At London Collections Men 2015, Tom Ford showed off an Apple Watch he converted into a pocket watch. Needless to say it was elegant upgrade which came at a sticker price of $1,490 USD. I was able to recreate this concept, and here is how you can too.
Here is what you need:
- Apple Watch
- A-Hook Strap Adapter
- Pocket Watch Chain
Apple Watch
Remove the existing straps from the watch.
Strap Adapter
You will need an adapter that slides into the strap hole on the watch that has a ring for you to attach the chain. I found an adapter at Steel Connect for $19 USD. The adapter came with a chain, however it wasn’t quite the look I was going for.
Pocket Watch Chain
Ebay is your friend! After spending a small amount of time searching, I found an antique victorian pocket watch chain.
Finished Project
It is very simple to remove the existing straps and slide the adapter into the top slot of the watch. Clip the chain on to the ring of the adapter and you are all set!
Final Thoughts
Converting an Apple Watch into a pocket watch is extremely easy to do. It is a stylish way to accessorize your Apple Watch, if you want an alternative from wearing it on your wrist. The only thing I haven’t found was an adapter to fill the bottom strap hole.