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Apple Watch Ultra ordered thread!
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I may not run ultras, but I do run outdoors year round and have been frustrated with the watch and phone both unable to deal with the cold. The ultra is rated down to -20C/-4F which should mean I can run with it down to -10F which is about as cold as I‘ll find in Ohio. I’m also hopeful the slightly larger screen will be easier to read as I’m getting old but run without my glasses.
Really want a trail loop but didn’t want the wait so initially ordered a green alpine. Then I realized I have enough subtle bands for blending in and the orange looks better than the other options in the photos so far to switched and now looking at Sep 29 - Oct 6. As a bonus, it’ll work for Bengals games.
I was in the same dilemma. 155mm wrist and didn’t know if I should go S (130-160mm) or M (145-190).
I went down a size to S
More sensors . . . Until technology advances, that is not going to happen. Apple is kind pushing it with the temperature sensor, but it is all they can do for now.
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Wow what a beast! Share the picture once you get your Ultra. I’ll be sticking to my S7 but I’ll get the Ocean Band because I think it’s a really nice looking band.
said:Wow what a beast! Share the picture once you get your Ultra. I’ll be sticking to my S7 but I’ll get the Ocean Band because I think it’s a really nice looking band.
Best Buy is promising Delivery on September 23rd for most of the Ultras and Bands except for the Black/Gray Trail Loop. Better trade-in values as well.
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Same here. Helps that I wanted that loop one specially for exercise (i will change bands for general wear vs actual exercise). I see most preorders chose trail loop as its showing late october delivery now, wheres as the alpine loops still show 23rd Sept.
Its not the prettiest watch imo, and display size barely bigger than standard watch, but I've spent a year running with a garmin and doing day to day with AW7, so I'm going for it. If nothing else, selling the S7 and garmin funds this without any more required from me.
Hoping my existing band set will work without looking too awful (I know they're smaller but I've got an old stainless steel link bracelet and a hermes leather clasp I got from a second hand shop). Also a solo loop for night wear.
From the youtube videos, the Ocean band seems to sit somewhat awkwardly on many people's wrists. The Alpine loop will likely be a lot more snug compared t the stiffer Ocean loop.Can you all help me decide? I like that the ocean band would probably be easier to clean (despite all of the tubes), but I prefer the off-white color and metal connector (to the case) of the alpine. Thanks in advance
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Thank you for your input! I did notice that on the YouTube videos but wondered why they didn't tighten them up a bit.
I'd go alpine myself too (I have in fact). I chose green in the end, I was concerned that white would end up looking grubby.
I wouldn't trust Best Buy at all. Every year they make the same promise and there ends up being many unhappy people. Look back at iphone, ipad...Air Pods...posts from previous years
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I'm in the same boat - slightly larger wrist at ~184mm - and I went with the M. I would think Apple would design a bit of overlap (no pun intended) between the different sizes, meaning for those on the cusp of one size to another, that either size would suffice. We will see in a couple of weeks! I also ordered an Ocean strap as well, so if the Alpine loop doesn't fit right, I can wear the watch while I work with Apple to send me the large loop.
Such important problems we have!
I am gonna try it. I guess I will give up my Black/Gray Trail Loop in favor of the Midnight Ocean Band. Looks real Sturdy.
I changed my order. Was getting a red S8 on launch but now am getting Ultra with Alpine, I love orange, on 30th-7th! The ultra will be a massive upgrade from my SS S3. I sold it a year ago and have been missing an AW shortly since.
I think there have been three big leaps in Apple Watch history:
1. First Apple Watch
2. Series 4
3. Ultra
Was (will be) there for all of them and can not wait till the 23rd.
You're right if you're wearing it out and about. But they make total sense for a water band, where the holes allow for water to flow through and around. And I like the ocean bands. 🙂
Good point. With the longer battery life, it will be better for sleep tracking. I would have said it'd be too bulky and distracting to sleep with, but the general consensus so far is that it's surprisingly light.
Can you all help me decide? I like that the ocean band would probably be easier to clean (despite all of the tubes), but I prefer the off-white color and metal connector (to the case) of the alpine. Thanks in advance
Are you going to be swimming a lot with the watch? If not, I'd go Alpine. That's my aesthetic view. Nothing at all to do with practicality, I just like the look of the white alpine compared to the white ocean.
I’m going from a series 0 Apple Watch (original) to the ultra. The battery in my series 0 expanded and popped the screen off the watch. i’ve been using a ruggedized Timex for the last six months!
Apple is promising my $720 trade for my 13 ProMax and as in the past, I always get what they offered as my phone is in perfect condition. I do not think Best Buy will offer more.
Can you all help me decide? I like that the ocean band would probably be easier to clean (despite all of the tubes), but I prefer the off-white color and metal connector (to the case) of the alpine. Thanks in advance
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‘The Ocean look a bit heavy duty to me. I went with the Alpine and ordered two of the Trail bands for November.
In a dire emergency my series 7 Leather Loop willl fit the Ultra.
I think the question is WHERE do you want the clasp to lie/end up. I think I want the clasp NOT right at the bottom, but on the side so I would probably get a bit more strap length to enable that. Time will tell, I think we’re going to be in one of those situations where ppl are going into apple stores and swapping/returning, etc. just like when the loop bands came out.