Why Buy Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation)?
The Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation) is a rugged, high-performance Apple Watch designed for outdoor adventures, endurance sports, diving, fitness, and demanding everyday use. Introduced with a large 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case, a bright Always-On Retina display, precision dual-frequency GPS, Apple S8 SiP, advanced health sensors, and an additional Action Button, it offers capabilities beyond the standard Apple Watch models of its generation.
Apple Watch Ultra comes with GPS + Cellular as standard, along with 100-metre water resistance, recreational scuba-diving support, a powerful siren, and extended battery life.
- 49mm Aerospace-Grade Titanium Case
- Always-On Retina LTPO OLED Display
- Up to 2,000 Nits Brightness
- Apple S8 SiP
- Precision Dual-Frequency GPS
- Customisable Action Button
- Blood Oxygen Sensor
- Temperature Sensing
- Electrical & Optical Heart Sensors
- ECG Support
- Crash Detection
- Fall Detection
- Emergency SOS
- 86-Decibel Siren
- GPS + Cellular
- 100m Water Resistance
- WR100 & EN13319
- IP6X Dust Resistance
- Up to 36 Hours Battery Life
- Up to 60 Hours with Low Power Settings
- Fast Charging
- Open Box Condition
- Battery Health: 85%–88%
49mm Titanium Design
Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation) features a 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case designed for strength, corrosion resistance, and demanding environments.
Its raised case surrounds the edges of the flat sapphire front crystal for additional protection. The larger Digital Crown and redesigned side button are intended to be easier to operate in outdoor and active conditions.
The watch also introduced the highly useful Action Button, which can provide quick access to selected functions such as workouts, stopwatch, waypoints, and other supported actions.
Always-On Retina Display
Apple Watch Ultra features an Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display with a maximum brightness of up to 2,000 nits.
At launch, this was twice as bright as the Apple Watch Series 8 display, improving visibility in bright outdoor environments.
The large 49mm design also provides more screen space for workout metrics, navigation information, notifications, apps, and specialised watch faces.
Apple S8 SiP Performance
The first-generation Apple Watch Ultra is powered by the Apple S8 SiP with a 64-bit dual-core processor.
It provides responsive performance for watchOS, workouts, navigation, calls, messages, health monitoring, Siri, notifications, and supported applications.
The watch also incorporates advanced motion sensors used by safety features such as Crash Detection.
Precision Dual-Frequency GPS
One of the standout features of Apple Watch Ultra is its precision dual-frequency GPS system.
It combines L1 and L5 GPS frequencies with Apple’s positioning algorithms to provide improved location accuracy, particularly in challenging environments such as dense urban areas and outdoor locations where satellite signals can be obstructed.
This makes Apple Watch Ultra especially useful for runners, hikers, cyclists, and other outdoor users.
Advanced Health Features
Apple Watch Ultra includes an extensive collection of health-related sensors.
It features a Blood Oxygen sensor, electrical heart sensor, third-generation optical heart sensor, and temperature sensing.
The electrical heart sensor enables the ECG app where supported. The watch also provides high and low heart rate notifications and irregular rhythm notifications.
Temperature sensing can provide additional information for supported health and cycle-tracking functionality.
Health features vary according to region, software, eligibility, and regulatory availability.
Fitness & Outdoor Features
Apple Watch Ultra was specifically developed with endurance athletes and outdoor activities in mind.
It supports a wide range of workouts and can track metrics such as heart rate, pace, distance, elevation, calories, workout duration, and GPS routes.
The built-in compass supports features such as Compass Waypoints and Backtrack, helping users navigate and retrace routes in compatible conditions.
An always-on altimeter provides elevation information during outdoor activities.
Diving & Water Resistance
Apple Watch Ultra offers significantly greater water capabilities than standard Apple Watch models.
It is water resistant to 100 metres under ISO standard 22810 and is certified to EN13319, an internationally recognised standard for diving accessories.
The original Ultra supports recreational scuba diving to 40 metres when used with a compatible third-party app.
It also includes a depth gauge and water temperature sensor for supported underwater functionality.
Safety Features & 86-Decibel Siren
Apple Watch Ultra includes Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS.
It also features a built-in 86-decibel Siren designed to attract attention in emergency situations. Apple designed the siren to be audible from up to approximately 180 metres away under suitable conditions.
These features add an additional layer of safety for outdoor activities and everyday use.
GPS + Cellular Connectivity
Unlike standard Apple Watch models that were offered separately as GPS and GPS + Cellular versions, Apple Watch Ultra comes with GPS + Cellular connectivity as standard.
With a compatible carrier and active cellular plan, users can access supported calls, messages, streaming, and online services even when their paired iPhone isn’t nearby.
It also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3.
Battery Life & Battery Health
Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation) offers up to 36 hours of normal use, double the standard 18-hour rating of many Apple Watch Series models from the same period.
Apple also offered settings that could extend battery life to up to 60 hours in Low Power Mode with additional workout settings enabled.
Our Open Box Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation) units come with 85%–88% Battery Health.
Actual battery performance depends on battery condition, cellular use, GPS activity, workouts, display settings, applications, network conditions, and other usage factors.
Fast Charging
Apple Watch Ultra supports fast charging with compatible Apple Watch magnetic fast-charging equipment and a suitable USB-C power adapter.
This is especially useful for users who rely on the watch for extended workouts, sleep tracking, outdoor activities, and daily use.
Storage & Everyday Connectivity
Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation) includes 32GB of internal storage and supports Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi.
When connected to a compatible iPhone, users can access notifications, calls, messages, Apple Pay, Siri, music, Find My features, workout information, navigation, and supported watchOS applications.
Open Box Condition
The Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation) is available in Open Box condition with 85%–88% Battery Health.
This provides an option for customers who want Apple’s rugged titanium smartwatch and its advanced outdoor, fitness, safety, and health features at a more affordable price than a new sealed unit. Cosmetic condition and included accessories may vary between individual units.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Apple Watch Ultra (1st Generation) |
| Case Size | 49mm |
| Case Material | Aerospace-Grade Titanium |
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED |
| Maximum Brightness | Up to 2,000 Nits |
| Processor | Apple S8 SiP, 64-bit Dual-Core |
| Storage | 32GB |
| GPS | Precision Dual-Frequency L1 + L5 GPS |
| Cellular | GPS + Cellular Standard |
| Action Button | Yes |
| Blood Oxygen Sensor | Yes* |
| ECG | Supported* |
| Temperature Sensing | Yes |
| Fall Detection | Yes |
| Crash Detection | Yes |
| Emergency SOS | Yes |
| Siren | 86 dB |
| Depth Gauge | Yes |
| Dust Resistance | IP6X |
| Water Resistance | 100 Metres |
| Recreational Scuba Diving | Up to 40 Metres |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery Life | Up to 36 Hours |
| Extended Low Power Use | Up to 60 Hours |
| Battery Health | 85%–88% |
| Charging | Fast Charging Supported |
| Condition | Open Box |
*Availability of ECG, Blood Oxygen, and certain other health features depends on country/region, software, eligibility, and regulatory requirements.
