In addition to features designed for exploring and adventuring, the Apple Watch Ultra has all of the functionality available in the Apple Watch Series 9. It monitors heart rate, tracks sleep, can take ECG readings, monitors blood oxygen, tracks body temperature, and offers all of the same fitness tracking options.

Apple Watch Ultra is perfect for water sports, including extreme activities like kitesurfing and wakeboarding, along with recreational scuba diving to 40 meters - and now freediving - with the updated Oceanic+ app from Huish Outdoors.

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In addition, the sensors work only when you wear your Apple Watch Ultra on the top of your wrist. Tip: For a more secure fit during higher-impact water sports, on the Ocean band, move the loop closer to the buckle. Tip: The Trail Loop is not recommended for higher-impact water sports.

Apple Watch Ultra has a built-in GPS that allows you to get more accurate distance and speed information during an outdoor workout without your paired iPhone. Apple Watch Ultra also has a built-in barometric altimeter to get more accurate elevation gain/descent information.

That's harder to tell because much of what sets the Ultra apart from the regular Series watches are its exclusive fitness and outdoorsy features. Things like dual-frequency GPS, the Action Button, an extra water temperature sensor, diving capabilities, and the siren.

Apple Watch Ultra and later have a water-resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010 and is EN13319-compliant. Apple Watch Series 7 and later are rated IP6X dust resistant. Classic Buckle, Leather Loop, Modern Buckle, Milanese, and Link Bracelet Bands aren't water resistant.

For professional athletes, the Apple Watch Ultra is the most fitting option, but what about regular people like me? It's still an optimal choice for the average Joe with a big, beautiful display, that customizable action button and a ridiculous battery life - as long as you have the 'right' wrist.

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Recreational Scuba Diving and Freediving Apple Watch Ultra is perfect for water sports, including extreme activities like kitesurfing and wakeboarding, along with recreational scuba diving to 40 meters - and now freediving - with the updated Oceanic+ app from Huish Outdoors.

With Apple Watch Ultra and a cellular connection to the same carrier used by your iPhone, you can make calls, reply to messages, use Walkie-Talkie, stream music and podcasts, receive notifications, and more, even when you don't have your iPhone or a Wi-Fi connection.