Apple Watch Ultra hands-on: Built for the great outdoors

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After keeping mostly the same design, Apple went to extremes when building the first model to change up the familiar formula. With the
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, the company kept is signature rectangular shape, but it created a much more rugged device that's built for just about any outdoor extreme you can throw at it — wet or dry, hot or cold. From the more durable case to the customizable action button and new bands, there are a lot of visual differences between the Ultra and the rest of Series 8. However, what Apple has done on the inside may be even more impressive.

The first thing that strikes you about the Watch Ultra is the size. The device is noticeably larger than the rest of the Watch line, especially when you place them side by side. I wear the largest model of the Series 7 and the Ultra is significantly bigger. The next aspect you'll notice is how much more premium this model looks than the rest of Apple's wearables. Sure, you'd expect this with a more expensive device, but Apple set out to build a true outdoors watch, a smart model that could rival even the best diving options out there. So in terms of design, I think the company has succeeded while keeping its trademark shape.


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