Watergate Classic Black Wooden Sunglasses
Watergate Classic Black Wooden Sunglasses
Shaped by the curvy swell of Watergate Bay and co-designed with local surfboard shapers, these wooden sunglasses are hand-built across more than 65 steps — sustainably sourced hardwood veneer layered with aluminium, polarised UV400 lenses, and a lifetime warranty that Bear Essentials actually means.
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The Watergate is Bear Essentials' most characterful frame — a curvy, playful silhouette drawn directly from the rolling swell at Watergate Bay. It was designed in collaboration with local surfboard shapers, and that origin shows: the lines are organic, the proportions considered, and the result is a frame that earns a second look.
Best suited to round, oval, and diamond face shapes.
Every frame is hand-built through more than 65 individual steps, which means no two are identical. The construction combines sustainably sourced high-grade hardwood veneer with thin layers of aluminium — a pairing that keeps the frame lightweight without sacrificing durability. Whether you are on the beach or the slopes, the structure holds.
The lenses are polarised with UV400 protection, cutting glare on bright days without distorting colour. The Classic Black variant is the clean, versatile option in the Watergate range.
The frame ships in Bear Essentials' cork casing — protective enough to live in a bag or back pocket, considered enough to double as a gift box. It is a small detail, but it is the kind of thing you notice.
- Frame material: sustainably sourced hardwood veneer with aluminium layers
- Lens type: polarised, UV400 protection
- Suitable face shapes: round, oval, diamond
- Packaging: protective cork casing
- Lifetime warranty included
- One tree planted per purchase in areas of deforestation, using native species only
Bear Essentials started in a family home workshop and has kept handcrafting at the centre of everything since. The brand's position is straightforward: natural materials over plastic, considered production over scale, and a closed loop between what is used and what is given back.
About Our Brand Bear Essentials
Travel accessories are often mass-produced from synthetic materials, leaving environmentally conscious explorers with limited options that align with their values. Bear Essentials addresses this by creating durable, considered products for those who wish their equipment to be as thoughtful as their journeys.
Every Bear Essentials item is handcrafted using natural materials, including wood from sustainable forestry and recycled pellets, ensuring each piece is unique. The brand prioritises natural alternatives over plastic, a practical manufacturing decision that speaks to their commitment to responsible production.
Originating from a family home workshop, Bear Essentials maintains handcrafting as central to its production, refusing to compromise craft for scale. For every purchase, a tree is planted, directly replenishing the natural resources used and closing the loop between consumption and environmental return.