Best Apple Watch charging stands for dads and grads

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We rounded up our favorite stands and docks for Apple Watch Series 3 from some of the best brands on the market. Perfect for dads and future graduates!
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From pocket-size, portable chargers to sleek, modernist stands and cases, Cult of Mac Watch Store has your Apple Watch Series 3 charging needs covered.

We’ve rounded up our favorite stands and docks for Apple Watch Series 3 from some of the best brands on the market — Nomad, Zens, Twelve South, Just Mobile and more. Plus, a number of new brands including Amber and Proper. Whether you’re on holiday, on the go, at work or at home, we’ve got a charging solution to fit your needs. Check out our great lineup below. These make great gifts for Father’s Day or upcoming graduations!

Best Apple Watch chargers and stands for Series 3

Bobine Dock for Apple Watch

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Bobine WATCH is the most flexible charge dock for Apple Watch. Easily position your Apple Watch dock in nearly infinite locations. You can even top off your Apple Watch battery while you’re on the move with the included auto dash clips. Charge Apple Watch within view on your nightstand, desk, or while driving with the included Dash Stabilizers.

Price: $24.95

Shop Bobine here!

Proper Apple Watch Stand

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Studio Proper is a busy industrial design team based in the UK with constantly evolving in-house brands that coexist alongside a vibrant consulting business, where their team creates experience-centric products.

Each stand is machined from a single solid billet of aluminum. Precision-machined, polished, bead-blasted and anodised for a beautiful matte finish. Place Apple Watch on stand and the magnetic charging cable will gently hold the watch in place.

Price: $69.95

Shop Proper here!

Amber Apple Watch Case in Gold

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Charge and protect your Apple Watch with this innovative and stylish portable power bank. With its secure fit, Amber will ensure that Apple Watch’s magnetic charger remains secure. Simple and beautiful, Amber won the iF Design Award of 2016. Amber is a 3800mAh power bank that charges your Apple Watch six times and your iPhone one time.

Your Apple Watch will remain protected from any items which may damage or scratch it. No need to deal with the hassle of pulling out and untangling wires as the charging cable stays tidily hidden within your Amber, just place your watch in the case and go!

Price: $99.99

Shop Amber here!

Zens Powerbank in Gray or White

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This pocket-size charger by Zens is the smallest and lightest external battery pack we’ve seen. Measuring just over an inch cubed, this ultra-portable charging puck has its own built-in magnetic power adapter and a 1,300 mAh battery.

Price: $49.99

Shop Zens’ chargers here!

Zens Apple iPhone/Watch Powerbank

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ZENS Powerbank lets you charge your Apple Watch and iPhone simultaneously, and is completely portable! It has a 4,000 mAh battery, and fits any watch band. With a slim, minimalist design, the ZENS Apple iPhone/Watch Powerbank is a great way to charge your iPhone and/or Apple Watch at home, work or on holiday.

Price: $69.99

Shop Zens’ chargers here!

Nomad Stand for Apple Watch

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Precision-machined aluminum charging stand. Minimalist, gorgeous design made from a solid, single piece of anodized aluminum. The base is infused with a solid chunk of copper for added weight and stability. Check out our full review of this modern charging stand for Apple Watch.

Price: $39.95

Shop Nomad here!

Nomad Pod Pro for iPhone and Apple Watch

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The Nomad Pod Pro for iPhone and Apple Watch is a minimalist charging puck that packs 6000 mAh of power into a compact design. The portable pod comes with a 9-inch Apple Lightning cable to charge your iPhone as well as a Micro USB cable to fire up the Pod Pro itself.

Price: $49.95

Shop Nomad here!

Twelve South HiRise Charging Stand

HiRise for Apple Watch is an elegant, modern stand that showcases your beautiful new timepiece while you charge it overnight. The sturdy HiRise holds any Apple Watch at a stable height and angle that lets you interact with your watch while it’s charging. Stand comes in either Black or Silver.

Price: $39.99

Shop Twelve South here!

Twelve South TimePorter Travel Case & Stand

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TimePorter for Apple Watch sets the standard for how you carry your essential Watch accessories. This gorgeous capsule is both a case and a stand. TimePorter holds your charging cable, an extra Watch band, your USB charger and more in a neatly designed, silicone-lined case.

Price: 49.99

Shop Twelve South here!

Twelve South Forté Luxury Charging Stand

Forté for Apple Watch is a luxury stand and charging dock carefully designed to match the timeless beauty of Apple Watch, from shape and standards, to fit and finish. Forte elegantly displays your Watch atop the brilliant chrome stand while protecting your band with a buttery soft, top grain leather wrapped base.

Price: $59.99

Shop Twelve South here!

Just Mobile LoungeDock for Apple Watch

LoungeDock is the multi-purpose dock for Apple Watch. Simply slip your magnetic charger into its moulded recess and strap your Watch to the soft-touch cuff, and you have an eye-catching charging stand that will take pride of place on any desktop or bedside table.

Price: $34.95 (regularly $39.95)

Shop Just Mobile here!

Just Mobile HoverDock for Apple Watch

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HoverDock is the low-profile charging bed for Apple Watch. With an integrated support for Apple Watch’s Magnetic Charging Cable, HoverDock keeps your precious timepiece safe, powered up and always ready to double as bedside alarm clock.

Price: $29.95 (regularly $34.95)

Shop Just Mobile here!

Just Mobile TimeStand for Apple Watch

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Design-award-winning TimeStand is the striking aluminum charging pedestal for Apple Watch. Precision machined from a single cylinder of high-grade aluminum, its distinctive circular cut-out gives it a dramatic profile even when empty. Slip your Apple Watch magnetic charger into its rubber-lined recess and TimeStand becomes the most iconic charging stand available. Comes in Black or Silver.

Price: $29.95 (regularly $34.95)

Shop Just Mobile here!

 

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