TL;DR
- Apple has unveiled a new Satin Black finish for the Watch Ultra 2 at its Glowtime event.
- The finish includes a new Milanese Loop band with a fancy parachute buckle.
- No new Apple Watch Ultra model was announced at the event, but the Apple Watch Ultra 10 debuted.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is now official, following Apple’s announcement at its Glowtime event, but we didn’t get a new Apple Watch Ultra to rival the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Instead, the Cupertino-based firm has announced a new finish and accessories for its existing athlete-orientated wearable.
For those who love dark but shiny things, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can now be ordered in Satin Black — a polished titanium case crafted with a custom blasting process. The company notes that the finish employs 95% recycled grade 5 titanium, so you don’t need to feel too guilty wearing it around.
The company’s also pairing the new finish with new bands, chief of which is a titanium-woven Milanese Loop with a parachute buckle that clasps and releases with two buttons. For those who aren’t fans of metal bands, the three existing straps also receive darker finishes, while Hermes also brings a new water-friendly band and watch face (visible above).
Apple Watch Series 10
Best display to date • Upgraded health tracking
The 10th-gen Apple Watch Series.
The Apple Watch Series 10 marks a decade of innovation with a refreshed design, featuring slightly larger screen options, a thinner case, and a significant health upgrade with sleep apnea detection.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Extra buttons and functions • Great battery life
The ultimate Apple smartwatch
One step closer to having a fully functional smartphone and fitness tracker strapped to your wrist, the Appel Watch Ultra 2 offers powerful connectivity and communications features, great outdoor functionality, and a semi-rugged design. The Ultra line offers a larger display than the standard Apple watches. Update: Sept 9, 2024. Apple has added a new color!
Beyond these new aesthetic touches, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 packs no hardware enhancements or tweaks. You’ll get the same base experience as the watch launched in 2023. This isn’t necessarily a negative, but with the likes of Samsung and Garmin gaining and holding their ground, Apple fans would’ve likely appreciated seeing a new watch to match their iPhone 16 upgrade.
Nevertheless, Apple isn’t asking for more for the highly polished watch. The Apple Watch Ultra 2, in its new finishes and bands, will be available for $799 with preorders now available. General sales commence on September 20, 2024, to match the Series 10 rollout.
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