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Apple\u2019s next hardware event is officially set for September 9th<\/a> at 1PM ET \/ 10AM PT. The forthcoming iPhone 16<\/a> is widely expected to be the star of the show, although if the rumors<\/a> are to be believed, Apple will also likely use the showcase to introduce a new Apple Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 3. That said, Apple\u2019s third-gen smartwatch is unlikely to debut under $799, which makes the $100 discount we\u2019re seeing at Amazon<\/a> on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 <\/strong>that much sweeter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Right now, all three Ultra 2 models \u2014 specifically the Alpine Loop<\/a>, Trail Loop<\/a>, and Ocean Band<\/a> configurations \u2014 are down to $699, matching their Prime Day low. Although the rumored Ultra 3 will reportedly get a faster chip alongside the flagship Series 10, the S9 SiP processor found in the Ultra 2 is still plenty fast, allowing for onboard Siri processing and Apple\u2019s handy\u00a0double tap feature<\/a>. The 49mm, LTE-enabled Ultra 2 offers a more rugged build than the Series 9, along with an assortment of premium, outdoor-centric features you won\u2019t find on the Series models. This includes a bevy of sensors for measuring various dive metrics, as well as more robust water resistance, a bright 3,000-nit display, and a battery that can last days at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The new Ultra will surely introduce a few iterative updates \u2014 some of which may be foundational for future AI-based enhancements courtesy of Apple Intelligence<\/a> \u2014 but there\u2019s plenty to love about the current model if you don\u2019t need the latest and greatest from Apple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n