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A surprisingly simple solution at a great price.
Just recently got an apple watch and wanted a better charging solution other than just placing it on the wireless charging fob that comes with the watch. The first place I went of course was the Apple store, where their improved charging solution was roughly $80. Not wanting to spend a fourth of the price of the watch on a charging station, I decided to look elsewhere.
After comparing a few products on the Amazon website, this was the clear standout in terms of reviews it's received. Having bought it, I must admit that it works rather well and is a surprisingly simple solution. The charging fob that originally comes with the watch snaps into the open space in the back (with two cutouts for the cable. One facing either way depending on where you want to orient the fob's wiring), and there is a stick on pad that you adhere where the watch rests on the stand while charging.
That is it as far as the setup goes, which is fairly straight forward. After that you just dock your watch to charge it and it holds in securely in place.
As far as I can tell here are the pro and cons of the stand:
Pros:
1. Ease of assembly
2. Price
3. More stable than just the charging fob by itself
4. Allows you to use the watch in alarm clock mode, which is more difficult to enable without the stand (as the watch has to be held upright when not worn to enable, as opposed to flat on a surface)
Cons:
1. Occasionally I place the watch on the stand and it fails to charge due to the watch not making proper contact with the fob.
2. Not great for travelling. Took it on a trip with me recently and it did not wear well. Better for stationary use.
I've had it for about a month and that is about all I've noticed so far.
July 2018 · Cell Phones and Accessories · verified purchase