Apple Watch Ultra ordered thread!

[kozz]

Ugh, my local Apple Store has the alpine loop version in stock, oh why can’t it be the trail loop!

 

[shr631]

Ugh, my local Apple Store has the alpine loop version in stock, oh why can’t it be the trail loop!

If you’re ok with the alpine loop scoop it up! Trail loop availability is about 4-6 weeks out. If you’re ok waiting though, that’s the better thing to do so you don’t waste money on a band you don’t care for lol.

 

[kozz]

If you’re ok with the alpine loop scoop it up! Trail loop availability is about 4-6 weeks out. If you’re ok waiting though, that’s the better thing to do so you don’t waste money on a band you don’t care for lol.

Yeah, I've been thinking about that, came across a review on the Alpine Loop, and the guys biggest con was how the fit is compared to the Trail Loop. The Alpine Loop essentially is like a standard band with notches. So the fit could be perfect too tight or loose, and he liked the adjustability of the Trail Loop...so that made up my mind coupled with the $100 price tag on the Trail Loops couldn't justify having a band that will sit there!

 

[ANTAWNM26]

Cancelled my order which was scheduled for 11/28 found one in stock today

 

[Macalway]

A bird in the hand.....

How do you know you won't want the Alpine Loop once you get the Trail Loop? Some review?

Plenty of Alpine Loop stock in stores, and waiting seems silly as the wait is rather long.

 

[genekend]

i wantEd the trail loop also but got the alpine. I am happy I did. I like the alpine and it is very safe. Never will accidentally come off. I have ordered some knock on trail loops to try.

 

[ANTAWNM26]

Bingo got lucky had one in store canceled my order no waiting till 10/28

 

[jlgreer1]

I have had my AWU for two full days now. It has been operating on my wrist for 48+ hours. The battery status still indicates 47%. Very nice! I expect to put it on the charger when it gets to around 40%.

 

[MinimeJer05]

I've been afraid to REALLY push mine to the limits. I have been charging it in the morning (while I shower) and its usually at 65-70% and back to 100% by the time I am done.

Then I leave it on all day/night and charge it the next morning.

 

[LawsMan]

It’s been a busy week, but I just finally got the Ultra all set up! It actually arrived early, on Monday already, with an original delivery date of Sept 29 - Oct 6.

Coming from a series 5 titanium model, I was actually kind of shocked with how much more responsive the Ultra is, and how much better it looks to me. While the display may not be that much larger, between the few extra pixels and the seriously improved brightness, I couldn’t be happier. The buttons feel great to me, and I’m really enjoying the alpine band, I’m just hoping the band will be durable in the long run. I also just got an email that the trail loop I ordered is now expected November 1-8, up from Nov 4-18.

 

[nospleen]

I have had my AWU for two full days now. It has been operating on my wrist for 48+ hours. The battery status still indicates 47%. Very nice! I expect to put it on the charger when it gets to around 40%.

Do you use the always on display?

 

[jlgreer1]

Do you use the always on display?

I have the display set to the medium level illumination. It turns on when I lift the watch to viewing level. That is the mode I have used since the Series 4. It took 51 hours to get down to 40%. I then charged it with Apple's wall wart that is high speed capable. It charged back to 100% in a little less than an hour.

 

[FunkyTang]

Just got my Ultra delivered today! I am absolutely in love. Coming from a series 3 45mm aluminum w/cellular. Got mine with the Starlight Alpine band which looks lovely, but is not as easy to put on as the sport loops. I think I may look into getting an Ocean band in the future.

Loving the bigger screen size. At least it’s a noticeable upgrade coming from the 45mm, and it’s not nearly as heavy as I thought it would be. Looks a little ridiculous on my small wrist, but I couldn’t care less. I can read this one better and I no longer have to charge it multiple times a day. Can’t wait to take it running/hiking/trail running!

The S3 was as 42mm

 

[ZacKaffeine]

I have had my AWU for two full days now. It has been operating on my wrist for 48+ hours. The battery status still indicates 47%. Very nice! I expect to put it on the charger when it gets to around 40%.

That's amazing! Mine had 27% at the first 48 hour mark. I've been charging it up before bed since. Today I saw much less remaining than normal after 24 hours. But, I am guessing that was because I forgot it wasn't connected to my phone, so it was running on cellular the whole time, plus I took a ~25 minute phone call on it. I hope your battery performance remains so amazing!

 

[FunkyTang]

Well UPS appears to have lost my Ultra that was supposed to be delivered yesterday. I was able to find on at the closest Apple Store but it was a bit of a drive. Anyways I am kind of glad that it happened because I tried on all the ocean bands and alpine bands and decided I didn’t like the alpine. The orange one I ordered was dirty already from people trying it on, I also felt like it just looked kind of sloppy, ended up with the midnight ocean and I’m pretty pleased. Wish they made the ocean band in orange though to match the accent orange.

Orange Ocean bands are available on AliExpress.

 

[FunkyTang]

Did you decide to stick with the Ultra over the Hermés? I’m rocking the AWU since yesterday and love it, especially the battery and that flat bright screen! Only thing is the size on my wrist 😅. I’m getting used to it but wondering if an SS 8 might suit better, and await a smaller sized AWU2 🤔

If they only made a Hermés Ultra.

 

[tivoboy]

My apple order from Day 1, which showed a slipped date and then pulled forward to 9/28, the UPS shipping info now says ”tracking not available” and that it’s just “in transit” and still shows Shanghai, CN.

Back to arrival later today - probably will be tomorrow.. seems that UPS tracking in CN customs was just off for some time and products were actually moving. We’ll see

 

[StaceyMJ86]

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It’s been a busy week, but I just finally got the Ultra all set up! It actually arrived early, on Monday already, with an original delivery date of Sept 29 - Oct 6.

Coming from a series 5 titanium model, I was actually kind of shocked with how much more responsive the Ultra is, and how much better it looks to me. While the display may not be that much larger, between the few extra pixels and the seriously improved brightness, I couldn’t be happier. The buttons feel great to me, and I’m really enjoying the alpine band, I’m just hoping the band will be durable in the long run. I also just got an email that the trail loop I ordered is now expected November 1-8, up from Nov 4-18.

My blue/gray trail loop have the same shipping dates.

 

[Juandagis]

My blue/gray trail loop have the same shipping dat as

Mine is delayed also.

 

[StaceyMJ86]

Mine is delayed also.

I just have the trail loop coming separately. I have the orange alpine loop with my ultra

 

[T5BRICK]

My AWU with blue/gray trail loop order just updated from 10/20-10/27 to 10/17-10/24.

 

[Juandagis]

Mine is delayed also.

It’s in Anchorage Alaska now.

 

[crimsontde88]

Still waiting on movement from my 10/14-10/21 delivery date. Not looking like I'm going to get it early.

 

[kozz]

I was really hoping today to wake up to a change in my 10/17-1/24 date...but alas...no such luck

 

[T5BRICK]

Best Buy had the AWU with blue/gray trail loop with an estimated delivery date of 10/11, so I pulled the trigger because I had a $10 discount and $5 gift card. We’ll see which one arrives first.