Well I am hard on it, and I would break the ionglass or put large gashes in it over time so I started with putting a bumper on the watch which recessed the screen so it did take hard impacts on corners and that did the trick. I tried just a screen protector to help with impact but it wasn’t enough, though it did prevent scratches lol. I am excited apple has a watch that won’t need either and will tolerate my brutality!
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Apple Watch Ultra ordered thread!
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My watch will get beat up no matter what. I like to work in the yard, tinker on projects and just love the outdoors so it’s going to look used in a year. I just hope the battery life is what they are advertising.
I am ok with the character of the watch developing a “used” look. just need it not to shatter. my galaxy watch held up with no needed protection through 1/2 of my HVAC career, when I went to the s3, it just wasn’t as tough and it disappointed me how it didn’t hold together for the price. But I loved the OS, so I wasn’t going back. I am a Nurse now, but I still work on cars, lift weights, and occasionally I slam my wrist against something when moving fast or if there is a CODE. I have no doubt it will hold up, but if I got an s8 I would get the spigen bumper ASAP, to prevent my clumsy self from shattering it, or get the stainless version with a sapphire crystal. I don’t plan on buying or breaking a watch for the next 4-5 years ha ha.
I use mine all time during codes, transports etc. never had any issues …knock on wood
you know, I am just clumsy enough i would probably put a bumper on the stainless s8 just because of how the glass wraps the corners lol. -all the best
If your order details say "Arrives on September 23rd" it will arrive on the 23rd.
My Ultra seemed to travel and has now caught up. None of this matters as they will all be delivered on Friday.
Apparently you can bring the band to the Apple store and switch it with another band(one of them that released with the ultra) according to an Apple specialist I spoke with at the store when I was picking up my silicon case for my 14.
This is what I’ll be doing with my ocean band. If it truly comes in a separate box
I'm in the Netherlands. Not seeing any movement so far (and don't expect any until Thursday afternoon/evening)
I'd get one if it was in black and a bit lighter
I like almost everything else about it
I like almost everything else about it
I work in a highly acidic/corrosive environment and I’ve already ruined a Series 4 & 5 so I have to have a case & screen protector. Been using em all year with my alum Series 7 and it’s still pristine under the case. Plus I now know how the Ultra will sit on my wrist.
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