Which Apple Watch should I buy as a first-time purchaser?

Beside making sure is stron, what are you going to use it, sleep tracking, heart monitor, blood oxigent, sycle tracking for women. My series 7 works well for me. I charge it once day. However I do not crash into anything. The Ultra is 49 MM. If you have the 800$ go for it. That watch should last you for more than 4 years before you might need to replace it.

I've had a 6 and I'm also the type to bump into things. I haven't broken it yet lol.

I wholeheartedly vote for the Apple Watch Ultra, though I am a woman and wonder about the size. Here are my thoughts.

First, the only way you can get the newest A16 chip is only in the Ultra, which, I think is a dirty, consumer manipulation move, on Apple's part. They have done the same with the iPhones this year. You can only get this chip on their top end pro models. I can't stand consumer manipulation like this, but it is what it is.

Okay, now that I'm done ranting, here are the rest of the reasons I vote for the Ultra.

This watch has the toughest glass and the toughest metal, this means it is much less likely that I would damage it. I also live with my watch and it goes through a lot. This is enough justification for me to purchase the ultra. But I think there is even more reasons to place even more cold, hard cash on the table this year.

The Ultra has had a major increase in both the GPS and compass capabilities. For visually impaired, this is a big win for navigation while walking. I really hoping that the watch will become a complete GPS solution for us, for the first time, because of these particular enhancements. I'm hoping that it will replace the likes of the current GPS solutions out there, including the Trekker Breeze. The GPS and compass enhancements are supposed to make it easier to navigate, because the watch can now navigate via sattelite and handle tall buildings easier.

Finally, having the additional speakre is going to be really nice. I can tell you that, despite the fact that I don't have any hearing loss, my Series 3 watch leaves much to be desired in the volume level department. The second speaker I'm certain will be a welcomed edition.

I think that, if yoeu are going to purchase a watch this year, I think it's a great time to step into the land of the Apple Watch. The Watch has come a long way, since my first Watch Zero. I think the Ultra should suit you quite nicely and serve you for a good long time.

Hi missy, first of all, I’m glad you’re thinking of buying an IWatch. I’ve been using it since its launch and I remember my first one, it was frustratingly laggy, but I loved it from the moment I strapped it on.
I’m still using my series 4 stainless steel model. If durability is your first concern, then I would have advised you to go for 41 stainless steel series 8 model. The reason being it is frightfully tough and would withstand most of wear and tare.
However considering all you’ve said, your preference for Apple Watch ultra is a sound one.
First of all, since we are investing such an exorbitant amount of cash in any Apple product, we ought to future-proof it as much as we can. Series ultra will be future-proof for at least 5-6 years. My mom is still using her series 3 despite of the fact that it won’t get an update from now on.
The ultra has an advanced GPS and Bluetooth 5.3, which, in my opinion will be a good investment.
Good luck and do let us know how it pans out.
Good day!

I agree with the previous post, regarding the stainless steel model. If the ultra had not been released, that would've definitely been my choice, because before the ultra was released, it definitely had tougher glass and metal parts. They are correct, it's all about future proofing just as much as possible. If I have my way, I will be getting the ultra, even above the stainless steel model, even if I don't ever use it for diving. 🤣

Also, with regard to Bluetooth, the only way you get Bluetooth 5.3, latest version, is in the ultra. Again, I feel like Apple has done consumer manipulation here. All the other new hardware releases in the watch lineup will only have Bluetooth 5.0. Shame on Apple. OK, rant over.

I agree! I too am thinking of getting a new IWatch since my series 4 SS is getting a tad sluggish now with watch OS 9. First I thought of series 8 SS but considering that it is nearly identical with series 7, as far as the processor, which, again, is a revamped processor from series 6; I think there is not much point in investing in series 8 45 SS model.
The Apple Watch ultra feels like a better investment.
My only worry is that it is bulky and might not be a good enough option to ware on formal occasions.
There is only one colour available, don’t know what colour that is, except my sighted friends say that it is titanium. Titanium is a metal so I’m thinking it might be a darkish blackish colour, but I don’t know!
Anyway, despite everything, I have no choice but to go for Apple Watch ultra!

With regard to the seemingly quite large size of the new Apple Watch Ultra this year, I have hesitated about whether or not to purchase it, as a woman I have a smaller frame. But, you know what, I really don't care. For me, it's about the functionality of the device. And I am certain that I'm not gonna be the only woman wearing something like this, if my checkbook will permit, that is. So rather it's a formal occasion, or completely informal, I truly think that the ultra is the best investment we can make this year. It will Future proof for a good number of years, and perform at the absolute best available that we have access to right now.

As far as raw functionality is concerned, the ultra has no competitor in my books.
Also, notwithstanding the earlier rumour mills, which put the ultra at 1000 pounds, 800 pounds is a pleasant surprise!
Interestingly, if one selects a SS 45 MM stainless steel model, then the price difference between that and the ultra is a palatable 50 pounds or so, a price one might consider worth a spend considering the additional speaker, better GPS/compass, bigger battery and better connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3.
Thankfully, the previous Apple Watch bands are compatible with ultra as well, at least that’s what I understand, a saving grace in my opinion or else, my old space black link bracelet would have had to be sold on EBay for pittance! 😰

On formal occasions such as my own wedding a couple of months back, I tend to wear a fantastic gold pocket watch and chain. For the gentlemen concerned about formla occasions, that is a very smart option indeed - though do remember, fellahs, that you'll need to make sure your jacket lapels aren't stitched clothes, or else that your waistcoat buttons are sufficiently large to accommodate the chain, if you're going to do that; but there are also some very smart brail wrist watches out there. I wouldn't do a talking watch for a formal occasion myself, if I had one. To be clear, I'm not including my everyday work as a formal occasion, for which my Apple Watch does very nicely. I, too, am ultra-bound I think.

Pocket watches are an excellent suggestion, no doubt. In fact, one must not ware a wrist watch while wearing a three-piece suit.
Although I do not often ware three-piece suit, I like waring a formal two-piece suits with bespoke shirts. My Apple Watch often create problems for me.
I continue waring it but since it peeps out of my cuffs, it feels a tad austentatious.
Anyway, no choice but to continue waring it. I’m so used to waring it that I will be very uncomfortable and anxious if I am not to ware it while I’m out and about as most often I do not carry my phone with me.

Oh congrats. I can't wait to hear of your experience.

I have never heard that piece of etiquette, regarding three piece suits. I guess I failed Miss. Manners 101. Glad I don't have to abide by that one, as I'd ware my watch anyway, no matter the custom. I look at watches first as utilitarian, i.e., a necessity, and secondly as jewelry. Interesting that I've never come across that piece of info before.

Most men do not wair the vest any more. You Series 7 is about $400 and if you get a silver or gold ban for the watch is OK.

Most men do not wear the vest, by which I take it you mean waistcoat? well goodness me what a world we would live in if that were indeed true, which it categorically is not! You'll be telling me you sit down with your suit jacket buttoned up next, ruining the cut of the cloth! while I would not wear a waistcoat to go into the office I certainly would do so for a formal dinner which specified lounge suits, a wedding, funeral, christening, first holy communion, the races, a graduation...I get plenty of use out of mi' pocket watch, therefore. And yes I quite agree, a wrist watch with a three-piece suit ought not to be done, though it's really the only practical thing with a two-piece suit as you shouldn't really be threading a pocket watch through a jacket lapel.

on rereading the above, i do tend to wear a waistcoat into the office during the winter. it's a good way of keeping a little bit snugger and warmer. Likewise I'll wear a bowler hat in the winter for the same reason.

I'm sure it's only a matter of time before Apple gets into the market for pocket watches and, who knows, bowler hats? Or maybe I'm now just being silly?

Again most of us men do not.Even when I go to a play, I do not.

Just heard if someone is getting ultra to make sure to get apple care. The price to get it fix if gets damage is over $500.

Hi, I just read this intriguing review from The Verge. Like a few others who've mentioned it, I am interested in the Waypoint and Backtrack features of the Ultra. Can it make navigating and retracing one's steps in unfamiliar environments easier? Waypoints in particular sound like a feature Microsoft's Soundscape tries to do, as well as I believe one of the Trek stand-alone devices; and Waypoints is included out of the box. (Ok, an expensive box.) It does sound like the dual band GPS is one of the most accurate available to consumers.
https://www.theverge.com/23363948/apple-watch-ultra-review-rugged-smartwatch-gps

I hope someone is able to put it to it's potential mobility aid limits and can report back.