Here’s how the rugged smartwatch has held up after 700+ days of travel and extreme conditions, and whether I’ll upgrade soon.
Nearly two years old, and my Apple Watch Ultra 2 is still going strong.
I’ve worn my Ultra 2 almost continuously for two years.
It’s been banged, smashed, soaked, baked, and frozen.
Apart from a few small superficial scratches, it’s still going strong.
Today, my Apple Watch Ultra 2 is 702 days old. I’ve worn it nearly 24/7 since October 2023.
It only comes off my wrist to charge, and then it’s back in the saddle.A constant companion
It’s been everywhere I’ve been. It’s been on my wrist during adventures to a handful of countries in blazing heat and freezing cold; it’s been submerged in fresh water, salt water, a few bogs, saunas, and hot tubs; it’s been banged about on rocks, in engine bays, and by kettlebells.
I’ve used it to log many hundreds of miles of walks, hikes, and bike rides (last year alone, I logged well over a thousand miles), and it’s quietly kept an eye on my vitals throughout every day and night. And there was that one time when it turned out to be my only source of light when I was hammock camping in a deep, dark woodland after my headlamp died.
Over the close to two years, it’s become a constant companion. I use it countless times a day to check the weather, set alarms and timers, pay for things, store my plane and train tickets, keep an eye on the tides, and illuminate dark spaces.
