Forty-two hours of battery and satellite connectivity make the Ultra 3 the first Apple Watch that reads as genuine expedition equipment rather than a city watch with aspirations. The use case is the far end of the trip, where the phone stays in the bag.

Specifications

  • 49 mm aerospace-grade titanium case; 3000-nit display
  • Up to 42 hours of normal use, 72 hours in Low Power Mode
  • 5G cellular and satellite connectivity
  • Precision dual-frequency GPS; S10 SiP with 64 GB storage
  • Shipping began September 19, 2025
  • Price $799 checked 25 Sep 2026 against US retail listings; the maker and retailers revise pricing periodically.

$799 · Price via Apple Watch Ultra 3, $799.00 new, Best Buy

Method. Compiled from published specifications and maker materials. This is not a hands-on test. Read our gear review policy.