Right I feel like this was a dud and he missed the mark to actually report the durability… oh well I guess we’ll have to wait on Jerryrigeverything instead he’s much better
@@Alex-kt6hx Zack will completely destroy the device. My approach was to keep it realistic and not use a razor blade to remove the finish as any watch will fail that test. I love JerryRigEverything but I feel like there’s no way to “win” his experiments lol.
@@Alex-kt6hx Jerry does a tear down that does not prove real word durability actually it’s pretty dumb scratches out of level six or eight nobody in the world knows what level six or eight really is because you don’t know how you scratch your watch so no that’s not a real breakdown. He takes apart the watch or fall completely scratches it with his knife advertises the brand but if that’s what you consider that wow
As someone who owns black DLC coated titanium pocket knives I can tell you this….the reason why you can rub off the marks is because what you’re rubbing off is the element of the surface the watch has come into contact with. So what you’re essentially doing is rubbing off the concrete or rock off the watch. DLC is the best finish you can get on titanium and stands for diamond like coating for a reason. It increases the hardness of the titanium. Hope this helps.
@@GodOfWar109 if you’re implying I don’t use mine well you’re wrong. Also, I never said DLC is invincible. Secondly, the quality of the dlc application can vary. Further I’m not implying that you’ve got it confused but some people do confuse PVD coatings with DLC. DLC is far superior. Have a good one.
As someone who owns probably few hundred knives i can't even remember which one's were dlc coated maybe para 2 the recon 1 🤔 hmmm.... no coating except patina on my Case stockman.
I did it, there was big scratch and I was like I am returning this. But holly molly when I rubbed the watch with my fingers scratches are all gone. 😅😅exactly how it’s shown in this video
Had the original Ultra and two years of gym and regular wear, not one scratch or mark on it... Just upgraded to the Ultra 2 black titanium and have already accidentally banged it a couple times and no marks or scratches whatsoever. The beauty of the black one also is if you do get a scratch, nothing that a black sharpie can't fix:)
@@mas-pt8ym I get that, I was being tongue in cheek, but you can use a slate grey or gunmetal and it will be close enough.. As long as it darkens the exposed light titanium.
I had the original Ultra and it had no scratches after two years of regular use. I decided to upgrade to the satin black Ultra 2 after hearing the info pertaining to the increased durability. I don’t usually beat up my watches but I am a very active person and I don’t baby them. Thank you for being the sacrificial lamb for all of us (potential) Ultra 2 owners.
Hi. You say the reason for the upgrade was the “increased durability” of the Black-2 but at the same time you say the Original-1 has no scratches in 2 years of use. So basically the Original is not giving you any reason to be changed. Be honest. You just love that black color!!! 😄 I do too 👍🏼👍🏼
I have an Ultra Watch 2 in raw titanium that I bought last year and it still looks brand new. No blemishes from banging it on things. Absolutely love this watch.
As a watch guy, I can tell you that buying the black ultra for "scratch resistance" is the big mistake. Yes, the DLC coating is more durable than bare titanium but it's only a mater of time before you hit it or scrape it hard enough to penetrate the coating and reveal the bare titanium underneath which will cause the mark to show far than it would on the bare titanium model. The bare titanium model will age far better than the black variant. Apple uses grade 5 ti so it's durable enough on its own. Buy the black ultra 2 because you like the look or else you will be dissapointed if you are expecting something that will not show wear.
You're really right! I was at the Apple Store Dubai today, and there were a lot of scratches on the Ultra 2 black ones presented, the natural one wins a lot
@ No wrist pain. Could you possibly be over twisting your wrist to look at the screen? Or maybe you are just not used to rotating your wrist many times a day to look at a smart watch screen? I don't think this has anything to do with the Ultra 2 relative to other smart watches. Yes, it weighs a few more grams than a regular Apple Watch. But I can't imagine it's the weight. I think it is much more likely it's how your rotating your wrist to view the screen, or how many times per day your rotating your wrist to view the screen. Maybe try not turning your wrist so much to view the screen. See if that helps.
@ thanks for replying. I don’t rotate my wrist all the time at all. I have two choices.. either to strap it loose and then it hits my wrist bone or tie it tight above it and it itches. Thats my experience. I am new to smart watches.. that’s my first one - my third day with it..
@ Ah! Since this is new for you I'd try slowly increase the time I wear the watch and let your body get used to it. Wearing it loose is probably not a great idea as it can mess up readings like heat rate. Also, Idon't know what watch band you got. But a lot of folks find the trail loop band real comfortable as it is infinitely adjustable and breathes better reducing the chance for skin irritation. The trail loop band for the Ultra is very similar to the sport loop band for non-Ultra watches. That's the watch band I use. I also give the underside of the watch a cleaning fairly often to also reduce the chances of skin irritation. I just spray some eye glass cleaner on the backside and wipe it off with a microfiber cloth. Takes about 15-30 seconds. This is more important in the summer when sweat collects under the watch face. Good luck!
Great video, thank you. Real life tests. For me the biggest issue was door handles. For some reason I’m always smacking my watch on door handles cracked to Apple Watches on them.
I’ve had the original 2 ultra watches and purchased the new Ultra 2 (gifted my other one). I cannot make the leap to the black. Apple Store says the only complaint with the black is the noticeable scratches over time. In fact the black watch on display at the store clearly had scratches. I’m sticking with the natural color. My prior two watches had no scratches after over 1+ years of use. Great video. Thank you
@@stuartaparker no, it looked like it didn’t rub away at all on camera. TBH after that video I would avoid the black as it looks to scratch worse than the original.
Thank you for doing a “real world” test! This is exactly what everyone has been waiting for. Also, props to buying a brand new one just to sacrifice it for this video so you can give your viewers what they want to see! You are awesome, man. Hope the views and likes help cover the cost. Keep up the fantastic content!
Thanks for taking that hit! Highly appreciated. I just ordered the ultra 2 in titanium, exactly for the reasons you stated (if it's scratched, you just reveal more titanium) - and because I liked the look more. Definitely getting a titanium link band for it, gives me Casio vibes.
I watched someone doing something like this to an Ultra 1 and it convinced me to buy an AW. After 2 years of usage, including moving to a new house, diving, regular laps in the local club pool, working on my bikes and car (including a rage episode where I could not connect my watch to my AirPods - which I throw my watch away).... no big scratches on the metal and zero on the glass. Videos like that should be sponsored by Apple our Garmin, because videos like that make people buy the product.
A guy on the apple watch reddit with a black ultra 2 did this and there is a terrible looking scratch on it. I canceled my black U2 order and grabbed a natural one instead. After seeing a few people posting pictures of scratched black U2's and all of them looking absolutely hideous, there is no way I am going to risk it.
@@FastRedPonyCar Those people are liars. The one guy said he scratched it on vinyl flooring which is impossible... the other guy came back a day later and said he was able to rub it out. Don't let other people ruin your good time.
@@1main-ck3ufI also ordered a black Ultra 2. I Returned it after one day after the metal clasp of the alpine loop scratched the body of the watch. I Went back to my natural Ultra 1. This watch isn’t meant to be babied around. But the black one is just for people who use this watch as a fashion accessory. I think this watch is to appease the “liars” who say they want an outdoor watch to never actually use it for its intended use. LOL
Been wearing an AWU1 since they came out. Between hanging tree stands in the woods, working on my truck and going to the gym 5x a week it still looks brand new! A few dings but you have to know they are there to see them. Thoroughly impressed with the build quality!
I have an Watch Ultra 1 since Oct 2022. I wear it everyday. Very active too (running, calisthenics, diving and swimming). Ocean band. Still in pristine condition! It’s a Beast of a tool watch!
Great video and very helpful. I’ve been holding off on upgrading until a durability video for the Black Satin Ultra 2 came out to watch first and boom there it is! Thanks Mate 👍🏻
Don’t have a black Ultra 2, but I do have the Titanium one… Although I agree with you that the black finish is likely strong enough for day to day wear, I’d say that drop, and the scratches on that lower left corner, although small, are MORE noticeable that scratches of similar depths/sizes on the original Titanium ones. It would bother me more as it would be more noticeable. I’ll be sticking to the natural Titanium for sure. Thanks for the video!
I own an Apple Watch Ultra 2 in natural titanium. I’ve had it for 3 months. In that time there is not a single thing scratched, shattered, or broken. It is very durable. I work around metal so the watch has seen its fair share of dings, and bumps, against those surfaces. But like I said it’s in perfect condition.
Fantastic video that FINALLY showed some real life scratch test. Exactly what I needed. Thank you! BTW, I see your video getting hundreds of views live as I type this. Congrats for being on the front page of RUclips!
Thanks for this video, definitely makes me feel better about wearing an expensive watch like this and worrying about damaging it. I did put a screen protector on mine anyway.
Great test !! I actually bought the black but ended up Returning and getting the natural titanium as or tho i wasn’t particularly worried it would mark easily it was however an absolute nightmare for fingers prints ! My ocd couldn’t handle it as it always looked like it needed cleaning, also or tho the black looks cool the dull Matt finish just doesn’t have the same expensive high end premium appeal as the original natural version
Had the OG AWU for over a year and sold it with 100% battery health and not a single mark on it after using it and it getting beat up every day. Now I'm ready to buy another and the black is absolutely gorgeous but if i got a single scratch on it my OCD would go crazy seeing it all the time as it would stand out against the black. Think the sensible choice would be stick with a not so sexy natural titanium AWU 2
Crashed going 22 mph road biking and when I flipped to my left side and slid on the road the watch protected my left wrist and I thought I scratched it up horribly. I then rubbed the dust off and only the titanium is scratched in a cool amount of parallel lines. The edge of the watch is still smooth. I also do climbing regularly with it and have only slightly slightly dented a corner of it. Big fan.
This video was the deciding factor in upgrading to the black ultra 2. Glad i didnt upgrade. the scratches are more noticeable on the black one than my raw titanium one. Thanks so much for this video.
I was a little disappointed by your results. That outer edge of the bezel is just too vulnerable. I wonder if the sapphire crystal that curves around the standard Apple Watch design isn’t more resistant to damage. My DLC-coated black titanium Apple Watch 6 Edition is just about flawless after 4 years-but it has no sharp edges.
Pre-ordered my Watch Ultra 2 (Dark) & got it on the 20th. However, I was a bit apprehensive using it out of the box, without any screen protector on, but I must say your video saved the day for me. Thanks a lot for such an amazing video, Cheers 👍
I've got an ultra 2 and definitely put it through its paces. What I've noticed about the finish is that the titanium is very strong but the textured finish will mark. Scratches don't penetrate but they do blemish the texture. I figure the black will be similar unless you really bang it or drag it across a sharp object. I bet if you take the black ultra 2 and drag it across rough natural granite it will destroy it. Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Scrambles any sport wear your using your hands against real rock you will have a problem. Drop test is one thing but accidentally sliding the finish against something like a cliff or if you fall while hiking and it hits a rock while you save your face from the same fate. I highly doubt it'll hold up to that.
After 1 year + of wearing Apple watch ultra 1 I can tell you that it's durable. I have no cover and did a lot of activities and never took it off from my wrist. So I was swimming in a sea for a month and no harm happened. Only salt deposits on the device was annoying. Old watch 4 was much better due to curve shape. On Apple watch ultra salt is everywhere on the screen rants(titanium case is a little higher than the screen) and it looks very bad. You need to keep in mind to always clean it afterwards. So far this is the best disadvantage of Ultra design. Have no screen scars and only one small one on titanium frame(made by spigen case which I immediately threw away).
The question is not how durable the coating is, but rather how durable the material underneath the coating is. If the material underneath is significantly softer, as is the case with titanium, the coating above will "break" like a hard eggshell when it is subjected to stress at certain points. This is why we talk about the eggshell effect. Some manufacturers of high-quality watches therefore coat the stainless steel before coating it (ice hardening, for example). These watches are then almost indestructible. The Ultra 2 will scratch very quickly and you will see the silver titanium underneath. My own Ultra 2 in Black scratched after the first 12 hours.
my series 7 that i’ve used for 3 yrs has been banged up like crazy, so many scratches. thk u for this video becos i rly wanna get a more durable watch!
Fantastic video, and I was hoping to see some real life testing of the black Ultra 2. Nice as the black is, my thoughts would be that when you do majorly ding it/scratch it, and remove the black coating and reveal the natural titanium below, the scratch/ding is going to be WAY MORE noticeable, and this video proves my thoughts correct. Admittedly your high quality camera and macro will make the scratches look worse than they are. Definitely think I will be sticking with the natural titanium for this reason and also, I just find that the natural titanium colour looks more premium in my opinion. It's great that we now have more than one colour choice for the Ultra.
I used several Apple Watches, all got scratched quickly till I got the Original Ultra two years ago. The Ultra stayed in pristine condition with no blemishes or scratches in spite of wearing it day and night. I only take it off to charge for half hour every 2 days.
After some consideration and your outstanding review, I went and picked up the Black Sapphire Ultra 2 this morning, trading in the original Ultra.. Again, A+…
Thank you for this real world test! I got the black Ultra 2 it is the color I’ve been waiting for!! 😂 I’ve been babying it so it's good to know I don’t have to 💯
I had my ultra 2 satin black out of the box for 5 minutes and the bezel got scratched setting it up… didn’t drop it or anything. I decided to return for the natural finish.
@@devALLjapan and you still happy with black ? I've had it since the day before yesterday and I think it's really nice in black but the scratches Scare me
I was planning to keep my series 7 until they released the ultra 3, but I believe it was stolen from my job or I lost it. I preordered the black ultra 2, but after seeing damage report posts on Reddit I decided to wait and see. Although the wear these simple tests did were very minimal, you can tell this watch will not look good 4 years down the road. I understand the argument of it being a sports watch, which I will use for as well, but I also want to use it in a casual setting like dates or hanging out with friends. The damage each watch receives should be the same, but it’s a coating and it will come off and be more apparent. Besides that, I liked the aesthetics of the natural titanium after a few days seeing pictures of both with different watch bands. Thanks for this video boss. It helped me solidify my choice.
I have an AWU 1, had it for two years now, holding steady with no scratches. I’ve crashed on my MTB, fallen on a trail run, constantly bang it on the wall, all good.
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10/10 Great durability test.
Dude! Thanks for stopping by. I don’t think this test is up to your standards. 😉
@@ChaseTheSummit oh ill pick up where you left off for sure.
@@JerryRigEverything RIP DLC 🪦
The only reviewer who finally gave us worthy content. Major props
Talk about giving the viewers what they want! Hope your video makes enough back to pay for the devices being tested and then some.
That's why I decided to keep it pretty "real world" as the watch is still fully functional and looks fine lol. Thanks for watching!
Right I feel like this was a dud and he missed the mark to actually report the durability… oh well I guess we’ll have to wait on Jerryrigeverything instead he’s much better
@@Alex-kt6hx Zack will completely destroy the device. My approach was to keep it realistic and not use a razor blade to remove the finish as any watch will fail that test. I love JerryRigEverything but I feel like there’s no way to “win” his experiments lol.
@@Alex-kt6hx Jerry does a tear down that does not prove real word durability actually it’s pretty dumb scratches out of level six or eight nobody in the world knows what level six or eight really is because you don’t know how you scratch your watch so no that’s not a real breakdown. He takes apart the watch or fall completely scratches it with his knife advertises the brand but if that’s what you consider that wow
@@Alex-kt6hxyou sound like an entitled brat. Yea go to that other channel we are cool with that.
Doing the lord’s work
He did it!
Huh?
As someone who owns black DLC coated titanium pocket knives I can tell you this….the reason why you can rub off the marks is because what you’re rubbing off is the element of the surface the watch has come into contact with. So what you’re essentially doing is rubbing off the concrete or rock off the watch. DLC is the best finish you can get on titanium and stands for diamond like coating for a reason. It increases the hardness of the titanium. Hope this helps.
As someone who owns several DLC coated knives and actually uses them, I will say they will scratch at some point.
@@GodOfWar109 if you’re implying I don’t use mine well you’re wrong. Also, I never said DLC is invincible. Secondly, the quality of the dlc application can vary. Further I’m not implying that you’ve got it confused but some people do confuse PVD coatings with DLC. DLC is far superior. Have a good one.
@@maahes9561Yawn. Gotta love when someone tries to be a condescending piece of 💩.
@@GodOfWar109you mean you throw your toys out the pram when someone corrects you….
As someone who owns probably few hundred knives i can't even remember which one's were dlc coated maybe para 2 the recon 1 🤔 hmmm.... no coating except patina on my Case stockman.
The only missing test is smacking it walking past a doorframe 😂😂😂 Great content Dave
This is what got mine
I did it, there was big scratch and I was like I am returning this. But holly molly when I rubbed the watch with my fingers scratches are all gone. 😅😅exactly how it’s shown in this video
Had the original Ultra and two years of gym and regular wear, not one scratch or mark on it... Just upgraded to the Ultra 2 black titanium and have already accidentally banged it a couple times and no marks or scratches whatsoever. The beauty of the black one also is if you do get a scratch, nothing that a black sharpie can't fix:)
Yes, looking to sharpie the orange button 😊
The blackness of sharpie is too black than the matte black of the AWU2 though..
@@mas-pt8ym I get that, I was being tongue in cheek, but you can use a slate grey or gunmetal and it will be close enough.. As long as it darkens the exposed light titanium.
I had the original Ultra and it had no scratches after two years of regular use. I decided to upgrade to the satin black Ultra 2 after hearing the info pertaining to the increased durability. I don’t usually beat up my watches but I am a very active person and I don’t baby them. Thank you for being the sacrificial lamb for all of us (potential) Ultra 2 owners.
Hi. You say the reason for the upgrade was the “increased durability” of the Black-2 but at the same time you say the Original-1 has no scratches in 2 years of use. So basically the Original is not giving you any reason to be changed. Be honest. You just love that black color!!! 😄 I do too 👍🏼👍🏼
@@victornb52 The black going to have negative scratches
@@victornb52 You’re right 😂🤷🏽♂️
finally someone hit this iv been waiting for a finish test before upgrading to the potential black
I have an Ultra Watch 2 in raw titanium that I bought last year and it still looks brand new. No blemishes from banging it on things. Absolutely love this watch.
Thanks for the invest and test ❤
As a watch guy, I can tell you that buying the black ultra for "scratch resistance" is the big mistake. Yes, the DLC coating is more durable than bare titanium but it's only a mater of time before you hit it or scrape it hard enough to penetrate the coating and reveal the bare titanium underneath which will cause the mark to show far than it would on the bare titanium model. The bare titanium model will age far better than the black variant. Apple uses grade 5 ti so it's durable enough on its own. Buy the black ultra 2 because you like the look or else you will be dissapointed if you are expecting something that will not show wear.
You're really right! I was at the Apple Store Dubai today, and there were a lot of scratches on the Ultra 2 black ones presented, the natural one wins a lot
I love the moment you start to question life. "Is this good content?" lmao. Yes, I love all your content.
Never usually follow or like or whatever on these videos.. but you’ve actually made some relatable content at your own cost. So props mate! 👍🏽
Ultra 2 owner here. 1 year old. Still looks like new. I use it every day and night. Exercise every day. Do a lot of yard and home maintenance.
Don’t you get wrist pains from it? Im using it for a few days: my wrist is aching a bit. Thanks
@ No wrist pain. Could you possibly be over twisting your wrist to look at the screen? Or maybe you are just not used to rotating your wrist many times a day to look at a smart watch screen? I don't think this has anything to do with the Ultra 2 relative to other smart watches. Yes, it weighs a few more grams than a regular Apple Watch. But I can't imagine it's the weight. I think it is much more likely it's how your rotating your wrist to view the screen, or how many times per day your rotating your wrist to view the screen. Maybe try not turning your wrist so much to view the screen. See if that helps.
@ thanks for replying. I don’t rotate my wrist all the time at all. I have two choices.. either to strap it loose and then it hits my wrist bone or tie it tight above it and it itches. Thats my experience.
I am new to smart watches.. that’s my first one - my third day with it..
@ Ah! Since this is new for you I'd try slowly increase the time I wear the watch and let your body get used to it. Wearing it loose is probably not a great idea as it can mess up readings like heat rate. Also, Idon't know what watch band you got. But a lot of folks find the trail loop band real comfortable as it is infinitely adjustable and breathes better reducing the chance for skin irritation. The trail loop band for the Ultra is very similar to the sport loop band for non-Ultra watches. That's the watch band I use. I also give the underside of the watch a cleaning fairly often to also reduce the chances of skin irritation. I just spray some eye glass cleaner on the backside and wipe it off with a microfiber cloth. Takes about 15-30 seconds. This is more important in the summer when sweat collects under the watch face. Good luck!
"Is this good content?" yes it is.. you doing great bro.. thanks for the contents..
Great video, thank you. Real life tests. For me the biggest issue was door handles. For some reason I’m always smacking my watch on door handles cracked to Apple Watches on them.
lol, I thought I was the only one! I always seem to bump a door knob, or brick wall.
@@ChaseTheSummitme too..😂😂😂
I’ve had the original 2 ultra watches and purchased the new Ultra 2 (gifted my other one). I cannot make the leap to the black. Apple Store says the only complaint with the black is the noticeable scratches over time. In fact the black watch on display at the store clearly had scratches. I’m sticking with the natural color. My prior two watches had no scratches after over 1+ years of use. Great video. Thank you
The video we all needed, people can stop worrying and see that the ultra 2 black holds up! Thanks for the video!
Glad it was helpful!
The black doesn’t hold up that well, did you not watch it
@@mikemountain9699 Did you miss the bit where he said the more he rubbed it the more the mark went away?
@@stuartaparker no, it looked like it didn’t rub away at all on camera. TBH after that video I would avoid the black as it looks to scratch worse than the original.
Thank you for doing a “real world” test! This is exactly what everyone has been waiting for. Also, props to buying a brand new one just to sacrifice it for this video so you can give your viewers what they want to see! You are awesome, man. Hope the views and likes help cover the cost. Keep up the fantastic content!
Thanks for taking that hit! Highly appreciated. I just ordered the ultra 2 in titanium, exactly for the reasons you stated (if it's scratched, you just reveal more titanium) - and because I liked the look more. Definitely getting a titanium link band for it, gives me Casio vibes.
I watched someone doing something like this to an Ultra 1 and it convinced me to buy an AW. After 2 years of usage, including moving to a new house, diving, regular laps in the local club pool, working on my bikes and car (including a rage episode where I could not connect my watch to my AirPods - which I throw my watch away).... no big scratches on the metal and zero on the glass.
Videos like that should be sponsored by Apple our Garmin, because videos like that make people buy the product.
You should smack it on a wall or door frame that's how I always end up scratching my watches 😂
I’ve clonked mine into walls and door frames a couple of times (enough to transfer paint onto the watch) and fortunately no visible damage so far 😅
A guy on the apple watch reddit with a black ultra 2 did this and there is a terrible looking scratch on it. I canceled my black U2 order and grabbed a natural one instead. After seeing a few people posting pictures of scratched black U2's and all of them looking absolutely hideous, there is no way I am going to risk it.
@@FastRedPonyCar Those people are liars. The one guy said he scratched it on vinyl flooring which is impossible... the other guy came back a day later and said he was able to rub it out. Don't let other people ruin your good time.
@@1main-ck3ufI also ordered a black Ultra 2. I Returned it after one day after the metal clasp of the alpine loop scratched the body of the watch. I Went back to my natural Ultra 1. This watch isn’t meant to be babied around. But the black one is just for people who use this watch as a fashion accessory.
I think this watch is to appease the “liars” who say they want an outdoor watch to never actually use it for its intended use. LOL
@@FastRedPonyCarI did the same thing. My natural Ultra 1 has aged well and I have been rough on it the last 2 years.
Dude deserves a sub for the only one I see doing drop test on the ultra 2 black.
Been wearing an AWU1 since they came out. Between hanging tree stands in the woods, working on my truck and going to the gym 5x a week it still looks brand new! A few dings but you have to know they are there to see them. Thoroughly impressed with the build quality!
I have an Watch Ultra 1 since Oct 2022. I wear it everyday. Very active too (running, calisthenics, diving and swimming). Ocean band.
Still in pristine condition! It’s a Beast of a tool watch!
Great video and very helpful. I’ve been holding off on upgrading until a durability video for the Black Satin Ultra 2 came out to watch first and boom there it is! Thanks Mate 👍🏻
thank you really much for testing the durability of the Apple Watch Ultra Black!
At the moment you’re the only one with such a video. THANKS A LOT 🙏
You’re still the only guy to do this so far, mad respect!!!
Don’t have a black Ultra 2, but I do have the Titanium one… Although I agree with you that the black finish is likely strong enough for day to day wear, I’d say that drop, and the scratches on that lower left corner, although small, are MORE noticeable that scratches of similar depths/sizes on the original Titanium ones. It would bother me more as it would be more noticeable. I’ll be sticking to the natural Titanium for sure. Thanks for the video!
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@@claudiufulga86 True.
I own an Apple Watch Ultra 2 in natural titanium. I’ve had it for 3 months. In that time there is not a single thing scratched, shattered, or broken. It is very durable. I work around metal so the watch has seen its fair share of dings, and bumps, against those surfaces. But like I said it’s in perfect condition.
Fantastic video that FINALLY showed some real life scratch test. Exactly what I needed. Thank you! BTW, I see your video getting hundreds of views live as I type this. Congrats for being on the front page of RUclips!
Thanks for this video, definitely makes me feel better about wearing an expensive watch like this and worrying about damaging it. I did put a screen protector on mine anyway.
Great test !!
I actually bought the black but ended up
Returning and getting the natural titanium as or tho i wasn’t particularly worried it would mark easily it was however an absolute nightmare for fingers prints ! My ocd couldn’t handle it as it always looked like it needed cleaning, also or tho the black looks cool the dull Matt finish just doesn’t have the same expensive high end premium appeal as the original natural version
Awesome brother!!!!!!!!!!! been waiting for this test!
Had the OG AWU for over a year and sold it with 100% battery health and not a single mark on it after using it and it getting beat up every day. Now I'm ready to buy another and the black is absolutely gorgeous but if i got a single scratch on it my OCD would go crazy seeing it all the time as it would stand out against the black. Think the sensible choice would be stick with a not so sexy natural titanium AWU 2
Garmin is the GOAT!
THIS IS WHAT THE PEOPLE NEEDED.
I’ll be side eyeing my AWU2B for the rest of my ownership 👀
Dope DJI Mic. I like your Vids bruh.
Crashed going 22 mph road biking and when I flipped to my left side and slid on the road the watch protected my left wrist and I thought I scratched it up horribly. I then rubbed the dust off and only the titanium is scratched in a cool amount of parallel lines. The edge of the watch is still smooth. I also do climbing regularly with it and have only slightly slightly dented a corner of it. Big fan.
Great to see real life tests. 🐞
liking and commenting for because no video deserves more exposure! A man who is for the people!!!
Great video man! I no what to avoid with my black ultra 2😅
This video was the deciding factor in upgrading to the black ultra 2. Glad i didnt upgrade. the scratches are more noticeable on the black one than my raw titanium one. Thanks so much for this video.
Sir, you deserve all the likes. Thank you for doing this!
I was a little disappointed by your results. That outer edge of the bezel is just too vulnerable. I wonder if the sapphire crystal that curves around the standard Apple Watch design isn’t more resistant to damage. My DLC-coated black titanium Apple Watch 6 Edition is just about flawless after 4 years-but it has no sharp edges.
Great test. Love your video fr HK❤❤❤
The video we’ve been waiting for 🙌
Nice!! I was just waiting for this test before taking a decision.
Pre-ordered my Watch Ultra 2 (Dark) & got it on the 20th. However, I was a bit apprehensive using it out of the box, without any screen protector on, but I must say your video saved the day for me. Thanks a lot for such an amazing video, Cheers 👍
I had to close my eyes watching those drops...hahah Thank you for the video!
I've got an ultra 2 and definitely put it through its paces. What I've noticed about the finish is that the titanium is very strong but the textured finish will mark. Scratches don't penetrate but they do blemish the texture. I figure the black will be similar unless you really bang it or drag it across a sharp object. I bet if you take the black ultra 2 and drag it across rough natural granite it will destroy it. Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Scrambles any sport wear your using your hands against real rock you will have a problem. Drop test is one thing but accidentally sliding the finish against something like a cliff or if you fall while hiking and it hits a rock while you save your face from the same fate. I highly doubt it'll hold up to that.
After 1 year + of wearing Apple watch ultra 1 I can tell you that it's durable. I have no cover and did a lot of activities and never took it off from my wrist. So I was swimming in a sea for a month and no harm happened. Only salt deposits on the device was annoying. Old watch 4 was much better due to curve shape. On Apple watch ultra salt is everywhere on the screen rants(titanium case is a little higher than the screen) and it looks very bad. You need to keep in mind to always clean it afterwards. So far this is the best disadvantage of Ultra design. Have no screen scars and only one small one on titanium frame(made by spigen case which I immediately threw away).
But I mean it still scratched. That scuff would drive me nuts. Sticking with my ultra 2 regular titanium
It did, but it was pretty minor. Realistically anything with a finish is going to scratch including the Garmin in this video.
Nice vid! That scratch on the black ultra case would kinda bug me. Natural finish works for me.
The black one looks good! I was wondering about the black holding up! Thanks for the video!
The question is not how durable the coating is, but rather how durable the material underneath the coating is. If the material underneath is significantly softer, as is the case with titanium, the coating above will "break" like a hard eggshell when it is subjected to stress at certain points. This is why we talk about the eggshell effect. Some manufacturers of high-quality watches therefore coat the stainless steel before coating it (ice hardening, for example). These watches are then almost indestructible. The Ultra 2 will scratch very quickly and you will see the silver titanium underneath. My own Ultra 2 in Black scratched after the first 12 hours.
Just picked up one of these for myself (in black) and I love it so much. A real upgrade from my Series 6 stainless steel!
Giving the people what they want! Nice. Also - dude you’re looking jacked! Any videos for your non running workouts coming anytime soon?
You are Amazing for this bro. Much respect! 🙌🏼
my series 7 that i’ve used for 3 yrs has been banged up like crazy, so many scratches. thk u for this video becos i rly wanna get a more durable watch!
Fantastic video, and I was hoping to see some real life testing of the black Ultra 2. Nice as the black is, my thoughts would be that when you do majorly ding it/scratch it, and remove the black coating and reveal the natural titanium below, the scratch/ding is going to be WAY MORE noticeable, and this video proves my thoughts correct. Admittedly your high quality camera and macro will make the scratches look worse than they are. Definitely think I will be sticking with the natural titanium for this reason and also, I just find that the natural titanium colour looks more premium in my opinion. It's great that we now have more than one colour choice for the Ultra.
Thank you for the Video 😎👍
Thank you for all of this!!!! Not all heroes wear capes.
I used several Apple Watches, all got scratched quickly till I got the Original Ultra two years ago. The Ultra stayed in pristine condition with no blemishes or scratches in spite of wearing it day and night. I only take it off to charge for half hour every 2 days.
Legend as always! Great video my man!
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Very helpful review Dave, thanks.
I think the marks on the Ultra 2 Black are much more noticeable.
thank you! been waiting for this!
Nice work. Thanks for posting this. 👍🏼
I got the satin black watch and was super edgy about it but now I can wear it with more confidence thanks to this review ✊🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Only bad thing about the black is finger prints ! Its an absolute magnet for them 🙈
Good test thanks.
what is that band that you have on the natural titanium apple watch ultra? i absolutely love it and would like to get one for my ultra 2
If I close my eyes, I see Jerry "Zack" Everything doing jumping jacks with knives in his pocket from tomorrow on 🤣
Apple Monster When it lands in their Yard , Good morning to those Who Warn.
Excellent content young man..A+
After some consideration and your outstanding review, I went and picked up the Black Sapphire Ultra 2 this morning, trading in the original Ultra..
Again, A+…
Really respect your work and thank you for giving us what we ask for 👌 u gained a new subscriber and hope u this video pays it off!!!
Thank you for this real world test! I got the black Ultra 2 it is the color I’ve been waiting for!! 😂 I’ve been babying it so it's good to know I don’t have to 💯
This is the single most valuable video for the black Ultra I've seen so far! Thank you!
@@manol1106 100%
I had my ultra 2 satin black out of the box for 5 minutes and the bezel got scratched setting it up… didn’t drop it or anything. I decided to return for the natural finish.
Really? Interesting!
Same thing happened to me. With normal wear I’ve already got visible scratches. I’ll be returning for a natural.
You do realise that is impossible right? Something cannot just scratch all by itself.
Thank you. Very helpful video.
Excellent video. Thanks for doing this 😂
Thank you for this test mate!
My black ultra is arriving tomorrow. So it’s kind of too late to see the scratch test now 😆
And yet here I am. Watching it anyways 😂
and what do you say now after 2 months? Do you have many visible scratches
@ I swing my arms around and knock my watch a lot, especially at work. No visible damage as of yet.
@@devALLjapan and you still happy with black ? I've had it since the day before yesterday and I think it's really nice in black but the scratches Scare me
Thanks for this
You deserve a like and a comment for that! Very helpful! Even though I already ordered it, this gave me peace of mind!
Glad it was helpful!
@@ChaseTheSummit It was! God bless!
Just opened mine today, its looks so good with dark green alpine band. Thanks for your video🎉
nice video dave!
I have both and they have been great no issues at all
I was planning to keep my series 7 until they released the ultra 3, but I believe it was stolen from my job or I lost it. I preordered the black ultra 2, but after seeing damage report posts on Reddit I decided to wait and see. Although the wear these simple tests did were very minimal, you can tell this watch will not look good 4 years down the road. I understand the argument of it being a sports watch, which I will use for as well, but I also want to use it in a casual setting like dates or hanging out with friends. The damage each watch receives should be the same, but it’s a coating and it will come off and be more apparent. Besides that, I liked the aesthetics of the natural titanium after a few days seeing pictures of both with different watch bands. Thanks for this video boss. It helped me solidify my choice.
Great content 😂
Wow haha thank you!! Been waiting for someone to do this.
It would be interesting to see if the new Milanese band scratches the DLC coating of the watch. That has been a problem in the past.
you just earn a sub! nice content
Yay new color...I'm so excited😂😂😂😅😅
The treatment impregnates the color into the surface the metal. That’s why it doesn’t scratch like you would think.
Thank you for doing this!!!
Thanks for this video!
I have an AWU 1, had it for two years now, holding steady with no scratches. I’ve crashed on my MTB, fallen on a trail run, constantly bang it on the wall, all good.