Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Hermes, Global, 49 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Ultra 2 - MX773QA/A* - Watch7,5 - A2986* - 8401*
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Please note that this Apple Watch Ultra 2 Hermes (Global, 49 mm) model is compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, and 66 as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 850 MHz, and 900 MHz. It is not compatible with LTE bands 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 14 (700 PS), and 17 (700b MHz). It is sold broadly (in at least 53 countries, but not in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, and China).
The Apple Watch Hermes (Ultra 2) models are sold as a "partnership" between Apple and French luxury brand Hermes. Like earlier Apple Watch Hermes devices, this model effectively is an Apple Watch Ultra 2 -- complete with the same focus on sports and outdoor activities and the same certification to "relevant aspects" of military durability standards (MIL-STD- 810H) and swimproof and recreational dive to 40m capable (EN13319), but with custom packaging and model-specific watch faces and software tweaks.
All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone, but it still is intended to be used with an iPhone XS or later, including iPhone SE 2 or later, running iOS 18 or later for some functions.
Each Apple Watch Ultra 2 device is controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display in addition to two buttons -- a silver one beneath the Digital Crown and an orange "Action" button on the opposite side of the housing. All Apple Watch Ultra models use a 49 mm housing and feature a 410x502 "Always-On Retina" LTPO2 OLED screen with "up to" 3000 nits of brightness and with sapphire crystal glass packed in a "natural" silver colored Titanium case as well as a ceramic and sapphire crystal back that connects to the charger, too.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 36 hours" overall in modest use; the "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to up to 72 hours by disabling the Always-On Display and other functions.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 9, 2024 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was announced on September 9, 2024; it was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 20, 2024. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S9* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides little technical information about the Apple Watch Ultra 2, but it is a dual core Apple "S9" processor (SiP) with a "4-core Neural Engine". The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip, a "second-generation" Ultra Wideband chip that "enables Precision Finding for the iPhone 15 family", a Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2), an Electrical heart sensor (ECG app), a third generation" optical heart sensor, an "always on" altimeter (expanded operating range from -500m to 9000m), dual temperature sensors, a depth gauge with water temperature sensor, precision dual-frequency (L1 and L5) GPS, and more. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models have 64 GB of internal flash storage. |
| Song Capacity: |
N/A |
Photo Capacity: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Ultra 2 Hermes model has a 49 mm form factor and uses a "natural" (silver) colored Titanium case. |
| Housing Color: |
Titanium* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Ultra 2 Hermes model uses a "natural" (silver) colored housing made of titanium. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.92" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
410x502 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 49 mm size Apple Watch Ultra 2 contains a roughly 1.92" (410x502) LTPO2 OLED "Always-On Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 1185 square mm display area. It has a maximum brightness of 3000 nits and a minimum brightness of 1 nit. All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models, Hermes and otherwise, use a Titanium case with the display covered by "Sapphire" crystal. |
| Standard Wireless: |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Ultra 2 models have built-in support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) as well as Bluetooth 5.3.
This specific model also has L1 and L5 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou support in addition to support for LTE bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), and 66 (AWS-3) as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 850 MHz, and 900 MHz. It does not support LTE bands 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 14 (700 PS), and 17 (700b MHz). |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion (564 mAh) |
Battery Life: |
36 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Ultra 2 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this device provides "up to 36 hours" of battery life which includes "180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 36 hours." Apple estimates up to 18 hours of use over LTE. The "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to 72 hours by reducing some functionality.
It can "fast charge" up to 80% in about 1 hour. |
| Apple Order No: |
MX773QA/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Ultra 2 |
| Details: |
*Order numbers vary by country. MX773QA/A is the order number for the initial release of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Hermes in the United Kingdom. It is paired with a blue "En Mer" band (MXJA3ZM/A); made from "water-resistant textured knit in Bleu Nuit" with a matching titanium buckle. Unlike other Apple Watch Hermes models, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Hermes does not appear to also ship with an Hermes Sport Band. However, a wide variety of other bands are available for purchase separately from Hermes. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2986* (EMC 8401*) |
Model ID: |
Watch7,5 |
| Details: |
*The model number used by both this Apple Watch Ultra 2 Hermes and the "Global" model are the same, although cellular support is different, and Apple notes that the devices "have been optimized for use in the country of purchase, and not all models work in all countries or regions. There is no single model that supports cellular service worldwide." The EMC number also is shared.
The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A2986* Model Number, the 8401* EMC Number, and the Watch7,5 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 11 (22R349) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 11.
watchOS 11 also requires an iPhone XS or later, including iPhone SE 2 or later, running iOS 18 or later. |
| Dimensions: |
1.92 x 1.73 x 0.57 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.16 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (49 mm x 44 mm x 14.4 mm). It weighs 2.16 ounces (61.4 grams). |
| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This model is not sold in the United States. It is sold in at least 53 countries and territories, though. In the UK, the 49 mm Apple Watch Ultra 2 Hermes costs £1299 with a blue "En Mer" band. It uses a silver colored Titanium case.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Hermes, Global, 49 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| France: |
€1579 |
Germany: |
€1579 |
| Ireland: |
N/A |
Italy: |
€1589 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€1579 |
Sweden: |
SEK 18.495 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 1'299 |
United Kingdom: |
£1299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$10,719 |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥220,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 2,004,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 6,399 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 88,590 |
| Singapore: |
S$1,989 |
Taiwan: |
NT$47,700 |
| Thailand: |
THB 50,500 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$2339 |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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