Classic vs Ultra – My Thoughts So Far

[pans26]

Hello friends, this is a short review with pictures.

I've been using the Watch Classic for the last 2 weeks. I like the bezel, but not so much the stainless steel material. Still, it looks nice at work! The bezel helps me see notifications and control music more easily—especially when I bike. That’s the best part! But when I work out, it looks a bit weird—maybe because of the band. I tried it with a Samsung sport band, but honestly, it doesn’t match that well.

Watch 8 Classic with Hybrid Band.

Classic with Sport Band.

Watch 8 Classic with Hybrid Band

Watch 8 Classic with Hybrid Band

Now, I had the chance to get the Ultra 2025 model as well. I just started wearing it a few minutes ago. I thought it was going to be bigger and heavier, but nope. They look pretty similar in size, but the Ultra feels way more comfy. 

Ultra 2025 Titanium Grey

Ultra 2025 Titanium Grey

Ultra 2025 Titanium Grey

I don't dress formal, and I consider myself an active person—I bike and work out every day. I kayak sometimes too. But I also do office work, and I’m going to be teaching next semester.

This is a pic of both model:

Both

Screen compared 

Body compared

Body compared

I like the bezel—it’s super useful—but I’m not a fan of the stainless steel. It feels a bit too formal for my style. I definitely prefer a bigger screen and something that looks and feels more sporty. But the bezel is the bezel!

So... I don't know which one to pick I don't want to keep both.

Thanks for reading! 😄 

[Tallman]

After reading your post, get the Ultra. 😊

[pchan0]

Nice comparison! I too went with the ultra! 😏

[fanfan]

Hi, this is just my opinion, everyone chooses what suits them..., but personally I really liked the watch 6 classic and I loved the rotating bezel but when the 7 ultra arrived I didn't like the shape of the watch and its size...it looked like a big James Bond gadget so I chose the 7 44mm..and this year the classic watch is much better and thinner and pretty but despite that I chose the watch 8 44mm because despite the classic being "bigger" 46mm ..because of the rotating bezel the screen of the 8 44mm is slightly larger because the rotating bezel takes up more space on the screen and I don't find this bezel attractive..., that's why I'm going to stick with the 44mm model as long as Samsung doesn't make a more to my taste and a slimmed down rotating bezel...and to my taste the most beautiful was the watch 6 classic with a rounded look like a real tymex style watch...,this is only my taste and my opinion...🤷😉 Thanks👍

[pans26]

Thanks for sharing! I was between two options actually, classic and 8 44mm. But I said, why not the ultra? Let's try it! And now I'm struggling 😆. I didn't try the 8 44mm ...

[positivepotato]

Definitely the Ultra!🔥

[SeamusDelion]

Wasn't a fan of the watch 7. It the watch did more then just health stuff I'd go back.

[waqqas31]

Coming from a 44mm GW7, I couldn't tolerate the GW8 Classic and sold it and got an Ultra and I have zero regrets. The only downside is that the Ultra's Marine Band doesn't let the watch lay down flat enough to use my Samsung Trio Wireless charger.

[pans26]

Thanks for sharing! Do you think the ultra fits better in your wrist? The thing is that my ultra is thicker than my S25!! Does it make sense wear a thick device? I'm struggling with that...

[fanfan]

Hi, as I said in my comment... each to their own choice..., but for me that's exactly why since the watch 7 ultra I prefer to take the 44mm model...🤷😉👍