The Sustainable Watch Co (made from recycled wood)

The Sustainable Watch Co (free delivery worldwide – also sold on Etsy) is a wonderful company that makes vegan wristwatches (and straps for Apple Watches) out of recycled furniture and even railway tracks! Each one has a unique grain pattern and colour tone.

Sent in zero waste packaging, a tree is planted for each watch sold.

One of the most distinctive features of The Sustainable Watch Company’s watches is the use of recycled wood. Traditional wooden products often rely on newly sourced timber, which can contribute to deforestation and habitat loss when forests are not managed responsibly.

By using reclaimed wood, the company gives discarded materials another life. Instead of becoming waste, old wooden furniture and other materials are transformed into carefully designed accessories.

Recycled wood also provides each watch with a unique appearance. Natural variations in colour, texture, and grain make every timepiece different. .

Mechanical watches (no batteries required)

The Rosewood Vegan Watch has exposed gold mechanics and a rich olive wood body, with a glass back and wood band. There are gold links through for added durability.

The Sycamore Vegan Watch showcases browns of olive wood with a bright grey face, and subtle exposed mechanics on the face, and a glass back, with contrasting reinforced black links on the strap.

These watches have mechanical movement with the hands sweeping gracefully around the watch face. Uses no batteries! Movement automatically winds the watch, which will stop after 38 to 40 hours in a static state. To fully re-wind, just turn the 360 degrees (20 times).

Craftmanship and attention to detail

The Sustainable Watch Company places strong emphasis on craftsmanship. Each watch is carefully assembled, allowing the natural qualities of recycled wood to remain visible and appreciated.

Handmade production gives the watches a personal touch that is often missing from mass-produced accessories. The wood’s individual markings, colours, and textures become part of the final design.