We’ve seen plenty of wooden watches in the last couple of years. So far, none have managed to impress us. Is the new wooden watch range from owood any different?
Canadian Brand owood Launches New Wooden Watch Range
The trouble with most wooden watches is that they are very obviously fashion pieces. Therefore they tend to use cheap, mass-market quartz movements that just do not enthuse watch collectors. Canadian start-up owood claim to offer something different: their watches (presumably just the cases and bands) are made entirely from reclaimed steel and wood.
BEWELL Men's Wooden Watches Chronograph Analogue Quartz Watch with Wood Bracelet Date Calendar Stop Watch Round Timepiece (Red)
Wooden Watch for Men with Leather Strap Japanese Quartz Movement Bamboo Wood Watch to Dad or Husband (Yellow)
First Impressions: owood wooden watches
It is nice to see a sapphire crystal on the watches, which shows some intent to move wooden watches up from the bottom of the barrel. On the other hand, they are still made with quartz movements and are unlikely to convert many of the watch enthusiasts who frequent our website.
If you want a wooden watch and can live with the compromises, then you might want to consider these watches over other wooden watches that cannot demonstrate their environmental credentials. If quartz three-handers are your thing, or you are looking for an unusual gift, then these might just tick your boxes.
Specifications
Classic collection
40 mm men watch
1L32 Miyota Japanese quartz movement
Stainless Steel 316L
Silver case
Sapphire crystal glass
Minimalist collection
40 mm men watch
GL20 Miyota japanese quartz movement
Stainless Steel 316L
Silver / rose gold case
Sapphire crystal glass
3 ATM Water resistant
Mira collection
30 mm square women watch
GL30 Miyota japanese quartz movement
Stainless Steel 316L
Rose gold case
Sapphire crystal glass
GUANKE Mens Watches Wooden Quartz Movement Stainless Steel Chronograph Date Business Casual Wristwatch for Man
BEWELL W109A Vintage Black Sandalwood Wooden Adjustable Strap Quartz Watch with Wood Grain Casual Wristwatch for Men
Buy an owood watch
KICKSTARTER: The three types of owood watch will be available for pre-order on the
Kickstarter crowdfunding platform on July 16th at 10H AM EST Time. For more information see : www.owood.ca/kickstarter
LN LENQIN Mens Watches Ladies Watches Analog Quartz Watch for Men Women 30M Waterproof Watch Fashion Casual Men's Wrist Watches with Date Silicone Band Unisex Watch
