Watergate Wooden Sunglasses in Ice Blue
Watergate Wooden Sunglasses in Ice Blue
Shaped by the curvy swell of Watergate Bay and hand-crafted across more than 65 individual steps, these wooden-framed sunglasses are built from sustainably sourced hardwood veneer layered with aluminium — a construction that means no two pairs are identical, and a lifetime warranty that means you only ever need to buy one.
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The Watergate frame started with a conversation between Bear Essentials and the surfboard shapers who know Watergate Bay's breaks better than anyone. The result is a curvy, playful silhouette — wider through the lens, tapered at the temples — that mirrors the rolling swell the bay is known for year-round.
Bear Essentials builds each frame by hand in over 65 steps, combining sustainably sourced high-grade hardwood veneer with thin layers of aluminium. The layered construction gives the frame its strength without adding bulk, and because the wood grain runs differently through every piece of veneer, no two frames come out looking exactly the same. The Ice Blue colourway sits against the natural wood tones in a way that reads differently in sunlight than it does indoors — worth knowing before you choose.
Key details:
- Frame material: sustainably sourced hardwood veneer with aluminium layers
- Lens: polarised with UV 400 protection
- Suitable face shapes: round, oval, diamond
- Comes with a cork protective case that folds flat into a bag or back pocket
- Lifetime warranty included
- For every purchase, Bear Essentials plants one tree in areas of deforestation using only native species
The polarised lenses are designed to cut glare on bright days — the kind of flat, reflective light you get off water or snow — rather than simply darkening your view. UV 400 protection covers the full ultraviolet spectrum.
The cork case is worth a mention on its own. It is slim enough to sit in a back pocket without a noticeable bulk, and it does the job of protecting the lenses without the hard-shell weight that most sunglass cases carry.
The lifetime warranty is genuine: Bear Essentials' aftersales team works with you directly if anything goes wrong after purchase. For a handcrafted wooden frame, that kind of backing matters.
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.