Apple Watch Ultra’s oversized metal bracelet draws sharply negative reactions

A large-metal-bracelet configuration associated with the Hermès Paris Apple Watch drew strong criticism over its bulky appearance. The exact model and naming were not firmly established, although it was referred to in the discussion as “Ultra 4.”

The design was described as unusually chunky, including a clasp with a bar that appears to attach at two points rather than integrate fully into the watch. One view was that the oversized band suits the already bulky Apple Watch Ultra better than a thin strap; other reactions called the overall design “horrific” and joked that it could be worn as an ankle monitor or pendant.