As a chick, the black finish is what made me finally spring for the ultra, after years of having an eye on it. It's sleek, understated and just so much more elegant than the silver toolwatch look of the natural titanium. It's sitting on my wrist right now and I'm absolutely loving it.
Agreed, I switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Forerunner with oled in January. Garmin software is okay but the battery life and navigation are the best features!!!
No shine? I have the original Ultra and iMO it looks way better and yes it doesn’t shine like bling shine, but it really looks a lot better than this military looking Ultra…this is coming from someone who loved the Original Black Titanium Watches from a few years ago.
I upgraded from the series 3 to the series 7 and then the ultra came out and I regretted not waiting a while longer. The Ultra 2 was a little disappointing. And now the series 10 didn't impress me neither. But the Ultra 2 in black has caught my attention and I have decided to take the plunge and go for the Ultra, I'm not an Ultra fitness person by any means, but I am kinda rough with my watches at work and am still looking forward to using features like the action button for when I'm working to work and stuff like that. Great review! My favourite one so far :)
This was my first Ultra series watch. I upgraded from the Series 7, and I love it! I don’t think it’s worth upgrading if you already have an Ultra 1 or 2, but if you’re looking to buy an Ultra for the first time, this is definitely nice.
Was not planning on picking this one up. Went with the AW10 titanium and just missed the bigger size. Seeing the AWU2 in person sold me. Agree with you that it does look a lot cleaner but gives a more rugged feel.
Oh it looks sooo good!! Thank you very much for the inside, tips and the shots of this beautiful watch. Having an Ultra 2 from last year, definitely tough not to get this beautiful color ❤
I wish they put this out when they launched the ultra range rather than a purely aesthetic update for a year old watch. Having paid full price on release of Mk 1, I'm gutted to have a silvery version when there's a far nicer option now available two years down the road, but I'm also not willing to upgrade just for that one feature
had mine 2 weeks now , really liking it but noticed today the sharp edge at the top of the screen has been scratched and now is visibly showing non-black/silvery colour - very minimally but enough to ruin the complete black look which is really annoying. I can't remember rubbing or bumping it against anything other than coming close to pay machines to pay for things. I thought it would last longer than that given all the hype around diamond coating etc. Really disappointing.
The black Ultra does look really nice but I think I still prefer the natural Titanium colour. Titanium has such a special lustre to it and I think it's a shame to cover that up. But yeah, the black still looks very nice, especially contrasting with the orange accents.
Im planning to buy Apple Series 10 46mm watch(titanium slate with slate Milanese loop), its costing me same as Ultra 2 Black. I like the finish & look of series 10 46mm in titanium slate with slate milanese loop. Is it still worth to go for Series 10, when I can get Ultra 2 at the same price? Plz guide/opine...
Depends on how you use the watch? If you do longer runs, hiking and other long workouts. The battery life on the regular watches are unusable for anyone doing a outdoor workout longer than 3 hours you need the Ultra (I switched from Apple Watch to Gramin Forerunner due to the terrible battery life of the Apple Watch)
👌👌👌👍….picking mine up friday. First ever Apple Watch and milense black titanium band😎😎😎. Can I ask a quick question! Can you customise the action button to add Apple wallet??? Cheers.
That is funny you are the only one thats know how to put the apple watch on your arm, all i have seen has put it on the wrist and that is wrong, you should put it on before that little bone on your wrist, and very nice review
Incredible video, you're the only one who has showed wearing existing natural titanium bands on with the ultra 2 in satin black. I'm upgrading from Ultra 1 to the Satin Black Ultra 2 on Friday and this video has confirmed I've made the right choice! Cheers.
Thanks for the review. Mine is incoming but really interested in the durability of the finish. This watch looks awesome. Really like the combo with the dark green Alpine Loop.
Okay, I have an Apple Watch 7 GPS in Blue. Was going to upgrade but now having serious doubts. I mostly use this to track cardio fitness and close rings each day. Is it worth upgrading?
Appreciate your review. I’m considering getting one this week. For fitness would you recommend the Ultra 2 black over competition? Also do you find cellular necessary?
@Desfit what do you think about it as a “serious” running watch. Want to use this but folks say if you’re serious, you go Garmin. Interested in your opinion. Thanks!
Did you only test the heartrate sensor while biking? How accurate is it, when running? Even Garmins Fenix models is that accurate compared to the heartrate straps.
@@DesFit Interesting...so it's kind of both? Whatever it is I just hope it's super scratch resistant. I have a few scuffs on the outside edge of my AWU2 from accidentally scraping the watch against a cement wall. You can barely see it but with the black coating I would imagine that would be much more noticeable.
I have the Ultra 1 and traded it in for the Ultra 2 Black. I pick mine up Friday along with my Desert Titanium Max. I just have to order the Milanese watch band later because they were sold out.
What degree of “less accurate” are we talking about with the Ultra2 HR sensors as compared to the series 10? Are we talking about couple BPM or 10-15off at any given time? Not sure if we are at a point in time where the difference in technology in these HR sensors would really make a noticeable difference?
I had the chance to test the Apple Watch Ultra Black in-store and noticed something intriguing. I used some sharp keys to scratch the surface a bit more aggressively than usual. At first, a mark appeared, but when I rubbed it with my finger, 90% of the scratch disappeared almost immediately. The scratches weren’t entirely gone-if you knew where to look, you could spot them. But overall, with normal wear and tear, it seems like the scratches won’t be too obvious. I feel like this really needs a more in-depth test to understand how it holds up in the long run. I’m torn between getting the Silver or Black version, but I’m leaning toward Black. If I knew how durable it really is, it would help finalize my decision. I think whoever does the first proper scratch test of the Apple Watch Ultra Black is going to get a ton of views. There’s a lot of curiosity around this!
I don’t have an Apple Watch since the series 5 so I’ll definitely get an Ultra 2 in black which btw looks stunning for my daily workout session running swimming im fed up with wearing Rolex wanna get back to Apple Watch more fun best regards from Geneva Switzerland
hi ! I know you're a heavy user of Garmin for absolute good reason, imagine you go crazy, would be able to rock an Apple Watch for like 3 months, will be ... ok to you ? boring ? Seeing you in a vlog format of what you do + the mix of using different watch could be cool tho, but I'm just curious about you with an Apple Watch
I wonder if the lack of the answer to this across reviews is because it has a binning beacon of bright silver underneath the meniscus of black lacquer.
I can tell you right now it scratches bad and it shows bare titanium. I’ve scraped on the concrete a few times already right on the edge. Did it earlier had to turn around driving a customers car and go all the way back to the shop was rushing. Had to put a bolt in a shield reached under and scrapped it. The edge has some very small ones can’t see from a distance but up close for sure. When it gets to how my normal one was it will be noticeable probably. Will probably go back to light color next year
Does Training Load account for third party app workouts? For example if I do a RowErg or SkiErg workout using the C2 ErgData app on my iPhone with a chest HRM it will write to the Health app, but will it be included In Training Load or is that exclusively for workouts recorded on the Apple Watch?
PVD and DLC are similar but not exactly the same. DLC is superior. I've owned other watches and in my opinion there's no comparison. You can scratch through a PVD coating fairly easily where as the DLC pretty much need someone to actually TRY to damage it. Nice to see Apple using DLC.
In response to another comment, THANK YOU for the review. Was it necessary? No, but your attention to detail is always 100% appreciated! Looking forward to my Ultra 2 Black!
I've updated my Ultra 2 but I haven't been able to play music through the speakers, only alla my other apple devices are selectable as output, but not the watch.
I was eagerly waiting for the Ultra 3 to upgrade from my Ultra 1. I'll wait another year and hopefully Apple will be cooking something special for us. All I really want is a more efficient watch that can last like 4-5 days on full power mode and maybe 7 days on low power mode, super-fast charging and some of that Siri intelligence magic. I don't need full generative Siri on my watch but just a faster and smarter Siri would be plenty. Hopefully Apple can deliver this next year.
Garmin Fenix 8 outperforms AWU2 in almost every aspects of smartwatch especially crazy month battery life. The only drawback of Garmin is its limited sport band offered by third party band manufacturers such as Nomad.
As a chick, the black finish is what made me finally spring for the ultra, after years of having an eye on it. It's sleek, understated and just so much more elegant than the silver toolwatch look of the natural titanium. It's sitting on my wrist right now and I'm absolutely loving it.
Agree , I’m a chick too and went for the black .The silver look is sooo boring and it just wasn’t cutting it no matter how much I tried to like it.
a lot of people saying the review wasn’t needed but this has been the first apple watch I just purchased so thank you !
Thanks and you enjoy your new watch!
I totally agree I am picking my ultra 2 today and I am upgrading up from my series 7 so this review helped me :)
proof?
Ty for showing how the black apple watch ultra looks like on different angles
this is probably why most of us are here for 😂
Ultra 3 in black is gonna be awesome!
I'm gonna wait for the Ultra 4. It's gonna be even more awesome!
@@wwjoshdewA week long battery life would be awesome!
@@1967Rick that's what I was hoping for
Agreed, I switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Forerunner with oled in January. Garmin software is okay but the battery life and navigation are the best features!!!
oh，not，I'm gonna wait for the Ultra 5. It's gonna be even more more more awesome!
The black is real nice but the shine of the natural is just too dope!
There is no shine buddy
No shine? I have the original Ultra and iMO it looks way better and yes it doesn’t shine like bling shine, but it really looks a lot better than this military looking Ultra…this is coming from someone who loved the Original Black Titanium Watches from a few years ago.
@@Sb142sf3:02-3:06 says otherwise
It looks very nice but I'd wait for the Ultra 3.
Me too !😉
The black looks amazing, Thanks for the video.
You're welcome!
I have an ultra 1 and I´ve been waiting for this color so bad. I´m gonna do the upgrade for the ultra black of course.
The goat watch reviewer. Appreciate you Des.
Thanks so much!
Time stamps would make the whole experience of watching your videos much better!
Love the black color. Please do a scratch test
Pls go check jerry rig everything
Great video. First proper review ive seen on the black ultra watch 😊
Thanks!
I ordered one after your first video and am VERY anxiously waiting for it 👀
Hope to see a video on it, Tom! 🙌
I’m waiting on the Ultra 3
I upgraded from the series 3 to the series 7 and then the ultra came out and I regretted not waiting a while longer. The Ultra 2 was a little disappointing. And now the series 10 didn't impress me neither. But the Ultra 2 in black has caught my attention and I have decided to take the plunge and go for the Ultra, I'm not an Ultra fitness person by any means, but I am kinda rough with my watches at work and am still looking forward to using features like the action button for when I'm working to work and stuff like that.
Great review! My favourite one so far :)
This was my first Ultra series watch. I upgraded from the Series 7, and I love it! I don’t think it’s worth upgrading if you already have an Ultra 1 or 2, but if you’re looking to buy an Ultra for the first time, this is definitely nice.
You are my go to reviewer mate thank you for all your hard work on channel. Picking up the black model Friday :)
Thanks for tuning in and enjoy your new watch!
Was not planning on picking this one up. Went with the AW10 titanium and just missed the bigger size. Seeing the AWU2 in person sold me. Agree with you that it does look a lot cleaner but gives a more rugged feel.
Oh it looks sooo good!! Thank you very much for the inside, tips and the shots of this beautiful watch. Having an Ultra 2 from last year, definitely tough not to get this beautiful color ❤
You're welcome 👍
Great quality preview video. No drama.
Thanks!
I wish they put this out when they launched the ultra range rather than a purely aesthetic update for a year old watch. Having paid full price on release of Mk 1, I'm gutted to have a silvery version when there's a far nicer option now available two years down the road, but I'm also not willing to upgrade just for that one feature
just got my black ultra 2 yesterday..my favorite watch
had mine 2 weeks now , really liking it but noticed today the sharp edge at the top of the screen has been scratched and now is visibly showing non-black/silvery colour - very minimally but enough to ruin the complete black look which is really annoying. I can't remember rubbing or bumping it against anything other than coming close to pay machines to pay for things. I thought it would last longer than that given all the hype around diamond coating etc. Really disappointing.
Definitely will worth the upgrade especially since I have been stuck with series 6. Great video
The black Ultra does look really nice but I think I still prefer the natural Titanium colour. Titanium has such a special lustre to it and I think it's a shame to cover that up. But yeah, the black still looks very nice, especially contrasting with the orange accents.
Apple software is fully of animation, details. Great work look awesome
Thanks for the detailed look. First one I’ve seen.
🤙
Nice review! I just ordered mine in Black. Can't wait to get it 😁
When you said “click the like button” the apple ai glow glowed around the like button 😮
🙌
I still have the 1st gen SE Apple Watch. I want the black ultra 2 but the price is crazy
What’s the correct way to wear the trail loop band? The extra loop or tag on my watch sticks out in my case. I am so unsure about the fit and styling.
Looks great! 6 days before mine arrives. Upgrading from Fenix6. Had AW3 before and missed the smartwatch stuff. For biking i use my edge anyway.
How does this compare to the original ultra? Does it still have the 0xygen sensor?
Great video of Apple Watch Ultra looks amazing in black
Thanks!
Im planning to buy Apple Series 10 46mm watch(titanium slate with slate Milanese loop), its costing me same as Ultra 2 Black.
I like the finish & look of series 10 46mm in titanium slate with slate milanese loop.
Is it still worth to go for Series 10, when I can get Ultra 2 at the same price?
Plz guide/opine...
Depends on how you use the watch? If you do longer runs, hiking and other long workouts. The battery life on the regular watches are unusable for anyone doing a outdoor workout longer than 3 hours you need the Ultra
(I switched from Apple Watch to Gramin Forerunner due to the terrible battery life of the Apple Watch)
I have the Ultra 1 and the 2 doesnt have anything that I need
Any update on durability? Seems to be picking up scratches easily, it kills me to have to go for natural instead.
Ahem!
I like when black gets distressed. Patina looks coole
Still no Suunto Race S review?
👌👌👌👍….picking mine up friday. First ever Apple Watch and milense black titanium band😎😎😎. Can I ask a quick question! Can you customise the action button to add Apple wallet??? Cheers.
That is funny you are the only one thats know how to put the apple watch on your arm, all i have seen has put it on the wrist and that is wrong, you should put it on before that little bone on your wrist, and very nice review
i pressed like even before watching
Haha thanks!
Is the trail loop sweat proof?
Incredible video, you're the only one who has showed wearing existing natural titanium bands on with the ultra 2 in satin black. I'm upgrading from Ultra 1 to the Satin Black Ultra 2 on Friday and this video has confirmed I've made the right choice! Cheers.
I had one on order, but cnx’d it when I learned it was basically the same as the one I own already. Just in a cool black color.
Thanks for the review. Mine is incoming but really interested in the durability of the finish. This watch looks awesome. Really like the combo with the dark green Alpine Loop.
As I understand it the samsung galaxy watch ultra also has sleep apnea detection, it'll be interesting to test both ( apple and samsung watch).
Apple usually ranks much higher than Samsung for accuracy in such things. Doubt sleep apnea will be any different.
As usual, brilliant work mate. Your videos are always so well researched and presented. Much appreciated!
Appreciate the support! Thankns!
I’m not finished watching the video yet but does this have the new LPTO screen allowing it to refresh every second while in the dimmed mode
Please review the Series 10 too!
Already editing! 👍
Okay, I have an Apple Watch 7 GPS in Blue. Was going to upgrade but now having serious doubts. I mostly use this to track cardio fitness and close rings each day. Is it worth upgrading?
Appreciate your review. I’m considering getting one this week. For fitness would you recommend the Ultra 2 black over competition? Also do you find cellular necessary?
What is the band that you have on the right?
Does the band pull on wrist hairs? I have hairy wrists and arms
Good information thanks
Glad it was helpful, thanks!
@Desfit what do you think about it as a “serious” running watch. Want to use this but folks say if you’re serious, you go Garmin. Interested in your opinion.
Thanks!
Good content. Galaxy watch ultra came out with the sleep apnea first.
Wonder if ultra 2 will pair with my ebike motor shimano ep8 to check battery, cadence and more
Did you only test the heartrate sensor while biking? How accurate is it, when running? Even Garmins Fenix models is that accurate compared to the heartrate straps.
Check out this video for an incredibly deep dive into heart rate accuracy: ua-cam.com/video/e26YZt_XoCk/v-deo.htmlsi=cZxy-KV17lYjqS16
Can I ask , I’ve noticed you are wearing Apple Watch 10, which watch would you recommend , x or ultra 2 black?
So I still can’t calibrate an indoor run after finishing it to the correct distance. Wild 🤪
Nice review, great look at the watch. I would love to see a destruction test for scratch resistance though.
I preordered mine and kinda regret not getting the new loop as you save $100 if you get it with the watch
Yeah, I originally had the Titanium Ultra 2 and I just upgraded only because I wanted the Black Titanium as well. 🤷🏽♂️
Great in depth review of the new Ultra 2 black, thank you! Thought I believe the coating is DLC and not PVD.
They use a PVD process to achieve a diamond like carbon coating :) Thanks!
@@DesFit Interesting...so it's kind of both? Whatever it is I just hope it's super scratch resistant. I have a few scuffs on the outside edge of my AWU2 from accidentally scraping the watch against a cement wall. You can barely see it but with the black coating I would imagine that would be much more noticeable.
I have the Ultra 1 and traded it in for the Ultra 2 Black. I pick mine up Friday along with my Desert Titanium Max. I just have to order the Milanese watch band later because they were sold out.
Same. Mine will be here Friday 👊🏻
Style dose matter 😂😂😂 I would definitely like to see the bands on your wrist with the watch💯
Now it is a very beautiful adventure smartwatch… points for apple on this one.
Waiting for my Ultra black 👌🏻
That sounds gross
Hmmm now I’m stuck, I have the S4 and im unsure where to go S10 or Ultra2
Does it worth to go from Series 7 to Ultra 2 Black??
Nah wait another year
yes
What degree of “less accurate” are we talking about with the Ultra2 HR sensors as compared to the series 10? Are we talking about couple BPM or 10-15off at any given time? Not sure if we are at a point in time where the difference in technology in these HR sensors would really make a noticeable difference?
This may illustrate the difference: ua-cam.com/video/tsu1nxE6_IU/v-deo.htmlsi=f9DasEqnQsox0v0-
Nice vid.
Thanks!
Does this ultra 2 has spo2 meter outside the usa ? Someone is bringing this watch to me. I am from Nepal.
I thought being able to play music through the watch was only available on the Series 10 watch, not the Ultra 2?
It's being brought to the Ultra 2 as well. The Ultra 2 is also getting the sleep apnea detection feature.
Bonsoir ..si aucun problème suite sorti du nouveau IOS👍😉😁
Et meilleur son sur ultra 2 en plus😉👍
Can you get the Milanese band tight enough to be accurate?
That’s on my list of things to test once I have one
I had the chance to test the Apple Watch Ultra Black in-store and noticed something intriguing. I used some sharp keys to scratch the surface a bit more aggressively than usual. At first, a mark appeared, but when I rubbed it with my finger, 90% of the scratch disappeared almost immediately.
The scratches weren’t entirely gone-if you knew where to look, you could spot them. But overall, with normal wear and tear, it seems like the scratches won’t be too obvious. I feel like this really needs a more in-depth test to understand how it holds up in the long run.
I’m torn between getting the Silver or Black version, but I’m leaning toward Black. If I knew how durable it really is, it would help finalize my decision.
I think whoever does the first proper scratch test of the Apple Watch Ultra Black is going to get a ton of views. There’s a lot of curiosity around this!
Out of curiosity how did you get it before the release date?
The same way he got an invitation to the Apple event.
If you buy it in Canada does it have Blood Oxygen sensor??
I don’t have an Apple Watch since the series 5 so I’ll definitely get an Ultra 2 in black which btw looks stunning for my daily workout session running swimming im fed up with wearing Rolex wanna get back to Apple Watch more fun best regards from Geneva Switzerland
J’échange mon APPKE WATCH contre votre rôle sans soucis ok👍donnez coordonnées please
Rolex pardon😁
Great review. The black looks great. Unfortunately in my country its priced twice my monthly salary.
Hi, double tap feature doesn't work for me when I'm running, just works when I'm standing still. Is anyone having the same issue?
hi ! I know you're a heavy user of Garmin for absolute good reason, imagine you go crazy, would be able to rock an Apple Watch for like 3 months, will be ... ok to you ? boring ? Seeing you in a vlog format of what you do + the mix of using different watch could be cool tho, but I'm just curious about you with an Apple Watch
Do a scratch test that’s all I care about. Where is Jerry Rig Nothing when you need him ?
My Blue Titanium IPhone 15 Pro Max scratches so easily on the sides. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
@@jd7089 i think they make cases for things like that
This !!!
I wonder if the lack of the answer to this across reviews is because it has a binning beacon of bright silver underneath the meniscus of black lacquer.
I can tell you right now it scratches bad and it shows bare titanium. I’ve scraped on the concrete a few times already right on the edge. Did it earlier had to turn around driving a customers car and go all the way back to the shop was rushing. Had to put a bolt in a shield reached under and scrapped it. The edge has some very small ones can’t see from a distance but up close for sure. When it gets to how my normal one was it will be noticeable probably. Will probably go back to light color next year
Do you prefer the ultra 2 or series 10?
Does Training Load account for third party app workouts? For example if I do a RowErg or SkiErg workout using the C2 ErgData app on my iPhone with a chest HRM it will write to the Health app, but will it be included In Training Load or is that exclusively for workouts recorded on the Apple Watch?
PVD and DLC are similar but not exactly the same. DLC is superior. I've owned other watches and in my opinion there's no comparison. You can scratch through a PVD coating fairly easily where as the DLC pretty much need someone to actually TRY to damage it. Nice to see Apple using DLC.
Is the finish susceptible to scratching off?
These have a similar coating to a Garmin Epix Pro that I've been using for over a year and that barely has any sign of wear
@@DesFitbonsoir..je confirme👍😁
@@DesFit That's great, thanks
Does it scratch easily?
No more durable than the gray color because of how they blast and put the black finish on
@@islemisawesome6145 I have the first Ultra for 2 years now and its still in great shape.Scratches are not visible.
Some users post AWU2 black scratch easily. what would you think?
Nothing is scratch proof and accidents happen but I can say that mine is great after 2 weeks.
Really good video! Thanks!
👍
😎Thank you for tossing this video up. I’m looking forward to getting mine on Friday. ✌️
Thanks and enjoy your new watch!
Nice video 👍
Thanks!
In response to another comment, THANK YOU for the review. Was it necessary? No, but your attention to detail is always 100% appreciated! Looking forward to my Ultra 2 Black!
Thanks and enjoy your new watch!
I've updated my Ultra 2 but I haven't been able to play music through the speakers, only alla my other apple devices are selectable as output, but not the watch.
I had to turn off my phone or be out of range of it for it to work
@@DesFit Thank you, that worked for me too. And once I've done that I can do it again next time while still connected to the phone.
I was eagerly waiting for the Ultra 3 to upgrade from my Ultra 1. I'll wait another year and hopefully Apple will be cooking something special for us. All I really want is a more efficient watch that can last like 4-5 days on full power mode and maybe 7 days on low power mode, super-fast charging and some of that Siri intelligence magic. I don't need full generative Siri on my watch but just a faster and smarter Siri would be plenty. Hopefully Apple can deliver this next year.
I don’t have an Apple Watch yet. Should I get one?
Yes
Garmin Fenix 8 outperforms AWU2 in almost every aspects of smartwatch especially crazy month battery life. The only drawback of Garmin is its limited sport band offered by third party band manufacturers such as Nomad.
Where are the black AirPods?
THIS IS WHAT IM SAYING, talking about a hearing aid function 🤦🏽♂️🤮
Does anyone know why my ultra marks many segments when I ride a bike?