Apple Watch Band Adapters Begin Hitting Crowdfunding Sites Ahead of Next Month's Launch

apple watch still several weeks away making official debut, hasn't stopped dozens of inventors coming accessories device, , many of ideas showing on crowdfunding sites kickstarter , indiegogo.

along charging stands, band adapters popular category crowdfunding campaigns, , several different projects have been started hope of creating solutions allow apple watch used third-party watch bands.

earlier month, covered click apple watch band adapter, showing off 3d printed prototype, , project has been further developed , launched on kickstarter. click band adapter aiming make 22mm watch bands compatible apple watch.

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rendering of click adapter design​

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click simple adapter slides grooves of apple watch, 1 of apple's own watch bands. supports several different pin styles, including spring bars, t-bars, , quick release bars, promising give apple watch users more band options @ affordable price. come in 2 sizes , 4 finishes, match of apple watch casings. click has plans offer own leather bands in 9 colors.

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click adapter prototype in 3d printed apple watch​

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until now, there has been no affordable way customize bands on apple watch. current selection small , expensive. want able express in every situation, because shouldn't have change watch; watch should complement you. click, can personalize apple watch without breaking bank.

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another apple watch band adapter promises let users wear apple watches existing watch bands. adappt similar click, adappt pairing adapter watch bands in addition selling separately. click, slides apple watch band groove on 1 side , second side features standard pin that's used watch bands.

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rendering of adappt apple watch adapter​

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adappt available in plastic, anodized aluminum, stainless , gold plated steel, in colors match each apple watch, , available in 2 sizes.

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rendering of adappt apple watch adapter color options​

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thanks high quality materials, adappt match apple watch. our aluminum anodized through electro-chemical process creates porous surface, coated dye, , feel sport edition versions, silver , space grey aluminum.

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adappt's bands come in rubber, leather, metal, , priced reasonably @ $9 $18, adapter included.

adappt band launched on kickstarter as standap , later removed, leading many believe disappearance @ behest of apple, appears apple has not yet taken stance on these types of adapters allow apple watch work band.

in weeks leading apple watch launch, we'll undoubtedly see additional band adapters , other accessories designed device. apple watch become available on april 24, available pre-order , in-store try on beginning april 10.

click apple watch band adapter priced @ $10 backers, delivery set may 2015. later backers need pay $15 june 2015 delivery.

adappt apple watch band adapter starts @ $7 plastic version, , goes $250 gold plated version. adapters , bands adappt ship in june of 2015.

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