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A Watch that is Stylish and Sustainable!

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The watch brand that I have in focus is the WoodWatch that is intent on making a difference to global deforestation or urbanisation by planting a tree for every WoodWatch sold. This brand is relatively young, having launched in 2013 by three friends (Read their story here: https://www.woodwatch.com/en/service/our-story/ ) and the design concept is based on their travel experiences, hence why their tagline is ‘Explore to Create’. This brand is based in Rotterdam and does feature the natural aesthetics of Netherlands. I received the model Reveler Kosso as a gift and this is one that I am going to share my experience about. Obviously, the main material used is wood integrated with some stainless-steel parts. This particular watch is made using Kosso wood which is from Eastern Africa, and it has deep brown, light red as well as gold tones which gives the wood a natural glow. The dial is 45mm which is on the larger side, but due to the lightness of the wood as well as the design, it sits w