Title: Innovative Transformation: Apple Watch Reinvented into Mechanical Wristwatch
Apple Inc.’s groundbreaking smartwatch, the “Apple Watch,” renowned for its touch panel functionality, high-performance processing chips, and reliable lithium-ion battery, has recently sparked the interest of an inventive hardware enthusiast. Mr. Jack Spiggle, a visionary in the field, has embarked on an extraordinary journey to repurpose an abandoned Apple Watch into a mesmerizing mains powered mechanical timepiece.
Mechanical Apple Watch From Real E-Waste Apple Watch
In a remarkable display of creativity, ingenuity, and skill, Mr. Spiggle has documented his meticulous process of transforming the Apple Watch in a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The comprehensive step-by-step guide can be found on the popular DIY platform, Instructables. To immerse yourself in this awe-inspiring project, visit here.
A Fresh Perspective on Apple Watch
Mr. Spiggle, a hardware aficionado renowned for his expertise, shares intriguing insights into the thriving second-hand Apple Watch market. These timepieces, often sold at remarkably affordable prices due to battery deterioration or screen cracks, have become an ideal playground for Mr. Spiggle’s innovative pursuits. Astonishingly, he managed to acquire a used “Apple Watch Series 1” for a mere $1 (approximately 145 yen).
Undeterred by the challenges, Mr. Spiggle, equipped with the Apple Watch and a Seiko “NH38” movement, embarked on his carefully curated plan to transform the electronic gadget into a stunning mechanical wristwatch. Meticulously arranging the necessary components such as glass plates and drivers, Mr. Spiggle estimates the total material cost of this endeavor to be around $50 (approximately 7200 yen).
The Allure of Seiko “NH38” Movement
The choice of the Seiko “NH38” movement stems from its affordability, straightforward date and day display system, and a captivating design that allows it to be admired from various angles. Its inclusion in this remarkable transformation highlights Mr. Spiggle’s dedication to creating a truly captivating mechanical wristwatch.
The Metamorphosis Begins
The metamorphosis process starts with the removal of the Apple Watch’s display, battery, heart rate sensors, and various other electronic components.
While the Apple Watch’s touch sensor and glass parts are significant for its electronic functionality, Mr. Spiggle necessity dictates they are unnecessary for a mechanical watch. During the disassembly process, Mr. Spiggle encountered some scratches on the glass caused by the removal of the touch sensor. To remedy this, he skillfully concealed the imperfections with black nail polish, restoring the elegance of the timepiece.
Utilizing laser processing, the dial of this reimagined marvel is expertly crafted from brass, meticulously curated to create an exquisite aesthetic appeal.
A Beautiful Fusion of Digital and Mechanical
Retaining the spirit of traditional wristwatches, Mr. Spiggle ingeniously repurposes the Apple Watch’s iconic “Digital Crown,” transforming it into a mechanical watch crown, seamlessly blending the worlds of digital innovation and mechanical precision.
Witness the fascinating operation of the timekeeping needles by exploring the temporary assembly and the movement of the Digital Crown in this captivating video:
A Masterpiece Takes Form
Taking customization to new heights, Mr. Spiggle expertly removes the rotor of the movement and adds an Apple logo style pattern, elevating the visual appeal of this resplendent mechanical wristwatch.
With meticulous attention to detail, every part is diligently polished to achieve a glossy finish, adding the perfect touch of sophistication to this exceptional timepiece.
Witness the Birth of a Mechanical Marvel
Experience the culmination of Mr. Spiggle’s passion and perseverance by immersing yourself in the captivating video documenting this captivating journey. Discover how the Apple Watch evolves into a mesmerizing mechanical wonder starting from the 25-minute mark:
For an in-depth look into this awe-inspiring transformation, watch “How I Made a Mechanical Apple Watch (Full Function!) Build Video” on YouTube. Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure that celebrates the marriage of cutting-edge technology and mechanical elegance. The video can be found here.
For additional information, please refer to the original article.
“Apple Watch” is a smart watch that has a touch panel, high performance processing chips, lithium-ion battery, etc. An entry was released that replaced such Apple Watch content and remodeled it into a mains powered watch.
Mechanical Apple Watch From Real E-Waste Apple Watch : 46 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables
https://www.instructables.com/Mechanical-Apple-Watch-From-Real-E-Waste-Apple-Wat/
Mr. Jack Spiggle of the hardware sealer who remodeled the Apple Watch into a mechanical wristwatch. According to Mr Spiggle, in the second-hand market, Apple Watch is sold at a very cheap price for reasons such as “battery deterioration” and “screen crack”. Mr. Spiggle got a used “Apple Watch Series 1” for just $1 (about 145 yen).
Mr. Spiggle is preparing a Seiko “NH38” movement in addition to the second-hand Apple Watch. In addition, we started planning to remodel Apple Watch into a mains powered wristwatch by arranging the necessary parts and tools such as glass plates and drivers. The total material cost at this point is $50 (about 7200 yen).
The main reasons for using the NH38 movement are that it is available at a low price, that it does not have a complex system for displaying the date and day of the week, and that it is easily appealing as a mechanical wristwatch because the contents can be seen from the back 3 points.
First, remove all Apple Watch displays, batteries, heart rate sensors, etc.
The Apple Watch display has a touch sensor and so on, but only the glass part is needed for a mechanical watch. Mr Spiggle scratched the black part of the outer edge of the glass when removing the touch sensor etc, so he painted the scratch with black nail polish.
The dial is made by cutting out brass with laser processing.
The Apple Watch has a “Digital Crown” that mimics the crown of a wristwatch. Mr Spiggle decided to keep the outer part of this Digital Crown and use it as a mechanical watch crown.
In the following film, you can see how the needle is operated by moving the Digital Crown after temporary assembly.
First Test of a Mechanical Apple Watch – YouTube
Cut out the rotor of the movement and add an Apple logo style pattern.
Finally, each part is polished to a glossy finish.
You can check how the Apple Watch remodeled into a mechanical watch works from about 25 minutes of the following movie.
How I Made a Mechanical Apple Watch (Full Function!) Build Video – YouTube
Copy the title and URL of this article
#Remodeling #Apple #Watch #mechanical #watch #GIGAZINE
