Ultra 3 Crown “Click” feel

[M33-1]

Just purchased the ultra three. When I push the crown button, it’s very mushy and hard to push. On my ultra two that I currently have it has a definite click feel to it. Just trying to figure out if Apple changed the switch feel with the crown or possibly a defective watch. Anyone else have the ultra three and notice when pushing in the crown, it is not a firm click.

 

[PaladinGuy]

I’ve noticed a slightly different feel to the Digital Crown most generations. The Digital Crown spins more easily on the Ultra 2 for example. I don’t have an Ultra 3, so I can’t speak to it. Just chiming in with my experience with multiple Apple Watch series and Ultras.

 

[chabig]

Just trying to figure out if Apple changed the switch feel with the crown or possibly a defective watch.

There is a third option…Apple didn’t change the feel and yours is normal. Perhaps your old crown changed over time. You’re comparing on old watch to a new watch, after all.

 

[sbassios]

and my ultra3, the crown doesnt sound the click button

 

[F23]

can confirm the same thing. Ultra 2 is a hard click, Ultra 3 is a mushy soft click.

 

[tom2517]

Interesting, just tried my Ultra 2 and 3, yeah it’s the same for me, the 2 has a more pronounced click. Wonder the reason behind the change…. Maybe I should go to Apple Store and try the display models and see if it’s the same.

 

[DMG35]

Same with my Ultra 2 vs Ultra 3. I don't mind it but its definitely different.

 

[xDKP]

Going from the Ultra 1 to the Ultra 3, I didn't notice anything different at all - might just be me

 

[Pug72]

I've had all three Ultras and all three had different clickyness.
U1 had a more clicky crown.
U2 had a more clicky side button.
U3 has quiet both.

 

[richard371]

I noticed this too. Not concerned.

 

[Ament]

Also for me the U3 crown is much sharper on the edges than the one in my old U2.

 

[jocamero]

Similar experience as OP. My Apple Watch Ultra 2 Digital Crown button has a very nice 'click' feel similar to the side button. On my new Apple Watch Ultra 3, the button does not feel right. The Digital Crown button is mushy and there isn't a 'click'. I cleaned my Ultra 3 and it was still mushy.

It was bad enough that Apple replaced the Ultra 3. I have a new one en route via their advanced replacement.

 

[cateye]

Upgraded from a Series 9 to an Ultra 3. Crown feels very different between the two. Not in a bad way, just different. Agree with the comments here that the Ultra 3's crown button is softer, like there's more resistance pushing back against it, and the "click" is silent. Versus my series 9 which is much easier to push and has an audible "click."

Don't really care either way—as long as it works every time I press it, which it does, I'm good.