The Apple Watch is a competent device as it brings various health-related and additional features. It is a companion device for your iPhone while tracking your fitness activities on the go. Apple launched the original Apple Watch in 2015, and the wearable was ahead of its time. As good as the wearable was, in a satisfying transformation, a user managed to convert his Apple Watch into a mechanical watch.

The original Apple Watch transformed into a mechanical watch looks stunning with a black dial and stainless steel chassis

The user uploaded the video on YouTube, where he disassembled the original Apple Watch and transformed it into a mechanical watch. Since the launch of the Apple Watch, there has been a division between digital and mechanical watches. Users have shared their fair of reasons why the mechanical option is superior, but it does not take away the benefits of owning a digital smartwatch or the Apple Watch. Henceforth, the transformation is quite fascinating, where the digital aspect of the Apple Watch is compromised.

The user mentions in his video that he got the stainless steel version of the Apple Watch for the project. The Apple Watch worked fine before he disassembled the doner unit, but the battery had taken a hit over the years. Apple has stopped supporting the original Apple Watch since 2020, which is one of the reasons why the original Apple Watch is a viable candidate for the operation.

The user made sure that the transformation retained the functionality of the Digital Crown and the Side button. While both of them worked, they served a different purpose on the mechanical watch compared to the original Apple Watch. It is surprising how the user adjusted the required components in such a small package. The Apple Watch transformation required additional tools that the user had to purchase, and it cost three to four times more than what he originally anticipated.

The YouTuber also made an Apple logo cutout on the back that compliments the aesthetics and gives the watch more personality and origin. The entire process is satisfying to watch, and the final product looks nothing short of amazing.

Apple is currently working to launch the Apple Watch Series 9 alongside the iPhone 15 lineup later this year. However, the design and form factor is rumored to stay the same with minor tweaks. The Apple Watch Series 9 will also incorporate additional health sensors for enhanced tracking and diagnosis. However, do take the news with a grain of salt, as the final word rests with Apple.