Altair Wooden Chronograph Watch 42mm
Altair Wooden Chronograph Watch 42mm
Handcrafted from sustainably sourced wood in a family workshop, the Altair is a 42mm chronograph watch with pin-loaded interchangeable straps — and every purchase plants a tree in a deforestation-affected region.
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There are wooden watches, and then there are watches that have been sanded and treated by hand in the same workshop where Bear Essentials started. The Altair is the latter — a 42mm chronograph that wears its material honestly and is built for the kind of daily use that tests whether a product actually delivers on its claims.
The case is made from wood sourced through sustainable forestry, and each piece is unique because that is simply what handcrafting with natural material produces. No two are identical. The finish has been sanded and treated to handle splashes and everyday wear without requiring further maintenance — which matters if you are actually going to wear it.
The movement is battery-operated chronograph, giving you a stopwatch function alongside standard timekeeping. The straps use a pin-loaded system, meaning you can switch between options without tools — useful if you want one watch to move between a work week and a weekend.
- Case diameter: 42mm
- Movement: battery-operated chronograph
- Strap system: pin-loaded, tool-free switching
- Strap options: vegan leather and genuine leather (both included and available separately)
- Water resistance: treated to withstand splashes and day-to-day use
- Warranty: 24 months, with 24/7 support channel
- Each purchase includes a care and usage information slip
On sustainability: Bear Essentials plants a tree for every purchase made, directing that commitment specifically to regions most affected by deforestation. The brand uses wood from sustainable forestry and recycled pellets across its range — a practical manufacturing position, not a marketing one.
The Altair is also available in other sizes. Replacement and additional straps can be purchased separately.
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.