The current Ultra model
Apple announced Ultra 4 on September 9, 2026.
Apple: Apple Watch Ultra 4 announcementChecked Nov 4, 2026
Apple Watch Ultra 4
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A good time to buy.
The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Models covered
The timeline counts numbered Ultra models.
What remains uncertain
The last two Ultra intervals differ by about a year. We found no confirmed Ultra 5 date in the sources reviewed.
What we checked
Apple’s Ultra announcements and Watch News index, plus a targeted Ultra 5 search and Macworld’s buying guide.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 announcement Checked Nov 4, 2026
- Apple Watch News Checked Nov 4, 2026
- Macworld’s Apple Watch buying guide Checked Nov 4, 2026
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Sep 9, 2026
- Time since announcement
- 1 monthAs of Nov 4, 2026
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Apple Watch Ultra 4Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.