10 Gift Ideas for Apple Watch Fans

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Q. I need gift ideas to give my best friend who has an Apple Watch. She is always talking about her watch and she’s even getting her husband an Apple Watch for Christmas.

I thought it would be fun to get her some sort of accessory for her watch, but I have no idea what to get her. I’ve read your articles about the Apple Watch and hope you can help give me some Apple Watch gift ideas for my best friend. Thanks!

A. Great idea! Yes, giving your best friend a gift for her Apple Watch is bound to delight her. Here are some gifts that are fun and useful for an Apple Watch owner

Apple Watch Bands

You’ll find plenty of choices for bands for an Apple Watch. You can choose from the many options Apple offers or go for a band from a different company.

Changing your band on the Apple Watch takes just a few seconds so you can easily change bands during the day to match your outfit, activity level and/or mood.

[warning] Before buying a band for an Apple Watch, you need to know whether the Watch is 38 mm or 42 mm. If you don’t know, you have to ask. [/warning]

Bands from Apple

Apple now offers bands in many different colors and styles. Choices were limited when the Watch was first launched in April, but many more options are available now.

Choose the Sports band, if your friend uses the Watch as a fitness tracker, or a different style for a dressier look.

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Prices for bands from Apple range from $49 for the Sports band to $449 for the Link bracelet at the Apple Store.

Bands Made by Other Companies

If you like the look of the bands from Apple but don’t like the price, check out bands made by other companies. Some of the bands look a lot like the ones from Apple but cost a lot less money.

Check out Riega Stainless Steel band that looks like the Milanese Loop. Instead of costing $149, as the Milanese Loop does, this band costs $29.88, marked down from $149.99, and comes in black and silver colors.

If you like the Leather Loop band from Apple but don’t want to spend $149, check out this Leather Loop band that costs $39.88. Note that this band is long so is best for those with larger wrists.

Casetify Bands

Casetify offers Apple Watch bands in hundreds of styles. These watch straps have designs that are printed onto the band. You can order bands for 38 mm and 42 mm watches with matte silver or black connectors.

These bands are made of synthetic material so you can wear them when you exercise.

Another idea is to get a Casetify custom band with your photo printed on the band. Use a photo of your friend’s favorite pet, child or vacation vista.

I’ve amassed a collection of Casetify bands for my Apple Watch over the months. Most of my bands are designs from the site but I recently created one from a photo. I wanted a certain color band and couldn’t find what I wanted so I used my own photo.

I took a photo of tile on my bathroom floor and turned it into an Apple Watch band. Let your imagination flow!

Casetify bands cost $70 with free shipping. Be sure to search for coupon codes to get a discount on the price.

Casetify is currently having a sale of 15% off your order with the coupon code Casetify15.

[tip] If you’re looking to get an Apple Watch for yourself or as a gift, check out Best Buy, which currently has the Apple Watch on sale for $100 off each model. [/tip]

Apple Watch Docks

Charging an Apple Watch is a nightly task so you can make a difference daily with the gift of a dock. Make charging easier or more elegant with a dock for the Watch.

Bamboo Dock

You can make charging both the Watch and an iPhone more efficient and attractive with this [2 in 1] Bamboo Apple Watch Stand & Cell Phone Charging Station. Instead of tangled cords on the nightstand, you can charge both your phone and your Watch on this dock.

The phone slot is big enough to work with larger phones such as the iPhone 6 Plus. The Bamboo dock is currently available at Amazon for $9.99, on sale from $39.99. Charge cords are not included.

Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock

Charging an Apple Watch couldn’t be easier with this Magnetic Dock from Apple. Place your Apple Watch on this pad either on its side or on its back to begin charging. The Watch automatically goes into Nightstand mode when placed on its side on the pad.

The Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock is available from the Apple Store for $79. A charge cord is included with the dock so this is like giving two gifts in one!

Other Apple Watch Gifts

Bluetooth Headphones

You can download your favorite playlist from your iPhone to have music available directly from your Apple Watch without needing the iPhone close by. This is helpful for people who want to listen to music when they exercise but don’t want to take along their phone.

You can only listen to music on your Watch using a Bluetooth headset. Get your friend Bluetooth headphones or earbuds so she can listen to music on her Watch.

Check out Ausdom M07 Bluetooth Headphone Wired + Wireless Hifi Stereo Foldable Over-ear Headsets Gaming Headphones with Mic, available from Amazon in three different colors for $39.99.

Prefer earbuds? Consider TryAce Ultra-light Fashion Bluetooth Earbuds available for $29.99 from Amazon in four different colors.

Apple Watch Charge Cord

A very practical gift is to buy your friend a second charge cord. She can use it for travel or have it handy in her car or office. If she forgets to charge her Watch she’ll be set to juice it up on the go.

Your Thoughts

Are you buying gifts for an Apple Watch fan? Which of these gifts do you like best? Do you have any gift suggestions for an Apple Watch fan?

Share your thoughts and ideas in the Comments section below!

 

* Apple Watch image (edited) courtesy of  Michael Roth via Flickr and Creative Commons

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