Those that know me know that I've never really been a wearer of watches. Which is surprising because they really are a timeless (pun intended) classic staple of Men's style. This is for a couple reasons, mainly being:
a) I work on computers all day and the added weight on my wrist was distracting
and
b) I've just never been a fan of metal jewelry: gold, silver, platinum, whatever. Not really my style. Even if it was a luxury men's watch.
Enter Jord. Initially it was my love of natural wood finishes (my long beloved natural wood Gibson SG guitar is a testament to this) that sparked my interest, but upon further investigation the detail of these things is just incredible (AND because they're not metal they're much lighter than a traditional wristwatch). I personally have been wearing the DOVER series Zebrawood & Dark Sandalwood timepiece and you can tell right away that it's something special. The craftsmanship is phenomenal and the clear face and rear give you a peak at the intricate and obviously well built inner workings. Given it's uniqueness it's no wonder the number of compliments I've received in just my short week of wearing it.
(Check out Jord's men's collection here or to view my Dover timepiece directly click here.)
At first I was concerned about the versatility of a wooden watch but I really do feel comfortable wearing it with almost anything. It compliments my summer suiting perfectly as well as my casual cool summer digs. The only place it would feel out of place is with a black suit/tux, and that's not the styling by any means, just the color-way. The Ebony & Copper Dover or Ebony & Gold Frankie would look extremely dashing in black tie.
Finally, the last great thing I will rant about is the price point. The watches range from $180 to $395, which for such a great accessory is barely breaking the bank. Because of that they're not only good for your personal use, but they could make a really unique gift as well (and yes, they do make women's watches as well!).
Enjoy!