# Apple Watch Ultra 3: A New User’s Journey
I’ve been using an Apple Watch Ultra 3 for just over a month now, and it’s my inaugural Ultra model. Here’s a summary of my experience thus far, including the one Ultra feature I can’t picture living without.
## Apple Watch Ultra 3 Highlights from a New Ultra Customer
Last month, I shared some initial observations after my first few days with the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Primarily, those observations focused on how Apple Watch Ultra has regained the ‘Ultra’ title after Series 10 had created the awkward circumstance of surpassing the Ultra line in various ways.
I also pointed out several significant enhancements I’ve been enjoying that are unique to Ultra 3:
– Always-on seconds for Modular Ultra
– Bigger display with narrower bezels than prior models
– Quicker charging
After a month of usage, the aforementioned highlights remain accurate. Most of Ultra 3’s additional upgrades haven’t notably affected me. I still haven’t embarked on an extravagant outdoor excursion that required the new satellite and 5G functionalities. Nor have I received a hypertension notification—thankfully. Still, I’m certainly pleased they are available.
The Ultra 3’s battery performance has been a major highlight. Although I primarily charge it daily, on the rare occasions I forget or lack the chance, it’s reassuring to know I can comfortably manage a second full day. However, my favorite Apple Watch Ultra 3 feature is something not exclusive to Ultra 3: it’s the Modular Ultra watch face.
After spending years using the standard ‘Modular’ face on my prior Apple Watch models, Modular Ultra has been the most significant enhancement in transitioning to ‘Ultra’ this year. In a way, it highlights what I would label the Ultra line’s unfair edge.
## Modular Ultra is My Main Motivator for Choosing Ultra in the Future
Even though Apple Watch Series 11 and Series 10 offer very “Ultra-like” screen dimensions in their 46mm versions, Modular Ultra is limited to the more premium Ultra line. Is there a technical reason for this restriction? No, it’s purely a software choice by Apple. To be honest, though, I find it challenging to criticize Apple for this decision.
Modular Ultra and the other Ultra-exclusive faces serve as excellent distinguishing features for the Ultra line. Since the watch face is the primary interface for Apple Watch, acquiring the ideal face for your requirements could itself make upgrading to an Ultra model worthwhile. I believe it has been for me.
There are numerous aspects I’ve appreciated about transitioning to Ultra, from the stunning design to extended battery life, Action Button, and a brighter display. However, the single most significant reason I’d struggle to revert to a ‘Series’ model in the future is not related to hardware. It’s the Modular Ultra face that permits me to display all the complications I require, along with a large, stunning digital clock, and seconds visible along the edge.
If you regularly change your watch faces, perhaps the Ultra-exclusive faces won’t be as impactful for you. But for me, unless Apple develops a compelling new watch face for its ‘Series’ models, I’ll find it tough to downgrade from the Ultra line.
Have you been using the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and if so, what are your favorite features? Share with us in the comments.
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