Apple Watch Ultra Repairs Cost $499 Without AppleCare+

[MacRumors]

Apple Watch Ultra repairs cost $499 without an AppleCare+ plan in the United States, according to Apple's website. This fee applies to an Apple Watch Ultra with damage to the titanium case, display, buttons, sensors, or other components.

Apple can also replace the battery in an Apple Watch Ultra for a $99 fee, regardless of whether the customer has AppleCare+ coverage.

By comparison, repair fees for the Apple Watch Series 8 range from $299 to $399 without an AppleCare+ plan, while a replacement battery costs $79. Repair fees for the second-generation Apple Watch SE range from $199 to $229.

AppleCare+ for the Apple Watch Ultra is available for $99 upfront or $4.99 per month and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, with each incident subject to a $79 service fee. Like any form of insurance, customers who purchase AppleCare+ can save money in the event they damage their Apple Watch Ultra.

Inspired by the "most extreme activities," the Apple Watch Ultra features a rugged design with a 49mm titanium case, a larger display with a flat sapphire crystal cover, new bands designed for the outdoors, water resistance up to a depth of 100 meters, a customizable bright orange "Action" button, and more. Unlike regular Apple Watch models, the Ultra also has a protruded housing for the Digital Crown and Side Button.

Apple Watch Ultra is available to order for $799 and will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers on September 23. All models include a titanium case and cellular connectivity along with the choice of an Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, or Ocean Band.

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[SamRyouji]

The repair bill is equivalent to a brand new Apple Watch Series 8 41mm Cellular, or 64GB WiFi iPad mini. Wow.
Premium product, premium features, premium repair bills also.
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In my country without Apple Store (thus, no AppleCare+), this is a great news. Why? Because those pretentious outdoorsy people who only go to malls for walk and call it "a workout" will be put off buying it because of this news.

 

[matt_and_187_like_this]

Timmi wants you to buy that Care subscription

 

[erikkfi]

Anything to increase those AppleCare attachment percentages.

 

[Wilburx3]

Maybe that was why you could not add AppleCare+ with the monthly payment option, sounds like a good racket.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

The repair bill is equivalent to a brand new Apple Watch Series 8 41mm Cellular, or 64GB WiFi iPad mini. Wow.
Premium product, premium features, premium repair bills also.

Almost as if you aren't suppose to repair it..

 

[wallinbl]

Apple will not provide Hardware Services or ADH Services in the following circumstances: (a) To protect against normal wear and tear, or to repair cosmetic damage not affecting the functionality of the Covered Equipment; (b) To conduct preventative maintenance; (c) To replace Covered Equipment that is lost or stolen; (d) To repair damage caused by reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct, or any use of the Covered Equipment in a manner not normal or intended by Apple;

So is rock climbing covered or not? Cause it's not at all good for the regular Apple Watch.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

In my country without Apple Store (thus, no AppleCare+), this is a great news. Why? Because those pretentious outdoorsy people who only go to malls for walk and call it "a workout" will be put off buying it because of this news.

Why would you care if they did buy one though?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Sheeesh! So it's best to purchase Apple Care for this Apple Watch Ultra.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Hmm, tempting to get AppleCare if you buy this watch I guess

 

[blairh]

I bought monthly AC when I got the Ultra. I plan on using it for many years. Want to be protected for that entire run.

 

[whcchief]

Why would you care if they did buy one though?

That's like me asking why do you care if he cares?

 

[decypher44]

….In my country without Apple Store (thus, no AppleCare+), this is a great news. Why? Because those pretentious outdoorsy people who only go to malls for walk and call it "a workout" will be put off buying it because of this news.

I fail to see why that’s great news. Like, your happiness depends on what other people wear or do with their money? Is it a cultural thing? I’m really at a loss as to how that would be great news.

 

[ILoveCalvinCool]

These are watches for rich people, who won't notice or care how much repairs cost.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I fail to see why that’s great news. Like, your happiness depends on what other people wear or do with their money? Is it a cultural thing? I’m really at a loss as to how that would be great news.

And I'm apparently odd for wondering that same thing.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

These are watches for rich people, who won't notice or care how much repairs cost.

You don't need to be rich to buy a $799 watch. Someone who buys this could easily care what repairs cost.

 

[ILoveCalvinCool]

You don't need to be rich to buy a $799 watch.

Hard to know how to respond to such a comment.

 

[NightFox]

Another move by Apple that flies in the face of its claimed sustainability credentials by potentially rendering lightly damaged devices not worth the cost of repair, when in reality a $50 fix could be sufficient to keep the watch going for many more years. Or, you buy Apple Care and you pay to uphold Apple's commitment to the environment.

 

[decypher44]

These are watches for rich people, who won't notice or care how much repairs cost.

Rich? No, there are Swiss Made automatics that are for “rich” people. This is less than a PS5 bundle. It’s like $50 more than a SS AW.

 

[ejfontenot]

How long can you buy the monthly option? For the life of the device?

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Hard to know how to respond to such a comment.

I guess you and I have different definitions of rich. I'm not rich and I've bought things that cost $799 and more during my life. Not every day obviously.

 

[GMShadow]

These are watches for rich people, who won't notice or care how much repairs cost.

They're really not. A Seamaster or Submariner is a watch for a rich person. This is a middle class watch, achievable by lower-middle class with some stretching.

Either way, AC+ is a good idea. I only had to use it on my S1 when the screen started showing retention issues, but it was handy to have then.

 

[GMShadow]

How long can you buy the monthly option? For the life of the device?

From past experience monthly payments go for the usual length of AC+, then you can set it to renew 'indefinitely', which presumably means until Apple stops offering replacements/support.

 

[SamRyouji]

Why would you care if they did buy one though?

They usually flaunt it in front of others, pretending to check their hair or whatever that needs to do with raising the wrist. The same with any latest phone: pretending to be on the phone just to tell the whole world they have a brand spanking newest, latest and greatest. Lately, my country has been evolving backwards.
I know, I should just ignore them. But you know, it's like 7 out of 10 people in public do this kind of atrocious thing and suddenly it's too hard to ignore and become an eyesore.

 

[AppleMad98004]

These are watches for rich people, who won't notice or care how much repairs cost.

I have a friend who collects watches.... Average price over $7,000. This watch is dirt cheap for everything it does.