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Apple Watch Ultra repairs cost $499 without AppleCare+

<p>If you decide to pick up the new, high-end Apple Watch Ultra (https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-ultra-announced-price-specs-availability-172908400.html), it's probably a good idea to pay for AppleCare+ protection. Without AppleCare+, an Apple Watch Ultra repair will cost an eye-watering $499, as MacRumors (https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/08/apple-watch-ultra-repair-prices/) points out. Not only is that nearly two-thirds of the price of the $799 Ultra, it's the cost of an Apple Watch Series 8 with cellular connectivity.</p><p>Apple will charge that $499 fee (https://support.apple.com/watch/repair) to fix physical damage to the device. During the coverage period, AppleCare+ includes &quot;unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection.&quot; Even so, you'll still need to pay a $79 service fee for repairs. Meanwhile, Apple will charge $99 to replace the battery, even if you do have AppleCare+.</p><span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Depending on the model, Apple Watch Series 8 (https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-series-8-specs-design-price-release-date-171513962.html) repairs will cost between $299 and $399 without AppleCare+ protection (the device starts at $399). The service fee is $69 with AppleCare+. Apple Watch SE repairs outside of AppleCare+ coverage will run you between $199 and $229. Battery replacements for the non-Ultra models cost $79.</p><p>Meanwhile, we had some hands-on time (https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-ultra-hands-on-185536566.html) with the Ultra this week. While the device certainly seems more rugged than other Apple Watch models, it's not immune to damage, so ponying up $99 for AppleCare+ coverage could prevent your wallet from feeling a far sharper sting.</p><div id="8e551eb071b0458f8cef15958e369212"><div style="left:0;width:100%;height:0;position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3VYD7MkRP1M?rel=0" style="top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;position:absolute;border:0;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no"></iframe></div></div><p></p>

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