The Perfect Gift is a Wood Watch

The Perfect Gift is a Wood Watch

The “perfect gift” is often difficult to find. You need somethingspecial and unique that shows you put some effort in the gift. Youneed something that stylish and elegant because that shows howyou feel about the recipient. And, you want something that isauthentic, genuine, and reliable because that reflects on you.Today, many people looking for perfect gifts are turning to personalaccessories made from wood. After all, wood is a natural, organicelement with strength and beauty. Wood shows beauty andcharacter all its own. And a gift made from wood is sustainable andeco-friendly.

One of the most popular gifts today isa wood watch. Wood watches arerelatively new. The first wood watchesappeared less than 6 years ago. Theearly wood watches were clunky andbasic. They looked like starterwatches you’d by for a child. Today,the finest wood watches are sleek andstylish. The casework now comes inall shapes including classic rectangle,circle or square. But after that, thedesign of the craftsmen reallyseparates a fine wood watch from acheap wanna-be. The cases are thinand unassuming. The diameter of theface can be classic or as large as thepopular Nixon watches.

The wood used for these watches varies in quality and beauty. Themost basic wood watches are made with sandalwood because thishardwood can be cut and shaped consistently for the links. But, moreunusual watches are made with specialty woods such as Hawaiian Koawood or Rosewood. Koa wood grows only in Hawaii and has a darklustrous color that catches the light. The colors and grain pattern ofevery piece of Koa is different, making each Koa wood watch unique andspecial.Almost all wood watches have quartz movements. But, beware ofcompanies that do not know where their quartz movements aremanufactured. Any watch retailer should know if the quartz movementis made by a reputable company like Miyota of Japan, the samecompany that makes Citizen Watch movements. The most exquisitewood watches are now made with automatic, self-winding movementsthat require no batteries. The Martin & MacArthur Monarch Koa watchis made with a self-winding, 21-jewel movement with a sapphire crystalto resist scratching.

If you are worried that wood watches are fragile and cannot be used ona daily basis, think again. The more you wear a wood watch, the better itlooks because the patina of the wood gets richer and shinier due to theoils of the skin. You never have to polish your wood watch and yousimply replace the battery every two years when it runs out.So, if you are looking for a perfect gift for that special someone,consider a wood watch for a gift that is genuine, functional and stylish.

Written by Michael Tam, a man that loves wood and wood watchesso much he has over a dozen of them and can’t wait to get more.