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Can an ultra last 30 hours using GPS? My gf does 100 mile races sometimes and I wonder if the Ultra would last?

IMO, majority who compares the regular SS w/ cellular to the Ultra being minimal price difference is just a convenient excuse to go for the Ultra.

Most regular people who buys an Apple Watch will just go with the regular aluminum and then compare with the Ultra (Which is almost double the price).

The main question is, is the battery life, flat screen, sapphire screen and the additional features worth almost double the price? NOT "Hey the Ultra is only $50 or $100 more than the AW SS, so why not?"

Without the existence of Ultra, how many actually buys the SS models? There are some for sure, but majority regular AW on the streets are still alu.

Just cuz it looks different. But more importantly because it’s more expensive. Veblen Goods 1O1

The look - love the flat screen and design. The battery life. Titanium.

My precious versions were stainless steel so it didn’t even feel like I was paying more.

I still love my ultra in way I never LOVED my precious Apple Watches.

If you’re in a budget where the extra cost is meaningful to you, then those features might not be worth it.

Battery life was a big selling point for me, along with more memory as I use my watch to play music in my AirPods while exercising, faster response, and not having to worry about buying a screen protector and or case. The battery life alone was worth the price, my Series 7 would make it barely 18 hours while using cellular and my daily routine, my Ultra lasts almost 70 hours between charges.

Commercial diver. Love the Oceanic app.

Major flex 💪 I LOVE mine.

Battery, screen size and the night mode were my main points. These were all things that stopped me from buying an Apple Watch earlier.

When it comes to Apple my attitude is if I’m going to buy their stuff I might as well get the best one

Looks. If the reg size Apple Watch came in brushed steel or titanium I’d go for it. I don’t like the polished appearance

Flat, sapphire screen, battery life, and it looks cool

I wanted enough battery life that I didn't have to charge if I went on a weekend backpacking trip, and would still allow me to track my movements on a map. (WorkOutDoors)

Easy, the improved GPS for running, and the better battery life.

Shame the HR monitor doesn't work for me properly when running and I have to use a chest band.....

Battery life and screen size are the reasons I want it. But I've never bought anything more than the larger aluminum because there are not really any additional features in the more expensive watches to justify the cost. Boy would I love one of the stainless steel ones, but I feel like nearly $500 for a watch is plenty.

Looks, battery life, titanium, sapphire glass and ultra exclusive watch faces.

Battery, and the overall build were the draws for me when I jumped from a gifted s7 41mm

Zero regrets - love my ultra

Bigger screen. Don't have to focus much on the battery. Don't like the color options for the aluminum series watches since they got rid of black/space gray, SS a little too shiny for my taste.

1. Battery life - I want to avoid charging my watch as much as possible as I'm a charging freak
2. Better display
3. Better durability
4. Want to get the "top of the line" as a status symbol
5. Futureproof

I have to turn off cellular on my series 7 to complete some of my longer runs in my half marathon training programme. And then I need to charge it to get me through the rest of the day. I need the better battery life.

Battery life.

Not having to charge it daily has made me wear it way more. I have it on all the time. Didn't even wear my regular watch much.

I haven’t bought an Ultra, but it’s not very expensive compared to a 45 mm stainless S9: $749 vs $799.

the two main things for me would be the battery life and multi-band GPS, though really, Apple has no excuse for those things not being far better than they are on the Series 9 currently.

Battery life.

Great screen, bigger screen to actually see all that data.

Battery life.

Tough (I’m outdoors a lot, camping, scouting).

I liked the band, Alpine loop.

Because I had dabbled in the Garmin fitness watches before. Because I have larger wrists. I desired a larger watch, not a piece of jewelry.

• Way better battery and screen.
• Action button is extremely useful for me. G
• enerally prefer the buttons.
• Much more durable.

My only complaint is that there isn't a black watch. Otherwise, it's IMO a superior product in every way outside of maybe looks which will be more subjective.

Battery life on the Ultra 1. Which continues with my flair.

Its extremely better looking. I had two previous apple watches. The eco system is great. The ultra is just prettier.

Battery is not an issue for me. All my previous apple watches got me thru the day easy, only charge when sleeping.

I don’t have one but it will be my next watch. Nice looking dive computers are more expensive than the ultra and the ultra is also an Apple Watch.

For me it was the breadcrumb feature, hiking capabilities, especially with no cellular service anywhere in some parks/forest, precision for biking, i do plan to get a dive certification as my brother in law does it and used it for diving in Australia using the app that apple promoted and he replaced his old school dive watch and loves his ultra. I feel like most people are buying it for stupid reasons like or they want to look cool

Flat screen, battery life, straps

I was going to get a SS model when my S3 broke. Realizing that a SS model was $749 and I was probably going to scratch it up, I thought about the Ultra. I like the look of the Ultra with a Ti band as much as a SS with steel band.

In terms of the features, more durable is always better, and now never worrying about bringing a charger on an overnight is awesome. The other features are cool as well. I kind of see it like a dive watch, even if you only dive with it a few times it’s still a nice accessory to wear.

I like the look and screen size

Coming from the AW4, with no cellular , definitely an upgrade. No point of me getting regular AW. The ultra has sapphire glass, celullar already built in, titanium, and bigger screen, better battery life, i also love the modular faces, and flat screen. It also a newly designed apple watch compared to other watches. I had my watch for 5 years so definitely a good investment imo. Hoping to keep it longer for 10 years at least

I wanted a new Apple Watch, was on the Series 4 for almost 5yrs. Had some birthday money and a nice gift card I could use for it. Needed something to motivate me to get my ass “off the couch” and track my off the couch movement on whatever i do. All the other things, bigger screen, battery, speed, are obvious. Decided to just go for it and I’ve had the AWU2 for a couple weeks, yes, it’s been worth it for me.

Liked the sized and the ruggedness of it.

I exercise every day of the week. I go for 10-15 mile runs on LTE streaming and I can get through two of those back to back with two days of sleep tracking and still have a few percent left over. Battery fatigue is no longer a thing. Screen is big and beautiful and has stronger glass. No scratches is great

I bought it solely for the dive computer. All the rest is just an apple watch. I’m satisfied overall

I’m considering it because I’m a runner. The other thing that sucks about the regular watches is the nicks and scratches. Even though I’m careful, I always do something to scuff it up. Would be nice not to think about it.

Battery battery battery. Durability. Able to actually use the apps, take some calls, keep features running with juice to spare. Worth it totally.

My main reason is I work outside. I had a series 6 that I was just going to continue on with when the Ultra was announced. Then my job changed to working outdoors in the middle of winter. The standard watch is rated for around 30 degrees (F) on the lower end while the Ultra is rated for -4 degrees (F). With temps in Michigan getting lower than that I decided to get the watch that would handle the environments I was going to be working in. It’s also proven to be very rugged for all the banging around I’ve had to put it through as well. No regrets at all.

Larger flat screen, rugged design, battery life. Plus I like “chunky” watches so the look really works for me.

I like hefty/big watches. I always had the top of the line while I was with android so it just made sense. Not even a flex just what I’m used to. All features and capabilities and such kind of thing for me tbh

Dual pressing the action and side button to pause/resume runs is huge for me, especially since I can do it with my watch under a long sleeve shirt when running in the winter. Plus the titanium stays cool in the summer sun.

I like the way it looks. Yes it’s worth it. I went from a 3 to an Ultra and I’ll probably have this one even longer.

I’m saving up for one now. Bigger screen is the only reason.

I got the stainless steel. I like the ultra but it’s too big for me. Also I like the look of the regular watch better. Ss graphite looks really nice, I bring it to events too not just work and working out.

Better look, better material.

Battery life for me. My S7 41mm wasn’t lasting long enough for my 12+ hour hikes and climbs. Plus it’s annoying to charge it overnight when I’m backpacking. I finally just accepted that I am the target audience for the watch.