Customers appreciate the Watch Ultra 3 for its battery life and overall performance. Many customers also find the health monitoring features to be useful. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the band size.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect watch to dive
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Is the perfect watch for dive (accurate signs of dept, oxygen and location) and go in adventures! This watch I use everywhere … from day to day to going to dive at Miami Beach
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Love the watch as a whole, great upgrade from my previous apple watch. Not a fan of the apple watch bands, would recommend buying 3rd party band that fits individual needs. Battery does not last quite as long as advertised but better than previous models.
Battery life, Health monitoring, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ultra 3
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Given my lifestyle (tech-savvy, travel, fitness, deployments/field style hybrid, streaming/gaming desk time, multi-use home life) the Apple Watch Ultra 3 fits nicely. I’ll get value out of the battery, ruggedness, fitness tracking, travel connectivity.
If I were mostly desk-/gym-only and rarely using off-grid or field features, I might have opted for a lower-tier watch and invested the savings elsewhere.
So in short: if you’ll push it — take it on rugged days, long travel blocks, outdoor runs, remote spots — then yes, it’s a strong buy. If your use is more everyday and modest, weigh whether you’ll really use the “Ultra” features.
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The Ultra 3 is easily the best Apple Watch yet. The titanium build feels premium and rugged, the brighter screen is fantastic outdoors, and battery life comfortably lasts two days. GPS accuracy and fitness tracking are excellent, and the new safety features (satellite SOS, dive-ready depth sensor) give real peace of mind.
It’s a bit large on smaller wrists, and the price is steep if you don’t need the extreme-sport features. But if you’re in the Apple ecosystem and want the most capable smartwatch around, this is worth it.
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If you’re into tech and you have to have a watch, then you must Have the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The longer battery life as well as being able to be out in the elements whether you’re diving or going on a crazy hike this is a reliable watch that you can count on whether you’re at work or you’re at the gym on the treadmill. With so many accessories and bands, you can get you can wear this either casually or even in a professional environment. This is by far the best smart watch out there and I love my watch.
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Excellent watch that has many options and functions. Looks good great style. Provides options to monitor health and fitness. Fits well and is made well. The display provides lots of information and looks good.
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This is my first Apple Watch and I'm still learning about all the things it can do. About one month after I got it I had a health issue and lost consciousness and fell. My watch called the paramedics for me and got me into the ER. Now I don't want to go anywhere without it! I wasn't too happy with the band and replaced it right away.
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Only had the watch about three weeks, but so far super impressed. I upgraded from a series 6 Nike edition and am blown away by the battery life and love the larger size. Also have fallen in love with the sleep tracker. So many features I know I haven’t even discovered yet, but so far very impressed
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The best aspect of the AWU is its battery life. This alone makes it worth it over other models. Not having a percentage of your brain constantly checking to see if you need to charge is so liberating!
Shortcuts and automations take Apple Watch to the next level. I use them to control the lights in my house and set different watch faces for different times of day.
Health metrics tracking. It’s 2025, there’s enough science out there about health that if you’re not actively taking care of your body, you’re digging yourself an early and uncomfortable grave. It’s truly life-changing to get fit. The Apple Watch is like a compass for navigating personal fitness.
Having a cellular-enabled phone/wallet/text messenger on your wrist is the stuff of the future and worth it even if you only use it a few times a year. I use it primarily for runs and leaving my phone behind when I go to the gym. Feels so nice to not be tethered to my phone!
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I finally broke down and bought an Ultra 3. Even though I will not use most of the options, the larger screen, battery life, and it is noticeably faster than the Series 10 I had. Best Buy made it an easy purchase.
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I upgraded from the AWU1 and the battery life on the AWU3 is AWESOME. It charges fast. From 45% to 80% in 10-15 minutes. I can easily get 2.5 days if setup correctly. VERY pleased!
Cons:
I want more watch faces or more customizable watch faces.
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Upgrading from a Series 5 to the Ultra 3 is a massive step forward. Honestly, more than I expected. The interface feels instantly familiar, but the added features make it feel like a completely new experience. The size is perfect for my wrist, especially paired with the Ocean Band, and the battery life is incredible. I’m easily getting two full days, sometimes three, on a single charge. Coming from the Series 5 that could barely make it through the day, this alone is a huge win.
A quick note on the finish: the black coating looks great but isn’t the toughest. If you work with your hands or tend to bump into things, you might want to consider the standard titanium finish to avoid stressing over small nicks or scratches.
Now for the Open Box issue. I bought the watch at $100 off in “EXCELLENT” condition, which the site describes as including all parts and accessories (with packaging being the only variable). When I picked it up, the watch actually came with all original packaging and paperwork—but the charger was missing. Kind of an important piece for a smartwatch.
I tried calling the store I purchased from, since it’s not exactly close to me but you can’t reach anyone in the store directly. You get routed to a call center instead. After 10–15 minutes on hold, I was told I’d have to return the entire watch so they could “inspect everything,” then wait for another Open Box unit to be found and shipped. All of this… just for a missing charging cable that should’ve been included with an EXCELLENT-grade item.
I called again hoping to reach the store but again still sent to some call center, and the second rep basically said that even if it’s labeled EXCELLENT, it still might be missing items and there’s nothing they’d do about it. Pretty wild considering their own definition says otherwise. At that point, it wasn’t worth wasting gas driving back only to be told to return the whole thing anyway, so I just ordered an OEM Apple charger off Amazon for cheap. Again, not a HUGE deal to me since I did get a great deal on it but maybe check everything before leaving the store just in case.
Love the watch but the Open Box handling definitely needs some work.