Apple Watch Ultra - The HORRIBLE TRUTH 

Usually a fan, and I get that slagging Apple is good for clicks, and maybe you really do believe in some Apple conspiracy. I find the Ultra lets me spend less time on the phone, and it is an outstanding piece of tech objectively speaking. You also completely ignore the health & safety features: especially fall detection, but also afib. Both my parents (late 70s, fyi) wear an Apple Watch, and I'm grateful. LOVE my mechanical watch, but it's a totally different object ... would never occur to me to compare the two.

I put my Ultra in my nightstand drawer for the very reason(s) you talk about. I now where my Omegas where I get no notifications and they don't brighten up and say "look at me" when I move my wrist. Simpler is better!!

Kudos 👏💪🏼man! Almost a revolutionary manifesto 🤙🏻. I am with you 100 percent.

It is a skill to find a negatives in everything. Well done. I bet if it’s a beautiful day…you will always find the clouds.

I fall from a 30kmh electric bike wearing an Apple ultra watch, the casing had lot of scratch nothing on the glass face but it did not trigger the SOS function which is the major reason I bought this watch

I think people are addicted your right. And they probably don’t use most of the features. Apple Watch will never have any sentimental value.

It’s like a flip phone strapped to your wrist

Well said and I completely agree! I often think about how much better and meaningful my life would be without my iPhone. One thing is for sure, I will never have a smartwatch ever again. My Tudor Pelagos will make sure of that! 😂

H or sur kan man blive 😂. Det er ikke for stort. Det er flot, og min tlf kører ikke langsommere (13 mini). Og de andre mærker har samme tracking metoder. Så tag dig sammen og køb noget andet.

So bad video, i think only video on your channel that i didn't enjoy, whole video we listening about complains complains. Like it or not apple watch is more and more popular. I expect some real review. and if you don't like smart watches just don't review them.

Couple of points here. Firstly, Android does all the same type of tracking on the same type of phones and the same type of wearables. It’s not just an Apple issue. Indeed, if Samsung could kill Apple, they would - the competition is part of the game. Secondly, I agree with the addiction thing - I had an Apple watch. Threw it in a drawer when I got fed up with the constant buzzing. For fitness tracking the fitbit I use does enough and the screen is never on. Ranting against tech is fine, but singling out one company in a multi vendor marketplace when they’re all playing the same game - that’s either petty or ill-informed .

I love your videos, but this is a rant. - Unless you ditch all your other Apple products and switch to the joys of a manual typewriter, you're just prematurely turning into one of us old men ranting into the internet void.

Apple Watch is juste a extension of your iPhone ;) You can disable notification, right ? ^^ You can be addicted with classic watches... it's a collector, right ? Internet is a addiction at the end.

Firstly, I love mechanical watches. But I hate my iPhone. I spend too much time on it dumbscrolling through nonsense. I've tried going back to a Nokia etc - but that's too regressive and a bit digital minimalism. I've got an Apple Watch Ultra ironically to try and spend less time on my phone. My vice is Instagram the internet etc. I can leave my phone in the house knowing that I can still receive calls, texts, and pay for stuff. I've got all the other notifications turned off. I get the ridiculousness of giving Apple more money to try and free me from Apple... Your points are all fair btw, but really the issue is how to spend less time on your phone - and you can use this as a way to do that. Good content Harrison!

I can't take this video seriously. Without going into detail, you seen a little bit hypocritical. You condemn social media, but you work in social media. You condemn Apple products, but you use a lot of Apple products. Finally, is comparing a luxury mechanical watch to an Apple Watch a fair comparison? I own Apple Watches and mechanical watches and the only thing they have in common is the fact that they tell the time. The Apple Watch is simply an extension of the iPhone. Mechanical watches are jewelry. It's ok to like ( and wear ) both.

1. Recharge regularly, maybe even more than automatic watches 2. It is surplus my needs, if you already taken care of your health god enough this thing is almost useless 3. Battery does not drain, it just disappear in the wind 4. No fashionable at all 5. Even Chinese Flieger can dive deeper 6. Fall of the trend as soon as you buy it 7. What is heritage? 8. Too much settings if you gave to someone as heritage/estate 9. Boring 10. People does not need social media all time 11. No signal means virtually dead as same as no battery 12. Sometimes you just want to be disappeared not by all mean follow by something/someone all the time

I bought an Apple Watch Ultra and I regret it.I feel like I have an electronic collar on my hand and I am being tracked . I leave aside the harmfulness

Sounds like your real problem is with your own impulse control, don’t be mad at Apple for capitalizing on it 😅 you want their products you support them so stop complaining. I LOVE my watch ultra 2, for the first time in years I can leave my phone at home and go out without dragging it around as a distraction, that’s the real power of something like the ultra, it free’s you from your phone.

Now, I’d just say that invention is an important part of human development and all the tech Companies are inventing newer things for the betterment, luxury and need. It’s up to you to decide if you really want that specific thing or not as no one’s forcing you. The humankind will never (they shouldn’t) stop inventing but an individual can stop himself/herself from buying that invention. Period!

Hmm, I do find my watch helps me look at my phone far less. I restrict notifications to the watch, so only the most important ones come up on the watch, so if my phone buzzes in my pocket, and I don't get a notification on my wrist, I actually now tend to ignore it. Again, I'm a huge Apple Watch fan, I love having quick weather info, sunset time complications on the watch face, having workout data after in the gym, or setting a quick task reminder, but I don't really spent much time looking at it. It is primarily a watch to me, but I am rocking the stainless 41mm version, which is far more discreet than the Ultra.

Well... start to be a "role model"... use ur phone 45 minutes a day & do not use smartwatch. We speak after 3M to see how is it going ☺

Well said. I'm a tech enthusiast but I try to keep intrusive technology out of my life as much as possible.

Bro is comparing 2023 to 1995

Still kinda ugly. Design and aesthetics are apple's plus point among other electronic products. This one product just didnt make it. Too focused on features and function, nothing really differentiate it from other smartwatch products. Guess i'd still just buy cheaper smartwatch to use in any beating activities and spend more money on mechanical watches.

So this video is just a preach for people to use their phones less. It has nothing to do with the Apple Watch Ultra at all? If anything, the Apple Watch helps with preventing people taking out their phones. Also, the data being sent to Apple, is tragic. You're scared? About what? Pathetic, click bait of a video.

I don't get your arguments about why people will become more dependent on the iPhone and social media because of the Apple Watch? There are no social media apps like IG, Facebook or Snapchat for the Apple Watch. What you get are notifications just like the iPhone. You give no concrete examples and only claim that the screen time will increase. The Ultra has made me less dependent on my iPhone. I don't have to pick up the phone all the time. If there is a notification, I just check the clock and get on with life. I can receive calls without having to pick up the phone. On the weekends, it has happened that I switch off the iPhone and leave it at home and instead rely on my Ultra which has a 4G connection and I can receive the necessary calls and texts. I have a hard time and think that people sit and scrolling on the Apple Watch like you do with an iPhone because that possibility does not exist because the UI is limited on the Apple Watch. This thing about the watch monitoring you, it's true. It measures everything, but there is an encryption chip in all Apple products that means neither Apple can see sensitive data about you. They can see how their product is used but not which places you've been, what you buy with Apple Pay, your health, etc. I get the feeling from this video that you have already decided to hate smart watch. I love watches and love both worlds. Like your channel, but feel like you have no clue what your talking about here.

I totally agree. I have never and will never buy an apple product. Its hard enough trying to keep up with all the watch content.

I totally agree with you on this one. We are way to addicted to our phones. I will stay with my mechanical watches 🙏

I tried an iphone, but hated the restrictions. Personally, if I wanted a smart watch, especially given the price, i'd buy garmin. When I bought my Longines HC, there were a number of watches offered, including a smartwatch. I pushed the smartwatch away first. Apple just not my bag, including the watch.

I just watched a whole review about an Apple Watch from a man who doesn’t own an Apple Watch

I like the size. Looks good on me. You just have to hit the gym occasionally.

Ok so you have little wrists and it reminds you od a old phone?! Ok got it..

Man who sells watches hates product that Could destroy his business shocker 😂

I can’t get over the idea to wear a watch which continuously need to be charged and is built mainly for outdoor sports activities…

Bro only used he ultra for 1 day and thought he could make a vid 😂

Couldn't agree more this time 👌

Running out of content are we? Why cover smart watches?

Everything he said is just his opinion

Might be the most worst bias review lolol

I’ve actually become more active since I started wearing the ultra 2. I usually workout 3-4 days a week but now I find myself closing the exercise ring on my off days because of my mild ocd

My Apple Watch only tracks my sleep, steps and workouts. I leave it on Airplane mode all day. When I work out I turn off airplane mode but soon as I’m done I turn it on again. When I track my sleep at night it is on airplane mode as well. So I only use it as a sleep tracker, activity tracker and time piece.

simple solution....I wear my wristwatch on my left wrist......and my Apple Watch on my right.

That Apple Watch Ultra is one ugly smart watch! Just a big chunky rectangle on your wrist. lol. You are spot on though, I've come to the conclusion that Smart watches are a nightmare. Digital detoxing is going ok in that regard....next step is to try to scale back the phone.

Feel the same sentiment as well bought a Apple Watch and don't like it at all. Boring, unimaginative and doesn't do anything as I don't care about calories tracking and stuff. Getting notification buzzing left and right every 5 minutes is annoying af.

Watches in general are a big problem to get you anywhere on time… disconnect from time is real freedom 😅

By 1min & 50sec I actually agree

Which band do u think suits the ultra 2 the best?

Is the alpine loop bad quality?

Plus the alpine loop is great

Very well said Harrison (as always). Not only are we being bombarded with notifications about what the weather is doing or how unfit we are these things are gathering data, heartrate, exercise, what type of exercise, location etc. This data is valuable for targeted adds and more notifications. OK I'm unfit, well I've had three surgeries in four months, I don't need or want to be notified that I'm really unfit and need to pay for something to get me better. That stuff just increases anxiety, so I turn off these features where possible. I have enough to worry about without all this. Yes I do have a 'smart watch' but I declined (I hope) sending data it's collecting and I limit what can send notifications from my phone. Apologies about the little rant but on my left wrist I'm very happy with my Black Bay Pro that I can look at and smile that my little mechanical machines heart is beating and so is mine.

You are absolutely correct

I have one sat in a drawer, realised I have my phone for that stuff, the watch is just a diificult interface to do slightly less. Buzzes away in an annoying fasion, unless you turn off notifications. Also, felt as attavhed to it as my phone. In other words, not at all. Just a tool. Probably one I'll help to replace every four years. Thx, but no thanks,

It’s a good video mate - totally fine to speak your mind and stay honest with your viewers - appreciate it 👍👍

I’m not sure what your point is. First, Apple is in a competitive market. Of course they’re going to make the best products they can. It’s not up to them to make sure their competitors can maintain a certain market share. Second, of course they want people tied to the Apple universe and that’s why their products integrate so seamlessly. Third, you define how much screen time you use everyday. That’s an issue about personal discipline, not the Watch itself. I don’t spend a lot of my time looking at. I use it for tracking my runs and other workouts, tell the time, check the weather, see messages, etc. Fourth, the Ultra’s competition is Garmin and other sports watches. It’s a sports watch for athletes. It has certain advantages over Garmin as well as disadvantages. Its size and thickness is pretty much the same as a Garmin. Fifth, it is a totally different product than a mechanical watch. That comparison is meaningless. Sixth, it has the advantage of allowing you to leave your phone behind. You’re on a rant with no understanding of who this watch is designed for and who the competition is. This video is not at all helpful. It sounds like you’re just not a fan of smart watches, which is fine. Rant about that without ranting about a specific watch.

I love my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook…but I can’t ever see myself buying an apple watch. I don’t even care for the date complication on my Rolex and Omegas.

Great and true review about the Apple Watch ultra. I am spending enough time on my phone, I don't want to do the same with an Apple watch. I prefer to wear a beautiful "traditional" watch to check the time, and nothing else.

Not for me! Our sell phones make us sick and addicted enough don’t need another addiction on my wrist!

Congrats on 40k

the size of the watch is literally insane.

Thank you from France! You helped me make my choice