Over the last few years wood watches have become all the rage and a trendy new style.

In the past wood Watches were most often found only at arts and craft fairs and tended to look a little dodgy and awkward, but that is no longer the case. Sleek new styling, high-quality movements and top-of-the-line craftsmanship have made wooden watches a popular choice for many types of people from blue-collar workers to board-room executives. Here are a few reasons why you may want to consider buying a wooden watch:

Eco-Friendly Materials

Wood watches are as “green” as it gets, as wood is an all-natural and fully renewable resource. Because the people and companies who make wooden watches are environmentally conscious their watches are only made from non-endangered tree species. Companies that use more exotic woods, like acacia koa, grown only in Hawaii, only use trees that have died naturally, and not commercially harvested.

Wooden Watches are Hypoallergenic

Many people have allergies to metal, leather and some types of plastic and vinyl, so wooden watches are a viable alternative for anyone who has a sensitive to the materials most watches are made from.

Style

Wood watches are extremely fashionable, being available in a wide variety of designs for both men and women, with different faces, diameters and types and colors of wood. Some companies offer dozens of different styles of wood watches, including pocket watches, and companies like Martin and Macarthur produce a new limited-edition style every month.

Like people, the grain and color of each wood watch is unique, making every wooden watch an extension of the personality and style of the person wearing it.

Assortment of Woods

From the more common species of woods like ash to more exotic varieties like zebrawood, wood watches are made from an almost endless variety of wood species, including oak, hickory, maple, sandalwood and acacia koa from Hawaii.

Handmade by Skilled Craftsmen

There are numerous reasons to buy handmade watches. Handcrafted wooden watches are always unique, as the human hand cannot make identical replicas like mass-production methods. A handmade watch will make an ideal addition to any outfit or jewelry collection.

Handmade watches are of the same quality, and are often less expensive, as watches found in high-priced jewelry stores. Handmade watches won’t be found at the big discount retailers, so it is unlikely that you will ever run into anyone else with the same watch.

For vendors and gift shop owners, carrying unique handmade wooden watches will make your shop the talk of the town

Tips When Buying Wooden Watches

As with all new and trendy products, consumers must use their best judgment in order to get the best deal on a high-quality wood watch. In the end, besides looking exceptionally cool, you will want the watch to keep time and last for many years. Here are a few helpful tips for buying a quality wood watch:

The body and band of the watch should be made from solid hardwood, like oak, hickory or koa, and not from a cheap paper-thin veneer over a stainless-steel base.

Select a high-quality wooden watch having a genuine-quartz movement made by a reputable watch company like Timex or Citizen. Stay far, far away from any wooden watch with a no-name movement and no warranty; if it breaks it won’t be of much use as either a timepiece or a conversation piece.

Make certain the design of a wooden watch is sleek and stylish, and not a hot chunky and clunky mess. After all, most people don’t want to be seen wearing a watch that looks as if it was made in shop class, and never listen to a salesperson who tells you wooden watches are always bulky.

The companies that make the best wooden watches offer a wide array of styles for both men and women. Also, some companies only produce wood watches in limited qualities or “Special Edition” series, to make their wooden watches even more unique.

Finally, while no finely-crafted wooden watch should ever intentionally be taken in the water, be sure your new watch is water resistant or waterproof, so it won’t be ruined if you are suddenly caught in the rain.

Wooden Watches Review

Wood – Hottest trend in watches – Complete information on modern, stylish, eco-friendly wood watches

Thinking about “going green” with a unique, stylish and eco-friendly wooden watch? At Bewell watch review you will find (almost) all there is to know about wood watches, including how to care for them and where to get the best prices.

You’ll also get news, reviews, tips and more. Readers are welcomed and encouraged to share their thoughts in the comment boxes provided. We love your feedback!

First, a quick introduction for those new to wood watches.

Wood watches have been around for decades, but only recently entered mainstream popularity thanks to greater “green” awareness and new modern, trendy styles.

Two of the main brand names in wood watches are WeWood and Tense. Other watch companies, such as Bewell, Mica, Nixon and Flud, offer wooden watches among the choices in their product lineups.

People buy Bewell wood watches for several reasons. They look cool. They are trendy and demonstrate that the wearer cares about the planet. They are amazing conversation starters: “Hey, check out my new watch. It’s made of wood!” Plus they are extremely light, hypoallergenic and comfortable to wear.

We invite you to browse our site and explore the different models of wooden watches on the market today. (A good place to start is our list of the Coolest Wooden Watches.)

I can’t think of anything cooler than strapping a wood watch from Bewell on your wrist. It’s an amazing conversation starter. What follows is a completely unscientific and purely objective list of the coolest wood watches on the planet — in my humble opinion, of course. These are all current models available for purchase. Feel free to post your comments below. Would love to hear them.

The Most Popular Wood Watches

#1 WeWood Jupiter Beige, Retail Price: $139 > Shop WeWood Watches

This watch is made from maple. Beautiful style and pretty big too. It’s hypo-allergenic, completely free of toxic chemicals. The watch is powered by two reliable Japanese Miyota movements.

It also comes in blackwood (which is also stunning) and two other woods. From what I’ve seen, the maple wood version doesn’t suit everyone’s skin tone. The blackwood version may be a safer choice for most people but that’s personal preference.

#2 Flud Big Ben, Retail Price: $95 > Shop Flud Watches

The Big Ben has an oversized 48mm case. The picture shows it with a leather band but a wooden band and a silicone band are also available. The watch comes beautifully package. It’s a real bargain.

#3 Vestal Bangle Watch, Retail Price: $100 > Shop Vestal Watches

This might be the coolest wood watch for ladies. It’s also available in an acetate (non-wo0d) version, but rosewood is the way to go!

#4 Mica Plank, Retail Price: $150 > Shop Mica Watches

Here’s a cool watch from Mica. The Plank is the largest Mica wood watch in their collection measuring 44 mm. Truth is, I love the style of all Mica wood watches. They’re crisp, clean and modern with square faces. This ain’t your grandpa’s wood watch!

#5 WeWood Date, Retail Price: $120 > Shop WeWood Watches

The simulated bezel on the WeWood Date reminds me of a classic dive watch.

#6 Mica Baron, Retail Price: $99 > Shop Mica Watches

Here’s another cool wood watch for ladies. Though technically a unisex watch, it’s a little small for a man at 38mm but a great choice for a woman looking for a big stylish wood watch. There are four different face colors available. This watch is carved from maplewood. Inside is a quartz movement.

#7 Tense Square Digital, Retail Price: $145 > Shop Tense Watches

The world’s first wooden LED watch! In general, Tense wood watches are not as trendy in style as the other wood watch brands, but this one is quite unique, but perhaps a touch small at 40mm.

Different Types and Styles

Wooden watches are available in different styles and types, not to mention unique colours as well. Many of these wooden watches are available in classic pocket watch designs, unisex timepieces, for men and for women, and even sports and designer collections.

The classic pocket watch is perfect for both men and women. Since it is lightweight, pocket watches are very comfortable being worn in pants or in vests, or even inside ladies’ handbags.

WeWood has unisex timepieces that are usually larger than the styles for women and smaller than those for men. Some styles come in rectangular as well as round faces. Most designs offer different colours, some solid-coloured and some in multi-coloured woods.

Wooden watches for women also come in rectangular and round faces. Several shades of beautiful wood also make these designs enticing to the feminine market. Two-tone watches are usually the more popular ones for the ladies.

Designs for men are usually made for functionality. WeWood wooden watches with a calendar, analogue and 24-hour displays, and luminescent hands are the more popular ones. Sports watches are also what most male customers look for in watch designs.

Some brands also carry designer watches and are more popular with those who are into sports. Just like most of the designs for men and women, WeWood styles and designs give the market numerous options that fit their taste.

Types of wood

Most brands of wooden watches carry a line made from different wood types. Here are some of the most common ones.

Koa

A flowering tree native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is the second most common in the said location. A sought-after type of wood, the koa is used mainly for popular name brand furniture and wood carving. Even big names in makers of instruments such as guitars use koa for their products.

Maple

This type of wood comes in two types, hard maple and soft maple. Hard maple can be distinguished as creamy white, sometimes curly or wavy and usually has straight grain. Soft maple is almost the same but is a bit less lustrous compared to hard maple.

Ebony

A dense black type of wood, ebony has fine texture and becomes very smooth when polished. These characteristics make it very valuable as an ornamental type.

Red Wing Celtis

Commonly used in flooring, this brownish type of wood is also very popular in many wood watch designs.

Prices

One of the notable things about wood watches is its price range. Designer watches can be very expensive, especially the metal ones. WeWood watches give you the best of both worlds. Ranging from $100 to $450, wood watches from different manufactures give you elegant designs, accuracy and functionality, style and comfort, and most importantly, that much needed attention a trendy and unique wood watch deserves.

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