Keeping track of time has always been a concern of man. Sundials, hourglasses, clock towers, grandfather clocks, alarm clocks: all the tools in one man’s millennial quest to control time. Since the wristwatch was invented at the end of the 19th century, a large number of variants have appeared: watches adapted for the military, for underwater activities, for the peculiarities of outer space, for the blind, etc. Of the most interesting, we draw your attention to the wooden watch.

Inspired by previous pocket models, the wooden watch is very suitable for those with sensitive skin, as it is hypoallergenic. Of course, the phrase “wooden watch” does not always refer to a wristwatch made entirely of wood. There are those in which even the stainless steel back of the center piece is covered with a wooden flap, but there are also those that only have the wooden strap and some combine wood with copper decorations for a more ‘vintage look. ‘.

From a fashion point of view, wooden watches are quite satisfactory, since they are made by hand, the particularities of wood do not allow online manufacturing. Perhaps unexpectedly, there are a plethora of colors available, ranging from dark ebony to light maple. In this way, each design is unique; furthermore, once one begins to use it, the natural oils from the leather gradually mix with the wood, making it a very personal item. Additionally, the wood texture and color change over time, becoming richer and more glamorous over time.

The benefits of wearing a wooden watch every day include noticeable comfort due to its considerable lightness. Also, since wood is not subject to thermal variations in the same way as metal, such a watch is quite durable. For people in tune with nature, a wooden watch helps maintain and strengthen that connection, giving one a sense of being closer to the eternal power of mother earth.

Regarding the ecological component, in fact, there are some manufacturers that pay more attention to this aspect: the raw material comes from a sustainable forest where another tree is planted for each one used, the movement is automatic and does not require the use of batteries, and even shipping is by sea instead of air, leading to a greatly reduced carbon footprint.