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Some Ultra 2s do have the sensor. For instance you can still get them new from Costco with the sensor for $100 more - https://www.costco.com/apple-watc...18736.html. If the MPN ends in LL/A it has it enabled, LW/A it doesnt.
Personally I just went the used route. Found one with the sensor and 100% battery in good condition and saved a couple hundred bucks
I have the Ultra 1 and absolutely love it, and I don't see a need to upgrade to a Ultra 2 or the new black one and I want to upgrade but there hasn't been much improvement or new features to justify the cost difference of a Ultra 1 vs Ultra 2 IMO. You are likely to get better deals especially if you are willing to go refurbished/renewed or used. (Ultra 1 Renewed is $499 on Amazon right now)
The main new features you get with Ultra 2 are:
Double tap gesture support
On-device Siri with health access
Precision finding for iPhone
Hardware differences on the Ultra 2 vs. 1
1000 extra nits brightness on the Ultra 2
S9 Chip (vs S8 on Ultra 1)
64gb storage (vs 32gb on Ultra 1)
Gen 2 Ultra Wide-band chip (gen 1 on Ultra 1)
72 hours of battery life in low power mode (vs 60 on Ultra 1)
Ultra 1 would have Blood Oxygen if made and not refurbished before 2024 (from my understanding)
Not a noticeable difference in any way to 99% of users.
I did ebay. But swappa has some good options as well. Mine came in recently and loving it. 100% battery, excellent condition, Blood Oxygen on - $450 from ebay with no band/charger.
mind sharing the seller? am ebay is unfamiliar territory for me hehe
take advantage of the AC+. You have 5 days to do so. Dont tell them anything of the history of the watch..just take it in before the end of AC+
Set up an appoitement with genius bar soon.. Weekend is part of the 5 days
I think the battery might be fine and maybe it was just the setting up of the watch that drained it pretty quick at the beginning. It did have to install the new update, download the same apps I had on my previous watch, etc., so that probably was a big battery drain. As of about 10 minutes ago it's now been 36 hours since I took it off the charger at 97% and it is currently at 32% battery level.
I used it as I normally would and always wore it, except to shower. I also use the always on display and always keep it on silent so it vibrates for every notification, so I'm going to assume the battery is fine if it's reached the 36 hour mark that Apple says it can go "up to" in normal use.
mind sharing the seller? am ebay is unfamiliar territory for me hehe
dont bother then..honestly just dont..Ebay can be great if you know what you are doing. I got brand new U2 watch from Ebay for $500. But took me a while to find it
dont bother then..honestly just dont..Ebay can be great if you know what you are doing. I got brand new U2 watch from Ebay for $500. But took me a while to find it
Try swappa is easier for new buyers
i want to try and upgrade my self , i hate it when i miss out on a good deal, any pointers when shopping for high budget, possible scam able items ?
I got in on that same Stainless Steel Series 8 deal from Walmart, and have not opened mine either. I am waiting til the last few days of its return period, to see if any similar fire-sale deals on the Series 9 come out in the interim. If not, I'll open it in the last few days, see if the watch charges up/battery is fine, and go from there. I plan on keeping it, as $299 for a recent stainless steel LTE watch with the oxygen sensor intact is too good to return.
Same as you. I ordered a SS Series 8 from Walmart this morning for $299. It is Gold so not sure if I should keep it. Currently have the SS Series 4 which battery dies out in 7 hrs even low power mode. Ulra would be tempting but the price is too steep. I rather buy a normal watch which will appreciate over time and be able to use forever than Apple Watch which last only 5 yrs. The battery replacement is $99 - not worth it.
Coming from my SS series 4 that can't make it past about 6pm anymore…I think I'm jumping in finally. With no 3 announced, I just can't wait another year. Been hoarding Amazon gift cards, I think it's time to redeem them.
Plus, I don't want black anyway for my watch. $110 off the color I prefer works for me.
I read the black series is coated with a material that does not scratch easily vs the regular titanium. That $110 extra might protect the watch like how the stainless steel versions do.if you
FYI - if you are a Bestbuy plus member you can get the Black version for $749 which is only $60 more. Bestbuy plus membership cost $49.99/yr
Also note regular titanium is a softer material than stainless steel.
I would not mind buying the watch for $200 - $300 but for $700+ I would rather buy a watch which will not drop in value. I got my wife an Ebel for $750 3 yrs ago. The last I checked with jewelry store, it is now worth $1,300!.
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thank you. i ended up getting a renewed ultra 2 with indigo alpine loop for 589. came in 10/10 excellent condition. i was only missing the original apple box it came in.
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I read the black series is coated with a material that does not scratch easily vs the regular titanium. That $110 extra might protect the watch like how the stainless steel versions do.if you
FYI - if you are a Bestbuy plus member you can get the Black version for $749 which is only $60 more. Bestbuy plus membership cost $49.99/yr
Also note regular titanium is a softer material than stainless steel.
I would not mind buying the watch for $200 - $300 but for $700+ I would rather buy a watch which will not drop in value. I got my wife an Ebel for $750 3 yrs ago. The last I checked with jewelry store, it is now worth $1,300!.
If you check out the UltraWatch subreddit, you'll be surprised by how many people report scratches on the black model just on day one
Same as you. I ordered a SS Series 8 from Walmart this morning for $299. It is Gold so not sure if I should keep it. Currently have the SS Series 4 which battery dies out in 7 hrs even low power mode. Ulra would be tempting but the price is too steep. I rather buy a normal watch which will appreciate over time and be able to use forever than Apple Watch which last only 5 yrs. The battery replacement is $99 - not worth it.
What can a 'normal' watch do ? Just tell the time .. same as a normal phone which only makes phone calls . Those were normal in the 1960s. It's no longer normal. Why bother putting on so much weight on your wrist for so little in return
What can a 'normal' watch do ? Just tell the time .. same as a normal phone which only makes phone calls . Those were normal in the 1960s. It's no longer normal. Why bother putting on so much weight on your wrist for so little in return
Watches are traditionally jewelry, so it makes sense why they are still worn and valued today despite being obsolete from a utility standpoint compared to smart watches.
Amazon photos look like trail and Alpine cloth bands attach to watch differently than ocean; looping through an opening rather than sliding into a groove like the 9 or 10.
Please tell me these are just bad renderings and all bands are compatible with Ultra.
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I hate that Apple won't let you customize alert sounds! Ruins the whole watch experience having to look to see if it's a Nigerian prince or your friend iMessaging you. Or in public everyone has the same damn alert sound.
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Personally I just went the used route. Found one with the sensor and 100% battery in good condition and saved a couple hundred bucks
The main new features you get with Ultra 2 are:
Double tap gesture support
On-device Siri with health access
Precision finding for iPhone
Hardware differences on the Ultra 2 vs. 1
1000 extra nits brightness on the Ultra 2
S9 Chip (vs S8 on Ultra 1)
64gb storage (vs 32gb on Ultra 1)
Gen 2 Ultra Wide-band chip (gen 1 on Ultra 1)
72 hours of battery life in low power mode (vs 60 on Ultra 1)
Ultra 1 would have Blood Oxygen if made and not refurbished before 2024 (from my understanding)
Not a noticeable difference in any way to 99% of users.
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Set up an appoitement with genius bar soon.. Weekend is part of the 5 days
I used it as I normally would and always wore it, except to shower. I also use the always on display and always keep it on silent so it vibrates for every notification, so I'm going to assume the battery is fine if it's reached the 36 hour mark that Apple says it can go "up to" in normal use.
Try swappa is easier for new buyers
Try swappa is easier for new buyers
Plus, I don't want black anyway for my watch. $110 off the color I prefer works for me.
FYI - if you are a Bestbuy plus member you can get the Black version for $749 which is only $60 more. Bestbuy plus membership cost $49.99/yr
Also note regular titanium is a softer material than stainless steel.
I would not mind buying the watch for $200 - $300 but for $700+ I would rather buy a watch which will not drop in value. I got my wife an Ebel for $750 3 yrs ago. The last I checked with jewelry store, it is now worth $1,300!.
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FYI - if you are a Bestbuy plus member you can get the Black version for $749 which is only $60 more. Bestbuy plus membership cost $49.99/yr
Also note regular titanium is a softer material than stainless steel.
I would not mind buying the watch for $200 - $300 but for $700+ I would rather buy a watch which will not drop in value. I got my wife an Ebel for $750 3 yrs ago. The last I checked with jewelry store, it is now worth $1,300!.
Please tell me these are just bad renderings and all bands are compatible with Ultra.
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