What are some of the most durable woods for wood watches?

Durability is a key factor to consider when considering a watch outside of your traditional materials. But not all woods are created equal... some are better suited for wood watch construction than others. Let's explore some of the most durable woods for wood watches... although we can't list them all!

1. Ebony Wood

Ebony wood is known for its hardness and durability, making it a popular choice for furniture, and by proxy of that, our high-quality wood watches and wood watch straps, crafted from recycled furniture! Ebony wood is resistant to the knocks of everyday life, ensuring your eco-friendly watch will stand the test of time.

2. Sandalwood

Sandalwood is another excellent choice for wood watches. Its natural oils that help protect the wood from damage and maintain the consistency and finish of the wood over long periods. Sandalwood is also known for its aromatic scent, adding a unique touch to your sustainable watch.

3. Olive Wood 

Olive wood is known for its striking and intricate grain patterns that will vary from piece to piece. Along with our other watches, every wood watch we craft from olive wood is one-of-a-kind. Olive wood features warm, golden tones with darker streaks, giving a grandiose look to our olive wood watches such as The Rosewood.

4. Maple Wood

Maple wood is a sensible choice for wood watches again due to its strength and durability. Maple is is a hard wood, making it less likely to warp or shrink over time, a truly reliable option for everyday wear and the light colour palette make The Birch a versatile maple wood accessory.

When choosing a wood watch, the durability of the wood is obviously of huge important to us when competing with traditional watch companies. By opting for high-quality woods like ebony, sandalwood, olive and maple, we ensure that your timepiece will last for years to come. Check out our full range of high-quality, durable wood watches here: https://thesustainablewatchcompany.com/collections/all