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One of the most asked questions about wood watches is whether they are water proof.

Frankly, no watch made with wood components is completely waterproof.  Wood is an organic medium that reacts to water.  Wood watches do not have an acrylic or resin coating which could prevent the wood from reacting to water. 

Many people now own wood watches.  It was not long ago that watches carved from solid wood were just a dream.  But today, there are several major companies who make wood watches of very high quality.

At the age of 26, Tor Chantara lives his life simultaneously in two worlds, practicing the fine woodworking art of marquetry that has its roots in the 16^th Century, while learning techniques and ordering supplies via the Internet.

Concerned people sometimes ask, “Is Koa wood endangered, or even extinct?”   The answer is a resounding “NO.”  Koa wood is not and has never been on any endangered species list.  There is more Koa growing in the Hawaiian Islands today compared to ten years ago. 

Now that you have a wood watch, you may be wondering how you can best take care of it so that it continues to look good and work well.  Believe it or not, wood watches are relatively easy to maintain. 

The next time you think there are no new gifts ideas for Valentine’s Day, think again.  If you’ve done the flowers and the chocolates once too often, maybe it’s time to be thinking about an eco-friendly gift and has natural beauty.

There are lots of companies that sell wood watches these days.  That’s no surprise because wood watches are the hottest trend for wrist watches in a long time.  Before wood watches, you had three choices for watch bands -- metal, leather, or some form of sweaty rubber made from petroleum by-products (yuck!) 

Let’s face it, men love wood accessories. This year, forget the stuff he never wears or the cheap-smelling, musk colognes. Give the man in your life something innovative, made from wood.

Choosing a wood watch can be challenging. But if you use these guidelines, you will definitely enjoy your wood watch for many years to come. There are lots of companies selling wood watches these days. But truth be told, not all Wood Watches are worth the lumber used to make them. Here are some helpful tips to choosing the best wood watch.