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Who would have thought that closing rings would end up being part of our daily routine? This year, the Apple Watch turns ten, and Apple is celebrating in style by giving away a special pin that you can easily get. And yes, even Tim Cook has joined the party on social media . Behind those three colored circles are true stories of overcoming challenges, healthy competition, and small routines that, without realizing it, have changed our health.

This year, Apple has decided to celebrate these ten times around the sun with a simple but exciting gesture: giving away a physical pin to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Apple Watch. A gesture that embodies all those awards and digital pins we complete at the end of our first workout, a good run... How can you get this lovely Apple souvenir? We'll tell you.

Ten years moving and closing rings

Since April 24, 2015 , the Apple Watch has been evolving and incorporating new features designed to take care of us: more advanced sensors, sleep tracking ... But if one thing has remained (almost) the same, it's the famous activity rings. Movement, exercise, and standing : three simple and tremendously effective daily goals.

How to get the Apple Watch PIN?

It's as easy as visiting any Apple Store starting April 24th and ordering it in person. You don't need to prove you've closed your rings that day, or that you've been wearing the watch for a decade. However, the pin is a limited edition, so it's available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. As Apple states:

You can pick up this pin at Apple Stores worldwide starting April 24, while supplies last.

Find your nearest Apple Store and pick it up like many others have already . The pin reproduces the design of the Fitness app 's digital badge : the three interlocking activity rings, which have become a symbol of commitment to health and movement.

Our experience collecting the PIN at the Apple Store

As soon as we heard about Apple's World Ring Closing Day campaign, we grabbed our car and headed to the Apple Store . In my case, the one in Zaragoza. It's not every day you can walk into an Apple Store and say you're going to get a free gift, right? The store was quiet, and I first went to the Apple Watch area to see if they were visible. Obviously, they weren't visible , but a woman who was buying an Apple Watch had just been given one along with her purchase. Phew, thank goodness! It was six in the evening on Thursday the 24th, and there were still some left. So, some stores will probably still have some left for Friday, April 25th.

Apple Store in Zaragoza

I approached the guy who usually works at the door and asked, "Do you still have any Apple Watch PINs left?" Yeah, sure, how many do you want! One? Two? Theoretically, it's one per person; I had someone else. So I got two. Availability will depend on the city , but since it's Thursday in Zaragoza, they'll probably have some left for later days. In other cities, like Madrid or Barcelona, ​​it might be more complicated. So, my recommendation is to try your luck as soon as possible.

The pin comes in a cardboard bag to protect it , and once you take it out, it also comes in a rigid cardboard box. It's shiny, metallic, and embossed . But what's most exciting is having this unique piece that rarely reaches the general public. At events like WWDC or if you visit Apple Park, you do have access to this type of merchandising. But for someone who's just ordinary, like me from Zaragoza, this is a particularly exciting occasion.

The celebration has also reached social media. Apple CEO Tim Cook posted a video on X from Apple Park itself , encouraging everyone to join the challenge. It doesn't matter if today's Pilates day, running day, or just a walk in the park is your day: the important thing is to get moving , enjoy it... and share the achievement with the community.

So this April 24th, you have one more excuse to get moving. Win the digital pin, and if you're near an Apple Store, get a physical pin. Something unique and exclusive from Apple that only a select few will be able to get their hands on . A small tribute to remember everything that has changed in these past ten years and celebrate that life is about movement.