--- product_id: 855037799 title: "Aluminum Case for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm, Transform Watch into Retro MP4, Retro iPod Style Metal Protective Cover with Functional Click Wheel (Trendy Rose Gold, 45MM)" brand: "gluyuan" price: "€ 105.13" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "G Lu Yuan" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/855037799-aluminum-case-for-apple-watch-series-9-8-7-45mm store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Tactile functional click wheel MagSafe charging compatible Precision CNC aluminum build Aluminum Case for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm, Transform Watch into Retro MP4, Retro iPod Style Metal Protective Cover with Functional Click Wheel (Trendy Rose Gold, 45MM) **Brand:** gluyuan **Price:** € 105.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Turn back time with style—your Apple Watch’s coolest second act! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aluminum Case for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm, Transform Watch into Retro MP4, Retro iPod Style Metal Protective Cover with Functional Click Wheel (Trendy Rose Gold, 45MM) by gluyuan - **How much does it cost?** € 105.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/855037799-aluminum-case-for-apple-watch-series-9-8-7-45mm) ## Best For - gluyuan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gluyuan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Daily Use:** Supports MagSafe fast charging, Apple Pay, NFC, and heart rate monitoring without removing the case—premium convenience intact. - • **Retro Revival, Modern Edge:** Transform your Apple Watch into a sleek, nostalgic MP4-style device that turns heads and sparks conversations. - • **Distraction-Free Music Mode:** Create a focused, social-media-free zone perfect for mindful listening or handing your kid a safe, phone-free music player. - • **Premium Aerospace-Grade Protection:** Robust aluminum casing delivers solid drop and scratch resistance with a cool metal touch—no more cheap plastic feels. - • **Tactile Control, Zero Screen Block:** Enjoy authentic click wheel feedback that seamlessly scrolls playlists and adjusts volume without hiding your display. ## Overview The GLuYuan Aluminum Case for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm reinvents your smartwatch as a retro iPod Classic-inspired MP4 player. Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum, it features a fully functional tactile click wheel mirroring the Digital Crown, supports MagSafe charging, Apple Pay, and heart rate monitoring without interference. Ideal for reducing screen addiction by repurposing your watch into a distraction-free music device, it combines nostalgic design with modern tech convenience in a premium protective cover. ## Description Multifunctional Retro-Style Apple Watch Case 1. Child Internet Addiction Prevention: Replace a smartphone with an Apple Watch for children to reduce their reliance on mobile phones. 2. Retro iPod Classic: Customize your watch to resemble an MP4 player, satisfying your nostalgia. 3. Repurpose: Turn your unused Apple Watch into a backup phone for daily use, including calls, texts, reading, and NFC payments. 4. Stress-relief spinner and mini game console—a fun toy at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. Review: Retro Music Player Case That Gave My Old Watch a Second Life - I had a previous generation smartwatch sitting abandoned in a drawer after my upgrade, and this case has pulled off the cleverest resurrection I’ve seen, transforming it into a standalone retro music player that scratches a nostalgic itch I didn’t know I still had. The aesthetic execution is what sells it, the black and silver design with the click wheel styling is an instant time machine to the classic MP3 player era, and multiple friends have done a double take before realizing what’s actually inside. The click wheel is not just decoration, it functionally interfaces with the watch’s crown, so scrolling playlists and adjusting volume delivers genuine tactile clicks that make music navigation weirdly satisfying, and I catch myself spinning it idly like a fidget piece exactly as described. The aluminum build is the quality difference from novelty cases, machined metal with real heft and a cold solid touch that feels like the premium devices it’s honoring, not printed plastic cosplay. Practical functionality survives fully, charging works through the case without removal, tap payments go through, and everything on the watch remains usable. We loaded it with offline music and it’s become a distraction free music option for around the house, and the concept of handing a music only device to a kid instead of a full phone makes genuine sense for families navigating screen time. Honest notes, verify your exact watch model and size against the compatibility list, fit is model specific. It adds noticeable bulk over bare watch wearing, this is a handheld transformation, not a wrist case. For turning drawer bound tech into something delightful again, this has worked well for me and I’d recommend it. Review: Looks Cool, but Not Practical for Me - I'm the retro guy! I love technology from the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. When I saw this case that looks like an old iPod, I had to give it a try. The aluminum case is very nice. It is well made and has a good weight to it. It looks like an old iPod with the clicker wheel and everything. You have to unscrew the back with a tiny screwdriver (included) in order to put your Apple watch inside. The watch fits snugly so that the buttons and wheel can be operated. They even give you a couple of extra screws for when you inevitably lose one of those tiny suckers! Once you put your watch in, it looks great! When you spin the clicker wheel on the case, it turns the wheel on your watch. It is really a cool design! Here's a bit of advice: turn off the passcode on your watch! If you don't turn that off, you will have to put the passcode in every time you do something, because the watch does not think it is being worn, so it resets each time. That was really the main reason for the 3-star review. It's very frustrating to use. Other than that, it works great as a music player and any other app that you have on your watch. If I had an Apple watch that could be a dedicated music player, I could make better use of this case. Getting it in and out of the case is such a hassle. It's not practical to use your everyday watch in it. ## Features - Classic Reissue: Repurpose your Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm as a standalone retro iPod Classic 3. Perfect for breathing new life into an unused Series 7 or giving your Ultra a classic MP4‑era aesthetic. Designed for Perfect for users seeking a distraction-free zone to enjoy music without social media noise. - Effective anti-addiction measures: The GLuYuan APod case lets you make the most of unused Apple Watch by giving it to your child. Maintain open communication between parents and children, and helps prevent children from becoming addicted to their phones or letting games and videos interfere with their studies. You can still use the Apple Watch’s music, NFC payment, offline maps, and reading features as usual. - Zero Interference: Supports MagSafe fast charging without removing the case.Fully compatible with Apple Pay and NameDrop, tap and go.Heart rate monitoring remains fully functional.accessible.Designed for daily convenience without sacrificing any aspect of the experience. - Tactile Click Wheel: fully functional scroll wheel that mirrors your Apple Watch’s Digital Crown. Enjoy tactile feedback while controlling playlists, volume, and apps – all without blocking the screen. It can also be used as a handheld stress-relief toy. - Premium CNC Aluminum: No More Cheap Plastic Unlike generic silicone or 3D-printed cases, the GLuYuan APod is precision-machined from aerospace-grade aluminum. It restores the cool, solid metal touch of original premium devices while providing robust protection against drops and scratches. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0H4Z74WYF | | Additional Features | Reuse/Anti-Addiction | | Brand | GLuYuan | | Built-In Media | Non | | Color | Trendy Rose Gold | | Colour | Trendy Rose Gold | | Compatible Device Size Maximum | 45 Millimeters | | Compatible Devices | Apple Watch Series 11/10/9/8/7 Ultra 3/2/1 | | Compatible Phone Models | Smartwatches | | Compatible devices | Apple Watch Series 11/10/9/8/7 Ultra 3/2/1 | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | Cover | | Form factor | Cover | | Item Dimensions | 10.3 x 6.2 x 1.3 centimeters | | Item Weight | 82 Grams | | Manufacturer | GLuYuan | | Material | Aluminum | | Shell Type | Hard | | Shell type | Hard | | UPC | 760646809305 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GLuYuan - **Color:** Trendy Rose Gold - **Compatible Devices:** Apple Watch Series 11/10/9/8/7 Ultra 3/2/1 - **Form Factor:** Cover - **Shell Type:** Hard ## Images ![Aluminum Case for Apple Watch Series 9/8/7 45mm, Transform Watch into Retro MP4, Retro iPod Style Metal Protective Cover with Functional Click Wheel (Trendy Rose Gold, 45MM) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61y9QTU2AKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What makes the APod watch case different from other Apple Watch cases?** A: The Apple Watch iPod case frees up your wrist. It turns your Apple Watch into a pocket-sized phone or MP4 player. It's precision‑machined from CNC aluminum and features a fully functional physical click wheel that syncs with the Digital Crown **Q: Does the click wheel actually work, or is it just for looks?** A: The engineered wheel makes direct rotational contact with your Apple Watch's Digital Crown, allowing you to naturally scroll through playlists, adjust volume, and navigate any app that supports the Crown. **Q: Which Apple Watch models are compatible with the APod?** A: The APod is designed for Apple Watch Series 7, 8, 9 45mm or 10 11 46mm . Please double‑check your watch size before ordering. **Q: Can I still use Apple Pay with the case on?** A: Absolutely. Apple Pay works seamlessly, as does NameDrop and all other NFC‑based features. Tap and go — the case is engineered not to interfere with any wireless communication. **Q: Can I take this on a run without my phone?** A: Yes,that's exactly what it's built for. Download your playlists to your Apple Watch (the watch already has 32GB of storage), pair your AirPods, and hit the pavement. Music, maps, and pace metrics are all right on your wrist. Your phone stays at home. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Retro Music Player Case That Gave My Old Watch a Second Life *by B***I on 28 July 2026* I had a previous generation smartwatch sitting abandoned in a drawer after my upgrade, and this case has pulled off the cleverest resurrection I’ve seen, transforming it into a standalone retro music player that scratches a nostalgic itch I didn’t know I still had. The aesthetic execution is what sells it, the black and silver design with the click wheel styling is an instant time machine to the classic MP3 player era, and multiple friends have done a double take before realizing what’s actually inside. The click wheel is not just decoration, it functionally interfaces with the watch’s crown, so scrolling playlists and adjusting volume delivers genuine tactile clicks that make music navigation weirdly satisfying, and I catch myself spinning it idly like a fidget piece exactly as described. The aluminum build is the quality difference from novelty cases, machined metal with real heft and a cold solid touch that feels like the premium devices it’s honoring, not printed plastic cosplay. Practical functionality survives fully, charging works through the case without removal, tap payments go through, and everything on the watch remains usable. We loaded it with offline music and it’s become a distraction free music option for around the house, and the concept of handing a music only device to a kid instead of a full phone makes genuine sense for families navigating screen time. Honest notes, verify your exact watch model and size against the compatibility list, fit is model specific. It adds noticeable bulk over bare watch wearing, this is a handheld transformation, not a wrist case. For turning drawer bound tech into something delightful again, this has worked well for me and I’d recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Looks Cool, but Not Practical for Me *by J***E on 31 July 2026* I'm the retro guy! I love technology from the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. When I saw this case that looks like an old iPod, I had to give it a try. The aluminum case is very nice. It is well made and has a good weight to it. It looks like an old iPod with the clicker wheel and everything. You have to unscrew the back with a tiny screwdriver (included) in order to put your Apple watch inside. The watch fits snugly so that the buttons and wheel can be operated. They even give you a couple of extra screws for when you inevitably lose one of those tiny suckers! Once you put your watch in, it looks great! When you spin the clicker wheel on the case, it turns the wheel on your watch. It is really a cool design! Here's a bit of advice: turn off the passcode on your watch! If you don't turn that off, you will have to put the passcode in every time you do something, because the watch does not think it is being worn, so it resets each time. That was really the main reason for the 3-star review. It's very frustrating to use. Other than that, it works great as a music player and any other app that you have on your watch. If I had an Apple watch that could be a dedicated music player, I could make better use of this case. Getting it in and out of the case is such a hassle. It's not practical to use your everyday watch in it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool Retro Design with a Few Improvements Needed *by R***L on 7 August 2026* This Apple Watch case is a fun and unique way to change the look of the watch. The retro iPod-inspired design is eye-catching, and the rose gold aluminum finish gives it a stylish appearance. It fits my Apple Watch well and adds a nice layer of protection while making it stand out from the standard look. The main issue I have is with the click wheel. While it’s a cool concept, the wheel does not turn as smoothly as I expected and requires more force than it should. Adding some grip texture or a more tactile surface on the wheel would make it much easier to use and would improve the overall experience. Despite that, the case is well made, looks great, and gets plenty of compliments. It’s a fun accessory for anyone who likes a retro style and wants something different for their Apple Watch. With a smoother wheel and better grip, this would easily be a five-star product. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/855037799-aluminum-case-for-apple-watch-series-9-8-7-45mm](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/855037799-aluminum-case-for-apple-watch-series-9-8-7-45mm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*