The Perfect Gift is a Wood Watch

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The Perfect Gift is a Wood Watch
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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.
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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 youd 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.
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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.
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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.
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Written by Michael Tam, a man that
loves wood and wood watches so much he has over a
dozen of them and cant wait to get more.