Coach introduces new leather bands for the Apple Watch

If the Hermes leather bands are too rich for your budget, check out the leather bands from Coach.  The new bands are a crocodile-embossed leather band,  a 3D floral band, and a printed leather band with floral designs (not shown).

The croco design has been embossed on real leather and is designed exclusively for the 42mm Apple Watch.  It’s available in black or brown for $175.00.

The Watch Strap with Tea Rose is made of glove-tanned leather and designed only for the 38mm Apple Watch.  This band is available in a choice of six colors, with each band decorated with die-cut leather flowers that are debossed with floral details and riveted in place on the band.  The Watch Strap with Tea Rose is $175.00.

The final band is also for the 38mm Watch.  This band is available in a choice of three colors, each printed with a floral design.  The Watch Strap with Prints bands are $150.00.

Regardless of the style, these Coach straps close with metal buckles.  The Apple Watch bands are available from Coach.

Charge your Apple Watch with an iMac G3

Okay, it’s not an actual iMac G3, but this cute charging stand from Elago is styled to look like one of those 1998 iMac G3s in the juicy colors.  As you can see, the Elago W4 stand holds the Watch horizontally, so it supports Nightstand Mode.

The stand is made of silicone, so you don’t have to worry about it scratching your watch.  And the silicone will prevent the stand from sliding around or scratching your night table.  You feed your own charging puck into the stand for power.  Get the Elago W4 stand in blue ($12.99) or in pink ($14.99) at Amazon.

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Finally, a charging stand that doesn’t cost almost as much as the Apple Watch itself

There are all manner of charging stands for the Apple Watch on the market.  Some of them are metal, some leather, some are very utilitarian, and some are almost works of art.  The Elago W2 is a simple, attractive stand that gets your watch charged for about $10.00.  It’s compatible with all Watch series, and it works with either the metal or plastic charging puck.  Your watch is held horizontally, which allows Nightstand Mode.  The stand is made of silicone, which means it won’t slide around on your night table, and it won’t scratch your watch.  The Elago W2 Stand is available in black for $8.99 and in jean indigo, red, white, or dark gray for $9.99 at Amazon.

This Apple Watch charging stand includes a backup battery

The GLAWEE charging stand for the Apple Watch holds the watch horizontally, so you’ll be able to make use of the Watch’s nightstand mode as it charges on your nightstand.  Then, you can take the stand with you as you travel, it will charge your Watch even without access to a power outlet.  The vertical tower holds a 5000mAh battery inside that can charge your Watch, and it has a USB outlet to charge your iPhone, too.

When connected to a power source, the backup battery charges your watch as it charges itself.  The four LEDs, seen above the Watch in the above image, shows the power reserve inside the battery.  GLAWEE says their “charger uses the latest safest protective tech for your Apple watch such as: over-voltage,over-current, over-power, over-heating, and short-circuit protection technology to ensure your watch and iPhone are safe during charging.”  Get this charger in black or white for $55.99 at Amazon.

Twelve South’s TimePorter is the perfect travel companion for your Apple Watch

If one owns an Apple Watch then one can never have enough accessories to go with that Watch. Whether its extra bands or charging do-dads, Apple Watch accessories are almost as essential as the watch itself. The Twelve South TimePorter is an accessories tote, portable charger and travel stand for the Apple Watch. TimePorter holds the charging cable, USB power adaptor, extra band(s), and more in a neatly designed, silicone-lined case. To charge your Apple Watch simply pop the charging disc into the integrated opening inside TimePorter and drape the Apple Watch across the top.

The case opens to create a multi-angle travel charging stand. Perfect for viewing incoming alerts and notifications while your Watch charges. You can even rotate the watch and use it in nightstand mode.

A built-in spool neatly manages extra cable while charging, leaving you just enough to plug into the nearest outlet. TimePorter is the perfect bedside companion whether you’re traveling or just using it on your nightstand at home. The Twelve South TimePorter is available in black or white for $33.99 on Amazon.