Apple Watch Ultra 3

[...] I even repaired a broken Rolex with a set of Swiss watchmaking tools from Amazon and instructions from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Youtube. I also still bought the Apple Watch Ultra 3 because while mech is fantastic and fun, I can't deny that SMS via Satellite in the backcountry on a hike is an amazing feature.

[...] I thought I'd try it on my Apple Watch Ultra 3. [...] There were a few bugs in trying to do that simple task, like when typing out the name of a location the keyboard kept disappearing as if the UI was crashing or something. I sighed, muttered a few curses at the state of things and the people in charge who let it get this way, and lowered my wrist and just enjoyed the stroll. Like so many things in Apple software since the past 5 or so years, so much shit just doesn't work when you REALLY need it. [...]

[...] Ended up hating them all because they would either pull my arm hair, have a sharp edge somewhere that was uncomfortable, or looked trashy. [...] At first, I was switching to a perforated silicone band for sleep tracking and workouts because i thought it would be more comfortable and not get as hot, but I've found the opposite to be true and now just wear the Ti loop 24/7, even in the ocean.

[...] Durability fine, battery fine - still gives 24+ hrs on full function including sleep monitoring. [...]

[...] I use it all the time to tell time, read texts, calendar, flashlight, and FIND my iphone. I have used apple watch since the series 3, and I don’t want to be without. That battery life AND the sapphire glass is what drove me to switch to the ultra models and I can’t imagine ever going back. I use the action button and my nose to trigger and stop workouts with gloves on. [...]

[...] My only issue after 4 years, that charge capacity is currently at 84 percent. [...]

I tested the first Apple SE found it useful an then months later I got the first ultra. Liked it battery lasted 4 to 3 days but battery degraded 83% still get 3 days at most. Years later I got ultra 3 in black it is satisfying to use hand gestures battery lasts 4 days no problem I never used battery life saving mode.

After a few months, I returned it. Too bulky feeling while laying in bed, long sleeve shirts get stuck while taking out the shirt and I can feel the weight during my runs. The series 11 feels comfortable to sleep with, long sleeves never get stuck and barely feel the watch during my run compared to the ultra 3.

[...] No scratches here on this one and certainly it’s a little bit more comfortable to sleep with I think. [...] I opted for the titanium in a sapphire for the durability of the sapphire and the titanium because it’s a lower profile watch than the ultra doesn’t get bumped as easily and scratched, I guess. [...]

I own an AW Ultra 3 a year now and can tell you… it is pretty good but for example the flashlight is not implemented thoughtfully as it always gets dark when I try to turn my arm to the location I want to light up. Second is sometimes I just won’t get a call notification immediately when I get the call on my phone or even a mail notification. Don’t know why… As long as you don’t want the design and battery life I would probably go to the normal one back when it’s time to buy a new one.

[...] on a full charge my Epix says 31 days and it has never seen past 5 days with my work outs and the amount of time in each work out which is most of the time 2- 2hr works outs at night with all the bells n whistles turned on- so the battery only lasts me 5 days. where my ultra lasts me almost 3 days doing the same work outs with the same time ultra on the left Epix on the right, also the data is better on my ultra3.....I will say this I paid 850 for my ultras each one and my Epix has so many bugs boot loop happens every week and I have to delete the watch and restore from back up. [...]

I agree that putting the milanese band on is not the easiest, but it's the best band I tried, I am really happy I shelled the big bucks to buy it (tax free in JP at Bic Camera helped to ease a very little bit the pain), but now I am actually wearing the ultra 3 even when sleeping, something that I really never did before even with the solo braided loop, which is comfy, but not as snug. I love the milanese band, and the ultra 3 is just so solid and working so well with WatchOS 27.

I'm on the ultra 3 & i charge it to full before bed wear it all night then all next day then by 9-10pm it's around 30-40% i use mine mainly for replying to texts & 2-3 calls so roughly 35-37 hours which is good but anyone who claims to get 3-4 days is bs unless they don't use it all for the first day i have cellular connected aod on & brightness all the way up

[...] It feels nice to have an Apple Watch to track my sleep and not needing to get a quick charge afterward. [...] I already picked up a screen protector just to be safe. [...] It's just the watch face that has the micro scratches on it. Yeah, it is a little heavier, but not enough to be uncomfortable on my wrist. [...]

[...] I had the AWS 8 and it was time for an update.

I actually didn’t even realize I had 5G on my Series 10 Watch until maybe last year when I got the Series 11 lol I’m getting the Series 12 Ceramic Night Blue and I will activate it when I do.

to be honest i dont know why people brag about apples eny new watches i have most of them and have a cheap amzfit watch since few years and it still has more features then apple watches till this date

to be honest i dont know why people brag about apples eny new watches i have most of them and have a cheap amzfit watch since few years and it still has more features then apple watches till this date

i have the ultra 2 the battery’s on these watches are pants , i also have a garmin as well battery lasts over 3 weeks, i will only use the ultra when hoping on and of london transport!

Earlier this year I did a half marathon and went only with my watch & airpods. [...]

Lol, try garmins flashlight and we speak afer, for me ultra2 flashlight is trash low quality, i hope new u,tra4 to have a real led flashlight like garmins

Cellular at this price is so good. It is the only thing I miss about my AWU since switching three years ago. I don’t miss the battery life, but I miss the way it charges too.

I have the ultra 2, what a waste of money it would be to get the ultra 3.

No need to upgrade in my opinion I still use model 2 without service

[...] If watch loses every hour 3% of battery, even not using it - just always on - there is no reason to talk about better and more efficient procesor or event 1hrz display... I used AWU2 with AON and the battery life is terrible. You need to charge every single day.

I have the first gen ultra and I charge it before my shower and while I wind down. When I’m ready for bed it’s fully charged

Depends what you use it for Ultra for me is too bulky, i use it for running and want nothing bulkier or heavier.

I love my Ultra. I have the first gen since day one. Never going back to anything else but an Ultra on my next purchase.

I have the ultra 2 should i upgrade. My battery has gotten worse.

They shouldn’t have gotten rid of the walkie talkie feature… wasn’t for everyone, but i loved it.

I wear ultra 2 for 3 years, autumn I want to buy titanium 12, I want more premium design, and I think I never buy ultra again😅

My old Series 10 was down to 98% after a year of use I know the ultra would be too big on my wrist

I've had my ultra 1 for 3.5 yrs and upgraded to series 12 aluminum; both I have cases for it...

You must have had some kind of issue with your AWU2 because mine charges plenty fast when using an appropriate charger. Not sure what that’s about.

Oh man I bought this band for my series 11. Love how light weight it is.

[...] That battery life is what kills it for me. I get the watch is a small iPhone, but every other watch maker has made their battery life better. [...]

I’ve been wanting to get an Apple Watch. My last one was the Series 4 Nike edition and gave it away to my niece in 2022. Picked up the Ultra 3 in July this year. I knew the Ultra 4 wasn’t gonna be a big change so I will wait for the next version or two to see if they make any major changes to the Ultra.

I’m sticking with Ultra 3. I think it’s the best update it’s had so far. Idc really about my health 😅

Definitely agree when it comes to the band. I have the nomad and the apple band and I much prefer the nomad.

Had the Ultra 3 also trading in for the series 12 I agree with everything you say but it’s a brick on your wrist a proper heavy brick

No way every shower need to charge. I got 3 days before need to charge

[...] You probably won’t like the garmin because you won’t have cellular or iMessage, you won’t be able to use Siri as seamlessly or pretty much do anything useful. Garmin is a sports watch and the comparison people make regarding the battery is just ridiculous. The computing difference between the 2 is astronomical and if people understood that then perhaps they wouldn’t make the battery comparison. [...]

As much as I liked my ultra 3 once I got the pixel watch 5 I sold my apple ecosystem pixel 11 pro xl and my pixel watch battery is way better then then the ultra 3

For me a watch that doesn’t have the time always visible is close to useless. There are so times I look at the time without having to wake up the watch…

I upgraded to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 from the Apple Watch series 9. So it was a BIG upgrade for me. I’m happy with it.

I got the ultra 3. I honestly got 47 hours on my watch. I use it a good bit through the day. [...]

[...] My other complaint is the other button facing the hand (orange one). [...]

I upgraded from Series 5 and I appreciate the higher quality display. [...] They could have easily made consumers spend more money on new bands, leaving a collection of older bands from previous generations worthless. [...]

I got the ultra 3 but I’m going to return it back and get a garmin since the battery is even better and seems to truly be for working out and metrics

I had a bad day today, so I went to Apple Store to swap my watch 7 to the ultra3, I was going to spend some money to cheer myself, and my only reason is for longer battery life. I thought it was a unnecessary reason and I was weird. [...]