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known when the band will be released.
     
    Pod by Nomad ( www.hellonomad.com/products/pod-for-apple-watch )
     

     
    For people wanting to charge their watch on the go without the $249 band strap price tag, there's also the Pod by Nomad, which is priced at $59.95. This small device can easily fit in purse or briefcases, and promises to charge your watch four times before needing a recharge itself.
     
    X-doria (shop.x-doria.com/)

    There are already several bumper guards for the Apple Watch (which help shield your watch from scratches much like a case). One is the $29.99 Defense Edge.
     
    Var Cyclip ( http://www.thecyclip.com/ )
     

     
    The Var Cyclip promises to be perhaps the first accessory that lets you attach your watch to a handlebar (whether bike, moped, or motorcycle). No word at this writing about the price or availability.
     
    Calypso Timeless ( https://www.calypsocrystal.com )

     
    You paid a lot for your watch, so why not show it off? If you want a classy stand for your watch, check out the Calypso Timeless -- a $129 stand.
     
    These are some of the many bands available, but look for hundreds of other options as months go by.
     

     
Understanding Warranty and AppleCare
    Because of how delicate the watch can be it’s important to understand what’s covered and what’s not covered under the watch warranty.
     
Covered
    Debris under the display glass or pixel anomaly; the back cover is removed but there is no damage (by damage, there should be absolutely no evidence that the cover was removed by prying); and finally, condensation in the heart rate sensor windows.
     
Covered With Fees
    Damages that are covered out-of-warranty include cracked, missing, removed, or damaged Digital Crown cap; abrasions, puncture holes, missing buttons from a drop, chips in the display, a removed back cover with damage, a bent band enclosure, a missing band release, or any cracks on the back cover.
     
    Fees do apply to these services, and the cost depend on the model and if you have AppleCare +.
     
Ineligible for Service
     
    The following damages are considered ineligible for warranty services: disassembling unit or missing parts, catastrophic damage, counterfeit or third-part parts, and lastly unauthorized modifications. (Note: catastrophic damage may be covered with AppleCare+; check with the Apple Store and explain the situation; it’s provided at their discretion).

Apple disclosed earlier this month that it will charge  out-of-warranty service fees  of $229, $329 and $2,800 for the Sport, Watch and Edition models respectively for repairs not covered by Apple's limited one-year warranty or  AppleCare+ for Apple Watch . Out-of-warranty battery service is also available for $79 plus an applicable $6.95 shipping charge if required for all Apple Watch models.
     
AppleCare
    Every Apple Watch does come with AppleCare; for extended service, however, AppleCare also offers AppleCare+.
     
    What’s the difference? The free level care includes a one year limited warranty for hardware repairs and 90 days of free technical support. AppleCare+ extends the warranty for two years. For the pricier Apple Watch Edition, this warranty is extended an additional year. With AppleCare+ you get two incidences of accidental damage (fees do apply).
     
    Before paying for AppleCare, one thing you should consider doing is checking the services your credit card offers; some credit cards will offer warranty extensions if you use their card for purchase. Some even consider loss or theft (which, by the way, AppleCare+ does not cover).
     
    So is AppleCare+ worth it? Personally, I like it for peace of mind; I don’t have to worry about expensive cases or banging the watch on something. Apple Stores have terrific customer support when it comes to AppleCare+.
     
    As companies learn about what makes the watch tick, then services are bound to pop up that offer repairs more cheaply than what AppleCare charges, but Apple will always be the simplest