Turn Your Apple Watch Sport Into A Gold Edition, Save Over $11,000

Ok first day Apple Watch buyers, now that your coveted wrist device has arrived, how do you feel about it? Did you buy the stainless steel model and love it so much you wish had dropped the extra cash for the gold Watch Edition model? Or did you want the luxury model but couldn't afford it, and had to settle for an aluminum Watch Sport? Well, popular YouTuber/film maker Casey Neistat has come up with a simple solution he shares in his latest video, potentially saving over $11,000. Here's a hint: it revolves around everyday items tape and spray paint.

Casey's video, titled How to Turn Your Apple Watch Gold, starts out comparing the price of a 42mm 18-karat yellow gold Apple Watch Edition with a 42mm silver aluminum Apple Watch Sport. $12,000 and $399, respectively. That's a huge difference; understandable because of the materials used, but who wouldn't want to pay the latter and get something that looks just like the former.

The only tools used were some masking tape, a knife, and gold spray paint, combined with a pair of skilled hands. After removing the bands, Casey covers the Watch's front screen and back sensors with tape, then carefully cuts away the excess. Now left with a small, rectangular timepiece with only aluminum exposed, he begins to apply the paint. Check out the video below and see the end result for yourself.

Not too bad, huh? Sure, at close inspection, it would be easy to tell that it's not a real gold Watch Edition, but it's enough to give onlookers the impression you're a high roller. Or, if you don't really care what others think, but all you wanted was to wear a gold-colored Apple Watch on your wrist, this method is certainly better than paying an extra $11,601. Just don't forget to pair it with a band color that goes well with gold.

SOURCE Casey Neistat/YouTube