【Apple】A deliberate return to analog! What is the "Apple Watch" case that excites the iPod generation?

Now that listening to music on smartphones has become commonplace, I want to experience "that feeling" of scrolling the wheel with my fingertips to select songs. Now is the time for a return to analog. Let's check out the dedicated case that excites the iPod generation with its spinning operation.

For the iPod generation, the wheel operation is irresistible

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For those who once spun the click wheel of the iPod in search of their favorite songs, many are likely to have an unforgettable feeling associated with that operation.

“RePod Ultra” is a case that brings that memory back to life with a retro “analog return” style. By simply fitting the Apple Watch Ultra into the case, you can enjoy a vibe reminiscent of a portable music player from the past.

That sensation of spinning a metal wheel

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Of course, it's not just the design that is appealing. By rotating the metal rotary wheel on the main body with your thumb, you can intuitively adjust the volume and skip tracks without even looking at the screen. Operations that were surprisingly difficult to do while wearing it on your arm become much lighter when you hold it in your palm.

It also supports touch operations, so you can still use it for its original purposes, like checking maps, notifications, or completing payments. When listening to music, it functions as a music player, and for everything else, it acts as a small smart device. It can perform two roles with one unit.

The inside supports the texture and usability

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The moment you hold it, you can feel the quality of the materials. It uses aircraft-grade zinc and aluminum alloy, providing a cool metal texture and a just-right weight that satisfies your desire for ownership. The colors available are silver, natural metal, and black, all of which are understated and blend well with an adult's hands. It's practical that it supports magnetic charging, allowing you to charge the device while wearing it.

By attaching the included strap, it can also be carried around hanging from your neck. It is compatible with the Apple Watch Ultra, Ultra 2, and Ultra 3. The depth of utility where you can easily utilize one of your existing devices is also noteworthy.

A nostalgic gadget for adults to carry around.

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While many of the latest gadgets pursue convenience, the "RePod Ultra" deliberately values the experience of touching and enjoying. Every time you spin the wheel, the excitement of when you first held an iPod comes rushing back. You might experience such nostalgia.

Of course, to expand the possibilities of the Apple Watch Ultra, if you are from the generation that enjoyed music with the iPod, this is a device you will want to pick up at least once.

Product name: RePod Ultra
Price: Special price from 9,660 yen
Compatible devices: Apple Watch Ultra, Ultra 2, Ultra 3
Material: Aircraft-grade zinc-aluminum alloy
Color: Silver, Natural Metal, Black

●Ruijin HK

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