Charge your Apple Watch on this tiny iMac G3 replica

Previous additions to Spigen's Classic C1 series of Apple accessories include iPhone and AirPods cases inspired by the iMac G3's bright colors. Its new Apple Watch stand goes one step further and recreates the entire design of the iconic computer in miniature so it can fit on your bedside table and charge your smartwatch overnight.
The Apple Watch Classic C1 Charger Stand is available now through Spigen's online store for $34.99 in tangerine, graphite, ruby, and the iMac G3's original bondi blue color option.
That's cheap enough to be an impulse purchase, but it's important to note that the stand doesn't come with its own magnetic Apple Watch charger. You'll need to use your own by inserting the charging puck into a slot on the front of the stand and threading the rest of the USB cable through it and out the back.
The base of the stand is covered in a non-slip silicone finish to prevent it from sliding off a table, and it's wrapped in a transparent colored plastic on the back. Spigen says the charging stand is compatible with Apple Watches going all the way back to the Series 4, both SE versions, and both Apple Watch Ultra 1 and 2.

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