Collection: Viking Watches - Wooden

A Guide to Viking Wooden Watches

A wooden watch is a timepiece with a case, and often a strap, made from natural wood rather than metal or plastic. Each one is powered by a quartz movement and finished in real wood, so the grain pattern is slightly different on every piece. Every watch in this collection can be personalised with your own engraving on the back, which makes it a meaningful gift as well as an everyday watch. Below is everything you need to choose the right one.

Wood types and materials

Wooden watches are made from a range of natural hardwoods, each with its own colour and grain. Common choices include sandalwood and ebony for darker, richer tones, bamboo for a light and sustainable finish, and maple and walnut for warm mid-brown shades. Because the wood is natural, no two watches look exactly alike, and the material is lightweight on the wrist. Wood is also naturally hypoallergenic, which makes these watches a good choice for anyone with a sensitivity to metal.

Movement and accuracy

The watches in this collection run on a quartz movement, the same reliable, battery-powered mechanism found in most everyday watches. Quartz keeps accurate time and needs very little maintenance beyond an occasional battery change. The wooden case simply houses that movement, giving you dependable timekeeping in a natural material.

Personalisation and engraving

Every watch here can be customised with your own engraving on the back of the case. You might add a name, a date, initials or a short saying, which turns the watch into a personal keepsake. It is an easy way to mark a birthday, an anniversary or another milestone, and to make a gift that is truly one of a kind.

How to choose your watch

Start with the tone of wood you prefer: darker woods like sandalwood and ebony for a bold look, or lighter woods like bamboo and maple for something more understated. Think about the size of the case and how it will sit on the wrist, and consider what you would like engraved on the back. If you are buying a gift, a personalised engraving makes the choice feel considered and special.

Caring for your wooden watch

Wooden watches are not waterproof, so keep yours away from showers, swimming and heavy rain, and never submerge it in water. Wipe the case with a soft, dry cloth to keep it clean, and store it away from direct heat and strong sunlight, which can dry out the wood over time. With a little care, the natural finish will age gracefully and keep its character for years.

Viking Wooden Watches, FAQ

What is a wooden watch made of?

A wooden watch has a case, and often a strap, made from natural wood such as sandalwood, ebony, bamboo, maple or walnut, built around a quartz movement. Because the wood is natural, the grain pattern is unique to each watch.

Can the watch be personalised?

Yes. Every watch in this collection can be engraved on the back of the case with your own text, such as a name, a date, initials or a short saying, which makes it a personal keepsake or gift.

Are wooden watches waterproof?

No. Wooden watches are not waterproof and should be kept away from showers, swimming and heavy rain. Avoid submerging the watch in water and wipe it only with a dry cloth.

How accurate is a wooden watch?

These watches use a quartz movement, the same battery-powered mechanism found in most everyday watches. Quartz keeps accurate time and needs little maintenance beyond an occasional battery change.

Are wooden watches good for sensitive skin?

Wood is naturally hypoallergenic, so a wooden watch is often a comfortable choice for people who react to metal cases or straps. It is also lightweight on the wrist.

Why does each wooden watch look slightly different?

Each watch is finished in real wood, and natural wood grain varies from piece to piece. That means the colour and pattern of your watch will be subtly unique, even within the same design.

How do I care for a wooden watch?

Keep it dry and away from water, wipe the case with a soft dry cloth, and store it out of direct heat and strong sunlight so the wood does not dry out. With gentle care the natural finish ages well.