Hands on with the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/IMG_2485.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">After Apple wrapped up its "Surprise and shine" event today, we were able to get a look at the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. </p> <img src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/series12ceramic2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" alt="" title="" data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-caption="&lt;em&gt;Ceramic is back baby.&lt;/em&gt; | Photo: Victoria Song / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Victoria Song / The Verge"> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both of the new watches launch September 18th, with preorders available starting today. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991812/apple-watch-series-12-announcement" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991812/apple-watch-series-12-announcement">Apple Watch Series 12</a> once again starts at $399 for the aluminum case option in space gray, black, light gold, and dark bronze aluminum. The natural and radiant gold titanium version costs $699, and the night blue and pearl white ceramic costs $899. Apple says this year's watch offers up to 24 hours of "everyday" battery life, and now offers up to 10 hours of battery during outdoor workouts and supports faster charg …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/992568/apple-watch-hands-on-series-12-ultra-4">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>