A rumor from China suggests that Apple plans to reduce the weight of its Apple Watch Ultra.
If you’ve ever had the chance to hold an Apple Watch Ultra in your hand or on your wrist, you’ll know it’s a particularly heavy smartwatch. Its manufacturing materials have been chosen to make it a super resistant watch
Now, a leak from a reputable Chinese Weibo source suggests that Apple is considering reduce weight Second-generation Apple Watch Ultra. The new model will be much lighter than the current version. It will essentially be “like you’re not wearing anything,” to paraphrase one of Ned Flanders’ most popular jokes on The Simpsons.
The first generation Apple Watch Ultra doubles the weight of the Apple Watch Series 8
The source of the Chinese social network Weibo who provided the information for this news is a very reliable source because on other occasions in the past it succeeded with leaks related to a yellow finish on the iPhone 14. Now they assure that Apple plans to drastically reduce the weight of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 of 2023.
The current version of the Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation) has a weight of 61.3 grams. It is such a heavy smartwatch because it is made of titanium, a super resistant material that ensures great durability to the smartwatch. But we’re talking about twice the weight compared to the Apple Watch Series 8, whose 41mm aluminum version weighs only 31.9 grams
Apple could already be working on the development of the second generation of the Apple Watch Ultra
On the other hand, the 41mm stainless steel version of the Apple Watch Series 8 weighs 42.3 grams and the 45mm stainless steel version has a weight of 51.5 grams. Its lighter weight will be of great importance to many users, especially professional athletes who play sports where every millisecond makes a difference.
Unfortunately, the source did not reveal precise data on the weight of the Apple Watch Ultra. We only know that it will be much lighter than the original version and this will be thanks, in large part, to the manufacture by three-dimensional printing of its components. More specifically, we are talking about the digital crown
2H23 New Apple Watch Ultra mechanical parts adopt 3D printing technology; major vendors including IPG Photonics, Farsoon and BLT/2S23 New Apple Watch Ultra mechanical parts adopt 3D printing technology; major vendors including IPG Photonics, Farsoon and BLT
—Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) July 14, 2023
“The mechanical parts of the new Apple Watch Ultra 2023 will adopt three-dimensional printing technology. Including IPG Photonics, Farsoon and BLT as suppliers.”
Three-dimensional printed parts can be made of all kinds of materials, from carbon fiber until metals oh plastics. Hopefully the reduction in weight of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 does not negatively affect its strength and durability.
Moreover, thanks to the latest rumors, we have also learned that the screen of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be 2.1 inches, as reported in DigiTimes. Now, the micro-LED display won’t arrive until the Apple Watch Ultra in 2025.
