{"product_id":"apple-watch-ultra-3-never-activated","title":"Apple Watch Ultra 3 – Pristine Condition, Never Activated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an Apple Watch Ultra 3 in Like New condition, never activated. It's pre-owned or open stock that has never been paired, tested and cleaned before dispatch, with a 12-month warranty from The Tech Gadgets and same-day dispatch by 3pm weekdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 24 Oct 2026 against Apple UK's Apple Watch Ultra 3 technical specifications (https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/125095). Updated 24 Oct 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLike New, never activated – pre-owned\/open stock that has never been paired or activated; fully working, with little or no visible wear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple Watch Ultra 3, released 2025 (cellular model A3281)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 x 44 x 12mm Grade 5 titanium, flat sapphire crystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural or Black titanium, depending on the unit – message us before ordering to confirm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlways-on Retina LTPO, up to 3,000 nits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChip and storage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS10 chip with 4-core Neural Engine; 64GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery (Apple rating when new)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 42 hours normal use; up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m; recreational scuba to 40m; IP6X dust resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellular (5G RedCap and LTE), dual-frequency GPS, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3, satellite Emergency SOS and Find My\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustomisable Action button, Digital Crown, side button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRequires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiPhone 11 or later (including iPhone SE 2nd generation or later) with iOS 26 or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple's retail box includes the watch, a strap and a 1m magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable. Message us before ordering to confirm exactly what's included with your unit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day Mon–Fri when ordered by 3pm, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 days on unused items; 14-day right to cancel online orders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecs checked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Oct 2026, Apple UK support tech specs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Like New, never activated means\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Apple Watch Ultra 3 is pre-owned or open stock, not sealed and not supplied by Apple as new. It has never been paired with an iPhone or activated, and it is tested and cleaned before dispatch, with little or no visible wear. It is not an Apple certified refurbished product. Because it was never activated, battery wear should be minimal, though we don't promise a figure. Our 12-month warranty from The Tech Gadgets covers faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCase, display and controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple lists a 49 x 44 x 12mm Grade 5 titanium case with a flat sapphire crystal and an always-on Retina LTPO display up to 3,000 nits. There's a customisable Action button, a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a side button. Natural or Black titanium, depending on the unit – message us before ordering to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConnectivity and satellite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltra 3 is a cellular model (A3281) with 5G RedCap and LTE; a wireless service plan from your network is needed for cellular use. Apple also lists dual-frequency GPS, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3 and satellite Emergency SOS and Find My. Satellite features depend on your country and region, so check Apple's support pages before relying on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSports, depth and health\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's rated to 100m water resistance with recreational scuba diving to 40m. Apple lists an always-on altimeter, depth gauge, compass, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor and high-g accelerometer. Most health and fitness features need an iPhone and the Fitness and Health apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple rates up to 42 hours of normal use, or up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. Fast charging reaches 80% in about 45 minutes. Those ratings are for new units; our 12-month warranty covers faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple Watch Ultra 3 needs an iPhone 11 or later (including iPhone SE 2nd generation or later) running iOS 26 or later. It does not work with Android phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs it worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple has since launched newer Apple Watch models, so a Like New, never-activated Ultra 3 is a way to get a top-tier Apple Watch for less. It remains Apple's toughest watch of its generation, with the longest battery rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this if you run, hike, dive or train hard and want the longest battery and toughest case, or simply want the biggest, brightest Apple Watch display. Prefer earbuds? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-airpods-pro-3rd-gen-2025-pristine-condition-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-with-anc-adaptive-audio\"\u003eAirPods Pro 3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 has a larger 49mm titanium case, 100m water resistance against 50m, a 3,000 nit display against 2,000, up to 42 hours of battery against 24 and satellite features. Series 11 is smaller, lighter and offers aluminium or titanium cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday and we dispatch the same day from Manchester. Orders after 3pm Monday to Thursday go out the next working day, and orders after 3pm on Friday or at the weekend go out on Monday (UK bank holidays excluded).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard UK delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou also have the legal right to cancel an online order within 14 days, starting the day after delivery, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct an amount if the item has been handled more than needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it new or used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-owned or open stock in Like New condition that has never been paired or activated. It's not sealed and not supplied by Apple as new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it cellular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a cellular model (A3281). Cellular use needs a plan from your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich colour is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural or Black titanium, depending on the unit – message us before ordering to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with Android?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Apple Watch needs an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple's retail box includes the watch, a strap and a 1m magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable. Message us before ordering to confirm exactly what's included with your unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple rates up to 42 hours normal use and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode when new.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56130683765078,"sku":null,"price":681.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1303\/0742\/files\/Apple-Watch-Ultra-3-hero-250909_big.jpg.large_2x_1c5cfeb1-710d-4fda-ab9d-0fe01a564725.jpg?v=1792866274","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechgadgets.co.uk\/products\/apple-watch-ultra-3-never-activated","provider":"The Tech Gadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}