Rather than Apple Watch Ultra 3, we got the Ultra 2 in a “satin black” titanium finish. This might be more disappointing if early reviewers weren’t raving about the new color.
“It looks sick as hell,” said The Verge reviewer.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: Back in black
The “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9 brought Apple Watch Series 10, but no Ultra 3. Instead, the top-of-the-line wearable got the new satin black finish, which joins the existing natural titanium finish.
The new color option seems to have done something profound to The Verge reviewer:
“This is the Apple Watch Batman would buy. Never mind that it’s a mini brick on my wrists. Sliding it on for a photoshoot, I feel something wash over me. No longer am I a sleep-deprived tech reviewer hunched over an overpriced coffee. I’m a leather-clad vampire assassin calmly sipping espresso on a cobblestone street. With the new Reflections watchface in black, I immediately level up 1,000 mystery points.”
While not everyone goes as over the top, reviewer comments on Apple Watch Ultra 2 in satin black are generally quite positive.
“This finish of the watch is better suited for dressing up, especially when paired with the new Titanium Milanese Loop,” said Tom’s Guide.
But there’s also a warning that the device is not black as hell.
“The black titanium Ultra 2 has a matte finish like the natural model, but the darker color gives it a sleeker look. I wouldn’t call this a true black — in the light it’s more of a very dark gray,” noted PC Mag.
On his DesFit YouTube channel, Des Yap described the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2’s color as a subtle gunmetal and talked about the physical vapor deposition process used to create the matte finish. He also showed how the new watch looks with various bands (see the full video below).
“This is the color I always wanted the Ultra to be … and we finally now have it,” he said. “And quite frankly, I think it’s pretty stunning.”
Everything else
Occasionally, Apple upgrades its products on the down low, quietly improving a device without changing the name. That’s not what happened this time. Apple Watch Ultra 2 in satin black is exactly the same as the one introduced in 2023. Which means you need look no farther than previous reviews of the wearable to learn all you need to know about it.
The device in the additional color starts at $799 and is available for preorder now.
I’m sure Bruce has one already, but Batman’s new favorite wearable reaches other customers on September 20.
