Kerbholz

I enjoy a nice watch. It’s not easy to explain why, there’s something about well thought out design or good build quality or in this case, the fact that it’s bringing something different to the table.

Over the past few years I’ve seen a few wooden watches online, but not knowing much about them I sort of admired them from a distance.

But I managed to get hold of a pair of watches from a company called Kerbholz. A German company started by two friends on a backpacking adventure in 2011. While travelling South America they fell in love with the way wood was being used to design beautiful furniture.

 

The Antique Sandalwood watch comes in the darker tone with Antique style brass fittings. A really nice and understated watch with something that also catches the eye.

 

The same watch in Rosewood is so much warmer and brighter. More immediately recognisable as being made from wood on the first glance. This finish really shows off the detail and natural lines of the wood grain.

Both of these items work so well as part of any outfit. In particular I’d pair the sandalwood watch with more formal looks such as the this outfit. I feel the rosewood watch works better as either a casual piece for every day wear or as a statement piece on an otherwise toned down outfit.

Overall both of these watches are just beautiful timepieces. Perfect for everyday wear as well as a smart addition to any design fans collection.