit me or be my best choice between these 3 watches ? thx a bunch awesome review by they way cheers from Vulcan Canada
@@nicolapetrovic8427 Apple Watches, apart from ultra watches, have not gotten any new useful watch faces, like the Modular faces. They just make a pretty looking clock face to promote their next watch. They recently made the Now Playing complication (widget) not as useful with WatchOS 11. It just says "Music and podcasts you play will appear here..." instead of actually listing the title of what you are listening to. Wtf were they thinking? The only reason I've held onto it for the past several months is because I use the Hevy app for workouts. But I'm gonna try doing the workout using my iPhone later today to see if it is a good experience. I've read some people prefer using the iOS app instead.
I'm rocking the Series 10 46mm in Jet Black. I did encounter some battery drain issues on the watch though, with the battery dropping about 15 - 25% an hour. But after I force restart my watch, the issue went away and the battery only drains 3% an hour which is how I think it should be. Did you experience a similar issue with yours Craig?
I wanted the Apple Watch Ultra when it first came out but it was a bit to heavy for my wrist, I got the series 9 and the second day of having that thing it fell and got a scratch, I wish I would have kept the Ultra.
That is a tough one. Apple could upgrade the ultra next year. Or, give it another year without any upgrade. I don't see it getting much thinner. Knowing the watch performance doesn't change much between generations, I would get the one you like most now. They are both great watches. If the budget supports it, do what you said and get the 10 now. Then see what next year brings for the ultra. But only if you really like the S10. Thanks for watching.
How bad do the batteries degrade over time? I'm not a huge fan of the bulkiness of the ultra, but it seems like that's the only way to get the bigger battery.
The batteries normally last a very long time, however I used my Apple Watch SE a lot whenever I was working outside at temperatures higher than the recommended operating temperature (95 degrees F) for several years, and that caused the battery to degrade a lot due to the extreme heat. The Ultra has a maximum operating temperature of 115 degrees F, so it’s also stronger in that regard. From what I’ve seen, wearing the watches outside of their recommended operating temperatures won’t damage the watches themselves, but it will affect the battery life over time.
There is no comparison between the ultra and the series 10 through 3 Looked at the series 10. Not impressed it’s still rounded and looks easy to scratch. Last years ultra 2 is the best watch ever. Battery lasts for 3 days
I actually believe there are two new ultra colors this year: black and natural titanium. The old ultra 2 is dubbed “rugged titanium” can someone confirm? I think it is the same color maybe just a marketing difference.
Unfortunately zero innovation from Apple once again. Like many others, I’ll pass on Apple once again and invest my hard earned money into a more innovative company.
The real question is when are smart watches going to actually work for people with tattoos? I’ve owned multiple Apple Watches and NONE of them work due to my two sleeves, I wear an Oura ring because all an Apple Watch is for me is a $1,000 watch that tells time
That is unfortunately quite a difficult problem to solve, it's the same with darker skinned persons, however it's even worse if you have tattoos as most of the sensors are based on internal reflection such as the pulse oximeter and heartbeat sensors, which are of course blocked by the ink in tattoos. Making it nearly impossible. And that it won't work is an unfortunate result of your choices.
This is something I’ve complained about since the first Apple Watch. I have to turn off wrist detection to keep it from locking due to my tattoo sleeve. It still does what I primarily use it for which is notifications, but I hate that I miss out on so much functionality because wrist detection is turned off. When will Apple fix this?
@@tattoopunk75 they honestly can't fix it unless new sensor technology is introduced to the market. It's an issue of physics the tattoo ink simply blocks the light pulses which are used to measure vitals.
Unfortunately given that the wrist sensors need to emit light through your skin and the tattoos literally makes that more difficult it’s unlikely to be any change to today
@@tattoopunk75it’s not an Apple specific thing. The sensors on all the smart and fitness watches need to emit light through your skin. The tattoos block the ability to do so.
Black ultra 2 bezel scratches super easy and exposing the titanium underneath. Apple won’t cover it even with paying for the warranty. I’ve bought 2 and both scratched.
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I have been denying the Apple Watch Ultra since it came out, saying there’s no way I’m gonna pay that much for a watch and I always thought what if it was too big. I did try it on and it wasn’t too bad. Then I decided to just purchase it. I got the black ultra two and said if I don’t like it, I’ll return it. I tried it on put my favorite band on it and I absolutely love it. I regret not purchasing it before. It is absolutely not too big. It is not heavy at all. I love the way it looks and it fits. It is so much better than any of the other current watches out and I could not go back. I upgraded from the series 8, and it is a much worth upgrade! It is definitely worth the price.
I appreciate this comment. The size has been questionable to me. I ordered the ultra 2 and coming from a garmin fenix 6s pro so big adjustment lol
Bigger is better, good choice all! I have loved my Ultra for almost 2 years, but couldn’t pass up the Ultra Black w/ the new Black Titanium Milanese Loop band 🔥
The battery is amazing as well
Just wanted to share a story about the Ultra 2 watch I own. I fell, and I landed hard. I knocked a metal headphone stand that was quite heavy off my desktop, and I foolishly tried to grab it so it wouldn't potentially damage a floor tile. I grabbed across my desk and lost my balance. I cracked two ribs and knocked myself silly for a few moments. More importantly, though, my left ankle landed on that headphone stand and it put a two-inch gash in my ankle that nicked the femoral artery. I didn't realize an artery had been cut just yet. My Ultra 2 watch immediately responded to my fall by putting up the message it'd detected a fall and gave me the standard response options. I chose 'I fell, but I'm OK'. My wife heard the noise and commotion and came running. And started screaming. Puzzled, I looked at where she was pointing and saw this VERY large pool of blood on the floor where my left foot lay. The lower part of my trouser leg was soaked with blood.
We went immediately to the bathroom to see the extent of the injury and to try to control the bleeding. We weren't very successful, as you might imagine with a cut to a major artery. While doing this, my watch started to ring with an incoming phone call - the Duval County Emergency Dispatch services. They explained they'd gotten a 911 call from my phone number; emergency responders were on the way, and the dispatcher wanted to know the nature of the emergency. She explained that the call had come from a non-human with no additional information, so she needed to communicate to the responders what they'd be dealing with.
I explained to her the fall and the excessive bleeding, but I was still puzzled at how 911 had even been dialed in the first place. I'd responded to my watch that I was OK, so all I can think of is that it continued to monitor what vital signs it could and decided i was NOT OK, so it called 911. I was kind of pissed at first, but as I thought about it, I realized it was indeed fortunate my watch DID make that call. I was losing a lot of blood despite all our efforts to stem the flow. The emergency responders were floored a how much blood I'd lost and was still able to remain conscious.
In the ER it took 3 stitches to the artery and 8 staples to close that two-inch wound. The doctor wanted to give me blood because I'd lost so much, but I refused that (call me foolish, but have heard just too many stories about picking up nasty surprises from blood transfusions), so an 8-hour observation period to ensure I was recovering OK.
So, the message is this - the Apple watch (all the latest versions, but especially the Ultra 2) has a lot of intelligence built into it that can seriously help you and (in my case) even save one's stupid ass. I appreciated Craig's video on the watches. But even further, the Ultra 2 seems to have the intelligence needed to make that 911 call when it feels it's wearer needs help.
Ultra's longer battery life is actually a big deal: It is >24 hours come hell or high water including sleeping with the watch: Develop a habit of charging once a day same time and you are good. Not the case with 10 or 9.
Given the series 10 charges 80% in 30 min you can easily have a charging habit to keep you going for 1/2 the price
You are right about that. You are definitely going to make a full day with the Ultra. Thanks for watching.
@@missbutts85 If you sleep with the watch, you'll need to charge twice/day. 10 lasts 18 hours with one *full* charge and a day is 24h. Titanium 10 with cellular price pretty close to Ultra. Alu model w/o cellular of course a different story.
@@tapiokuusisto4780 I have the 10 and essentially only need to charge before bed. Sleep track, workout and only need a second charge if I did a longer outdoor activity as the gps uses more battery. Otherwise the one charge is fine. You can get more battery than Apple says.
Had the ultra 1 and traded it for the ultra 2 in black, missed having a black watch
Series 9 and 10 also have backtrack
Tried all the colours, sizes and models just after the Series 8 and Ultra 1 were released. Found out I prefer smaller Watch and lighter colour. Ended up getting a Nike 41 in Starlight. Anything Ultra sized just looked wrong.
Thanks for the content.
My little skinny wrists and the Ultra 2 looks good.
Loving the 46mm Series 10 slate titanium. Retired a Series 4. Very comfortable watch. I use the raise to wake feature and getting 24hrs+.
Still loving my Series 6, thought it had broken the other day & was devastated, but thankfully it was just me being dumb
The series 10 battery is atrocious. Not sure if it’s a glitch with the new watch OS. But it’s bad
I got the 45mm non-cell Series 9 a year ago, my first smart watch, and it meets all of my modest needs. I'll be keeping it until the battery won't hold a charge anymore.
How is it against scratches after 1 year? Do you use any protection?
@@florin9331 I purchased a third party watchband with velcro straps from Amazon that the watch snaps into, basically a $20 band for a $400 watch (it's made by SUNFWR). But it provides great protection and there are no scratches dings anywhere. The funniest part is that it looks like a big Timex so the watchband certainly isn't for show or bragging rights. 😁
@@florin9331 I purchased a third party watchband that the watch snaps in to so I've never had a problem with scratches.
I have the ultra1, I dont think I would upgrade to anything other than a new ultra. But the ultra 2 isnt enough, maybe ultra 3 when that comes around
I am looking at getting my first ever Apple watch I am trying to decide between the series 9 or the series 10 or the black ultra 2 I am 59 years old and not a real tech jockey lol what i want it for is day to day watch the health benefits and the sleep apnea is a bonus but will it be available on all 3 of these watches with an update ? and to use it on the golf course for distances and to keep track of my steps etc which do you think would suit me or be my best choice between these 3 watches ? thx a bunch awesome review by they way cheers from Vulcan Canada
Better watch is = better battery
Ultra is a man’s watch. 10 looks too girly
I’ve actually been really disappointed with my experience with my first Apple Watch, which is the S9. I’m thinking about selling it.
whats disappointing ab it?
@@nicolapetrovic8427 Apple Watches, apart from ultra watches, have not gotten any new useful watch faces, like the Modular faces. They just make a pretty looking clock face to promote their next watch.
They recently made the Now Playing complication (widget) not as useful with WatchOS 11. It just says "Music and podcasts you play will appear here..." instead of actually listing the title of what you are listening to. Wtf were they thinking?
The only reason I've held onto it for the past several months is because I use the Hevy app for workouts. But I'm gonna try doing the workout using my iPhone later today to see if it is a good experience. I've read some people prefer using the iOS app instead.
I'm rocking the Series 10 46mm in Jet Black. I did encounter some battery drain issues on the watch though, with the battery dropping about 15 - 25% an hour. But after I force restart my watch, the issue went away and the battery only drains 3% an hour which is how I think it should be. Did you experience a similar issue with yours Craig?
Leaning toward 46mm series x😮
It is a great watch. Hope you enjoy it.
I wanted the Apple Watch Ultra when it first came out but it was a bit to heavy for my wrist, I got the series 9 and the second day of having that thing it fell and got a scratch, I wish I would have kept the Ultra.
Get the S10 and wait for the Ultra 3? Thinner ultra watch maybe?
That is a tough one. Apple could upgrade the ultra next year. Or, give it another year without any upgrade. I don't see it getting much thinner. Knowing the watch performance doesn't change much between generations, I would get the one you like most now. They are both great watches. If the budget supports it, do what you said and get the 10 now. Then see what next year brings for the ultra. But only if you really like the S10. Thanks for watching.
I get 3 days out of my ultra and at the end of the third day I have about 12% left
How bad do the batteries degrade over time? I'm not a huge fan of the bulkiness of the ultra, but it seems like that's the only way to get the bigger battery.
Had my series 6 for 4+ years and battery is right at 81% but also sleep with it so charging is inconsistent. Depends how you use it really.
@@themarsh10210 Thanks, I'm trying to make it through the day so I can rely on it for reminders and such.
The batteries normally last a very long time, however I used my Apple Watch SE a lot whenever I was working outside at temperatures higher than the recommended operating temperature (95 degrees F) for several years, and that caused the battery to degrade a lot due to the extreme heat.
The Ultra has a maximum operating temperature of 115 degrees F, so it’s also stronger in that regard. From what I’ve seen, wearing the watches outside of their recommended operating temperatures won’t damage the watches themselves, but it will affect the battery life over time.
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Hey Craig and I need a Apple Watch
There is no comparison between the ultra and the series 10 through 3 Looked at the series 10. Not impressed it’s still rounded and looks easy to scratch. Last years ultra 2 is the best watch ever. Battery lasts for 3 days
Unless the screen have brighter larger faces and a battery last for 10 days then I will stick with the huawei fit3 👍
I actually believe there are two new ultra colors this year: black and natural titanium. The old ultra 2 is dubbed “rugged titanium” can someone confirm? I think it is the same color maybe just a marketing difference.
Both ultra 1 and 2 are the same color
@@Aion08 On Amazon, they are selling this years bands as “black” and “natural titanium” and 2023/2022 bands as “rugged titanium”
Old uktra 2 is silver color
If they make the ultra 3 thinner. I’ll pass
Unfortunately zero innovation from Apple once again. Like many others, I’ll pass on Apple once again and invest my hard earned money into a more innovative company.
The real question is when are smart watches going to actually work for people with tattoos? I’ve owned multiple Apple Watches and NONE of them work due to my two sleeves, I wear an Oura ring because all an Apple Watch is for me is a $1,000 watch that tells time
That is unfortunately quite a difficult problem to solve, it's the same with darker skinned persons, however it's even worse if you have tattoos as most of the sensors are based on internal reflection such as the pulse oximeter and heartbeat sensors, which are of course blocked by the ink in tattoos. Making it nearly impossible.
And that it won't work is an unfortunate result of your choices.
This is something I’ve complained about since the first Apple Watch. I have to turn off wrist detection to keep it from locking due to my tattoo sleeve. It still does what I primarily use it for which is notifications, but I hate that I miss out on so much functionality because wrist detection is turned off. When will Apple fix this?
@@tattoopunk75 they honestly can't fix it unless new sensor technology is introduced to the market.
It's an issue of physics the tattoo ink simply blocks the light pulses which are used to measure vitals.
Unfortunately given that the wrist sensors need to emit light through your skin and the tattoos literally makes that more difficult it’s unlikely to be any change to today
@@tattoopunk75it’s not an Apple specific thing. The sensors on all the smart and fitness watches need to emit light through your skin. The tattoos block the ability to do so.
I still have series 7 and iP 15 pro, i m not going to chnage.
Black ultra 2 bezel scratches super easy and exposing the titanium underneath. Apple won’t cover it even with paying for the warranty. I’ve bought 2 and both scratched.
Damn low quality for 800 $ watch