The one downside is the ultra is massive and rugged so if you attend formal meetings it wont look good. But that does not apply to me. Its unique and I think it’ll make you stand out and be noticed. I love the bigger screen and features. It makes me feel safer knowing I have it on my wrist. Thanks Apple, ill be getting it in the next couple of weeks
I really do want it, I’ve pretty much used my Apple Watch Series 7 quite a bit ever since I moved out of home to another city for college. I’d like to have the Ultra to play it safe, like sure it does come with a price, but I feel it’s worth it when it comes to the hardware-software integration and the extended battery life and also the durability because of the titanium and sapphire crystal. Surely this is not the average Apple Watch that everyone should buy for normal use but I feel that as an everyday Watch it’ll be quite a beast!
I am picking up mine at 1:15 today. Can’t wait. In my haste to get it ordered this morning I ordered the wrong size alpine loop. I hope Apple will let me exchange it. UGH.
They delayed mine for a long time. So I ordered the yellow ocean band. Coming today. Waiting. I have the midnight ocean band coming today also to replace the yellow one.
I'm not really the kind of person that this watch is targeted at, but I decided to get one for the durability and the battery life. I preordered mine, but at first I couldn't decide if I wanted to go for the Series 8 or the Ultra, and by the time I preordered, the shipping times were out to the end of October, so I'm still waiting for mine.
Aaron has to be the best commentator for tech on TH-cam. He doesn’t speak too fast. He doesn’t speak too slow he’s actual and factual and not opinionated. He’s polite and gracious. I really enjoy watching his reviews. They’re very detailed and to the point without taking all day with unnecessary banter.
Nope. I’m sticking with my series 7. The screen is far too big and too chunky for me. Although it seems like a great watch for those users who will take advantage of the higher end features
I just got mine today. I had wanted the Trail Loop, but nothing was available here other than one with the Midnight Ocean loop. When I picked it up, the Apple store had a Starlight Alpine loop available separately, so I got it too. I've never had an (off)white loop, but it looks great actually. I like the way the Alpine loops feel when on. Super secure and light. A little more trouble to put on, but not that much, and I don't take the watch on and off multiple times a day anyway. I may stay with it rather than ordering the Trail Loop when it is available. The Midnight Ocean loop is not bad too, and I'll likely use it when doing something water focused. As for the watch itself, I like it more than I thought I would. This is my 4th Apple watch, and because of the size, is the easiest to read of them all. I need reading glasses, and with this watch I can use it to some extent even without them, so that is great. Too early to say about the battery life, but based on what I've heard it will go a couple days and nights, so that will be helpful.
I got mine today also…best purchase without even looking at it in store…it was a no brainer to buy it in terms of value for money…vs standard series 8….bam…no hesitation…its on my wrist….nice looking watch in my opinion..
The loop on this Alpine loop band hits the top of the watch causing damage over time. You can see this at 7:51 of the video. Not a good design. I never used/returned mine after seeing the reviews about this issue.
Loving mine, got it yesterday from a store walk in. Love the flat screen, the larger appearance and so far the longer, better battery. I got it with the green alpine, but I am using my Nomad straps and they work really well, and look great on the Ultra.
Received mine several hours ago. Updated from a Series 5, and I like the case and size. My only observation is that the bezel around the screen seems unnecessarily thick. The screen, being protected by the thick frame of titanium, should extend all the way to the edge. IMO. That thick bezel just looks out of place. Everything else I really like about the watch. Setup was quick and super-easy.
I do like the ultra, but 799 is too much money for a watch when a person already spends 1200 on a iPhone. I’ll most likely stick with the regular Iwatch 429 in gps is good enough
I picked up the Ultra today and am returning my series 8 graphite. The series 8 graphite just looks exactly like my series 6 so at least with the Ultra I feel like I have a new watch.
all of apple’s loop watch bands are designed to be worn with the buckle/securing mechanism facing away from you when worn. it’s most clear if you put the securing mechanism on its tightest setting. you can verify if you look at the way all of Apple’s watch bands are displayed on their website and at their store. The other easiest way to tell is the band size that is displayed on the inside of the band (49mm/45mm/44mm) always goes on the side closer to the crown.
Not too hyped over the watch to the point where I’m dying to have one. Same software as the watches we now have, only difference is the physical aspect. Chill.
The main problem with apple is the false advertising of sapphire crystals. Go watch jerryrigeverything. It’s a nice unbiased opinion that proves it’s never been sapphire and it’s just buzz filled claims about their products.
I bought mine yesterday. Was kind of a pain to set up but once it was done it’s great. So far I’m very pleased with it. It replaces my old Apple Watch which I kept,what they offered me in trade in wasn’t much. The pulse oximetry feature is a bit erratic,gives varying results if you move at all. ECG is more stable than my Apple Watch 6. I like the green band,one of my favorite colors.
Literally just got mine … straight after work , got it delivered to my local store. It’s special… it’s like the original Apple Watch ⌚️ something new … I hike and fly drones so this is perfect for me … enjoy
Just got mine. It feels a little heavy, coming from a Series 7. I got the Ocean band in silicone because I hike and don’t want to ruin a band with sweat. It is now fully charged and I’m anxious to see how long the battery lasts. This is my favorite time of the year, I got the iPone 14 Pro Max last week and the bonus this year was the AirPod Pro 2 today too. Truly Christmas in September. I watched all of your videos and appreciate your reviews.
In the last few months I've had new 16" mpb pro max (work paid), ipad pro 11, airpods 2 pro... Ok the phone is a year old 13 pro max. And now just had a s8 45mm alu delivered and trying to figure out do I keep or go ultra. but it's 89% more cost for little i'd use EXCEPT the durability aspects. Think it looks so cool though.....!
In the USA it cost 800$. In my country cost 1040€. It’s very nice a little bit different from the other Apple Watch but it’s too expensive for a Watch that if the screen brakes down from a hit or the battery begins to die what would be the cost to fix it?For that money you could get a good regular Watch that you can repair it or buy 2 normal Apple Watches!!!
This is the first Apple Watch I've had since the first generation. I prefer traditional analog watches and I have a decent collection. Most of us won't use the Ultra to its full potential, but I didn't buy it believing I would. I view it as my Superbike. It's made to be leaned over far around a race track and to hit high speeds, but my bike will never hit the limits of its engineering. I bought the bike and this Ultra simply because I wanted to and could. So far I'm enjoying the Ultra, but $800 seems a bit steep for this. If you compare the Ultra to any iPhone (12 and above) it seems like customers are overpaying for the tech that's in the watch and the included band. The watch band selections at launch are disappointing. I believe there are nine total options. Mine is the ocean yellow (purchased in the Apple Store). It looks good in person, but I would've preferred more color and material options. As a watch collector I feel a $800 watch (smart or analog) should come with higher quality bands. I purchased a paracord watch band on Amazon, which is a nice outdoorsy alternative. I'm currently looking for a titanium band as well. I recommend potential buyers try to watch on in a store to determine if the size is right for them. I love big watches and this is a big boy. I'm not sure those with smaller wrists will like this size.
Mine has been off the charger for 13 hours and did a 30 minute gps activity plus since it’s new been playing around with it a lot and it still has 80 percent charge.
So I finally got mine last week, charged it up took it off the charger at 0613 Friday morning. It’s now 20:38 Sunday night and i still have 29 percent battery. Lift to turn on is off, and constantly on is turned off. I either have to tap or press the button to turn it on. This is incredible battery life.
I think i like the aesthetics of the original watch. If they would have kept the curved screen and had more than 1 color. I would probably be interested just because I like the idea of a bigger battery.
Just received mine, absolutely fantastic. Ordered mine with the orange band. Does not feel any heavier than my 7 series aluminum. Much less than my Garmin that I tried last year. Great job Apple.
Just tried it out at Best Buy..took several minutes looking the fit over and over. Just too broad for every day use for me. Will stick with the Series 7, and wait for Apple to make an in-between offering...longer battery life but not as THICC.
I am going to wait until Christmas time to upgrade. I like the titanium body and screen size as well as the battery. I want to start swimming with my Apple watch but I don’t trust the water resistance on my 7 for some reason. Also if the trade in value is as bad on the ultra as it is on the 7 then I won’t be upgrading.
I wasn’t a fan of the design when I saw the event but it looks a bit better irl. I’ll be sticking with my Series 7 for the foreseeable tho as that more than meets my needs
Something tells me that the next version of the Ultra will have a smaller bezel and this would be a bummer for whomever bought the first version.But other than that, it is an impressive piece of engineering.
I picked one up yesterday just for the monitoring features - sleep, heart rate, calorie burn, etc. I'm not disappointed so far (other than that I had to get an extra cellular plan and pay an activation fee, as well upgrade my non-functioning iPhone 6+, reactivation fee, etc. But that's all AT&T, not Apple). Even though I'm using it for myself, I think it will help me as a coach.
@@Inkbyjeremy I had cellular on my series 6. When I was setting up the ultra it asked me do I want to transfer my plan to the new watch. So I just transferred it over. 5.00 a month with Verizon
Thank you for the elaborate review. I ordered the series 8, and changed my mind to get the ultra. Waiting impatiently for it to arrive. My niece bought the ultra, and she loves it. I was able to get a look at it from her, and I think I will also love it since we’ve had about the same taste in the Apple gadgets.
I got my watch but could not do a single thing with it as as it was not charged up before it was sent to me. The watch was dead. They included a charger but I dont have anything I can plug it into. It requires a USB-C adaptor and I dont have one. You would think that Amazon would have suggested pairing my purchase with a proper adapter, but they didn't
Got the same band. I like it more than I thought I would. Yeah, the watch is bigger and a tad heavier but it really doesn’t feel that much different on my wrist than my series 5. Will put it through the paces here.
I work out every day a lot and I walk my dogs four times a day. I use my Apple Watch 6 a ton! I also use it for music, pretty much everything! Do you think this one would be good for what I do?
That’s a nice looking watch. I bought the series 8 45mm, its my first Apple Watch. Was thinking about getting the ultra at first but €999 in Europe is a bit expensive. Have to see how the series 8 holds up with scratches and everything, I wear it at work. If it turns out to be a prone for scratches I might get the ultra next year.
Personally I went with the Ultra because my series 6 is scratched and scuffed (screen has a gouge from some sand which got under the protector I had on it and the case is scuffed because of dunting it into door frames, outside etc) so I just wanted something which was harder wearing. Surprisingly the Ultra was 'only' slightly more expensive than a cellular stainless model so figured might as well just get the watch with the better battery life etc (although I'll never use some of the more specialist features).
Aaron, I really like the Ultra. What would be your advice? Should I get it now or should I wait a few months later? Like after December? If not Aaron someone else can write advice. Thanks
I am interested in how accurate the measurement of s p o 2 is.I would like to continuously measure the values. my lungs are damaged and I use an oxygen machine.
Great video Aaron. The Ultra is amazing but not for my super small wrists. While I like big watches, I don't want to wear something chunky on my wrists. I sold my series 6 and got the 8 in gold stainless steel. I love the sleek dainty design... in 45mm...
If you want a sapphire crystal covering the display the alternative to this watch is the stainless steel 45mm which costs $750. Makes the Ultra seem cheap.
I have a Garmin 955 and unsure that this is an upgrade though I use an iPhone and AirPods. I will sit this one out and switch with the next Ultra 2 since I’ve never had an Apple Watch before.
Appreciate the video. Thinking of making a trip down to the Apple Store later today to look at it in person and your video has given me much food for thought regarding the choice of bands. They look amazing, but do seem noticeably harder to put on and take off (likely because you want them to be extra secure during extreme sporting sessions). Shame there is no orange trail loop option. 😕
Hello, Zollo. It's the first time I'm going to buy an Apple watch, I'm a little undecided because the ultra seems excellent to me and it looks great. Great brightness, battery and a great screen, a very premium product. Although it is somewhat robust for my arm and has functions that I honestly will never use. I also want the Watch 8 in steel because it has more normal functions and both are more or less at the same price here in my country. I still haven't decided. As I put the money together, I'm going to think about it. Excellent video 👍🏽
I keep seeing ads where people are diving with the Ultra on top of their wetsuits and the screen is on and working. I also saw an ad where someone had the Ultra on top of their base layer for cold weather and the display is on and functioning. Did Apple eliminate wrist detection on the Ultra? If they did I’m in. My tattoos have made the always on display and passcode unusable due to wrist detection requirement for those features.
Great unboxing. Got mine here in the Uk today. Ordered with the green loop strap. Wasn’t sure about the green so also bought the yellow and white ocean strap. So glad I did. The Ocean strap looks absolutely fantastic. It’s big and robust looking just like the watch. What a fantastic quality product it is. Love Apple. Currently using it with the yellow strap. Love how it automatically adjusts the brightness of the watch depending on your surrounding lighting. Keep up the great work👍🙏
Looks much better on your hand and everyday is an adventure and I think you never know when a great adventure pops up... It's the first apple watch I like...
If you scroll over more to the right there are more options for the action button on setup. Aaron will the ultra be your daily watch now? With all those speakers can you play music without headphones from the watch? Hope you got apple care, if not ultra expensive to fix, no pun intended 🤑
Low power mode that is coming later is different because it leaves more features on and it is designed for people who are doing long activities and still want to use the watch, but extend its battery life
Excellent video, as always. I set up my new AW Ultra yesterday; I love it! It's the best apple watch ever. My question, when it says "Make this your new Apple Watch", does it erase the existing watch? I want to trade in my Series 7, and I wasn't sure if it was already erased when I set up my new Ultra, or if I need to erase the old watch separately. Thanks.
Great video Aaron! I pre-ordered my Apple Watch Ultra with the Midnight Ocean band last week from AT&T, but it won't be delivered until sometime between Nov 28th to Dec 5th. It will make an excellent Christmas gift for myself. This watch looks soooooo awesome!! I initially wasn't going to upgrade my watch since the 8 really didn't offer anything for a guy, but when I saw the Ultra at the presentation, it hooked me!! Can't wait for Christmas!!! I will probably get the Alpine Loop or maybe the Trail Loop, they both look cool.
I got mine and coming from the 45 mm it’s not that much bigger I love mine and I have small wrists what I love about it is the screen size the loudness of calls with my 45 mm I had problems hearing calls when using the speakers I love the brightness and the comfort when 😊wearing it I don’t know it’s on my wrist I also love that I can use my old watch bands with it’s a WINNER!
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Apple Watch Ultra is here. What do you think of it and did you pick one up? Thanks for watching, it is always appreciated.
The one downside is the ultra is massive and rugged so if you attend formal meetings it wont look good. But that does not apply to me. Its unique and I think it’ll make you stand out and be noticed. I love the bigger screen and features. It makes me feel safer knowing I have it on my wrist. Thanks Apple, ill be getting it in the next couple of weeks
I really do want it, I’ve pretty much used my Apple Watch Series 7 quite a bit ever since I moved out of home to another city for college. I’d like to have the Ultra to play it safe, like sure it does come with a price, but I feel it’s worth it when it comes to the hardware-software integration and the extended battery life and also the durability because of the titanium and sapphire crystal. Surely this is not the average Apple Watch that everyone should buy for normal use but I feel that as an everyday Watch it’ll be quite a beast!
I am picking up mine at 1:15 today. Can’t wait. In my haste to get it ordered this morning I ordered the wrong size alpine loop. I hope Apple will let me exchange it. UGH.
They delayed mine for a long time. So I ordered the yellow ocean band. Coming today. Waiting. I have the midnight ocean band coming today also to replace the yellow one.
I'm not really the kind of person that this watch is targeted at, but I decided to get one for the durability and the battery life. I preordered mine, but at first I couldn't decide if I wanted to go for the Series 8 or the Ultra, and by the time I preordered, the shipping times were out to the end of October, so I'm still waiting for mine.
Aaron has to be the best commentator for tech on TH-cam. He doesn’t speak too fast. He doesn’t speak too slow he’s actual and factual and not opinionated. He’s polite and gracious. I really enjoy watching his reviews. They’re very detailed and to the point without taking all day with unnecessary banter.
You never watch mrwhosetheboss?
Totally Agree👌🏼
@@ingenunis5003 with who
He speaks very very well and at perfect speed.
I am also gracious
Nope. I’m sticking with my series 7. The screen is far too big and too chunky for me. Although it seems like a great watch for those users who will take advantage of the higher end features
Got mine a few hours ago and I’m absolutely amazed!! This will truly take the Apple Watch to the next level going forward!!!
I just got mine today. I had wanted the Trail Loop, but nothing was available here other than one with the Midnight Ocean loop. When I picked it up, the Apple store had a Starlight Alpine loop available separately, so I got it too. I've never had an (off)white loop, but it looks great actually. I like the way the Alpine loops feel when on. Super secure and light. A little more trouble to put on, but not that much, and I don't take the watch on and off multiple times a day anyway. I may stay with it rather than ordering the Trail Loop when it is available. The Midnight Ocean loop is not bad too, and I'll likely use it when doing something water focused.
As for the watch itself, I like it more than I thought I would. This is my 4th Apple watch, and because of the size, is the easiest to read of them all. I need reading glasses, and with this watch I can use it to some extent even without them, so that is great. Too early to say about the battery life, but based on what I've heard it will go a couple days and nights, so that will be helpful.
I got mine today also…best purchase without even looking at it in store…it was a no brainer to buy it in terms of value for money…vs standard series 8….bam…no hesitation…its on my wrist….nice looking watch in my opinion..
The loop on this Alpine loop band hits the top of the watch causing damage over time. You can see this at 7:51 of the video. Not a good design. I never used/returned mine after seeing the reviews about this issue.
For the long time, i really want to try how the feel using apple watch, but when i think it deeply, it seem unnecessary for me right now..
“Probably won’t scratch unless you bump into a diamond 💎 “ lol 😂 because I am always bumping into diamonds 💎
Loving mine, got it yesterday from a store walk in. Love the flat screen, the larger appearance and so far the longer, better battery. I got it with the green alpine, but I am using my Nomad straps and they work really well, and look great on the Ultra.
Received mine several hours ago. Updated from a Series 5, and I like the case and size. My only observation is that the bezel around the screen seems unnecessarily thick. The screen, being protected by the thick frame of titanium, should extend all the way to the edge. IMO. That thick bezel just looks out of place. Everything else I really like about the watch. Setup was quick and super-easy.
I do like the ultra, but 799 is too much money for a watch when a person already spends 1200 on a iPhone. I’ll most likely stick with the regular Iwatch 429 in gps is good enough
I picked up the Ultra today and am returning my series 8 graphite. The series 8 graphite just looks exactly like my series 6 so at least with the Ultra I feel like I have a new watch.
all of apple’s loop watch bands are designed to be worn with the buckle/securing mechanism facing away from you when worn. it’s most clear if you put the securing mechanism on its tightest setting. you can verify if you look at the way all of Apple’s watch bands are displayed on their website and at their store. The other easiest way to tell is the band size that is displayed on the inside of the band (49mm/45mm/44mm) always goes on the side closer to the crown.
Just picked mine up and returning my series 8 stainless steel! This watch feels more premium and the display is amazing. Great review as alway!
Not too hyped over the watch to the point where I’m dying to have one. Same software as the watches we now have, only difference is the physical aspect. Chill.
Just picked mine up. Love it. So happy I got it. I have a 165mm wrist and it looks fine.
The main problem with apple is the false advertising of sapphire crystals. Go watch jerryrigeverything. It’s a nice unbiased opinion that proves it’s never been sapphire and it’s just buzz filled claims about their products.
I bought mine yesterday. Was kind of a pain to set up but once it was done it’s great. So far I’m very pleased with it. It replaces my old Apple Watch which I kept,what they offered me in trade in wasn’t much. The pulse oximetry feature is a bit erratic,gives varying results if you move at all. ECG is more stable than my Apple Watch 6. I like the green band,one of my favorite colors.
Literally just got mine … straight after work , got it delivered to my local store. It’s special… it’s like the original Apple Watch ⌚️ something new … I hike and fly drones so this is perfect for me … enjoy
Why does everyone say it’s not for everyone?? Anyone can buy it if they want it for whatever reason 😊
Traded my Series 6 Watch for the Apple Watch Ultra. I picked up the Ultra today.
$99 for a watch band that probably cost $6 to manufacture
Just got mine. It feels a little heavy, coming from a Series 7. I got the Ocean band in silicone because I hike and don’t want to ruin a band with sweat. It is now fully charged and I’m anxious to see how long the battery lasts. This is my favorite time of the year, I got the iPone 14 Pro Max last week and the bonus this year was the AirPod Pro 2 today too. Truly Christmas in September. I watched all of your videos and appreciate your reviews.
Danm that is a serious upgrade month! You must feel like a little kid on Christmas morning. 😊
@@kasperk679 I really do. I’m not a kid and barely get presents, so this is my time off the year. Applemas!
In the last few months I've had new 16" mpb pro max (work paid), ipad pro 11, airpods 2 pro... Ok the phone is a year old 13 pro max. And now just had a s8 45mm alu delivered and trying to figure out do I keep or go ultra. but it's 89% more cost for little i'd use EXCEPT the durability aspects. Think it looks so cool though.....!
I should add my current AW is a series 2 alu!
@@NigelJones I have the iPad Pro 12.9”, I go big when I go. Def get the Ultra,it’s worth every penny.
In the USA it cost 800$. In my country cost 1040€. It’s very nice a little bit different from the other Apple Watch but it’s too expensive for a Watch that if the screen brakes down from a hit or the battery begins to die what would be the cost to fix it?For that money you could get a good regular Watch that you can repair it or buy 2 normal Apple Watches!!!
I think it's definitely worth it! Especially for the battery life is super amazing
I got the Apple watch😅
Interesting on how some say it’s heavier than they thought, while others say it’s lighter than they thought.
3:07 wow that was quite the struggle
This is the first Apple Watch I've had since the first generation. I prefer traditional analog watches and I have a decent collection.
Most of us won't use the Ultra to its full potential, but I didn't buy it believing I would. I view it as my Superbike. It's made to be leaned over far around a race track and to hit high speeds, but my bike will never hit the limits of its engineering. I bought the bike and this Ultra simply because I wanted to and could.
So far I'm enjoying the Ultra, but $800 seems a bit steep for this. If you compare the Ultra to any iPhone (12 and above) it seems like customers are overpaying for the tech that's in the watch and the included band.
The watch band selections at launch are disappointing. I believe there are nine total options. Mine is the ocean yellow (purchased in the Apple Store). It looks good in person, but I would've preferred more color and material options. As a watch collector I feel a $800 watch (smart or analog) should come with higher quality bands. I purchased a paracord watch band on Amazon, which is a nice outdoorsy alternative. I'm currently looking for a titanium band as well.
I recommend potential buyers try to watch on in a store to determine if the size is right for them. I love big watches and this is a big boy. I'm not sure those with smaller wrists will like this size.
If I didn’t buy an SE a few months ago I’d buy this one just for the larger display and battery life
Finally you agreed that it does have S8 chipset. Otherwise you were saying that Series 7 watch has S6 chip.
Now you are ready to go scuba diving. Will that band work in a 44 or 45mm Series 6 or 7 watch?
All of the ultra bands fit the 45mm watches. I don’t know if they fit the 44mm watches.
To turn the watch on u don’t need to hold ur finger to turn it on, u just press it fast and that pretty much it
I purchased one and I really like it thus far. My son in law had already purchased one and loves it. Thanks apple for another outstanding product.
Mine has been off the charger for 13 hours and did a 30 minute gps activity plus since it’s new been playing around with it a lot and it still has 80 percent charge.
Careful when removin the watch of the titanium on the band hits the watch it will scratch it
I’m am trying so hard for me to justify buying this watch because I love the size…I just can’t justify it tho..will stick with my 7…great video tho
Is it 40 meters depth rated or 40 AppleMeters depth rated with no moisture warranty?
So I finally got mine last week, charged it up took it off the charger at 0613 Friday morning. It’s now 20:38 Sunday night and i still have 29 percent battery. Lift to turn on is off, and constantly on is turned off. I either have to tap or press the button to turn it on. This is incredible battery life.
I think i like the aesthetics of the original watch. If they would have kept the curved screen and had more than 1 color. I would probably be interested just because I like the idea of a bigger battery.
Just received mine, absolutely fantastic. Ordered mine with the orange band. Does not feel any heavier than my 7 series aluminum. Much less than my Garmin that I tried last year. Great job Apple.
Another day of watching stuff that I cant afford
3:28 I hate when I scratch my watch screen on my diamonds!
With the siren its quiet is would be louder to scream
The cleanest & clearest unboxing on YT ! Keep it up....
Just tried it out at Best Buy..took several minutes looking the fit over and over. Just too broad for every day use for me. Will stick with the Series 7, and wait for Apple to make an in-between offering...longer battery life but not as THICC.
I am going to wait until Christmas time to upgrade. I like the titanium body and screen size as well as the battery. I want to start swimming with my Apple watch but I don’t trust the water resistance on my 7 for some reason. Also if the trade in value is as bad on the ultra as it is on the 7 then I won’t be upgrading.
I don’t think it has much to do with how active you are, people want a bigger display.
Literally been waiting for this all day!
I wasn’t a fan of the design when I saw the event but it looks a bit better irl. I’ll be sticking with my Series 7 for the foreseeable tho as that more than meets my needs
Looks like they’re not selling that great. Every Apple Store in my area has plenty of these in stock
I’m definitely not the outdoor type. My Series 7 does everything I need so I’ll stay with that for this year.
Can we have an Apple Watch with all these features but in the stainless steel design? I want the features but also the sophistication
Finally a manly looking AW. Preordered mine immediately.
Something tells me that the next version of the Ultra will have a smaller bezel and this would be a bummer for whomever bought the first version.But other than that, it is an impressive piece of engineering.
I picked one up yesterday just for the monitoring features - sleep, heart rate, calorie burn, etc. I'm not disappointed so far (other than that I had to get an extra cellular plan and pay an activation fee, as well upgrade my non-functioning iPhone 6+, reactivation fee, etc. But that's all AT&T, not Apple). Even though I'm using it for myself, I think it will help me as a coach.
You're the first yt reviewer that says it's heavier than expected 🤔
That’s what I was thinking
Etsy sells the bands for like $20.
Be interesting to see if it’s actually sapphire or apples version of “sapphire”. Guess we have to wait for JerryRigEveryrhing
I got mine this morning and I’m already in love with it😊
Do you have to purchase cellular plan cause I’m with straight talk so how does that work I didn’t use the cellular on my Apple Watch 7
@@Inkbyjeremy I had cellular on my series 6. When I was setting up the ultra it asked me do I want to transfer my plan to the new watch. So I just transferred it over. 5.00 a month with Verizon
@@Inkbyjeremy ask your carrier
@@Inkbyjeremy you do not have to activate cellular
Thank you for the elaborate review. I ordered the series 8, and changed my mind to get the ultra. Waiting impatiently for it to arrive. My niece bought the ultra, and she loves it. I was able to get a look at it from her, and I think I will also love it since we’ve had about the same taste in the Apple gadgets.
Your niece must have large wrists then. This watch is just way too large for me so I went with 2nd gen SE.
Now that my iPhone 13 Pro Max is fixed, I decided I’d upgrade from my series 4 to an Apple Watch ultra. It won’t be here for a month but I’m excited.
I have got to try it on, I have a relatively small wrist so it might be too large? Looks great though. I think I prefer the look over the 7 I have.
Why I passed. My wrist are skinny. I’ll probably get a stainless series 8 to replace my series 5.
My husband bought the ultra today ❤ there are so many features
I’m receiving mine today. Never had an Apple Watch ⌚️! Can’t wait.
Waiting for mine to be delivered. But excited for it.
I got my watch but could not do a single thing with it as as it was not charged up before it was sent to me. The watch was dead. They included a charger but I dont have anything I can plug it into. It requires a USB-C adaptor and I dont have one. You would think that Amazon would have suggested pairing my purchase with a proper adapter, but they didn't
Got the same band. I like it more than I thought I would. Yeah, the watch is bigger and a tad heavier but it really doesn’t feel that much different on my wrist than my series 5. Will put it through the paces here.
I love this smartwatch
I work out every day a lot and I walk my dogs four times a day. I use my Apple Watch 6 a ton! I also use it for music, pretty much everything! Do you think this one would be good for what I do?
That’s a nice looking watch.
I bought the series 8 45mm, its my first Apple Watch.
Was thinking about getting the ultra at first but €999 in Europe is a bit expensive.
Have to see how the series 8 holds up with scratches and everything, I wear it at work.
If it turns out to be a prone for scratches I might get the ultra next year.
Personally I went with the Ultra because my series 6 is scratched and scuffed (screen has a gouge from some sand which got under the protector I had on it and the case is scuffed because of dunting it into door frames, outside etc) so I just wanted something which was harder wearing.
Surprisingly the Ultra was 'only' slightly more expensive than a cellular stainless model so figured might as well just get the watch with the better battery life etc (although I'll never use some of the more specialist features).
@@AnarchyEngineer Thank you for sharing your experience.
Aaron, I really like the Ultra. What would be your advice? Should I get it now or should I wait a few months later? Like after December? If not Aaron someone else can write advice. Thanks
I am interested in how accurate the measurement of s p o 2 is.I would like to continuously measure the values.
my lungs are damaged and I use an oxygen machine.
Great video Aaron. The Ultra is amazing but not for my super small wrists. While I like big watches, I don't want to wear something chunky on my wrists. I sold my series 6 and got the 8 in gold stainless steel. I love the sleek dainty design... in 45mm...
$99 for a nylon watch band is ridiculous.
If you want a sapphire crystal covering the display the alternative to this watch is the stainless steel 45mm which costs $750. Makes the Ultra seem cheap.
Looks nice by itself but perhaps too big for my 6.5 inch wrists.
I have a Garmin 955 and unsure that this is an upgrade though I use an iPhone and AirPods.
I will sit this one out and switch with the next Ultra 2 since I’ve never had an Apple Watch before.
Can we get a matching titanium Iphone and titanium Airpods Pro. Thanks Apple.
Do I have to delete my old Apple Watch before setting up the new one?
Appreciate the video. Thinking of making a trip down to the Apple Store later today to look at it in person and your video has given me much food for thought regarding the choice of bands. They look amazing, but do seem noticeably harder to put on and take off (likely because you want them to be extra secure during extreme sporting sessions). Shame there is no orange trail loop option. 😕
Hello, Zollo. It's the first time I'm going to buy an Apple watch, I'm a little undecided because the ultra seems excellent to me and it looks great. Great brightness, battery and a great screen, a very premium product. Although it is somewhat robust for my arm and has functions that I honestly will never use. I also want the Watch 8 in steel because it has more normal functions and both are more or less at the same price here in my country. I still haven't decided. As I put the money together, I'm going to think about it. Excellent video 👍🏽
You said the Apple Watch Ultra is not for everyone. Well, definitely it’s not for you as you are not an athlete, hiker or diver mate ;)
I love the look, especially with the navy blue band!
I keep seeing ads where people are diving with the Ultra on top of their wetsuits and the screen is on and working. I also saw an ad where someone had the Ultra on top of their base layer for cold weather and the display is on and functioning. Did Apple eliminate wrist detection on the Ultra? If they did I’m in. My tattoos have made the always on display and passcode unusable due to wrist detection requirement for those features.
Great unboxing. Got mine here in the Uk today. Ordered with the green loop strap. Wasn’t sure about the green so also bought the yellow and white ocean strap. So glad I did. The Ocean strap looks absolutely fantastic. It’s big and robust looking just like the watch. What a fantastic quality product it is. Love Apple. Currently using it with the yellow strap. Love how it automatically adjusts the brightness of the watch depending on your surrounding lighting. Keep up the great work👍🙏
I left apple at series 5 for the Garmin Marq. Is the ultra good enough to go back to apple??
The battery life is still not good enough for me
Is the setup the same if you are adding the Ultra as a second watch to your phone? And does the fitness app and health app connect both watches them?
Looks much better on your hand and everyday is an adventure and I think you never know when a great adventure pops up... It's the first apple watch I like...
I’m upgrading from my Apple Watch series 7 to the new Apple Watch ultra because both new safety features and the Siren
If you scroll over more to the right there are more options for the action button on setup. Aaron will the ultra be your daily watch now? With all those speakers can you play music without headphones from the watch? Hope you got apple care, if not ultra expensive to fix, no pun intended 🤑
I’m looking for a smartwatch, I am an iPhone user but I honestly kinda like the Samsung watches more, would you recommend me getting a Samsung one? 😅
Do i have to use the Titanium charger that came with the Ultra? Or can i use my existing apple watch charging disk/pad?
I think the Apple Watch ultra looks absolutely amazing I can’t wait to Wearing it on my wrist
Low power mode that is coming later is different because it leaves more features on and it is designed for people who are doing long activities and still want to use the watch, but extend its battery life
I love how everything is well explained and smooth. ✨
Excellent video, as always. I set up my new AW Ultra yesterday; I love it! It's the best apple watch ever. My question, when it says "Make this your new Apple Watch", does it erase the existing watch? I want to trade in my Series 7, and I wasn't sure if it was already erased when I set up my new Ultra, or if I need to erase the old watch separately. Thanks.
I bought the large one, is it suitable for everyone? I want to know before I open the box
Great video Aaron! I pre-ordered my Apple Watch Ultra with the Midnight Ocean band last week from AT&T, but it won't be delivered until sometime between Nov 28th to Dec 5th. It will make an excellent Christmas gift for myself. This watch looks soooooo awesome!! I initially wasn't going to upgrade my watch since the 8 really didn't offer anything for a guy, but when I saw the Ultra at the presentation, it hooked me!! Can't wait for Christmas!!! I will probably get the Alpine Loop or maybe the Trail Loop, they both look cool.
I got mine and coming from the 45 mm it’s not that much bigger I love mine and I have small wrists what I love about it is the screen size the loudness of calls with my 45 mm I had problems hearing calls when using the speakers I love the brightness and the comfort when 😊wearing it I don’t know it’s on my wrist I also love that I can use my old watch bands with it’s a WINNER!