Two days ago, we relayed news of a free, 3D printable case for the latest model for a certain famous phone from a particular tech giant, but mouths were drooling even more over that giant’s newest device, a watch. The watch is no ordinary watch. You remember those calculator watches from the 70s and 80s? It’s kind of like that, but instead of a calculator, the new watch has a fancy computer in it capable of monitoring the wearer’s pulse, among other things. While it is not the first “smart” watch (when compared to timepieces from previous decades), it is probably the most stylish. And, just as its telephonic cousin was made customizable with all manner of 3D printed phone cases and accessories, 3D printing will offer wearers of the new timekeeper a whole new avenue for printable personalization. What will be lurking on those avenues remains to be seen, but in preparation for 3D printed watchbands, protective cases, and who knows what else, 3D printing service bureau Shapeways is ready to host a contest for whoever can design the best accessory for the new watch.…
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