We didn’t get an Apple Watch Ultra 3 or an updated Apple Watch SE at Monday’s “It’s Glowtime” event, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says they’re coming next year.
The only change to the Ultra line-up was the introduction of a black titanium model (pictured). It can be ordered today with availability beginning Friday, September 20.
Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, says the new black titanium finish for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is achieved with a custom blasting process, and the diamond-like carbon physical vapor deposition coating over the grade 5 titanium makes it scratch-resistant and durable. The back crystal is made from a matching dark zirconia.
To complement the new black finish, the popular Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band have all been updated to offer a black hardware option in addition to natural titanium. Both black and natural finishes of Apple Watch Ultra 2 are made from 95% recycled titanium, and are carbon neutral with any Titanium Milanese Loop, Trail Loop, or Alpine Loop.
The new Titanium Milanese Loop is the first metal band for Apple Watch Ultra. It will be available in both natural and black titanium.
No word on what changes might be seen in an Apple Watch Ultra 3 or updated Apple Watch SE. At one point the former was rumored to be unveiled Monday with minor internal improvements, but no exterior changes. Months-aog rumors projected a microLED display in the Apple Watch Ultra in 2025, but those plans may have been canceled.
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