Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 vs TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5
Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 (#1, best overall) vs TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 (#2, best premium): in our Luxury & Style scoring the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 totals 9.6/10 and the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 9.1/10, the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 leading on Features and Value.
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Side by side
| Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 | TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1299 | $1895 |
| Display | 2.13" OLED, 3000 nits | 1.39" OLED |
| Case | Titanium | Grade 2 Titanium |
| Band | Handcrafted Hermès leather | — |
| Exclusives | 24 animated watch faces | — |
| Water Resistance | 100m | — |
| Crystal | — | Domed sapphire |
| Bezel | — | Ceramic |
| OS | — | Wear OS |
How they differ in real use
Built from our luxury style smartwatches scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 and the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 made our Top 5 Luxury & Style, at #1 (best overall) and #2 (best premium). Pinnacle of fashion-tech collaboration celebrating 10 years of Apple-Hermès partnership. 24 exclusive animated watch faces and handcrafted bands unavailable elsewhere, with full Ultra 3 capabilities. Swiss luxury watchmaking heritage since 1860 meets modern technology. Only major Swiss brand committed to smartwatches. Grade 2 Titanium, domed sapphire, ceramic bezel.
We score luxury & style on Materials (30%), Design & Craftsmanship (30%), Brand Heritage (20%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 totals 9.6 out of 10 and the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 9.1. The widest gap is Features, where the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 scores 10 against 6 for the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 — smart capabilities. Value also separates them: 6 for the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 versus 5 for the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 2.13" OLED, 3000 nits on the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 versus 1.39" OLED on the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5; Case — Titanium on the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 versus Grade 2 Titanium on the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5.
Pricing as of January 27, 2026: $1,299 for the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 and $1,895 for the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5, a $596 difference in the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3's favor. Owners praise the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 for 24 exclusive Hermès watch faces and handcrafted leather bands; the most common complaint is extremely expensive. Owners praise the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 for swiss watchmaking heritage and grade 2 Titanium case; the most common complaint is very expensive.
Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3
- 24 exclusive Hermès watch faces
- Handcrafted leather bands
- Full Ultra 3 capabilities
- 10-year anniversary collection
- Extremely expensive
- Bands scratch easily
- Same hardware as Ultra 3
TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5
- Swiss watchmaking heritage
- Grade 2 Titanium case
- Domed sapphire crystal
- Ceramic bezel
- Very expensive
- Limited smart features vs competitors
- Short battery life
Which should you buy?
The Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 is the better fit for fashion-tech enthusiasts and hermès collectors — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Features and Value. The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 is the better fit for swiss watch enthusiasts and luxury tech collectors. Since the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 is both the higher scorer and $596 cheaper, the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 only makes sense for swiss watch enthusiasts. The Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 is a poor fit for value-conscious buyers; the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 is a poor fit for feature-focused buyers.
Choose the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 if
- Fashion-tech enthusiasts
- Hermès collectors
- Luxury Apple users
Skip it if
- Value-conscious buyers
- Rough outdoor use
Choose the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 if
- Swiss watch enthusiasts
- Luxury tech collectors
- TAG Heuer brand loyalists
Skip it if
- Feature-focused buyers
- Budget shoppers
Common questions
Is the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 better than the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5?
In our Luxury & Style ranking the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 scores higher overall, 9.6 to 9.1, with the biggest advantage in Features. The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 cost than the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3?
$596 more as of January 27, 2026: $1,895 for the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 against $1,299 for the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 and the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5?
The headline spec difference is Display: 2.13" OLED, 3000 nits on the Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 3 versus 1.39" OLED on the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5. In use, the gap that matters most is Features (10 vs 6 in our scoring): smart capabilities.