How to Look After a Wooden Watch
Care guide
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Quick answer: Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth, rub in a tiny bit of natural oil two or three times a year, and store it in its box away from sunlight and damp. Take it off for showers, swimming, washing up and the gym. Change the battery when it runs out on quartz models. That's genuinely all it needs.
The five habits
Keep it dry
Splashes are fine. Showers, swimming and washing up aren't. More in can wooden watches get wet?
Wipe it clean
A soft, slightly damp cloth along the grain, then a dry one. No chemicals or alcohol cleaners.
Oil it now and then
A tiny bit of natural oil, like coconut oil or beeswax, two or three times a year.
Store it well
In its box, away from direct sunlight, radiators and damp.
Take it off for jobs
The gym, DIY, gardening and anything that'll knock it about.
Cleaning
Wipe the wood with a soft, very slightly damp cloth, following the grain, then dry it straight away with a clean cloth. Use a dry microfibre cloth on the glass. Avoid household sprays, alcohol-based cleaners and anything abrasive, as they can dull the finish.
Oiling
Wood looks its best with a little nourishment now and then. Put a very small amount of natural oil, such as coconut oil or beeswax, on a soft cloth, rub it gently into the wood (not the glass or dial), and buff off any excess. Two or three times a year is plenty.
Storing
When you're not wearing it, keep it in the box it came in, somewhere dry at room temperature. Direct sunlight can fade the wood over time, and damp or heat isn't kind to it either.
Batteries and links
Quartz watches need a new battery every so often. Take it to a local watch repairer, as the parts are small and easy to damage. Our mechanical watches don't need a battery; wear them regularly and they'll keep running. If a link gets damaged or lost, get in touch and we can help.
A little moisture can occasionally appear under the glass, because wooden watches aren't fully sealed. It's normal. Leave the watch somewhere dry and it'll clear on its own without leaving marks.
Will the engraving last?
Yes. It's laser engraved, not printed, so it won't rub off with wear or cleaning.
Look after it like this, and it'll last. Read how long do wooden watches last?
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean a wooden watch?
Wipe it along the grain with a soft, very slightly damp cloth, then dry it straight away. Use a dry microfibre cloth on the glass. Avoid chemicals and alcohol-based cleaners.
Should I oil my wooden watch?
Yes, occasionally. A very small amount of natural oil such as coconut oil or beeswax, buffed in two or three times a year, keeps the wood looking rich.
How should I store a wooden watch?
In its box, somewhere dry at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, radiators and damp.
Will the engraving wear off?
No. It's laser engraved rather than printed, so it won't rub off with wear or cleaning.
Why is there moisture inside my watch glass?
Wooden watches aren't fully sealed, so a little moisture can occasionally appear. It's normal; leave the watch to dry at room temperature and it will clear without marks.
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