YouTube channel TechRax tested the Apple Watch Ultra for mechanical damage that watches can easily get in real life. The crash test revealed interesting facts about the external and internal strength of the gadget.

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At first, the Watch Ultra was thrown onto a hard surface from a small height. This did not lead to any noticeable damage or malfunctions. The front sapphire crystal and the sensor on the back were not damaged. The watch after the falls worked absolutely fine, including touch and mechanical control. However, small dents appeared on the titanium case, imperceptible from a distance, but quite distinguishable upon close examination with the naked eye.

The Apple Watch Ultra was then placed in a jar of old nails and the contents were shaken. The glass and sensor didn’t seem to be damaged at all, and the body was covered with even more small dents and scratches. Also, the author of the video noted the soiling of the orange strap, which was noticeably smeared during a short experiment. The performance of the watch again did not interfere with anything.

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Finally, the experimenter began to hit the front of the Watch Ultra with a hammer. Everything went surprisingly well – after several blows, the watch did not receive noticeable damage and continued to work normally. At the same time, the countertop on which the tests were conducted was damaged from blows to the clock.

However, after another blow, the watch screen went out and they stopped responding to finger touches and wheel rotation. At the same time, the hull looked intact and minimally damaged on both sides.

The next short series of blows did cause the front glass to crack in a uniform grid. After 1-2 blows, the rear sensor also broke, along with the back cover that carried it.

It can be concluded that the strength of the Watch Ultra’s glass and sensor proved to be excessive compared to the shock loads that the screen sensor and internal contents can withstand. This means that if, as a result of some incident, you see a cracked screen, then the insides of the watch are most likely already “dead”. The most vulnerable parts include the case (which could have been stronger in a premium device), the internal “stuffing”, the material of the sensor and the back cover (which were easily broken).

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