In the era of the smartphone and wearable technology, watches have taken a backseat in terms of being a must have men’s accessory.
However, in terms of status symbols and the ability to add a touch of old world class to any ensemble, traditional watches are still very much the go-to accessory.
On the other hand, all the racing watches, wrist chronometers, and sport watches start to look the same after a while.
Think generic, sterile, too perfect and boring when it comes to the latest high-end wrist wear.
Wooden watches, on the other hand, add that classic touch of class with a unique, naturalistic twist.
While you may spend anywhere from a humble $150 to as great a sum as $5,000 depending on the materials and craftsmanship, a wooden watch instantly becomes the centerpiece of attention and a topic of constant comment.
There are numerous reasons to own a wood watch, but here are the 10 best for investing in a unique timepiece that you and your descendents will cherish for generations.
1.) Most Unique Style Watch
When a watch is crafted using wood, it is entirely unique.
No two watches constructed with hardwood can ever be the same.
Nature is infinite in its variety, especially when it comes to wood grain.
The color, shape, direction, and width of the grain varies by species of tree, the cut of the wood and the stain that to preserves it.
It is impossible to make any two timepieces appear identical even when they are cut from the same tree.
Additionally, even if you purchase a production wood watch, most designers incorporate multiple parts of the wood in order to create contrast and complement among the components to enhance the natural beauty of the wooden pieces.
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2.) Wooden Watches are Environmentally Friendly
As a natural resource, wood is always renewable compared to metal or plastic.
Trees grow on every inhabited continent on the globe.
With the amount of responsible forestry in the past three to four decades, the world is not running out of wood any time soon.
Artists use hardwoods, softwoods and even bamboo to create numerous works of art in the form of cabinetry, furniture, sculpture and timepieces.
Bamboo is actually one of the choice woods for creating watches as it is strong, grows rapidly and generates a lower carbon footprint than most traditional hardwoods or softwoods.
In addition to being more renewable than metal, wood requires less energy than metal when humans rework or machine it.
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3.) Wooden Watches are Rare
The opportunity to wear something unique, unusual and uncommon that adds a touch of class and sophistication to your wardrobe rarely presents itself anymore in this age of the copycat products that anyone can order online.
When you drape your wrist with a wood watch, it instantly becomes an object of admiration and often disbelief.
Get used to hearing the refrain “Cool watch, looks like wood...Oh, it really is wood!”
In addition to being particularly unusual to see when people are out and about, wood watches are also completely individual thanks to the natural variations in wood grain.
No one else you meet will ever have a watch identical to your own.
No matter what major name brand watch you buy, be it Timex or Rolex, anyone can buy one exactly like the one you have.
Only wood watches are impossible to duplicate.
4.) Wooden Watches are Bleeding-edge Fashionable
There is fashionable, and then there is so fashionable it’s still partially underground.
Wearing a wood watch on your wrist or as a pocket watch gives you that something extra that so many crave and fail to achieve in terms making a statement or standing out from the crowd.
Distinguish yourself with the accessory that never fails to attract comments and compliments.
Whether your preferred look is ultramodern formal or more casual and natural, a wooden watch in the right color tone with the right finish can perfect any outfit with just the right finishing touch.
Add something that sets a new standard for fashion among your friends and colleagues, and get yourself a wood watch.
5.) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Many wood watches are constructed from recycled or reclaimed sources of wood, often selected specifically for their quality and contribution to sustainability.
Not only does this prevent the wasteful disposal of old wood from demolition or destruction, it provides unique stories for each and every watch that artisans make.
Imagine owning a wood watch made from the cross beams of an old sailing ship or yacht?
Or better still, having a watch converted from a farmhouse that was built centuries ago.
Source the wood for the watch yourself, such as having a timepiece made from a tree that stood on family land or on your family’s property that had to be cut down or was felled in a storm.
There are few gifts as powerful as one tied permanently to places and people we love, and a wooden watch made from reclaimed or recycled wood offers that uniqueness.
6.) Wooden Watches are All Natural
Few possession we carry every day contain the natural look and feel of wood.
We are surrounded by plastic, treated leather, synthetic fabric, metal and glass.
So much of our everyday products are manufactured, processed, sterile and emotionless.
When we add wood accents to our daily lives, be it in the form of card holder, a pen, or most especially an item we look at frequently such as a watch, we maintain a connection to the natural world amid all of the artificial things that surround us.
While we may not always control our environment in which we must spend the majority of our time, we can still carry little pieces of a more natural place with us wherever we go.
Regardless, it definitely helps to carry a wood watch to hang onto your connection to the earth even in the urban jungle.
7.) Wooden Watches are Non-Toxic/Chemical Free
Having wood close to the skin on a regular basis means that your skin absorbs whatever coats the wood’s surface.
Artisans create the best wood watches out of chemical-free and nontoxic materials and finishes.
Make sure that your contact with a wood watch does not result in your adding harmful side effects to your everyday life.
A thing of beauty like a wood watch should definitely add only good things to life, never bad.
Thanks to improved crafting processes and better finish formulas, buying a wooden watch doesn’t have to involve health hazards.
8.) Wooden Watches are Hypoallergenic
Many people have metal allergies that they are either acutely aware of or do not discover until they start wearing jewelry.
Metal allergies can discolor the skin and cause severe irritation or rashes.
Often, it means that some people cannot wear even the finest jewelry with the purest of metals simply because of histamine reactions in their skin cells.
With a wood watch though, metal allergies are never a concern.
Both men and women can enjoy attractive jewelry in the form of wooden timepieces with beautifully crafted wristbands and backing.
9.) Wooden Watches are Nickel-Free
The effects of nickel allergies are harsh for those who enjoy wearing a fine timepiece on their wrist.
Nickel is the primary metal used in backplates of most digital or mechanical watches, making them a deal breaker for anyone who has ever had an allergic reaction to nickel.
They deal with breakout blisters that swell and burst, then the blisters become irritated by dirt and grime.
Enter the wood watch.
The backings of all wooden watches contain no metal, so anyone can easily wear a wooden watch even with a nickel allergy.
Suggest a wooden watch to someone you know suffering from a nickel allergy, or better yet purchase one as a gift to give them the joy of wearing a watch that is grand enough for even the most formal occasions.
10.) Wooden Watches Have a Long History of Tradition
According to western wedding anniversary custom, the fifth anniversary requires a gift of something made from wood.
While purchasing a wooden gift for your wife or husband may seem simple, choosing something truly elegant and practical is not always so simple.
However, with the engravable nature of wooden watches, they make a fantastic and memorable gift for commemorating your fifth year together.
Additionally, if you are able to source the wood from some significant landmark that is meaningful to both of you (the tree you carved your initials in, a park bench where you shared your first kiss, the restored barn where you held your wedding reception), you can make your simple anniversary gift one they will treasure for a lifetime.
Ultimately, there are so many reasons to own a wood watch that they may soon become the standard expectation for men’s and women’s timepiece accessories.
Take the time to look over some popular designs, or consider having a custom watch made for yourself or a loved one to commemorate a special occasion.
A wooden watch will without a doubt make a memorable impression that they will carry with them for years to come.
Consider TruWood for your unique timepiece today by perusing our collection and ordering online!
