Several months ago, a representative of Jord contacted me about doing a review for their wood watches. My initial reaction was, to be honest, “meh.” The mere thought of a wooden watch just brought images to mind of heavy, clunky, bulky, rather plain watches. I just set aside the email for review at a later date due to some health matters and didn’t think much of it.
A couple of weeks went by and I was cleaning out my mail box and I found that email and decided to check out the links and I was surprised by the look of the watches, but I was still thinking, “eh, they’ll be clunky, heavy, uncomfortable ….” However, I decided to give it a shot and wrote the contact at Jord back and agreed to the review. After all, that is what they wanted, to know what I thought of the watch. I had nothing to lose.
I’m so glad I kept that email. The watch arrived in a beautiful box, displayed beautifully, created skillfully and masterfully, and was truly a one-of-a-kind timepiece. It was none of the things I was worried it would be. It wasn’t heavy or clunky and was actually quite elegant. I have worn it for weeks now and get compliments on it everywhere I go. I have been to fashion trade shows and received numerous compliments there, and comments on how well made it is and what a great value it is.
You would think that a watch that is hand-crafted of wood would be extremely expensive, but it is reasonably priced and, yet, still very well-made. It is made from sustainable materials and without chemicals to treat the wood, so it is not a hazard to you or the environment.
I asked the makers a few questions and to tell me more about their plans for their watches, such as getting into the retail market and what brought them the idea of working with wood, and this is what they had to say.
“Currently we do only sell through our website, but in the not too distant future we hope to make somewhat of a retail push. My team members and I grew up kind of following all the trends, wearing what the other kids were wearing. Some of my team members are brothers, their Father has been a watch collector for as long as I can remember, and I received my first watch when I was about 4 year old from my Grandfather. Since then I have always loved watches. So we wanted to collaborate together and come up with something that would break the molds of the other trends and start one of our own. So we came up with a unique watch made of wood. Now we design and sell them online! Our designs honestly just come from what we think will look cool. We love the look of what nature brings, so we obviously use all natural woods for our designs!”
Jord has graciously granted us the opportunity to give one reader a $129.00 Gift Code towards the purchase of their own Jord Wood Watch. Please head over to our giveaway, which is live from 7/12 to 8/3/14, here, to enter to win! It is open world wide (except where prohibited by law, see giveaway for more details).
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These look awesome! I usually don’t like watches, but I actually like the look of that one in the picture. All of the watches I have ever had have been huge and clunky. This looks way more elegant.
That’s my same fear with watches, too clunky. It’s good to see your reaction, I’ll check them out!
A wooden watch?! I’ve never heard of that but it looks neat!
I had the same thoughts after hearing about the wood watch. I must say I actually like the look.
Love the idea of a wood watch! It’s different and pretty cool!
I just love how different these watches are! They have a nice mix of casual & elegant style.
I like that it is made from sustainable materials and without chemicals to treat the wood, so it is not a hazard to you or the environment.
I love the look and style of this watch; very nice!
I like the watch because it’s different. I would have thought it would be heavy feeling. I’m surprised to read that it isn’t. I like it in natural green.
OH wow, what a beautiful watch! I would think a “wood” watch would be bulky too. This is anything but and very nice!
I like that it is hand crafted.
It really is unique. These watches are gorgeous & I like that they are not a hazard to the environment. I hadn’t even thought about that!
I like that it is made from sustainable materials and without chemicals.
I am surprised for a handcrafted making is unique and that the watch it is so reasonably priced!
I thought the same thing about how it would be clunky and awkward but after reading this review I changed my thoughts to this would be very stylish and trendy.
i love that the watch is made out of wood! it is so unique, different and stylish. I love that it is so versatile as well
I like that this watch is made from sustainable materials and they use no chemicals to treat the wood.
A wooden watch that is not big and clunky…NICE!
I like that the watches are reasonably priced and appear to be of high quality craftsmanship. Everyone would surely notice you if you were wearing one of these trendy watches!
I don’t know if I glossed over it or not. Is the watch water resistant? It doesn’t really matter either way, I like it.
It is splash resistant. You can’t go snorkeling with it, but if you get it wet washing your hands it isn’t going to hurt it. I went on a water ride the other day – one of those like white water rafting – and it was just fine.
wow i would love to own one. i thought at first that it will be bulky and heavy since its made from woods but based on your experience I believe that its really worth the price
I love the natural look. A friend at work has one. It is very attractive and rich looking. It is also very light weight, I expected it to be clunky.
I like design!
I love that it is reasonably priced.
It is made from sustainable materials.
I like the design.
I think the Jord wood watches are really cool and have a really unique look to them. I would love to win this giveaway because I have liked the watches since I first seen them.
Being made of wood is really awesome!
Love the idea of making wooden watches!
A watch made from wood . It just pure awesome
lovely!
I like that it is hand-crafted of wood.
i think this kind of watches are unique!
I like the way that it’s made from sustainable materials.
I just like watches. Most people have a smart phone, or whatever. I still have only a land line and like to wear a watch.
These are such beautiful watches. I love that they are so unique
I still like the fact that these wooden watches are not bulky or clunky.
This looks like a perfect gift for any of the men in my family….it’s got a classy yet simple look that wouldn’t be too flashy for their style. Would make an excellent Christmas gift!
I like the way these watches look. I have never seen one, outside of photos. It would be nice to have a unique time piece.
I like that it’s not too chunky looking. I like a watch that can be worn with several different looks.
I like its unique design.
I’m surprised in this digital age that this watch is of mechanical movement.
I am in love with how unique these watches are. I’m sure they are always noticed!
I love that they are so unique. My husband loves watches and this brand would stand out from all the rest.
love that it is handcrafted.
I like the different colours that help bring out the wood grain on some of the watches.
I was surprised to learn the wood watch isn’t heavy
I like hear that they are not heavy. That is a plus, considering a lot of watches are very heavy and cumbersome.
The stile of this wood watch is very interesting!
These watches are awesome! I would really like to have one…so I will keep entering contests!
No chemicals to treat the wood is very good to know, I like that.
These look so nice. I’m going to have my husband check them out as I think he would love to have one. Thank you for sharing!
I like the simplicity of these watches.
I like the colours of the wood on the different watches.
I like that it is all natural.
I have always thought that Jord watches were gorgeous but worried that the wood would make them uncomfortable to wear.
I am so glad to see that they are not uncomfortable or clunky.
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I really like the looks of the wood watches. I have always liked the look of wood grain on things that are made of wood and the Jord wood watches show the grain really well.
Nice watch love to have one
The wood grain is beautiful on the watches that show it.
I’m glad that they will start selling these outside the internet. I haven’t seen one in person. I’d like to before making a purchase.
I love their watches so much and I am so glad that they are made from sustainable materials and without chemicals to treat the wood, that is very important to me.
I love that this is hand crafted. It is definitely unique!
I was surprised at how stylish they are, my husband would love one.
made from sustainable materials
i ike that is probably light weight
I like everything about the watches. The wood grain is still my favourite part.
I like that they don’t use chemicals to treat the wood. I wouldn’t have to worry about the watch being hazardous.
I like that it is hand crafted and they are just beautiful …who would of thought that of a wooden watch
I have never seen a wooden watch so just the fact that it’s so unique is something I love. Wood is timeless, I think the watch looks warm and “alive” as opposed to cold, hard metal.
I really like the fact that the watch is affordable, but not cheaply made, and the wood isn’t hazardous!!
I like the look of the natural green watch. I’ve never seen one in person, only photos. But, I would wear one. They’re different.
I won one of these watches and gave it to my son. He just loves it and it is so unique. Thank you so much
I’m looking forward to over the counter sales of this watch. I’m not a big fan of buying on line.
I admit, I felt the same way about a wooden watch. After reading your review, I have been swayed.. The Jord watch sounds wonderful!
I like the look of the Jord Wood Watch. It’s different, unique.
These watches look very well crafted (in both artistic form and their simplicity) from the collection I see on the JORD website. I like watches that don’t incorporate leather, so a wooden watch would be a great option! And I like that the makers don’t use any chemical finishes on the wood, so there’s less toxicity in the environment! I like one in particular and will have to add that to my wish list! Thanks for your review!
I wonder how the wood is cut and molded into shape…hmmm. This would be a great gift and it is reasonably priced. Thanks for sharing!
I had never heard of this item before thanks for the review cool item
This watch is so elegant looking. Reminds me of my dad, who loved making things out in the garage with bits of wood. He would have loved this!
Thank you for the opportunity to win the amazon card. We have a new one on the way and money seems to not go very far any more. THanks again
I love the look of these watches, they have some really nice ones.
That’s a really beautiful watch. I can’t believe it’s made from wood!
I think it’s a beautiful watch! I would have never thought for a second that it is made from wood. That’s pretty cool!
these watches are gorgeous and unique looking. i LIKE the wood watches
I think these watches are gorgeous and so unique. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, the watch looks really nice and I like the fact that it’s made from natural materials. I’m going to ask Santa for one!
I love these watches and have tried three different contests to win one…great concept
These watches look so nice. I appreciate you sharing this site. I love unique things
These watches are absolutely Gorgeous! I enjoyed reading your review on the Jord Watches! I love the fact that they are made of all natural wood and each one, though the look maybe almost the same, they are each a little different! I think a watch made of wood is a terrific idea! Thanks so much for sharing pictures of the watch and also informing all of us on the watch and the company! I have to keep my eyes open for another giveaway to enter!! Thanks, Michele
(Jord Wood Watch Review) These sound like such good watches to me, I would like to get my husband one of these someday soon.
These are such nice looking watches and very unique. Thank you for sharing
i havent worn a watch for many years. i’m very picky about which styles of watch i will wear. i like them to be fairly simple in design, smallish and most important is that they be comfy. I do like the look of these!
Love these Watches! Thanks for your great review!
Love the review on the Jord Wood watch. I have seem them and wondered if they were heavy or looked like you had a piece of wood on your wrist. Glad to know they aren’t bulky and handcrafted to look elegant.
I love the look of these wood watches. Very organic and sort of arts and crafts look. I like that they are all hand crafted. I showed my husband and he likes them. Thanks for the review.
I love the way these watches look and I’m happy to hear that it fits nicely.
I’ve never seen a wooden watch before! I see something new every day!
my ex boyfriend always wanted a wooden watch – but sadly, we broke up before i could purchase one for him. he would try them on in stores and say how different they felt from what you would originally think of it. i’m glad you changed your mind!