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How tough is the Apple Watch Ultra? I stress-tested it
for 9 months
From hot tubs to engine bays, here's how Apple's
'ultimate sports watch' held up.
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Nine month old Apple Watch Ultra
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The Apple Watch Ultra is, in Apple's own words,
"the ultimate sports watch" that's built to "take on extreme
environments, elevations, and temperatures".
But talk is cheap -- and there's only one way to find
out how tough the Apple Watch Ultra really is, and that's to put it to the test.
So, how about a nine-month-long test? This is exactly
what I've done with my Apple Watch Ultra, which has been on my wrist pretty
much continuously since I unboxed it.
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In that time:
it's
seen snow and rain, been in caves and down mine shafts, been on my wrist as
I've stuck my hand down into engine bays, and into mud holes. It's been swimming
with me in salt water, and its relaxed with me in hot tubs. In short, the watch
has seen and done a lot. And I've made sure it's been quite a test, as I have a
track record of being harsh on Apple Watches.
Over those nine months, I know that I've picked up a
few scars personally, but what about the Apple Watch Ultra?
Quite a few of you have asked me to report on the
toughness of this smartwatch. And as you can see from the photo at the top of
this story, it's not in bad shape. In fact, ignoring the epoxy resin stain on
the band, I think it almost looks new.
But I decided to take a closer look at the watch using
my Andonstar AD407 Pro digital microscope -- a much closer look.
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The Apple Watch Ultra has made it through many of my
outdoor adventures, including in caves, salt water, and mud holes.
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Let's start off by looking at the titanium case, which
Apple says strikes "the perfect balance between weight, ruggedness, and
corrosion resistance".
The microscope uncovers a few superficial scratches
around the bezel, a couple of which are noticeable when looking at the watch
(I've marked these with an arrow).
Few scratches in the titanium case of the Apple Watch
Ultra
Few scratches on the titanium case.
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Few more scratches along the bottom edge of the Apple
Watch Ultra
A few more scratches along the bottom edge.
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The rest of the case is in close-to-perfect condition.
The titanium that Apple used in the construction of
the Apple Watch Ultra has survived surprisingly well
The titanium that Apple used in the construction of
the Apple Watch Ultra has survived surprisingly well.
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And yes, there's a lot of dirt and schmoo in the
various holes.
My Apple Watch Ultra could do with a good clean
My Apple Watch Ultra could do with a good clean.
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The hook that's on the bottom of the band -- the bit
that gets knocked and scraped on surfaces all the time -- is in excellent
condition.
The titanium hook on the band of the Apple Watch Ultra
is in great condition
The titanium hook on the band is in great condition.
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The rest of the band, however, is looking a bit frayed.
Apple Watch woven band looking very frayed
The woven band has seen better days.
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OK, but what about the bit that you're all dying to
know about -- the sapphire crystal? How has the display coped with nice months
of hard use?
I carefully scoured the surface of the crystal and
came across one bit of damage: a really tiny scratch.
Tiny scratch in the Apple Watch Ultra's sapphire
crystal
That scratch in my Apple Watch Ultra's sapphire
crystal.
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And here's the scratch when the screen is on. I can't
see this flaw with my naked eye, and I can't feel it with a fingernail. I'm
tempted to think that it's less a scratch in the sapphire and more like damage
to the coating.
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This is not visible to the naked eye
The 'scratch' is not visible to the naked eye.
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So, in conclusion, how's the Apple Watch Ultra
performed? I believe the answer is incredibly well. I'm impressed there isn't
more damage to the case. The titanium does an exceptional job of resisting
being scratched, and the fact that there isn't a single deep gouge in it is a
testament to its strength.
As for the sapphire crystal, having owned watches with
sapphire crystals before, I expected this material to shrug off all but the
most determined of efforts to damage it, so it's good to see that it's lived up
to expectation.
If you're planning on picking up an Apple Watch Ultra,
rest assured that it's as tough as a watch can be. And if you're planning on
holding out for a new release, then I'd expect that device to be just as robust.
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With my best wishes