The “perfect gift” is often difficult to find. You need something special and unique that shows you put some effort in the gift. You need something that stylish and elegant because that shows how you feel about the recipient. And, you want something that is authentic, genuine, and reliable because that reflects on you.

1. The Perfect Gift is a Wood Watch

2. The “perfect gift” is often difficult to find. You need something
special and unique that shows you put some effort in the gift. You
need something that stylish and elegant because that shows how
you feel about the recipient. And, you want something that is
authentic, genuine, and reliable because that reflects on you.
Today, many people looking for perfect gifts are turning to personal
accessories made from wood. After all, wood is a natural, organic
element with strength and beauty. Wood shows beauty and
character all its own. And a gift made from wood is sustainable and
eco-friendly.

3. One of the most popular gifts today is
a wood watch. Wood watches are
relatively new. The first wood watches
appeared less than 6 years ago. The
early wood watches were clunky and
basic. They looked like starter
watches you’d by for a child. Today,
the finest wood watches are sleek and
stylish. The casework now comes in
all shapes including classic rectangle,
circle or square. But after that, the
design of the craftsmen really
separates a fine wood watch from a
cheap wanna-be. The cases are thin
and unassuming. The diameter of the
face can be classic or as large as the
popular Nixon watches.

4. The wood used for these watches varies in quality and beauty. The
most basic wood watches are made with sandalwood because this
hardwood can be cut and shaped consistently for the links. But, more
unusual watches are made with specialty woods such as Hawaiian Koa
wood or Rosewood. Koa wood grows only in Hawaii and has a dark
lustrous color that catches the light. The colors and grain pattern of
every piece of Koa is different, making each Koa wood watch unique and
special.
Almost all wood watches have quartz movements. But, beware of
companies that do not know where their quartz movements are
manufactured. Any watch retailer should know if the quartz movement
is made by a reputable company like Miyota of Japan, the same
company that makes Citizen Watch movements. The most exquisite
wood watches are now made with automatic, self-winding movements
that require no batteries. The Martin & MacArthur Monarch Koa watch
is made with a self-winding, 21-jewel movement with a sapphire crystal
to resist scratching.

5. If you are worried that wood watches are fragile and cannot be used on
a daily basis, think again. The more you wear a wood watch, the better it
looks because the patina of the wood gets richer and shinier due to the
oils of the skin. You never have to polish your wood watch and you
simply 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.

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