Gold & Juniper Vegan Leather Watch
Gold & Juniper Vegan Leather Watch
A 40mm brushed gold timepiece from Votch, fitted with a juniper-coloured strap made from PVC-free, phthalate-free faux leather that incorporates recycled and renewable content — the material standard that separates it from most vegan leather alternatives on the market.
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The Aalto is Votch's take on nautical minimalism: a clean white dial, a brushed gold 40mm case, and a juniper-coloured strap that works as well with a weekend jacket as it does with a suit. The design is restrained by intention — the kind of watch that does not compete with what you are wearing.
What makes the Aalto worth looking at more closely is the strap. Votch does not simply swap conventional leather for a vegan alternative and stop there. The faux leather used here is free from PVC, phthalates, heavy metals, and flame retardants, has no added antimicrobial chemicals, is produced with low VOC emissions, and incorporates recycled and renewable content. That combination is meaningfully harder to achieve than the single-material swap most brands make.
The strap is fitted with a quick-release mechanism, so swapping it out takes seconds — no tools, no fuss. Votch sells additional straps separately, which means the case can outlast several strap iterations rather than being retired when one wears out.
Specifications:
- Case diameter: 40mm
- Case colour: Brushed gold
- Movement: Japanese GL20
- Dial colour: White
- Strap colour: Juniper
- Strap material: Vegan faux leather (PVC-free, phthalate-free)
- Strap width: 20mm
- Water resistance: 3ATM
- Wrist fitting: Approximately 150–210mm
Each watch 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.