Right I feel like this was a dud and he missed the mark to actually report the durability… oh well I guess we’ll have to wait on Jerryrigeverything instead he’s much better
@@Alex-kt6hx Zack will completely destroy the device. My approach was to keep it realistic and not use a razor blade to remove the finish as any watch will fail that test. I love JerryRigEverything but I feel like there’s no way to “win” his experiments lol.
@@Alex-kt6hx Jerry does a tear down that does not prove real word durability actually it’s pretty dumb scratches out of level six or eight nobody in the world knows what level six or eight really is because you don’t know how you scratch your watch so no that’s not a real breakdown. He takes apart the watch or fall completely scratches it with his knife advertises the brand but if that’s what you consider that wow
As someone who owns black DLC coated titanium pocket knives I can tell you this….the reason why you can rub off the marks is because what you’re rubbing off is the element of the surface the watch has come into contact with. So what you’re essentially doing is rubbing off the concrete or rock off the watch. DLC is the best finish you can get on titanium and stands for diamond like coating for a reason. It increases the hardness of the titanium. Hope this helps.
@@GodOfWar109 if you’re implying I don’t use mine well you’re wrong. Also, I never said DLC is invincible. Secondly, the quality of the dlc application can vary. Further I’m not implying that you’ve got it confused but some people do confuse PVD coatings with DLC. DLC is far superior. Have a good one.
As someone who owns probably few hundred knives i can't even remember which one's were dlc coated maybe para 2 the recon 1 🤔 hmmm.... no coating except patina on my Case stockman.
I watched someone doing something like this to an Ultra 1 and it convinced me to buy an AW. After 2 years of usage, including moving to a new house, diving, regular laps in the local club pool, working on my bikes and car (including a rage episode where I could not connect my watch to my AirPods - which I throw my watch away).... no big scratches on the metal and zero on the glass. Videos like that should be sponsored by Apple our Garmin, because videos like that make people buy the product.
A guy on the apple watch reddit with a black ultra 2 did this and there is a terrible looking scratch on it. I canceled my black U2 order and grabbed a natural one instead. After seeing a few people posting pictures of scratched black U2's and all of them looking absolutely hideous, there is no way I am going to risk it.
@@FastRedPonyCar Those people are liars. The one guy said he scratched it on vinyl flooring which is impossible... the other guy came back a day later and said he was able to rub it out. Don't let other people ruin your good time.
@@1main-ck3ufI also ordered a black Ultra 2. I Returned it after one day after the metal clasp of the alpine loop scratched the body of the watch. I Went back to my natural Ultra 1. This watch isn’t meant to be babied around. But the black one is just for people who use this watch as a fashion accessory. I think this watch is to appease the “liars” who say they want an outdoor watch to never actually use it for its intended use. LOL
I had the original Ultra and it had no scratches after two years of regular use. I decided to upgrade to the satin black Ultra 2 after hearing the info pertaining to the increased durability. I don’t usually beat up my watches but I am a very active person and I don’t baby them. Thank you for being the sacrificial lamb for all of us (potential) Ultra 2 owners.
Hi. You say the reason for the upgrade was the “increased durability” of the Black-2 but at the same time you say the Original-1 has no scratches in 2 years of use. So basically the Original is not giving you any reason to be changed. Be honest. You just love that black color!!! 😄 I do too 👍🏼👍🏼
Had the original Ultra and two years of gym and regular wear, not one scratch or mark on it... Just upgraded to the Ultra 2 black titanium and have already accidentally banged it a couple times and no marks or scratches whatsoever. The beauty of the black one also is if you do get a scratch, nothing that a black sharpie can't fix:)
@@mas-pt8ym I get that, I was being tongue in cheek, but you can use a slate grey or gunmetal and it will be close enough.. As long as it darkens the exposed light titanium.
I have an Ultra Watch 2 in raw titanium that I bought last year and it still looks brand new. No blemishes from banging it on things. Absolutely love this watch.
Thanks for taking that hit! Highly appreciated. I just ordered the ultra 2 in titanium, exactly for the reasons you stated (if it's scratched, you just reveal more titanium) - and because I liked the look more. Definitely getting a titanium link band for it, gives me Casio vibes.
Fantastic video that FINALLY showed some real life scratch test. Exactly what I needed. Thank you! BTW, I see your video getting hundreds of views live as I type this. Congrats for being on the front page of TH-cam!
Thank you for doing a “real world” test! This is exactly what everyone has been waiting for. Also, props to buying a brand new one just to sacrifice it for this video so you can give your viewers what they want to see! You are awesome, man. Hope the views and likes help cover the cost. Keep up the fantastic content!
Been wearing an AWU1 since they came out. Between hanging tree stands in the woods, working on my truck and going to the gym 5x a week it still looks brand new! A few dings but you have to know they are there to see them. Thoroughly impressed with the build quality!
Great video, thank you. Real life tests. For me the biggest issue was door handles. For some reason I’m always smacking my watch on door handles cracked to Apple Watches on them.
As a watch guy, I can tell you that buying the black ultra for "scratch resistance" is the big mistake. Yes, the DLC coating is more durable than bare titanium but it's only a mater of time before you hit it or scrape it hard enough to penetrate the coating and reveal the bare titanium underneath which will cause the mark to show far than it would on the bare titanium model. The bare titanium model will age far better than the black variant. Apple uses grade 5 ti so it's durable enough on its own. Buy the black ultra 2 because you like the look or else you will be dissapointed if you are expecting something that will not show wear.
You're really right! I was at the Apple Store Dubai today, and there were a lot of scratches on the Ultra 2 black ones presented, the natural one wins a lot
@@stuartaparker no, it looked like it didn’t rub away at all on camera. TBH after that video I would avoid the black as it looks to scratch worse than the original.
Don’t have a black Ultra 2, but I do have the Titanium one… Although I agree with you that the black finish is likely strong enough for day to day wear, I’d say that drop, and the scratches on that lower left corner, although small, are MORE noticeable that scratches of similar depths/sizes on the original Titanium ones. It would bother me more as it would be more noticeable. I’ll be sticking to the natural Titanium for sure. Thanks for the video!
I have an Watch Ultra 1 since Oct 2022. I wear it everyday. Very active too (running, calisthenics, diving and swimming). Ocean band. Still in pristine condition! It’s a Beast of a tool watch!
Great video and very helpful. I’ve been holding off on upgrading until a durability video for the Black Satin Ultra 2 came out to watch first and boom there it is! Thanks Mate 👍🏻
I own an Apple Watch Ultra 2 in natural titanium. I’ve had it for 3 months. In that time there is not a single thing scratched, shattered, or broken. It is very durable. I work around metal so the watch has seen its fair share of dings, and bumps, against those surfaces. But like I said it’s in perfect condition.
Crashed going 22 mph road biking and when I flipped to my left side and slid on the road the watch protected my left wrist and I thought I scratched it up horribly. I then rubbed the dust off and only the titanium is scratched in a cool amount of parallel lines. The edge of the watch is still smooth. I also do climbing regularly with it and have only slightly slightly dented a corner of it. Big fan.
I’ve had the original 2 ultra watches and purchased the new Ultra 2 (gifted my other one). I cannot make the leap to the black. Apple Store says the only complaint with the black is the noticeable scratches over time. In fact the black watch on display at the store clearly had scratches. I’m sticking with the natural color. My prior two watches had no scratches after over 1+ years of use. Great video. Thank you
I used several Apple Watches, all got scratched quickly till I got the Original Ultra two years ago. The Ultra stayed in pristine condition with no blemishes or scratches in spite of wearing it day and night. I only take it off to charge for half hour every 2 days.
After 1 year + of wearing Apple watch ultra 1 I can tell you that it's durable. I have no cover and did a lot of activities and never took it off from my wrist. So I was swimming in a sea for a month and no harm happened. Only salt deposits on the device was annoying. Old watch 4 was much better due to curve shape. On Apple watch ultra salt is everywhere on the screen rants(titanium case is a little higher than the screen) and it looks very bad. You need to keep in mind to always clean it afterwards. So far this is the best disadvantage of Ultra design. Have no screen scars and only one small one on titanium frame(made by spigen case which I immediately threw away).
The question is not how durable the coating is, but rather how durable the material underneath the coating is. If the material underneath is significantly softer, as is the case with titanium, the coating above will "break" like a hard eggshell when it is subjected to stress at certain points. This is why we talk about the eggshell effect. Some manufacturers of high-quality watches therefore coat the stainless steel before coating it (ice hardening, for example). These watches are then almost indestructible. The Ultra 2 will scratch very quickly and you will see the silver titanium underneath. My own Ultra 2 in Black scratched after the first 12 hours.
I've got an ultra 2 and definitely put it through its paces. What I've noticed about the finish is that the titanium is very strong but the textured finish will mark. Scratches don't penetrate but they do blemish the texture. I figure the black will be similar unless you really bang it or drag it across a sharp object. I bet if you take the black ultra 2 and drag it across rough natural granite it will destroy it. Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Scrambles any sport wear your using your hands against real rock you will have a problem. Drop test is one thing but accidentally sliding the finish against something like a cliff or if you fall while hiking and it hits a rock while you save your face from the same fate. I highly doubt it'll hold up to that.
Great test !! I actually bought the black but ended up Returning and getting the natural titanium as or tho i wasn’t particularly worried it would mark easily it was however an absolute nightmare for fingers prints ! My ocd couldn’t handle it as it always looked like it needed cleaning, also or tho the black looks cool the dull Matt finish just doesn’t have the same expensive high end premium appeal as the original natural version
This video was the deciding factor in upgrading to the black ultra 2. Glad i didnt upgrade. the scratches are more noticeable on the black one than my raw titanium one. Thanks so much for this video.
Wait.. are you saying it isn't normal for me to smash my devices with a hammer or purposely bend my devices, doh! Good Video and I appreciate the real world scenarios. Something that most of us can relate to.
my series 7 that i’ve used for 3 yrs has been banged up like crazy, so many scratches. thk u for this video becos i rly wanna get a more durable watch!
Pre-ordered my Watch Ultra 2 (Dark) & got it on the 20th. However, I was a bit apprehensive using it out of the box, without any screen protector on, but I must say your video saved the day for me. Thanks a lot for such an amazing video, Cheers 👍
Had the OG AWU for over a year and sold it with 100% battery health and not a single mark on it after using it and it getting beat up every day. Now I'm ready to buy another and the black is absolutely gorgeous but if i got a single scratch on it my OCD would go crazy seeing it all the time as it would stand out against the black. Think the sensible choice would be stick with a not so sexy natural titanium AWU 2
Fantastic video, and I was hoping to see some real life testing of the black Ultra 2. Nice as the black is, my thoughts would be that when you do majorly ding it/scratch it, and remove the black coating and reveal the natural titanium below, the scratch/ding is going to be WAY MORE noticeable, and this video proves my thoughts correct. Admittedly your high quality camera and macro will make the scratches look worse than they are. Definitely think I will be sticking with the natural titanium for this reason and also, I just find that the natural titanium colour looks more premium in my opinion. It's great that we now have more than one colour choice for the Ultra.
I have an AWU 1, had it for two years now, holding steady with no scratches. I’ve crashed on my MTB, fallen on a trail run, constantly bang it on the wall, all good.
I have the Ultra 1 in natural Titanium and the black Ultra 2. The first one I was wearing for 2 years nearly everyday and it looks pretty new. Some little scratches are visible if you look very very very very close to it. But thats no reason to complain about. About the black one I can not say a lot, because I’m just wearing it for a few days only. Anyhow it looks to be also very stable against scratches and bumps. It seems, that Apple did a good job.
I’ve had the original Ultra since launch and I wear it daily including on mountain bike rides. I have taken 4 or 5 crashes while wearing it and it is the only thing that isn’t scratched up 😂 I’m super impressed with the durability and performance. Best Apple Watch ever made.
I was a little disappointed by your results. That outer edge of the bezel is just too vulnerable. I wonder if the sapphire crystal that curves around the standard Apple Watch design isn’t more resistant to damage. My DLC-coated black titanium Apple Watch 6 Edition is just about flawless after 4 years-but it has no sharp edges.
Finally, the video I've been waiting for since the black AWU2 was released! Thank you!! For me what has scrached up my finishes have been concrete. Reaching for something against the wall of my garage which is cinder block in one case, and grabbing from a stack of roof tiles in another.
Thank you for this real world test! I got the black Ultra 2 it is the color I’ve been waiting for!! 😂 I’ve been babying it so it's good to know I don’t have to 💯
I have the Apple Watch Ultra 2 titanium. I had it since it came out last year. I guess I’m lucky as my watch looks like it’s brand new. Thanks for your review.
i have a series 6 since 2021 and it's still in great conditions. the screen has some deep scratches from a fall during downhill riding but nothing serious. the chassis doesn't have one single scratch (i sleep with it, i workout with it, i swim with it, i do downhill riding, i've hit so many rocks but it's still in great conditions)
I was planning to keep my series 7 until they released the ultra 3, but I believe it was stolen from my job or I lost it. I preordered the black ultra 2, but after seeing damage report posts on Reddit I decided to wait and see. Although the wear these simple tests did were very minimal, you can tell this watch will not look good 4 years down the road. I understand the argument of it being a sports watch, which I will use for as well, but I also want to use it in a casual setting like dates or hanging out with friends. The damage each watch receives should be the same, but it’s a coating and it will come off and be more apparent. Besides that, I liked the aesthetics of the natural titanium after a few days seeing pictures of both with different watch bands. Thanks for this video boss. It helped me solidify my choice.
Upgraded from a natural titanium Ultra which looks practically new following daily wear for over a year to the satin black Ultra 2. After a week I’ve already got two scratches: one and the same location from your drop and one on the side. Don’t even know how they got there. Will be returning the black and going back to titanium.
First ultra, bought pretty much at launch day, some very very minor scratches on the edges of the bezel. Other than that? Nothing. Normal day to day use, gym, running, biking, off-roading, hiking. Even got to smash it a few times on hard surfaces, by accident of course. Impressive indeed.
Nice I’ve been waiting for this review. Thank you so I’m definitely gonna keep my natural titanium ultra too and wear it to work and then keep my black one for all my workouts and stuff. Thanks for a great video man. Appreciate you.
очень ждал тестов с ударами о трубы и ручки дверей, перила на лестнице, эти удары куда более часты и при этом довольно сильные, мои обычные apple watch 7 уже получили пару сколов на корпусе
I actually find it funny that all those with natural titanium ultra 1’s and 2’s are stating they hit it on things and there isn’t one single mark on it. Stating it looks brand new. It in fact does take on scratches and blemishes, not major but it does. And jerryrigeverything was able to easily scratch right through the dlc coating with a box cutter blade. Point is, buy the damn watch you like and use it for what it’s meant for. Enjoy the wear and tear you put on it. Makes it yours. I do have an ultra 2 for a year now, it does have small blemishes and it has not taken falls or been in any extreme environments.
I got the Ultra in black three days ago. Yesterday i recognized that the black coating went off on one corner. I did not have any impact on the watch or anything rubbing on the frame. Today I returned it to Apple. I think that should not happen..not to something that‘s so expensive. Poor quality!
10/10 Great durability test.
Dude! Thanks for stopping by. I don’t think this test is up to your standards. 😉
@@ChaseTheSummit oh ill pick up where you left off for sure.
@@JerryRigEverything RIP DLC 🪦
The only reviewer who finally gave us worthy content. Major props
Talk about giving the viewers what they want! Hope your video makes enough back to pay for the devices being tested and then some.
That's why I decided to keep it pretty "real world" as the watch is still fully functional and looks fine lol. Thanks for watching!
Right I feel like this was a dud and he missed the mark to actually report the durability… oh well I guess we’ll have to wait on Jerryrigeverything instead he’s much better
@@Alex-kt6hx Zack will completely destroy the device. My approach was to keep it realistic and not use a razor blade to remove the finish as any watch will fail that test. I love JerryRigEverything but I feel like there’s no way to “win” his experiments lol.
@@Alex-kt6hx Jerry does a tear down that does not prove real word durability actually it’s pretty dumb scratches out of level six or eight nobody in the world knows what level six or eight really is because you don’t know how you scratch your watch so no that’s not a real breakdown. He takes apart the watch or fall completely scratches it with his knife advertises the brand but if that’s what you consider that wow
@@Alex-kt6hxyou sound like an entitled brat. Yea go to that other channel we are cool with that.
The only missing test is smacking it walking past a doorframe 😂😂😂 Great content Dave
This is what got mine
As someone who owns black DLC coated titanium pocket knives I can tell you this….the reason why you can rub off the marks is because what you’re rubbing off is the element of the surface the watch has come into contact with. So what you’re essentially doing is rubbing off the concrete or rock off the watch. DLC is the best finish you can get on titanium and stands for diamond like coating for a reason. It increases the hardness of the titanium. Hope this helps.
As someone who owns several DLC coated knives and actually uses them, I will say they will scratch at some point.
@@GodOfWar109 if you’re implying I don’t use mine well you’re wrong. Also, I never said DLC is invincible. Secondly, the quality of the dlc application can vary. Further I’m not implying that you’ve got it confused but some people do confuse PVD coatings with DLC. DLC is far superior. Have a good one.
@@maahes9561Yawn. Gotta love when someone tries to be a condescending piece of 💩.
@@GodOfWar109you mean you throw your toys out the pram when someone corrects you….
As someone who owns probably few hundred knives i can't even remember which one's were dlc coated maybe para 2 the recon 1 🤔 hmmm.... no coating except patina on my Case stockman.
I watched someone doing something like this to an Ultra 1 and it convinced me to buy an AW. After 2 years of usage, including moving to a new house, diving, regular laps in the local club pool, working on my bikes and car (including a rage episode where I could not connect my watch to my AirPods - which I throw my watch away).... no big scratches on the metal and zero on the glass.
Videos like that should be sponsored by Apple our Garmin, because videos like that make people buy the product.
Doing the lord’s work
He did it!
Huh?
You should smack it on a wall or door frame that's how I always end up scratching my watches 😂
I’ve clonked mine into walls and door frames a couple of times (enough to transfer paint onto the watch) and fortunately no visible damage so far 😅
A guy on the apple watch reddit with a black ultra 2 did this and there is a terrible looking scratch on it. I canceled my black U2 order and grabbed a natural one instead. After seeing a few people posting pictures of scratched black U2's and all of them looking absolutely hideous, there is no way I am going to risk it.
@@FastRedPonyCar Those people are liars. The one guy said he scratched it on vinyl flooring which is impossible... the other guy came back a day later and said he was able to rub it out. Don't let other people ruin your good time.
@@1main-ck3ufI also ordered a black Ultra 2. I Returned it after one day after the metal clasp of the alpine loop scratched the body of the watch. I Went back to my natural Ultra 1. This watch isn’t meant to be babied around. But the black one is just for people who use this watch as a fashion accessory.
I think this watch is to appease the “liars” who say they want an outdoor watch to never actually use it for its intended use. LOL
@@FastRedPonyCarI did the same thing. My natural Ultra 1 has aged well and I have been rough on it the last 2 years.
finally someone hit this iv been waiting for a finish test before upgrading to the potential black
I had the original Ultra and it had no scratches after two years of regular use. I decided to upgrade to the satin black Ultra 2 after hearing the info pertaining to the increased durability. I don’t usually beat up my watches but I am a very active person and I don’t baby them. Thank you for being the sacrificial lamb for all of us (potential) Ultra 2 owners.
Hi. You say the reason for the upgrade was the “increased durability” of the Black-2 but at the same time you say the Original-1 has no scratches in 2 years of use. So basically the Original is not giving you any reason to be changed. Be honest. You just love that black color!!! 😄 I do too 👍🏼👍🏼
@@victornb52 The black going to have negative scratches
@@victornb52 You’re right 😂🤷🏽♂️
Had the original Ultra and two years of gym and regular wear, not one scratch or mark on it... Just upgraded to the Ultra 2 black titanium and have already accidentally banged it a couple times and no marks or scratches whatsoever. The beauty of the black one also is if you do get a scratch, nothing that a black sharpie can't fix:)
Yes, looking to sharpie the orange button 😊
The blackness of sharpie is too black than the matte black of the AWU2 though..
@@mas-pt8ym I get that, I was being tongue in cheek, but you can use a slate grey or gunmetal and it will be close enough.. As long as it darkens the exposed light titanium.
I have an Ultra Watch 2 in raw titanium that I bought last year and it still looks brand new. No blemishes from banging it on things. Absolutely love this watch.
Ultra 2 owner here. 1 year old. Still looks like new. I use it every day and night. Exercise every day. Do a lot of yard and home maintenance.
I love the moment you start to question life. "Is this good content?" lmao. Yes, I love all your content.
Never usually follow or like or whatever on these videos.. but you’ve actually made some relatable content at your own cost. So props mate! 👍🏽
Thanks for taking that hit! Highly appreciated. I just ordered the ultra 2 in titanium, exactly for the reasons you stated (if it's scratched, you just reveal more titanium) - and because I liked the look more. Definitely getting a titanium link band for it, gives me Casio vibes.
Fantastic video that FINALLY showed some real life scratch test. Exactly what I needed. Thank you! BTW, I see your video getting hundreds of views live as I type this. Congrats for being on the front page of TH-cam!
"Is this good content?" yes it is.. you doing great bro.. thanks for the contents..
Thank you for doing a “real world” test! This is exactly what everyone has been waiting for. Also, props to buying a brand new one just to sacrifice it for this video so you can give your viewers what they want to see! You are awesome, man. Hope the views and likes help cover the cost. Keep up the fantastic content!
Been wearing an AWU1 since they came out. Between hanging tree stands in the woods, working on my truck and going to the gym 5x a week it still looks brand new! A few dings but you have to know they are there to see them. Thoroughly impressed with the build quality!
Great video, thank you. Real life tests. For me the biggest issue was door handles. For some reason I’m always smacking my watch on door handles cracked to Apple Watches on them.
lol, I thought I was the only one! I always seem to bump a door knob, or brick wall.
@@ChaseTheSummitme too..😂😂😂
As a watch guy, I can tell you that buying the black ultra for "scratch resistance" is the big mistake. Yes, the DLC coating is more durable than bare titanium but it's only a mater of time before you hit it or scrape it hard enough to penetrate the coating and reveal the bare titanium underneath which will cause the mark to show far than it would on the bare titanium model. The bare titanium model will age far better than the black variant. Apple uses grade 5 ti so it's durable enough on its own. Buy the black ultra 2 because you like the look or else you will be dissapointed if you are expecting something that will not show wear.
You're really right! I was at the Apple Store Dubai today, and there were a lot of scratches on the Ultra 2 black ones presented, the natural one wins a lot
The video we all needed, people can stop worrying and see that the ultra 2 black holds up! Thanks for the video!
Glad it was helpful!
The black doesn’t hold up that well, did you not watch it
@@mikemountain9699 Did you miss the bit where he said the more he rubbed it the more the mark went away?
@@stuartaparker no, it looked like it didn’t rub away at all on camera. TBH after that video I would avoid the black as it looks to scratch worse than the original.
Don’t have a black Ultra 2, but I do have the Titanium one… Although I agree with you that the black finish is likely strong enough for day to day wear, I’d say that drop, and the scratches on that lower left corner, although small, are MORE noticeable that scratches of similar depths/sizes on the original Titanium ones. It would bother me more as it would be more noticeable. I’ll be sticking to the natural Titanium for sure. Thanks for the video!
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@@claudiufulga86 True.
I have an Watch Ultra 1 since Oct 2022. I wear it everyday. Very active too (running, calisthenics, diving and swimming). Ocean band.
Still in pristine condition! It’s a Beast of a tool watch!
Great video and very helpful. I’ve been holding off on upgrading until a durability video for the Black Satin Ultra 2 came out to watch first and boom there it is! Thanks Mate 👍🏻
I own an Apple Watch Ultra 2 in natural titanium. I’ve had it for 3 months. In that time there is not a single thing scratched, shattered, or broken. It is very durable. I work around metal so the watch has seen its fair share of dings, and bumps, against those surfaces. But like I said it’s in perfect condition.
You’re still the only guy to do this so far, mad respect!!!
Crashed going 22 mph road biking and when I flipped to my left side and slid on the road the watch protected my left wrist and I thought I scratched it up horribly. I then rubbed the dust off and only the titanium is scratched in a cool amount of parallel lines. The edge of the watch is still smooth. I also do climbing regularly with it and have only slightly slightly dented a corner of it. Big fan.
thank you really much for testing the durability of the Apple Watch Ultra Black!
At the moment you’re the only one with such a video. THANKS A LOT 🙏
I’ve had the original 2 ultra watches and purchased the new Ultra 2 (gifted my other one). I cannot make the leap to the black. Apple Store says the only complaint with the black is the noticeable scratches over time. In fact the black watch on display at the store clearly had scratches. I’m sticking with the natural color. My prior two watches had no scratches after over 1+ years of use. Great video. Thank you
THIS IS WHAT THE PEOPLE NEEDED.
I’ll be side eyeing my AWU2B for the rest of my ownership 👀
I used several Apple Watches, all got scratched quickly till I got the Original Ultra two years ago. The Ultra stayed in pristine condition with no blemishes or scratches in spite of wearing it day and night. I only take it off to charge for half hour every 2 days.
After 1 year + of wearing Apple watch ultra 1 I can tell you that it's durable. I have no cover and did a lot of activities and never took it off from my wrist. So I was swimming in a sea for a month and no harm happened. Only salt deposits on the device was annoying. Old watch 4 was much better due to curve shape. On Apple watch ultra salt is everywhere on the screen rants(titanium case is a little higher than the screen) and it looks very bad. You need to keep in mind to always clean it afterwards. So far this is the best disadvantage of Ultra design. Have no screen scars and only one small one on titanium frame(made by spigen case which I immediately threw away).
If I close my eyes, I see Jerry "Zack" Everything doing jumping jacks with knives in his pocket from tomorrow on 🤣
The question is not how durable the coating is, but rather how durable the material underneath the coating is. If the material underneath is significantly softer, as is the case with titanium, the coating above will "break" like a hard eggshell when it is subjected to stress at certain points. This is why we talk about the eggshell effect. Some manufacturers of high-quality watches therefore coat the stainless steel before coating it (ice hardening, for example). These watches are then almost indestructible. The Ultra 2 will scratch very quickly and you will see the silver titanium underneath. My own Ultra 2 in Black scratched after the first 12 hours.
liking and commenting for because no video deserves more exposure! A man who is for the people!!!
My black ultra is arriving tomorrow. So it’s kind of too late to see the scratch test now 😆
And yet here I am. Watching it anyways 😂
Awesome brother!!!!!!!!!!! been waiting for this test!
I've got an ultra 2 and definitely put it through its paces. What I've noticed about the finish is that the titanium is very strong but the textured finish will mark. Scratches don't penetrate but they do blemish the texture. I figure the black will be similar unless you really bang it or drag it across a sharp object. I bet if you take the black ultra 2 and drag it across rough natural granite it will destroy it. Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Scrambles any sport wear your using your hands against real rock you will have a problem. Drop test is one thing but accidentally sliding the finish against something like a cliff or if you fall while hiking and it hits a rock while you save your face from the same fate. I highly doubt it'll hold up to that.
Great test !!
I actually bought the black but ended up
Returning and getting the natural titanium as or tho i wasn’t particularly worried it would mark easily it was however an absolute nightmare for fingers prints ! My ocd couldn’t handle it as it always looked like it needed cleaning, also or tho the black looks cool the dull Matt finish just doesn’t have the same expensive high end premium appeal as the original natural version
This video was the deciding factor in upgrading to the black ultra 2. Glad i didnt upgrade. the scratches are more noticeable on the black one than my raw titanium one. Thanks so much for this video.
Wait.. are you saying it isn't normal for me to smash my devices with a hammer or purposely bend my devices, doh! Good Video and I appreciate the real world scenarios. Something that most of us can relate to.
Just picked up one of these for myself (in black) and I love it so much. A real upgrade from my Series 6 stainless steel!
Nice vid! That scratch on the black ultra case would kinda bug me. Natural finish works for me.
my series 7 that i’ve used for 3 yrs has been banged up like crazy, so many scratches. thk u for this video becos i rly wanna get a more durable watch!
Pre-ordered my Watch Ultra 2 (Dark) & got it on the 20th. However, I was a bit apprehensive using it out of the box, without any screen protector on, but I must say your video saved the day for me. Thanks a lot for such an amazing video, Cheers 👍
Had the OG AWU for over a year and sold it with 100% battery health and not a single mark on it after using it and it getting beat up every day. Now I'm ready to buy another and the black is absolutely gorgeous but if i got a single scratch on it my OCD would go crazy seeing it all the time as it would stand out against the black. Think the sensible choice would be stick with a not so sexy natural titanium AWU 2
Fantastic video, and I was hoping to see some real life testing of the black Ultra 2. Nice as the black is, my thoughts would be that when you do majorly ding it/scratch it, and remove the black coating and reveal the natural titanium below, the scratch/ding is going to be WAY MORE noticeable, and this video proves my thoughts correct. Admittedly your high quality camera and macro will make the scratches look worse than they are. Definitely think I will be sticking with the natural titanium for this reason and also, I just find that the natural titanium colour looks more premium in my opinion. It's great that we now have more than one colour choice for the Ultra.
I have an AWU 1, had it for two years now, holding steady with no scratches. I’ve crashed on my MTB, fallen on a trail run, constantly bang it on the wall, all good.
I have the Ultra 1 in natural Titanium and the black Ultra 2. The first one I was wearing for 2 years nearly everyday and it looks pretty new. Some little scratches are visible if you look very very very very close to it. But thats no reason to complain about. About the black one I can not say a lot, because I’m just wearing it for a few days only. Anyhow it looks to be also very stable against scratches and bumps.
It seems, that Apple did a good job.
Really respect your work and thank you for giving us what we ask for 👌 u gained a new subscriber and hope u this video pays it off!!!
Nice!! I was just waiting for this test before taking a decision.
I had to close my eyes watching those drops...hahah Thank you for the video!
Just opened mine today, its looks so good with dark green alpine band. Thanks for your video🎉
Sir, you deserve all the likes. Thank you for doing this!
This is the single most valuable video for the black Ultra I've seen so far! Thank you!
@@manol1106 100%
I think the marks on the Ultra 2 Black are much more noticeable.
The video we’ve been waiting for 🙌
Great video man! I no what to avoid with my black ultra 2😅
I’ve had the original Ultra since launch and I wear it daily including on mountain bike rides. I have taken 4 or 5 crashes while wearing it and it is the only thing that isn’t scratched up 😂 I’m super impressed with the durability and performance. Best Apple Watch ever made.
Giving the people what they want! Nice. Also - dude you’re looking jacked! Any videos for your non running workouts coming anytime soon?
The black one looks good! I was wondering about the black holding up! Thanks for the video!
I was a little disappointed by your results. That outer edge of the bezel is just too vulnerable. I wonder if the sapphire crystal that curves around the standard Apple Watch design isn’t more resistant to damage. My DLC-coated black titanium Apple Watch 6 Edition is just about flawless after 4 years-but it has no sharp edges.
I’m a mechanic and work with my watch on and I’ll stick to natural titanium because it’s a lot of metal to metal contact lol
thank you! been waiting for this!
Finally, the video I've been waiting for since the black AWU2 was released! Thank you!! For me what has scrached up my finishes have been concrete. Reaching for something against the wall of my garage which is cinder block in one case, and grabbing from a stack of roof tiles in another.
Yes! I always bump concrete or brick walls. Sometimes door frames / door knobs too!
Great to see real life tests. 🐞
Thank you for this real world test! I got the black Ultra 2 it is the color I’ve been waiting for!! 😂 I’ve been babying it so it's good to know I don’t have to 💯
You are Amazing for this bro. Much respect! 🙌🏼
It would be interesting to see if the new Milanese band scratches the DLC coating of the watch. That has been a problem in the past.
I have the Apple Watch Ultra 2 titanium. I had it since it came out last year. I guess I’m lucky as my watch looks like it’s brand new. Thanks for your review.
i have a series 6 since 2021 and it's still in great conditions. the screen has some deep scratches from a fall during downhill riding but nothing serious. the chassis doesn't have one single scratch (i sleep with it, i workout with it, i swim with it, i do downhill riding, i've hit so many rocks but it's still in great conditions)
Dope DJI Mic. I like your Vids bruh.
I was planning to keep my series 7 until they released the ultra 3, but I believe it was stolen from my job or I lost it. I preordered the black ultra 2, but after seeing damage report posts on Reddit I decided to wait and see. Although the wear these simple tests did were very minimal, you can tell this watch will not look good 4 years down the road. I understand the argument of it being a sports watch, which I will use for as well, but I also want to use it in a casual setting like dates or hanging out with friends. The damage each watch receives should be the same, but it’s a coating and it will come off and be more apparent. Besides that, I liked the aesthetics of the natural titanium after a few days seeing pictures of both with different watch bands. Thanks for this video boss. It helped me solidify my choice.
You deserve a like and a comment for that! Very helpful! Even though I already ordered it, this gave me peace of mind!
Glad it was helpful!
@@ChaseTheSummit It was! God bless!
Legend as always! Great video my man!
I got the satin black watch and was super edgy about it but now I can wear it with more confidence thanks to this review ✊🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Only bad thing about the black is finger prints ! Its an absolute magnet for them 🙈
Upgraded from a natural titanium Ultra which looks practically new following daily wear for over a year to the satin black Ultra 2. After a week I’ve already got two scratches: one and the same location from your drop and one on the side. Don’t even know how they got there. Will be returning the black and going back to titanium.
Thank you for all of this!!!! Not all heroes wear capes.
my experience has been awesome I ave the apple watch ultra 2 and I love it
Wow haha thank you!! Been waiting for someone to do this.
But I mean it still scratched. That scuff would drive me nuts. Sticking with my ultra 2 regular titanium
It did, but it was pretty minor. Realistically anything with a finish is going to scratch including the Garmin in this video.
First ultra, bought pretty much at launch day, some very very minor scratches on the edges of the bezel. Other than that? Nothing.
Normal day to day use, gym, running, biking, off-roading, hiking. Even got to smash it a few times on hard surfaces, by accident of course.
Impressive indeed.
Thank you for this test mate!
Nice I’ve been waiting for this review. Thank you so I’m definitely gonna keep my natural titanium ultra too and wear it to work and then keep my black one for all my workouts and stuff. Thanks for a great video man. Appreciate you.
Nice work. Thanks for posting this. 👍🏼
Finally a video where you can see what the durability is of the ultra watch 2 BLACK
Came in less than a minute lets go!
Very helpful review Dave, thanks.
My ultra 2 has been unbelievably tough.
Thank you. Very helpful video.
The treatment impregnates the color into the surface the metal. That’s why it doesn’t scratch like you would think.
Ok, that’s somewhat interesting - I haven’t seen drop tests for a long time, and defo not one of watches 😂 good job 👍
Thank's for the video 🙂, now i will upgrage my ultra 1 with the satin black...byyeeee😁
очень ждал тестов с ударами о трубы и ручки дверей, перила на лестнице, эти удары куда более часты и при этом довольно сильные, мои обычные apple watch 7 уже получили пару сколов на корпусе
Great test. Love your video fr HK❤❤❤
I actually find it funny that all those with natural titanium ultra 1’s and 2’s are stating they hit it on things and there isn’t one single mark on it. Stating it looks brand new. It in fact does take on scratches and blemishes, not major but it does. And jerryrigeverything was able to easily scratch right through the dlc coating with a box cutter blade. Point is, buy the damn watch you like and use it for what it’s meant for. Enjoy the wear and tear you put on it. Makes it yours.
I do have an ultra 2 for a year now, it does have small blemishes and it has not taken falls or been in any extreme environments.
I got the Ultra in black three days ago. Yesterday i recognized that the black coating went off on one corner. I did not have any impact on the watch or anything rubbing on the frame. Today I returned it to Apple. I think that should not happen..not to something that‘s so expensive. Poor quality!
I have both and they have been great no issues at all