Black & Slate Grey Vegan Leather Watch
Black & Slate Grey Vegan Leather Watch
Votch's Aalto watch pairs a 40mm brushed black case with a slate grey strap made from PVC-free, phthalate-free faux leather that incorporates recycled and renewable content — the material standard that puts it a step ahead of most vegan leather alternatives on the market.
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The Aalto is Votch's take on nautical minimalism: clean lines, a white dial, and a brushed black 40mm case that works as well with a suit as it does on a weekend. Nothing fussy, nothing superfluous.
What makes it worth looking at more closely is the strap. Votch does not simply swap conventional leather for a generic faux alternative. The slate grey strap is made from vegan faux leather that is free from PVC, heavy metals, flame retardants, and added antimicrobial chemicals, produced with low VOC emissions, and built with recycled and renewable content woven into the material itself. That combination is less common than it sounds — most vegan leather straps stop at being animal-free and leave it there.
The strap is also quick-release, so swapping it out takes seconds. Votch sells additional straps separately, which means the watch can change character without changing the case.
Key specifications:
- Case diameter: 40mm
- Case colour: Brushed black
- Movement: Japanese GL20
- Dial colour: White
- Strap colour: Slate grey
- Strap material: Vegan faux leather (PVC-free, phthalate-free, low VOC, recycled and renewable content)
- Strap width: 20mm
- Water resistance: 3ATM
- Wrist fitting: approximately 150–210mm
- Quick-release strap
- Arrives in an eco-friendly pouch and box
About Our Brand Votch
Votch addresses the challenge conscious shoppers face in finding genuinely stylish watches that do not rely on animal-derived materials. The brand provides a focused range of timepieces, ensuring that accessories reflect personal values without compromising aesthetic appeal.
What truly distinguishes Votch is its rigorous material standard; instead of merely substituting conventional leather, the brand utilises PVC-free and phthalate-free faux leather, incorporating recycled and renewable content. This commitment significantly lowers the environmental footprint of each strap compared to most vegan leather alternatives, extending beyond just being animal-free.
Votch views material development as an ongoing process, actively researching new materials and design directions. This approach treats ethical production as a creative challenge, highlighting a commitment to continuous improvement that sets Votch apart from brands that simply make a single material swap and cease further innovation.