Apple Watch Ultra pre-order: Apple’s first rugged smartwatch starts at $799

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Apple introduced an all-new Apple Watch line: Apple Watch Ultra. The device is now available for pre-order and will start shipping on September 23rd.

Revealed along with Apple Watch Series 8, the new Ultra offers a more robust Apple Watch experience with several features aimed at elite athletes, hikers and divers. The Ultra offers the largest and brightest Apple Watch display yet with a 49mm titanium body and a flat sapphire crystal front. The device is more durable than ever with MIL-STD-810H certification for altitude, temperature and dust, as well as a higher water resistance rating to EN13319 for diving. There’s also a new custom action button that offers instant access to a set of features that suit your needs.

A key feature of the Apple Watch Ultra for outdoor types is increased battery life, now up to 36 hours on a single charge – double that of regular Apple Watch models – and this can be extended to 60 hours with a new low – power setting .

The Apple Watch Ultra starts at $799 (£849, AU$1,299). We’ll be sure to keep our eyes open for any Apple Watch Ultra deals as they pop up.

The best Apple Watch Ultra pre-order deals

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Pre-order your Apple Watch Ultra from Apple to be among the first to try your first rugged smartwatch. All configurations cost $799 and will begin shipping on September 23rd

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Pre-order the Apple Watch Ultra on Amazon and receive yours on September 23.

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Best Buy is now offering all Apple Watch Ultra configurations for pre-order, with launch day shipping still available. You’ll also earn four free months of Apple Fitness Plus there in addition to six months of Apple Music and four months of Apple News Plus for new or returning subscribers.