A system that transforms the APPLE WATCH®, or a similarly constructed wearable computing device, into a jewelry or wearable accessory that is adaptable to a wide variety of styles. The system includes two pins that are compatible with the device and provide multiple functionalities. The first pin has a bail that effectively turns the device into a pendant or any accessory that is desired, and the second pin has a hinge knuckle onto which other parts—for example a cover, a second bail, or a charm—can attach. When a cover is used, the first pin has the additional functionality of being an attachment point for closure. Both pins maximize unintentional interference with the device and support the device from opposing and/or pulling forces with minimal wear. The pins work in harmony to transform the device into any wearable jewelry the user desires.

A watchband for a watch case that has straight upper and lower edges, each edge having a channel, and a cylindrical boss protruding from a back surface of the watch case. The watchband includes a mounting structure including a base having an aperture therein, and first and second bars connected to the base. A bracelet extends in an elongation direction between a first end connected to the mounting structure and a free end spaced from the mounting structure. When the watch case is assembled to the watchband, the first bar is positioned in one of the channels, the second bar is positioned in another one of the channels, and the cylindrical boss is positioned in the aperture. Optionally, the bracelet may include a hinge to facilitate application of the watchband to a user's wrist.

A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.

A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.

Low-profile latching mechanisms and related mechanical interfaces for allowing straps and other fastening accessories for limb-wearable devices are provided. The mechanisms in question allow for a very strong, yet easily releasable, connection to be made between a strap accessory and a device housing, with very little of the mechanism being visible.

An audible wristwatch assembly for alerting a blind user of the time of day and calendar date includes a strap that is worn around a user's wrist. The strap is extended through a housing and the housing has a recess therein. An electronic clock is positioned within the housing to track the time of day and the calendar date. A speaker is coupled to the housing to emit audible sounds outwardly from the housing. An announcement button is movably coupled to the housing, and the announcement button is positioned in the recess to inhibit the announcement button from being inadvertently depressed. The speaker audibly emits the time of day and the calendar date when the announcement button is depressed to alert the user to the time of day and the calendar date.

A system, and method for enhancing the utility inherent in the application of smartwatches, in functional combination with conventional watches, in a single watchband.

A watch can include a first watch band portion and a second watch band portion both configured to be coupled with a mechanical watch. The watch can further include a circuit board associated with a controller, the circuit board and controller being removably retained by a clasp. The circuit board and the controller can be electronically and operatively independent from the mechanical watch.

A wearable device may include a watchcase defining a mounting slot and a key slot communicating with each other and a watchband. The watchband may include a strap-shaped body; and a clamping part connected to one end of the strap-shaped body and including a rotating part and a stop block arranged in the rotating part; the stop block is capable of moving out of or back into the rotating part; when the stop block moves into the rotating part, the clamping part is configured to be inserted into the mounting slot; after the clamping part is inserted into the mounting slot, the clamping part is configured to be rotated relative to the watchcase by rotating the watchband, and the stop block is configured to move out of the rotating part and is clamped in the key slot, such that the watchband is attached on the watchcase.

A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.