'Click' Aims to Introduce Apple Watch Band Adapter in Upcoming Crowdfunding Campaign

ahead of apple watch's launch, accessory makers hoping create solutions allow device used wide array of existing watch bands. click, example, upcoming watchband adapter slide band slots of apple watch, allowing apple watch casing used existing 24mm watchband.

according click's creators, adapter spring bar attach watchband, fit apple watch's grooves, 1 of apple's own watch bands. appears use pin comes existing watchband rather shipping 1 of own.

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click takes advantage of sliding , locking mechanism on both sides of watch hold adapter in place 1 of apple's watchbands. click allows customers personalize apple watch match style , @ fraction of cost of apple's watchbands.

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click in prototype stage 3d printed versions of adapter available show off, team behind click planning introduce via crowdfunding campaign on kickstarter in next 2 weeks.

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it's possible, however, click never make out of prototype phase , hands of consumers. click not first apple watch watchband adapter claims be, second. earlier year, designer introduced crowdfunding campaign strap adapter designed apple watch. campaign shut down shortly after launched, presumably apple, in effort prevent people circumventing specific design aesthetic company has in mind apple watch.

apple's distaste adapters allow apple watch used watch band not surprising given amount of work went developing 6 custom bands apple watch: link bracelet, sport band, leather loop, modern buckle, classic buckle, , milanese loop. jony ive has called apple watch "one of difficult projects" he's ever worked on, , in multiple interviews, he's detailed extensive amount of time company put design of apple watch.

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it's possible apple relax stance on third-party apple watch bands , adapters in future, , it's company form partnerships or design guidelines wishing create bands device, @ stage, apple wants keep tight rein on bands watch worn given position company's first fashion accessory.

article link: 'click' aims introduce apple watch band adapter in upcoming crowdfunding campaign

 

i'd nervous come apart/come loose , watch fall on ground.

 

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