Watergate Wooden Sunglasses in Vintage Brown
Watergate Wooden Sunglasses in Vintage Brown
Shaped in collaboration with Watergate Bay surfboard shapers and hand-built across more than 65 steps from sustainably sourced hardwood veneer layered with aluminium — no two frames are identical, and Bear Essentials backs every one with a lifetime warranty.
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The Watergate frame takes its name and its curves from the swell at Watergate Bay. Bear Essentials worked directly with local surfboard shapers to translate that fluid, rolling shape into an eyewear silhouette — the result is something that sits closer to craft object than accessory.
The construction is the story here. Sustainably sourced high-grade hardwood veneer is combined with thin layers of aluminium across more than 65 hand-crafted steps. That process means every frame is structurally distinct — the grain, the finish, the weight distribution will never be exactly replicated. The aluminium layering is what gives the frame its durability: light enough to wear all day, robust enough to earn the lifetime warranty Bear Essentials attaches to every pair.
The Vintage Brown colourway works with the natural warmth of the wood rather than against it.
- Frame material: sustainably sourced hardwood veneer with aluminium layers
- Construction: over 65 hand-crafted steps per frame
- Lens: polarised with UV 400 protection
- Suitable face shapes: round, oval, diamond
- Packaging: cork protective casing, folds flat into a bag or back pocket
- Warranty: lifetime
- For every purchase, one tree is planted in areas of deforestation using native species only
The polarised lenses with UV 400 protection cut glare on bright days without distorting colour — useful whether you are on the water or on the mountain. Multiple lens options are available if you want to personalise the build.
The cork case is worth mentioning separately: it protects the frames without adding bulk, which matters if you are travelling light. It also fits the broader Bear Essentials ethos of reaching for natural materials wherever a synthetic one would otherwise be the default.
These make a considered gift — the lifetime warranty means the recipient is genuinely set up for the long term, not just for a season.
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.