How Durable is the Black Apple Watch Ultra 2? (Real Life Test)
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
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Talk about giving the viewers what they want! Hope your video makes enough back to pay for the devices being tested and then some.
That's why I decided to keep it pretty "real world" as the watch is still fully functional and looks fine lol. Thanks for watching!
Right I feel like this was a dud and he missed the mark to actually report the durability… oh well I guess we’ll have to wait on Jerryrigeverything instead he’s much better
@@Alex-kt6hx Zack will completely destroy the device. My approach was to keep it realistic and not use a razor blade to remove the finish as any watch will fail that test. I love JerryRigEverything but I feel like there’s no way to “win” his experiments lol.
@@Alex-kt6hx Jerry does a tear down that does not prove real word durability actually it’s pretty dumb scratches out of level six or eight nobody in the world knows what level six or eight really is because you don’t know how you scratch your watch so no that’s not a real breakdown. He takes apart the watch or fall completely scratches it with his knife advertises the brand but if that’s what you consider that wow
@@Alex-kt6hxyou sound like an entitled brat. Yea go to that other channel we are cool with that.
You should smack it on a wall or door frame that's how I always end up scratching my watches 😂
I’ve clonked mine into walls and door frames a couple of times (enough to transfer paint onto the watch) and fortunately no visible damage so far 😅
A guy on the apple watch reddit with a black ultra 2 did this and there is a terrible looking scratch on it. I canceled my black U2 order and grabbed a natural one instead. After seeing a few people posting pictures of scratched black U2's and all of them looking absolutely hideous, there is no way I am going to risk it.
@@FastRedPonyCar Those people are liars. The one guy said he scratched it on vinyl flooring which is impossible... the other guy came back a day later and said he was able to rub it out. Don't let other people ruin your good time.
The only reviewer who finally gave us worthy content. Major props
Doing the lord’s work
He did it!
Huh?
I watched someone doing something like this to an Ultra 1 and it convinced me to buy an AW. After 2 years of usage, including moving to a new house, diving, regular laps in the local club pool, working on my bikes and car (including a rage episode where I could not connect my watch to my AirPods - which I throw my watch away).... no big scratches on the metal and zero on the glass.
Videos like that should be sponsored by Apple our Garmin, because videos like that make people buy the product.
Had the original Ultra and two years of gym and regular wear, not one scratch or mark on it... Just upgraded to the Ultra 2 black titanium and have already accidentally banged it a couple times and no marks or scratches whatsoever. The beauty of the black one also is if you do get a scratch, nothing that a black sharpie can't fix:)
Yes, looking to sharpie the orange button 😊
The blackness of sharpie is too black than the matte black of the AWU2 though..
finally someone hit this iv been waiting for a finish test before upgrading to the potential black
As someone who owns black DLC coated titanium pocket knives I can tell you this….the reason why you can rub off the marks is because what you’re rubbing off is the element of the surface the watch has come into contact with. So what you’re essentially doing is rubbing off the concrete or rock off the watch. DLC is the best finish you can get on titanium and stands for diamond like coating for a reason. It increases the hardness of the titanium. Hope this helps.
As someone who owns several DLC coated knives and actually uses them, I will say they will scratch at some point.
@@GodOfWar109 if you’re implying I don’t use mine well you’re wrong. Also, I never said DLC is invincible. Secondly, the quality of the dlc application can vary. Further I’m not implying that you’ve got it confused but some people do confuse PVD coatings with DLC. DLC is far superior. Have a good one.
@@maahes9561Yawn. Gotta love when someone tries to be a condescending piece of 💩.
@@GodOfWar109you mean you throw your toys out the pram when someone corrects you….
As someone who owns probably few hundred knives i can't even remember which one's were dlc coated maybe para 2 the recon 1 🤔 hmmm.... no coating except patina on my Case stockman.
THIS IS WHAT THE PEOPLE NEEDED.
I’ll be side eyeing my AWU2B for the rest of my ownership 👀
This is the single most valuable video for the black Ultra I've seen so far! Thank you!
@@manol1106 100%
Great video, thank you. Real life tests. For me the biggest issue was door handles. For some reason I’m always smacking my watch on door handles cracked to Apple Watches on them.
lol, I thought I was the only one! I always seem to bump a door knob, or brick wall.
I love the moment you start to question life. "Is this good content?" lmao. Yes, I love all your content.
Fantastic video that FINALLY showed some real life scratch test. Exactly what I needed. Thank you! BTW, I see your video getting hundreds of views live as I type this. Congrats for being on the front page of UA-cam!
I had the original Ultra and it had no scratches after two years of regular use. I decided to upgrade to the satin black Ultra 2 after hearing the info pertaining to the increased durability. I don’t usually beat up my watches but I am a very active person and I don’t baby them. Thank you for being the sacrificial lamb for all of us (potential) Ultra 2 owners.
Hi. You say the reason for the upgrade was the “increased durability” of the Black-2 but at the same time you say the Original-1 has no scratches in 2 years of use. So basically the Original is not giving you any reason to be changed. Be honest. You just love that black color!!! 😄 I do too 👍🏼👍🏼
@@victornb52 The black going to have negative scratches
@@victornb52 You’re right 😂🤷🏽♂️
If I close my eyes, I see Jerry "Zack" Everything doing jumping jacks with knives in his pocket from tomorrow on 🤣
The video we all needed, people can stop worrying and see that the ultra 2 black holds up! Thanks for the video!
Glad it was helpful!
The black doesn’t hold up that well, did you not watch it
@@mikemountain9699 Did you miss the bit where he said the more he rubbed it the more the mark went away?
@@stuartaparker no, it looked like it didn’t rub away at all on camera. TBH after that video I would avoid the black as it looks to scratch worse than the original.
Thank you for doing a “real world” test! This is exactly what everyone has been waiting for. Also, props to buying a brand new one just to sacrifice it for this video so you can give your viewers what they want to see! You are awesome, man. Hope the views and likes help cover the cost. Keep up the fantastic content!
"Is this good content?" yes it is.. you doing great bro.. thanks for the contents..
Nice vid! That scratch on the black ultra case would kinda bug me. Natural finish works for me.
I have an Ultra Watch 2 in raw titanium that I bought last year and it still looks brand new. No blemishes from banging it on things. Absolutely love this watch.
This content proves that there’s no need to buy any screen protector for the Satin Black Ultra 2. Kudos!
Same could be said for iphone too tbh. Unless it's a privacy screen of course.
I’ve had the original Ultra since launch and I wear it daily including on mountain bike rides. I have taken 4 or 5 crashes while wearing it and it is the only thing that isn’t scratched up 😂 I’m super impressed with the durability and performance. Best Apple Watch ever made.
Never usually follow or like or whatever on these videos.. but you’ve actually made some relatable content at your own cost. So props mate! 👍🏽
Been wearing an AWU1 since they came out. Between hanging tree stands in the woods, working on my truck and going to the gym 5x a week it still looks brand new! A few dings but you have to know they are there to see them. Thoroughly impressed with the build quality!
Crashed going 22 mph road biking and when I flipped to my left side and slid on the road the watch protected my left wrist and I thought I scratched it up horribly. I then rubbed the dust off and only the titanium is scratched in a cool amount of parallel lines. The edge of the watch is still smooth. I also do climbing regularly with it and have only slightly slightly dented a corner of it. Big fan.
Thanks for taking that hit! Highly appreciated. I just ordered the ultra 2 in titanium, exactly for the reasons you stated (if it's scratched, you just reveal more titanium) - and because I liked the look more. Definitely getting a titanium link band for it, gives me Casio vibes.
liking and commenting for because no video deserves more exposure! A man who is for the people!!!
Great test !!
I actually bought the black but ended up
Returning and getting the natural titanium as or tho i wasn’t particularly worried it would mark easily it was however an absolute nightmare for fingers prints ! My ocd couldn’t handle it as it always looked like it needed cleaning, also or tho the black looks cool the dull Matt finish just doesn’t have the same expensive high end premium appeal as the original natural version
thank you really much for testing the durability of the Apple Watch Ultra Black!
At the moment you’re the only one with such a video. THANKS A LOT 🙏
Pre-ordered my Watch Ultra 2 (Dark) & got it on the 20th. However, I was a bit apprehensive using it out of the box, without any screen protector on, but I must say your video saved the day for me. Thanks a lot for such an amazing video, Cheers 👍
What I was looking for before deciding on buying my first Ultra. Thank you 🙏🏼
I had my ultra 2 satin black out of the box for 5 minutes and the bezel got scratched setting it up… didn’t drop it or anything. I decided to return for the natural finish.
Really? Interesting!
As a watch guy, I can tell you that buying the black ultra for "scratch resistance" is the big mistake. Yes, the DLC coating is more durable than bare titanium but it's only a mater of time before you hit it or scrape it hard enough to penetrate the coating and reveal the bare titanium underneath which will cause the mark to show far than it would on the bare titanium model. The bare titanium model will age far better than the black variant. Apple uses grade 5 ti so it's durable enough on its own. Buy the black ultra 2 because you like the look or else you will be dissapointed if you are expecting something that will not show wear.
Great video and very helpful. I’ve been holding off on upgrading until a durability video for the Black Satin Ultra 2 came out to watch first and boom there it is! Thanks Mate 👍🏻
The black one looks good! I was wondering about the black holding up! Thanks for the video!
My ultra 2 has been unbelievably tough.
I have an AWU 1, had it for two years now, holding steady with no scratches. I’ve crashed on my MTB, fallen on a trail run, constantly bang it on the wall, all good.
I own an Apple Watch Ultra 2 in natural titanium. I’ve had it for 3 months. In that time there is not a single thing scratched, shattered, or broken. It is very durable. I work around metal so the watch has seen its fair share of dings, and bumps, against those surfaces. But like I said it’s in perfect condition.
Thank you for all of this!!!! Not all heroes wear capes.
My black ultra is arriving tomorrow. So it’s kind of too late to see the scratch test now 😆
And yet here I am. Watching it anyways 😂
The treatment impregnates the color into the surface the metal. That’s why it doesn’t scratch like you would think.
I had to close my eyes watching those drops...hahah Thank you for the video!
Garmin is the GOAT!
The video we’ve been waiting for 🙌
I've got an ultra 2 and definitely put it through its paces. What I've noticed about the finish is that the titanium is very strong but the textured finish will mark. Scratches don't penetrate but they do blemish the texture. I figure the black will be similar unless you really bang it or drag it across a sharp object. I bet if you take the black ultra 2 and drag it across rough natural granite it will destroy it. Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Scrambles any sport wear your using your hands against real rock you will have a problem. Drop test is one thing but accidentally sliding the finish against something like a cliff or if you fall while hiking and it hits a rock while you save your face from the same fate. I highly doubt it'll hold up to that.
Giving the people what they want! Nice. Also - dude you’re looking jacked! Any videos for your non running workouts coming anytime soon?
Finally, the video I've been waiting for since the black AWU2 was released! Thank you!! For me what has scrached up my finishes have been concrete. Reaching for something against the wall of my garage which is cinder block in one case, and grabbing from a stack of roof tiles in another.
Yes! I always bump concrete or brick walls. Sometimes door frames / door knobs too!
Sir, you deserve all the likes. Thank you for doing this!
Finally a video where you can see what the durability is of the ultra watch 2 BLACK
Ultra 2 owner here. 1 year old. Still looks like new. I use it every day and night. Exercise every day. Do a lot of yard and home maintenance.
I have the Apple Watch Ultra 2 titanium. I had it since it came out last year. I guess I’m lucky as my watch looks like it’s brand new. Thanks for your review.
I have an Watch Ultra 1 since Oct 2022. I wear it everyday. Very active too (running, calisthenics, diving and swimming). Ocean band.
Still in pristine condition! It’s a Beast of a tool watch!
After 1 year + of wearing Apple watch ultra 1 I can tell you that it's durable. I have no cover and did a lot of activities and never took it off from my wrist. So I was swimming in a sea for a month and no harm happened. Only salt deposits on the device was annoying. Old watch 4 was much better due to curve shape. On Apple watch ultra salt is everywhere on the screen rants(titanium case is a little higher than the screen) and it looks very bad. You need to keep in mind to always clean it afterwards. So far this is the best disadvantage of Ultra design. Have no screen scars and only one small one on titanium frame(made by spigen case which I immediately threw away).
Awesome brother!!!!!!!!!!! been waiting for this test!
I got the satin black watch and was super edgy about it but now I can wear it with more confidence thanks to this review ✊🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Only bad thing about the black is finger prints ! Its an absolute magnet for them 🙈
Came in less than a minute lets go!
Please please do the same for the regular AW 10 - Jet Black and any Titanium finish!
Finally someone
Thanks for the invest and test ❤
Nice work. Thanks for posting this. 👍🏼
Very helpful review Dave, thanks.
My iPhone fell from an airplane, sooooo, that happens.
Still typing on it 😅
“Is this good content?” 😂😂😂
Thumbs up for the investment
The question is not how durable the coating is, but rather how durable the material underneath the coating is. If the material underneath is significantly softer, as is the case with titanium, the coating above will "break" like a hard eggshell when it is subjected to stress at certain points. This is why we talk about the eggshell effect. Some manufacturers of high-quality watches therefore coat the stainless steel before coating it (ice hardening, for example). These watches are then almost indestructible. The Ultra 2 will scratch very quickly and you will see the silver titanium underneath. My own Ultra 2 in Black scratched after the first 12 hours.
Nice Test.! 👍🏻
Apple had two years to design a good coating. And they did it. 🙌🏻
Love my Watch Ultra satin black.!
Thank you for doing this!!!
is it me or does the titanium look way better?
thank god someone did it
Thank you for this real world test! I got the black Ultra 2 it is the color I’ve been waiting for!! 😂 I’ve been babying it so it's good to know I don’t have to 💯
6:20 I think that’s because it scratched something else and pieces from other object are now on the watch. Seems like this is impossible scratchable
This is exactly what I’m thinking. If you can rub it off, it’s material from the other object that is on the watch.
Have you seen any scratches on yours, @shervinshares ?
Very brave doing a drop test
I have a deep scratch with my Apple ultra 2 saton black watch. I had a similar experience as you. I kinda rubbed the scratch and I would said 80% of it disappeared. Kinda sucks I did it in the first 24. I did bump it a few more times afterwards and got no scratches. I got a silicone case on it now.
I expected more, you had to do more tests, including scratching it with a knife to see how durable the black paint is.
As mentioned. This was more of a "real world test" and less of a KILL IT! Test.
There’s now way sapphire fenix got that scratch from these drops. I’ve dropped mine multiple times and nevere got a scratch on the screen except the bezel
Good test thanks.
Way back when I dropped my Pebble Steel in the gym parking lot and shattered the screen, the sound still gets to me
I had the U2 in satin black and within the first 24 hours I hit it against a metal door at work and it put a permanent scratch in the finish near the top of the watch where the band connects. I tried everything hoping it was just a paint transfer but it appears to be a scratch through the finish.
Great video, The scratch on the U2 black is a huge bummer I can’t lie.
It’s to be expected. The Garmin had similar damage but honestly they don’t look bad in person. It’s sort of amplified by my fancy cameras and macro lenses when I zoom way in.
Glad I went with the Natural Ti!
@@ChaseTheSummit the marks shown on Ultra 2 Black are bad in person? I mean the scratch in the lower left corner. Thanks for this really useful video!
You need to be bonkers to put your watch in your pocket with your keys! I got one on launch day and have clonked it a couple of times on walls and door frames (enough to transfer paint onto the watch) 😅 fortunately no visible damage so far. I do think they are reasonably resilient to day to day use
You are Amazing for this bro. Much respect! 🙌🏼
That scratch on AWW black isn t pealing. Is there like the sun on clouds😂
I'm going to stick with the raw titanium version; my tactix has some wear on the bezel and I can only deduce that they AWU2 in satin black will gain some wear in its lifetime.
I'm still waiting for mine. Ordered it as soon as it was available to order 😅
I had a chance to check out the AWU2 black today at our local Apple Store.
They just went out this past Friday on display, so roughly 4 days in a curated environment.
The first thing that struck me was the finish was the worst I’ve seen on an Apple Watch to date. It almost looked like it was plasti dipped and textured.
Second was the amount of visible scratches on the watch compared to the regular titanium model. Again after less than a week in the store.
It feels like Apple rushed this out and I wouldn’t be surprised if they retooled the manufacturing.
im watching this video without skip to reduce that financial sting
The damage on the watch depends very much on the distance to the ground. Dropping it while bicycling or from a cliff, to cement or rock, will definitely make marks on it.
Dope DJI Mic. I like your Vids bruh.
Thank you for the Video 😎👍
Fantastic video, and I was hoping to see some real life testing of the black Ultra 2. Nice as the black is, my thoughts would be that when you do majorly ding it/scratch it, and remove the black coating and reveal the natural titanium below, the scratch/ding is going to be WAY MORE noticeable, and this video proves my thoughts correct. Admittedly your high quality camera and macro will make the scratches look worse than they are. Definitely think I will be sticking with the natural titanium for this reason and also, I just find that the natural titanium colour looks more premium in my opinion. It's great that we now have more than one colour choice for the Ultra.
Great content. The ultra 2 black showed the silver underneath the black. For people who are worried about scratching their watch, get a case cover. If want to see the beauty for the watch, get a clear case cover.
Nah the mark was coming off. If he'd cleaned it properly it would have disappeared. He said the more he rubbed it the more it went away.
Ok, that’s somewhat interesting - I haven’t seen drop tests for a long time, and defo not one of watches 😂 good job 👍
Been waiting for this. Thank you.
You deserve a like and a comment for that! Very helpful! Even though I already ordered it, this gave me peace of mind!
Glad it was helpful!
@@ChaseTheSummit It was! God bless!
even though it's not my watch, i wince when you drop it. this is a great video for sadists tho.
Cable flies kill the apple watch with scratches
Had the black ultra 2 for 2 days, and already knock twice on my table's metal frame but haven noticed any scratches yet.
Thank you for this test mate!
Thx’s for this the real life video !!
Great job!!!
you just earn a sub! nice content