Then, a more affordable Watch SE (now in its second generation) and, in 2022, the rugged Apple Watch Ultra (also now in its second generation). What we’re looking for How we test Apple Watches Collapse Apple Watches do a lot of things, from tracking your health and fitness to fielding notifications. Collapse We’re not going to recommend an Apple Watch Ultra for a couch potato — unless you want the best battery life possible. The best Apple Watch for kidsIf you want your child to have an Apple Watch, we recommend picking a cellular Apple Watch SE or, if you can find one, a refurbished Series 4, 5, or 6 with cellular. The Apple Watch Series 11 seems like a sure bet, and there have been murmurs regarding an Apple Watch Ultra 3 and a third-gen Apple Watch SE.