WeWood watches- anyone have one?

baby and crumble

Hey all,

Just wondering if any of you watch afficianados have got or heard much about the WeWood watch range? I tried one on the other day and I have to say I love the way it looked and felt on, and because I get allergic reactions to both metal backs of watches and plastic straps (I know, I know, complete pain!) I thought maybe the all wood, hypo-allergenic option might be good for me.

This is the paticular watch I was looking at.



I really know nothing about watches, but I believe the movements in these are pretty good- Miyota.

I've tried googling reviews but all I'm getting are american hipsters talking about how 'cool' and 'hip' they are. Yes, I like the look of them but I want to know are they going to last!!

Deep Thought

Servicing should be easy enough

A tin of Ronseal would last years :D:D

fret_wimp2

I would question the longevity of these watches. not saying they wont last, but they would want to be made out of some pretty good heavy wood like teak or mahogany, as when you think of the wear and tear of movement on a daily basis, wood with any softness will wear down and joints will be come lose and eventually break.

Wibbs

I saw these myself in a shop window. Intrigued I was. They defo look well funky. The one you were drawn too is a nice one. Great idea too. Id say they'll last well enough. OK likely not as long as a metal/plastic/ceramic watch but long enough. Ideal for someone with allergies though do they claim they're OK on that score as whatever they treat the wood to preserve it might cause issues for some?

Deep Thought

I don't know..

they look very gimicky, as if some bloke living in a tent in the forest is making them

They are prob fine

You have of course heard about the wooden watch

Wooden strap,
Wooden dials
Wooden hands
Wooden face

Wooden Work ......:o

paddyh117

If you love it then buy it - that's the most important thing - it's all personal taste.

I have my doubts it will last very long - not based n anything definite, but reckon you'll be doing well to get more than a couple of years out of it

Zagato

I guess if you have a look for any second hand ones for sale, the depreciation might give you an idea of how long people think they will last

baby and crumble

Thanks guys,

This isn't going to be an investment type watch or one I expect to have for years, but I also don't want it to fall apart within a few months. I was just wondering about opinions on them.

I forgot to mention that they're mostly made out of pretty hard woods that have been around for a while as hardwood floors, construction beams etc so they won't be too soft. Plus that green one is made out of wood that smells AMAZING. I had it on my wrist for maybe 10 minutes and I smelled nice for ages!

Wibbs

It would be cool in bog oak. There are quite a few different materials out there that interesting watch cases could be made from. Different stones/minerals for a start. A whole case made from Glass would be cool. Metals not normally used like bronze, the oldest metal humans forged, would make a gorgeous case I reckon. Durable enough too. Silver was once the watch case material in the early days of wristwatches, yet very rarely seen today.

Anjobe

Wibbs wrote: »

A whole case made from Glass would be cool...

You mean like this:

Interesting, but just a tad pricey maybe?

Wibbs

Yea like that A, though it shouldn't have to be pricey. Glass is dirt cheap and should be pretty easy to make a case from. The price on that one is more for the fashion methinks.

Marcusm

Tissot has made some stone watches in the past.

Deep Thought

How About this...

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/07/watches-crafted-from-10000-year-old-wooly-mammoth-ivory-will-make-your-savings-extinct/

peasant

Marcusm wrote: »

Tissot has made some stone watches in the past.

Raketa did one better....stone dial in wooden case (if you're into that sort of thing)

Dee Clothier

I recently picked up a little quartz watch in a charity shop that's made from Connemara marble. Photo to follow when I get my camera working again.

Shinthing

I have one in the dark brown and I love it. I find it really comfortable and when I first put it on I had to keep looking at my wrist because it felt like there was nothing there! They are so light I find it the same as any other watch I've ever owned you take the same care of not wearing it in the shower etc.The bracelet hasnt given me any problems so far but I've only had it 3wks but so far I'm delighted with it and I've had loads of friends ask me about it cuz its soo unusual. Hope this helps you a bit

fishguy

That is somewhat an overkill. Also for 30k pounds I hope that the jewels wont fall out from the ivory if I drop the watch...

G.

fishguy

Hi,

Tissot did wood watches in the past. My mom used the have one before. They are quality watches with ETA movements. Waterproof too:

https://www.google.ie/search?q=tissot+wood+watch&hl=en&client=firefox-beta&hs=9hp&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HOkHUOG1Gci2hAfk6JTKAw&ved=0CF4QsAQ&biw=1024&bih=629

They did the same from stone too:

https://www.google.ie/search?q=tissot+wood+watch&hl=en&client=firefox-beta&hs=9hp&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HOkHUOG1Gci2hAfk6JTKAw&ved=0CF4QsAQ&biw=1024&bih=629#hl=en&client=firefox-beta&hs=Gip&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=tissot+stone+watch&oq=tissot+stone+watch&gs_l=img.3..0.115275.116113.0.116952.5.5.0.0.0.0.48.202.5.5.0...0.0...1c.M4bLjgjgIW0&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=211a3e3d364c922d&biw=1024&bih=629

I think the wewood watch is a typical hippie hype watch. Save the nature bs..

As it`s using a quartz movement it still uses a battery what is te most environmental dangerous part... Nice idea but not well thought.

Myota movements are not great movements but they are ok...

If you want a watch what is environmentally friendly get a metal cased automatic with metal strap. No plastic no battery no trees chopped...

Just my 0.02..

G.

fishguy

Deep Thought wrote: »

Servicing should be easy enough

A tin of Ronseal would last years :D:D

STOP! I NEARLY FELL OF THE CHAIR IN THE OFFICE WEN READING :):)

Well you know a true wood watch should have an oak crystal and a pine battery too... :)

G.

Anjobe

How about a concrete watch...



The case is a bit of a funny shape though, see here for more information, there are some others that don't look quite so much like a toilet seat!