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How One Crazy YouTuber Built The World’s First “Mechanical Apple Watch” from E-Waste

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While tech companies spend more time designing the future rather than reminiscing about the past, YouTuber NanoRobotGeek decided to flip things around by taking a cutting-edge smartwatch and turning it into an analog timepiece. Say hello to the first-ever Apple Watch powered by an automatic movement… or more accurately, the first-ever Apple Watch that works without needing to charge!

Barely a year since Apple launched the Watch Ultra, Jack Spiggle (who goes by NanoRobotGeek on YouTube) decided it was time for the smartwatch to perform a blast from the past too. The project started with sourcing a Gen 1 Apple Watch, which would serve as the perfect outer shell for the project – Apple stopped supporting the Gen 1 Watch in 2020, and most of the first-generation Apple Watches have extremely poor battery life, rendering them useless. Jack bought a handful of second-hand watches off eBay for a couple of hundred bucks, mainly for their stainless steel chassis and sapphire glass. The idea was deceptively simple – to build a mechanical Apple Watch with a functional crown and button.

Designer: NanoRobotGeek

The 25-minute-long video at the beginning details out Jack executes this hefty build. The inside of the watch features a reliable Seiko NH38 movement, but it isn’t as simple as slapping a mechanical movement inside the watch and calling it a day. Analog timepieces are HIGHLY intricate works of art and engineering, and the YouTube video above just makes one appreciate the science of horology even more. The conversion exercise can basically be split into two phases – cleaning out the Apple Watch, and then assembling the mechanical timepiece inside its hollow shell. The former was understandably easy, but required a fair amount of care because Jack didn’t want to risk breaking the glass or any other parts.

Jack’s mechanical Apple Watch features an exhibition back with a visible custom-made oscillating weight with an Apple logo

The mechanical Apple Watch kept beside a functioning Gen 1 Apple Watch

A Seiko NH38 proved to be the perfect mechanical movement for using in the watch. It’s an affordable automatic movement that doesn’t need winding, and relies on an oscillating weight inside the watch to translate hand movements into stored energy that then powers the watch. The NH38 also has a power reserve of 41 hours, which means if you wear it everyday, it should run smoothly for the foreseeable future, making it the only Apple Watch that NEVER needs charging!

Once perfectly optimized and aligned, the Seiko movement was then mounted on a plate and prepared for modifications.

While the entire process involved optimizing and modifying the movement to fit perfectly into the Apple Watch’s stainless steel chassis, perhaps one of the most interesting parts was the creation of a custom oscillating weight for the watch. Visible through the back, this oscillating weight would serve the purpose of charging the watch through minor wrist movements. Jack took an existing weight and modified it by laser-cutting the Apple logo into it as well as etching the movement model number and jewel count onto it.

The movement was then mounted behind a zirconium plate with a small cutout on the front to let you see the watch’s flywheel. As promised, Jack actually made the crown and button functional too – pressing down the button and simultaneously turning the crown would let you set the time. Given the crown’s ability to be turned easily by accident, Jack designed this unique failsafe to prevent the watch from changing the time unintentionally if it brushed against a surface.

Finally, the sapphire glass was mounted onto the front, along with a rear disc-shaped glass unit. Even though the entire process was a sheer pleasure to watch, the fact that Jack attached the stock silicone strap to this magnificent piece took away from its luxurious charm… However, in a later YouTube Short video, Jack shows off the watch with a set of leather straps and I have to say, it does look fantastic. Here’s to hoping someone can make a simple DIY kit so that enthusiasts can recycle old Apple Watches and turn them into fantastic forever-timepieces!

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How about upping Apple Watch’s style quotient with Y24’s durable case

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Want to elevate your Apple Watch appeal to the next level without breaking the bank? Then you should consider the bold look of Apple Watch cases designed by Y24 which is a fresh offshoot brand of Swedish label Golden Concept renowned for its luxury offerings at a steep price tag.

Y24 gets the high price tag out of the equation while offering similar quality, and that’s what the average Apple user wants. The cases offered by the brand transform the look of the wearable while keeping all the functionality well intact.

Designer: Y24

The price-friendly collection launched by the brand is inspired by the lifestyle of Tokyo, and the cool vibe resonates in each one of them. According to Puia Shamsossadati, Founder and CEO, Y24, all the Cupertino giant’s products are ubiquitous in their look and feel. Y24’s specially designed cases elevate the young generations’ style for a unique identity without sacrificing Apple’s originality. Puia added that “Y24 is inspired by Japan, crafted in Sweden, and designed for the world.”

They call this collection Apex, and it comprises six different models inspired by each district of Japan. First up the Shibuya is a combination of sleek metallic case and straps done in orange for a sparky look. Then there is the Brera done in a stealthy all-black finish and the Pigalle that comes in a matte black case paired with a verdant colored strap. Söder in rose gold case combined with jet-black straps is for ones who crave opulence while the Soho has a contrasting pristine white and rose gold hue. Lastly, the sober Xinyi has a sleek silver finish with a black strap.

The cool cases are designed for the Apple Watch Ultra in both 45mm and 49mm sizes, as well as, the Apple Watch Series 8. Each one of the Apex cases is crafted out of 316 L stainless steel, and the high-grade silicone straps are extremely durable. Coming at a price tag ranging from $199 to $249, these cases by Y24 are perfect for creating a distinct persona.

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An Apple Watch strap with an integrated pillbox seems like quite a brilliant idea

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Although conceptual, the Apple Watch Pillbox highlights a rather novel use-case for the company’s health-tracking smartwatch, building on its personality of being a life-saving piece of tech.

Every year, as Tim Cook takes the stage to announce the next series of the Apple Watch, he simultaneously also talks about how many letters and emails he’s received from people claiming that the watch saved their life. Whether it was detecting a fall or a crash, to any anomalies in body temperature or heart rate, the watch is great at knowing when something is off (either noticeably or not) and alerting you or your caretaker as soon as possible. This watch strap with an integrated pillbox takes the watch one step further, helping people stay healthy by following their medication routine religiously.

Designer: Zhiwen

Designed as a simple silicone strap and sleeve that attaches to your Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Pillbox gives you a tiny pill container right underneath the watch body, letting you easily carry your medication with you wherever you go. The watch permanently sits on your wrist so the chances of forgetting to carry your meds are much lower, and a health-monitoring app on the watch constantly tracks your health and reminds you to take your meds at exactly the right time.

The way the app, at least in this situation, works is by tracking the wearer’s blood pressure – a feature that isn’t there on the Apple Watch yet, but we’re working with hypotheticals, at this point. When the watch detects an anomaly, it gives you a gentle notification, allowing you to be aware. If the situation worsens, the watch lets you know it’s time to take your meds, and if there’s no improvement, the watch alerts your caretaker/guardian so they can check in on you. Caretakers can also remotely keep track of your health stats too, just as a safety measure.

Although the Apple Watch can’t actively measure its wearer’s blood pressure, the idea of having a pillbox attached to your watch has various merits. For starters, the watch can measure your heart rate, take an EKG, and even check your blood O2 levels. It’s estimated that in the future, the watch will be able to non-invasively check your blood sugar levels. In such a scenario, knowing exactly when to take an insulin shot would be absolutely crucial. Similarly, for people suffering from a variety of ailments that require monitoring and medication, having a health tracker on your wrist along with a pillbox sounds like a pretty neat idea.

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Alternate-reality Apple Watch comes with an angled second screen just for notifications

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As multiple rumors of an Apple iPhone with no buttons, a HomePod with a larger screen, and an Apple XR headset hit the surface, let’s look at this odd little Apple Watch concept that ditches the large always-on display for something a little different. This unique Watch concept from the mind of Tien Hung comes with two displays instead of one, using a secondary ticker-tape-inspired screen right below the primary one to show you notifications. The watch also shifts the crown to the top left corner, creating a template that definitely feels different in a way that I’m still trying to wrap my head around.

Designer: Tien Hung

Just like the MacBook with its TouchBar, this Watch concept has its own TouchBar of sorts, designed as a dedicated notification and quick-action center. The secondary display sits underneath the first one, at an angle that naturally points towards the wearer’s eye so that you can get your notification at a glance without needing to tilt your Watch over to activate the display.

This new kind of Dynamic Island gives the Apple Watch a distinctly different aesthetic. It allows the watch to, for once, multitask by letting you respond to messages on one screen while you track your activity on the other. The Watch’s body perhaps receives its biggest set of changes, while the strap stays the same. The dual-screen design sees a complete shift in the watch’s overall visual DNA. The home button goes the way of the dinosaur, while the crown shifts from the 3 o’clock position to the top-left corner, becoming a little hard to access. I’d prefer a top right, if anything.

This novel concept is far from ever being a reality, given that the Apple Watch is less of a multitasking device and more of a health wearable. Apple’s announcement of the Watch Ultra last year has only further cemented the idea that the Watch isn’t an extension of your phone anymore… it’s a potentially life-saving device that monitors your health 24×7, letting you know the second it senses something wrong. Apple’s been working on a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring system that may come to the Watch this year, although realistically it seems like that feature is still a year or two away. If you asked me what the watch was missing, however, a secondary screen wouldn’t be anywhere on the list. I’d much rather have a camera on the watch that lets you FaceTime directly from your wrist!

The sensors on the bottom of the Watch stay the same too.

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NASA-themed Apple Watch bands add a wonderful space-geek touch to your smartwatch

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A health-monitoring watch that looks inwards now also acts as a symbol of looking outwards…

With seven different NASA-approved designs to choose from (along with 20+ watch faces to match), MobyFox’s Apple Watch straps are far cooler than any Nike or Hermes strap you could ever buy. The straps, made from sweat and UV-resistant silicone, feature a variety of graphical elements surrounding NASA’s rebranding over the ages, including the iconic meatball and worm logo styles. The strap-loop also has the year 1953 printed on it, marking the day NASA was first founded.

Designer: MobyFox

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The collection of straps is designed to work with every single Apple Watch model, all the way down to the Series 1 to even the SE and the Ultra. Choose your watch model during checkout and the strap ships with 2 sets of connectors to accommodate both 38/40/41mm and 42/44/45 mm case sizes as well as Samsung and other smartwatches with a 22mm pin.

To access the 20+ watch face designs, all you have to do is download the MobyFace app onto your iPhone (the app is currently limited to just iOS) and scan the QR code inside the box that the strap shipped in. Scanning the code instantly adds a perfect space-inspired touch to your Apple Watch display, letting you choose between photos of famous astronauts, iconic NASA photographs, or a personal favorite, images shot by the James Webb Space Telescope!

The straps, which are cheaper than Apple’s own Watch Straps, make for the perfect accessory for anyone who loves everything space and extra-terrestrial. The various styles range from regular to vibrant and graphical, catering to everyone’s tastes. They’re durable, come with their own cleaning/maintaining instructions (just soap and water does the trick), and have a universal one-size-fits-all design for your wrist.

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Top 10 Apple Watch Accessories that all smartwatch junkies need to get their hands on

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The Apple Watch is probably one of the most popular smartwatches globally, and it’s not much of a shocker when you consider the number of people you see walking or jogging on the street with their Apple Watch wrapped around their wrists. Apple is constantly innovating on the go, and its Apple Watch Ultra is the latest addition to its arsenal of techy goodies. And, we’ve curated a collection of innovative and nifty accessories to perfectly complement your Apple Watch Ultra, and its predecessors as well. From the Elago W3 Stand that will teleport users onto a nostalgic journey of time and functionality, to the smallest Apple Watch fast charger – these innovative accessories are a must-have for Apple Watch fanatics!

1. Serafino Luxury’s Apple Watch Cases

Designed by Serafino Luxury, this Apple Watch case transforms your favorite Apple Watch into a true watch wrapped in steel, amped with a beautifully-sculpted body, and a steel or leather strap. It changes your techy Apple Watch into an Haute Horlogerie. It is available in various styles –  metallic and anodized black, blue, and gold finishes. You are even provided with a complimentary strap to match your case, depending on the type of style you choose for yourself!

2. The RSTR Case

Designed by the Golden Concept, the RSTR Case features a transparent crystalline design that is made to be shown off. It transforms your Apple Watch Ultra into a shimmering jewel that you can wear on your wrist and boast. It is available in four stunning colors, and has been crafted using 50 meticulously engineered parts. The home and action buttons are made from stainless steel and are designed to be slightly larger, making them more accessible through the otherwise chunky case.

3. The PZOZ Converter Case

The PZOZ Converter Case is really an ingenious product. You can snap the nifty product right onto your Apple Watch, and it fools people into thinking you actually own an Apple Watch Ultra. The body has been built using polycarbonate, and not titanium. The watch strap remains unchanged, and that Action Button on the side is clearly just a dummy button, but it does manage to look incredibly real!

4. Elago W3 Stand

Designed by Elago, the W3 stand is designed to wirelessly charge your Apple Watch under the guise of a classic Macintosh. Elago transformed and revamped the design to hold the Apple Watch’s latest version. It is designed to be placed on your nightstand and consecutively charges the Apple Watch Ultra that has been docked into it. It features a Nightstand Mode which allows it to function as an alarm clock, and display the time and messages.

5. The Anker 3-in-1 Cube

The Anker 3-in-1 Cube has MagSafe, allowing it to hold three devices all at once. Don’t be fooled by its simple appearance, because it’s been amped with a ton of functionality. The charging section for your Apple devices can be accessed by lifting the lid like a little treasure box, except that the opening is facing in the direction opposite you. This ensures that your phone can be tilted to face you. It’s trivial to set any of the three charging spots up and still fold the box down in a flash, making it ideal for people who need to pack up and go at a moment’s notice.

6. The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger

Designed to provide you with an organized desk, the Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger enables you to charge all your precious Apple Devices in one go, and in the exact same locations. It helps you maintain a neat and tidy desk or nightstand. The charger does come with a heavy price tag of $180, but despite that, it still functions as a convenient solution for quick and efficient charging for your Apple – for all your Apple devices!

7. The Maco Go 2

Say hello to the smallest Apple Watch fast charger! The Maco Go 2 is the kind of charger that you’ll carry everywhere with you. It eliminates the need for a charging cable completely.  It features a simple square shape with the USB-C plug subtly poking out of a corner, rather than being placed in the middle. This allows you to plug your charger anywhere and ensures that it won’t have to fight for space with the other peripherals attached to your laptop’s USB-C ports.

8. The ActionBand

Twelve South has created the ActionBand, a sweatband designed to hold your Apple Watch. It can be difficult to maintain an eye on our workout progress while actually working out, so Twelve South developed this smart solution that allows you to work out with your Apple Watch. It features a carved-out frame to accommodate your Apple Watch so that you can sweat all day without losing your grip. Sold in pairs, Twelve South sends each customer one ActionBand with a secure Apple Watch frame and one normal sweatband to wrap around your watch-free wrist.

9. The Apple Magic Charger

Looking somewhat like the iPhone Lightning Dock, the Apple Magic Charger is based on a metal stand, which features a metallic puck integrated within its square rim. The device is likely made of anodized aluminum while the round charging area within is rubberized. Interestingly the aluminum stand allows the charger to be pushed into a vertical position to charge the connected iPhone. Reportedly, and as suggested by the available images, the Magic Charger was designed to keep the connected iPhone upright and in a horizontal position; perhaps this limitation of use could have been a reason the magic was never done outside of the Apple production lines!

10. The SANDMARC Titanium Edition Apple Watch Ultra Band

The SANDMARC Titanium Edition Apple Watch Ultra Band has been crafted from lightweight and durable titanium and is designed to perfectly complement your Apple Watch Ultra. Equipped with a glass coating, which makes your smartwatch scratch-resistant, the band has been designed for the Apple Watch Ultra. It provides protection during your outdoor adventures. It works perfectly for both formal events, and on-the-go adventures!

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Transform your Apple Watch 8 into an Apple Watch Ultra with this sneaky $13 snap-on cover

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Easily the perfect Halloween costume for your Apple Watch 7 or 8, the PZOZ Converter Case gives your $399 smartwatch a facelift, allowing it to cosplay a $799 Apple Watch Ultra.

If you’re like me, you think the Apple Watch Ultra looks cool, but there’s no way on God’s bountiful earth that you’re spending 800 bucks on a watch. Luckily, this sneaky little lifehack has you sorted. Designed to snap right onto your existing Apple Watch, this cover case fools people into thinking you own a Watch Ultra. It looks remarkably close to the real deal, although the body is made from polycarbonate instead of titanium, your watch strap remains unchanged, and that Action Button on the side is clearly just a dummy button. Looks incredibly real though!

Designer: PZOZ

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On a scale of one to impressive-lifehack, the PZOZ Conversion Case rands remarkably high. Remember when Apple debuted the Dynamic Island and almost immediately, people began writing apps that turned hole-punch cameras on Android phones into dynamic islands?? The PZOZ Conversion Case is almost exactly like that. It’s incredibly sneaky, but you’ve got to admit it’s a remarkable idea. The Conversion Case easily snaps onto the Watch 7 or Watch 8, not only giving it a very expensive facelift, but also protecting it from accidental knocks, scratches, and scuffs.

Installing the case is simple enough for you to do it with the Apple Watch still on your wrist. Just peel the blue protective film off the case’s transparent front panel, and pop it onto the watch with a satisfying snap. The kit also comes with the Watch Ultra crown cap, which just sticks right onto your existing crown with adhesive. A pretty big trade-off with this is that you can’t use the EKG feature anymore, which requires you to rest your thumb or index finger on the watch’s original crown.

Once installed, you could choose to swap out the straps too, to complete the look, but for the most part, your conversion is absolutely complete. The cover case features a flat display panel just like on the Ultra, which still lets you use the Watch’s touchscreen (you may find it difficult to reach the edges of the display), and most of the other details line up perfectly, including the home button and even the microphone hole right between the button and crown. The speakers do get obscured a slight bit, so watch out for that.

The PZOZ Conversion Case works with the Apple Watch Series 7 and Series 8 (just the 45mm variant). It sits on just the top of your watch, keeping all the sensors below working just as usual. The home button and crown work as expected too (barring the EKG feature), and that Action button on the side doesn’t do much aside from being a fidget toy for your fingers.  Now if only someone created the Wayfinder watch face to complete this epic transformation!

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Top 10 Apple Watch Accessories that every smartwatch enthusiast needs

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The Apple Watch is probably one of the most popular smartwatches globally, and it’s not much of a shocker when you consider the number of people you see walking or jogging on the street with their Apple Watch wrapped around their wrists. Apple is constantly innovating on the go, and its Apple Watch Ultra is the latest addition to its arsenal of techy goodies. And, we’ve curated a collection of innovative and nifty accessories to perfectly complement your Apple Watch Ultra, and its predecessors as well. From the Elago W3 Stand that will teleport users onto a nostalgic journey of time and functionality, to the smallest Apple Watch fast charger – these innovative accessories are a must-have for Apple Watch fanatics!

1. Serafino Luxury’s Apple Watch Cases

Designed by Serafino Luxury, this Apple Watch case transforms your favorite Apple Watch into a true watch wrapped in steel, amped with a beautifully-sculpted body, and a steel or leather strap. It changes your techy Apple Watch into an Haute Horlogerie. It is available in various styles –  metallic and anodized black, blue, and gold finishes. You are even provided with a complimentary strap to match your case, depending on the type of style you choose for yourself!

2. Elago W3 Stand

Designed by Elago, the W3 stand is designed to wirelessly charge your Apple Watch in the guise of a classic Macintosh. Elago revamped the design to hold the Apple Watch’s latest version. It is designed to be placed on your nightstand and consecutively charges the Apple Watch Ultra that has been docked into it. It features a Nightstand Mode which allows it to function as an alarm clock, and display the time and messages.

3. The Maco Go 2

Say hello to the smallest Apple Watch fast charger! The Maco Go 2 is the kind of charger that you’ll carry everywhere with you. It eliminates the need for a charging cable completely.  It features a simple square shape with the USB-C plug subtly poking out of a corner, rather than being placed in the middle. This allows you to plug your charger anywhere and ensures that it won’t have to fight for space with the other peripherals attached to your laptop’s USB-C ports.

4. The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger

The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger is the charger you need to provide you with an organized desk. It allows you to charge all your beloved Apple Devices in one go, and that too in the same location. It maintains a clean and organized desk or nightstand.  Although it does have a hefty price tag of $180, it is still a pretty convenient solution for quickly and efficiently charging your four favorite Apple devices. The main station of the Zens charger can power your iPhone, iPad, and AirPods, and you get a magnetic attachment for fastening the Apple Watch charger to the main system. This magnetic Apple Watch extension is actually what makes the wireless MagSafe charger “modular.”

5. The Anker 3-in-1 Cube

The Anker 3-in-1 Cube has MagSafe, allowing it to hold three devices all at once. Don’t be fooled by its simple appearance, because it’s been amped with a ton of functionality. The charging section for your Apple devices can be accessed by lifting the lid like a little treasure part, except that the opening is facing in the direction opposite you. This ensures that your phone can be tilted to face you. It’s trivial to set any of the three charging spots up and still fold the box down in a flash, making it ideal for people who need to pack up and go at a moment’s notice.

6. The ActionBand

Twelve South has created the ActionBand, a sweatband designed to hold your Apple Watch. It can be difficult to maintain an eye on our workout progress while actually working out, so Twelve South developed this smart solution that allows you to work out with your Apple Watch. It features a carved-out frame to accommodate your Apple Watch so that you can sweat all day without losing your grip. Sold in pairs, Twelve South sends each customer one ActionBand with a secure Apple Watch frame and one normal sweatband to wrap around your watch-free wrist.

7. The Apple Magic Charger

Looking somewhat like the iPhone Lightning Dock, the Apple Magic Charger is based on a metal stand, which features a metallic puck integrated within its square rim. The device is likely made of anodized aluminum while the round charging area within is rubberized. Interestingly the aluminum stand allows the charger to be pushed into a vertical position to charge the connected iPhone. Reportedly, and as suggested by the available images, the Magic Charger was designed to keep the connected iPhone upright and in a horizontal position; perhaps this limitation of use could have been a reason the magic was never done outside of the Apple production lines!

8. SANDMARC Titanium Edition Apple Watch Ultra Band

The SANDMARC Titanium Edition Apple Watch Ultra Band has been crafted from lightweight and durable titanium, and is designed to perfectly complement your Apple Watch Ultra. Equipped with a glass coating, which makes your smartwatch scratch-resistant, the band has been designed for the Appel Watch Ultra. It provides protection during your outdoor adventures. It works perfectly for both formal events, and on-the-go adventures!

9. Colors

Called Colors, this protective case design was designed by SwitchEasy for Apple Watches. It comes in four different colors and cases. It is available in – black, starlight, army green, and abyss blue. The cases are super easy to strap and switch, and each different one gives your Apple Watch a whole new personality and look! Following a similar assembly method to traditional iPhone cases, users just slide their bare Apple Watch into the Colors case and it locks into place.

10. The hardgraft Collectors Watch Case

The hardgraft Collectors Watch case is an artisanal leather product that will your store smartwatch in style! The case features a soft Alcantara lining on the inside and is padded as well. The exterior of the case boasts vegetable-tanned Italian leather and a scratch-free zipper. Its round compact form not only stores your watch well but also makes it super easy to carry around. It is available in three elegant color options – Classic, Coal, and Off Grey. It’s a functional + stylish product to give your Apple Watch the protection it deserves!

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Elago W3 Stand for Apple Watch Ultra will teleport user onto a nostalgic journey of time and functionality

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San Diago-based accessories maker, Elago, has made it a custom to recreate Apple’s loved Macintosh Computer into a charging dock for the Cupertino tech giant’s new watch editions. The W3 charging stands – for Apple Watch series – through the years have paid ode to the iconic iMac that put Apple at the pinnacle of personal computing.

Meant to wirelessly charge the Apple Watch under the disguise of a classic Macintosh, Elago has this time refreshed the design to accommodate Apple’s largest watch to date. The W3 Stand is designed to sit comfortably on the nightstand while charging the Apple Watch Ultra docked into it. With the Nightstand Mode kicked in, it can function as an alarm clock and display time and messages for you.

Designer: Elago

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The new Elago W3 Stand is likely to impress Apple Watch patrons with its throwback design and ability to charge the Watch Ultra. Simply place the watch into the charging stand and the watch screen will instantly transform into a retro Macintosh computer.

The stand – which is compatible with Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, and all previous models – is made of durable, non-recycled silicone. The construction material renders the accessory feels great to the touch and durable enough to last a lifetime. Use of silicone also ensures that the charging stand is safe to use in homes with children and pets.

If you’re not a big Apple fan, but know someone in your circle, the Elago W3 Stand for the Apple Watch Ultra can make and ideal gift for them. The dock will teleport the recipient onto a nostalgic journey of time and functionality. If you are considering it an option, you’ll be glad to learn that the W3 Stand comes in two color options: Black and White, and is now available online for $13.99.

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The smallest Apple Watch Fast Charger cuts the cord for maximum mobility

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Apple has always been hailed as a champion of minimalist design in almost all its products. The Apple Watch charger, for example, is nothing but a tiny puck with the customary charging cable. This simple shape has allowed the smartwatch charger to be integrated into a variety of other designs and products, adding some interesting features or shapes to the accessory. You might think you can’t get any simpler than this, and you’d be surprised to learn that the official Apple Watch charger isn’t all that it’s cut out to be. There’s still room for improvement, especially when it comes to its portability, and this innovative Apple Watch Fast Charger takes that simplicity one step further by ditching the most cumbersome thing about the charger: the cable.

Designer: Loke Fong Koh

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Although the Apple Watch itself charges wirelessly, the charger, particularly Apple’s first-party charger, still has to get its power supply somewhere. Until the day comes when we can get power out of thin air, the simplest solution to this problem is a charging cable that connects to a power brick or even a computer. This, however, is one example where a simple solution isn’t always the best, especially when something isn’t actually that simple. Cords, after all, are the epitome of complexity, always getting tangled up when you’re not looking to the point that you just give up in frustration and leave the charger at home, intentionally or subconsciously.

An abandoned charger is a useless charger, so the Maco Go 2 is designed to make sure you never have to leave your Apple Watch’s charger behind. Like its predecessor, it cuts out the middleman by removing the need for a charging cable completely. That said, it doesn’t simply cut the cord out and leave it at that. Instead of a puck, it adopts a simpler square shape with the USB-C plug poking out of a corner rather than in the middle. It may seem like a small change, but it improves the experience significantly. Not only does it mean you can plug this charger anywhere (even directly into a power brick if you wish), it also means that it won’t be fighting for space with other peripherals on your laptop’s cramped USB-C ports.

Pocket Friendly – Fit right into your denim, a true travel companion.

Ergonomic Design – Maco Go 2 intuitive USB-C placement lets you fully utilize your gadgets.

Faster than Ever – Supports fast charging for the latest Apple Watch 6, 7, 8 and Ultra.

Of course, the Maco Go 2 isn’t just a rehash of its highly successful first run of the design. This second-gen product brings fast charging support to the equation, making it the smallest MFi-certified Apple Watch Fast Charger in the market. It supports not only the latest Apple Watch Series, including the Ultra, it can even charge your AirPods Pro 2 as well.

By ditching the cable, the Maco Go 2 Apple Watch Fast Charger frees you to charge anytime, anywhere, whether it’s from a laptop, a power bank, or even an iPad. And if necessary, you can connect a USB-C to USB-A adapter or even perhaps a cable if you really need the length. For only $40, you can enjoy the freedom, mobility, and flexibility of the Maco Go 2 and never have to worry about your Apple Watch losing power at the most inopportune moment ever again.

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