Very tempted to get the Ultra solely for the 49mm screen. I am currently using a S7 Stainless Steel and I find it a little too heavy for workouts.

Now would the Ultra look good for day-to-day or a formal setting, that remains to be seen.

Actually why need to buy casing?

The Ultra is meant to take a hit, its built like a tank already. I personally don’t use a casing or any screen protector for my Stainless Steel AW7 - it defeats the purpose of the beautiful watch body. I might get the Ultra and defo gonna use it naked.

Probably M kot.

Alpine Green ftw 💪🏻 such a beautiful colour, wish they also have it in blue, like my current braided solo loop.

'You can hope'

HAHAHAHAHA oh man this literally a spit to the face.. how is Machine's customer service so abysmal

I caved in 😭

Only one last unit left, White Ocean band. Wanted the Midnight one but oh well.


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I find it odd that pre-orders for first batch still not fulfilled but some models are available for walk ins.

I find the Alpine strap bulky.

I remember measuring my wrist and went with the recommended size, which is M but the hook is still directly under my wrist.

Using Belkin 3 in 1, can charge no problem.

Did you check the Optimized Charging, is it turned on?

Haha glad that helped! They are really starting to turn the watch into a mini-phone with all these features.

On the side note, it is really a hassle to have an existing cellular plan on your current watch, then to transfer it to another new Apple Watch you need to cancel and reactivate again (might incur charges if its before your billing cycle).

Either that or its Maxis screwing with me. Gotta wait 4 days until my next cycle otherwise they will charge me RM18 x2 for this cycle.

This band is so striking to the fact that everyone asked if this is an Ultra 😂

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The white looks good actually, thou my choice would still be Midnight.

Yeah thats true, but still more comfy than the Alpine Loop for sure.

How’s the battery for everyone?

Removed from charger at 7.30am this morning and its at 76% without workout tracking - just normal usage.

Background refresh same as my previous Series 7, currently no cellular plan yet.

Did you completely push in the second holder into place? Because once you adjusted (elongate) it, you need to lock it back into place so the whole piece is tight.

My Ocean band is quite snug actually, doesn’t wiggle at all. Only the Alpine band wiggles.

Let me share some experience with you -

I have previously used the Apple Watch 7 Stainless Steel > 1 year naked, without any protection and trust me, the watch has been to places - from knocking against walls, gates, tables, steel etc and right now looking at it, not a single scratch on the screen - nada.

The body had a very minor scratch (not visible) because of the Milanese Loop - same material friction = destruction haha.

But rest assured, with or without protection, your watch will hold up quite well.

Hahaha thanks bro! I have low will-power but every day I look at my watch now and tell myself, I made a good choice. It's a beautiful piece of tech!

Anyone noticed how the Antenna band gets dirty rather easily?

A huge OUCH moment.

Dropped my watch in the gym shower the other day, from shoulder height (i’m 180cm) and landed on the sides. Counting my blessings that the screen escaped unscathed.


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Apple bands are great, I'm personally using the Ocean and Trail loop.

3rd parties like Nomad are quite decent too - eying the titanium one for more formal occasions.

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i doubt a new Ultra will surface this year, next year probably.

if you need one, don't think - just get it.

once you have it on your wrist, you will understand why you've made the decision haha!