![Apple Watch Ultra [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smart Watch w/Rugged Titanium Case & Green Alpine Loop Large. Fitness Tracker, Precision GPS, Action Button, Extra-Long Battery Life, Brighter Retina Display](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916acEhBkcL.__AC_SY445_SX342_QL70_FMwebp_.jpg)
Functionality wise it isn't leaps and bounds above Samsung's offerings or Apple's own Series 8 watches. Battery life is on par now with the Watch 5 Pro. Why do I like it better than everything else then? Durability. I destroyed my Series 7 and my last two Sammy watches. They get beat up on my wrist and aren't that durable. The Ultra is different. It is super durable. I do not have a scratch on the glass or the titanium casing yet after weeks of heavy usage. The plain titanium is far better than the painted for wear. The sapphire used for the glass does not do the micro scratching that the series 7 did so easily. Finally a smart watch that withstand damage.
I am not going into the technical aspects or the software as those are fine and to be expected. Battery life is decent. I get a full day with all bells and whistles but not 2 full days. GPS is nice with or without phone. It is a great watch.
Pictures are with after market bands and lug adapters. I have all three OEM bands and they all are pretty terrible.
Dive band: ugly and all those little holes hold dirt, grime, and dust.
Velcro Band: The more and more you use the velcro, the more fluffy the velcro portion gets. It looks unsightly after a few weeks.
The Alpine band: Probably my favorite of the 3 but it isn't as precise as I would like. Plus the titanium lug on one end can scratch the titanium casing when you take the band on and off. Need to watch out for that.
The plain silicone band pictured is just a better everyday option. I wish Apple would have offered something less design eccentric and more functional overall in terms of bands.
******Update:
About a month in and I have ran, walked, mountain biked, hiked, swam, smacked the watch against door, cars, poles. I have absolutely no scratches/dents or any wear on the watch itself. The original alpine loop shows some wear, but I think all cloth straps will show wear in a constant active environment. I am impressed at the durability of this watch.
I literally do damage to everything I touch and take no damage. Its like god mode for a watch.
| Package Dimensions | 8.46 x 4.69 x 1.54 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.16 ounces |
| Department | mens |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| ASIN | B0BDJ9M2K4 |
| Item model number | MQEX3LL/A |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | September 7, 2022 |
