Apple Watch Ultra is a smartwatch that is free of harmful substances like beryllium, brominated flame retardants, PVC, phthalates, arsenic in the display glass, and mercury. The materials used in the watch have gone through extensive evaluation in accordance with Apples own specification that goes beyond existing regulations, based on leading standards and recommendations from board-certified toxicologists and dermatologists. The key positive features of the Apple Watch Ultra include:
Positive Features:
- Made with aerospace-grade titanium for the perfect balance between weight.
- The antenna line on the housing uses up-cycled plastic water bottles that have been transformed into a stronger, high-performance material.
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 99 percent of the total rare earth elements in the device.
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of the SiP.
- 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine.
- Energy efficient.
- Responsible packaging.
- Arsenic-free display glass.
- Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free.
- Certified IP6X dust resistant.
The Apple Watch Ultra is made with materials that are safe for the skin, and every material that touches the skin has gone through extensive evaluation in accordance with Apples own specification. However, some users may have skin sensitivities to nickel, which is present in some components of the watch, including the stainless steel band release buttons of Apple Watch Series 4 and later and Apple Watch SE, the stainless steel portions of some Apple Watch bands, the metallic portions of the Hermès bands, and the magnets in the watch and bands. The negative features of the Apple Watch Ultra are:
Negative Features:
- Some components of the watch contain nickel, which may cause skin sensitivities in some users.
In conclusion, the Apple Watch Ultra is made with safe and environmentally friendly materials, and it is designed to be comfortable and safe for the skin. However, some users may have skin sensitivities to nickel, which is present in some components of the watch.
