If you bought an Ultra, why did you choose se it over the regular Apple Watch?
When I saw it announced last year, I thought to myself “no one is going to buy that”. I just thought there were too few features that most people don’t need. But now I see them everywhere. I don’t see the appeal of increased battery life being worth twice the price of the standard watch.
Why did you buy the Ultra and is it worth the price to you?
Prove me wrong I guess?
Watching TV and playing video games is dangerous. I need a sturdy watch. And someday I may take up diving.
Can an ultra last 30 hours using GPS? My gf does 100 mile races sometimes and I wonder if the Ultra would last?
IMO, majority who compares the regular SS w/ cellular to the Ultra being minimal price difference is just a convenient excuse to go for the Ultra.
Most regular people who buys an Apple Watch will just go with the regular aluminum and then compare with the Ultra (Which is almost double the price).
The main question is, is the battery life, flat screen, sapphire screen and the additional features worth almost double the price? NOT “Hey the Ultra is only $50 or $100 more than the AW SS, so why not?”
Without the existence of Ultra, how many actually buys the SS models? There are some for sure, but majority regular AW on the streets are still alu.
Just cuz it looks different. But more importantly because it’s more expensive. Veblen Goods 1O1
The look - love the flat screen and design. The battery life. Titanium.
My precious versions were stainless steel so it didn’t even feel like I was paying more.
I still love my ultra in way I never LOVED my precious Apple Watches.
If you’re in a budget where the extra cost is meaningful to you, then those features might not be worth it.
Battery life was a big selling point for me, along with more memory as I use my watch to play music in my AirPods while exercising, faster response, and not having to worry about buying a screen protector and or case. The battery life alone was worth the price, my Series 7 would make it barely 18 hours while using cellular and my daily routine, my Ultra lasts almost 70 hours between charges.
Commercial diver. Love the Oceanic app.
Major flex 💪 I LOVE mine.
Battery, screen size and the night mode were my main points. These were all things that stopped me from buying an Apple Watch earlier.
When it comes to Apple my attitude is if I’m going to buy their stuff I might as well get the best one
Looks. If the reg size Apple Watch came in brushed steel or titanium I’d go for it. I don’t like the polished appearance
Flat, sapphire screen, battery life, and it looks cool
I wanted enough battery life that I didn’t have to charge if I went on a weekend backpacking trip, and would still allow me to track my movements on a map. (WorkOutDoors)
Easy, the improved GPS for running, and the better battery life.
Shame the HR monitor doesn’t work for me properly when running and I have to use a chest band…
Battery life and screen size are the reasons I want it. But I’ve never bought anything more than the larger aluminum because there are not really any additional features in the more expensive watches to justify the cost. Boy would I love one of the stainless steel ones, but I feel like nearly $500 for a watch is plenty.