Apple enthusiasts know that the latest generation of watches only rarely go on sale, so imagine my surprise this morning to spot the Apple Watch Ultra 3 marked down at Amazon. Like the other Apple Watches, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 comes in a variety of case color and band combos, so your mileage may vary on which are discounted. I spotted three at the lower $700 price point: Black Titanium Case with Black Alpine Loop, Natural Titanium Case with Blue/Bright Trail Loop, and Natural Titanium Case with Light Blue Alpine Loop.
Photograph: Adrienne So
WIRED editor Adrienne So got a chance to test it out, and was impressed with the upgraded battery life. It has a quoted 42 hours, and she found it was enough to get her through a weekend camping trip, using it for navigation, activity tracking, and even sending satellite messages, a new feature found specifically on the Apple Watch Ultra line, which lets you communicate or even send an SOS signal when you’re out of normal cell signal range. Managing multiple days of wear makes this a much more appealing option, now that you won’t be hunting for a charging brick on a long trip.
Of course, it has all the great features you also expect from any of the latest series of Apple Watches. The screens all got an upgrade this time around, not just in terms of clarity, but to the protective outer layer as well, which should make them more ready for adventure. These watches have a raft of physical and biological tracking options, including an upgraded heart rate sensor that can help keep an eye out for medical issues like high blood pressure. It has sleep tracking as well, and can sense and track a variety of physical activities, like running, swimming, and cycling.
Ultimately, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is great option for the truly adventurous. Anyone who likes to go diving, spend time in the wilderness, or just wants to go multiple days without having to charge their wristwatch, should consider this early discount on the device. Make sure to check out our full breakdown of the latest Apple Watch updates, or mosey on over to our favorite smartwatch roundup to check out the other options.
