Koa Makes a Fashion Statement

Koa from Hawaii is now the most on-trend wood in the world. Koa was once reserved for use by the Hawaiian monarchs. It is the beautiful wood known for is deep rich color and varied grain patterns. Today, Koa is used to create such imaginative gifts as Koa wood watches, Koa sunglasses, Koa rings, and Koa iPhone and iPad covers.

 


Martin & MacArthur, the premier maker of fine furniture in Hawaii, is now making Koa a fashion statement. The company is using its vast reserves of beautiful Koa to make personal accessories that were never thought possible just a few years ago. www.martinandmacarthur.com

The company’s wood watches are made with Koa and other exotic hardwoods such as sandalwood, mahogany, and rosewood. The company has the most innovative wood watches on the planet. Case in point, it just introduced the very first self-winding, automatic Koa watch with a 21-jewel precision movement and a see-through skeleton face.

Martin & MacArthur also just introduced Koa wood watches made with genuine mother of pearl faces and embossed Roman numerals. These elegant wood watches are the most recognized fashion accessory in Hawaii today.

For something truly cool, Martin & MacArthur has a full line of Koa and hard wood sunglasses made with its own private stock of wood. These premium Koa sunglasses are eco-friendly because the frames are all wood, no plastics. Furthermore, these sunglasses are the only ones made in America. I’ll bet you did not know that most sunglasses are made in China. Not the case with these Koa sunglasses! The company’s Koa sunglasses offer full spectrum UVA/UVB protection from the harmful sunrays. They come in both rimless and full-rim styles for men and women.

With wedding season just around the corner, bridal couples are looking for the perfect wedding bands. Koa Eternity Rings by martin & MacArthur are made with super, curly Koa form the big Island to show a dramatic rippling effect on the wood surface. These rings contain a bezel of tungsten, the hardest metal in the world for a shine that lasts forever.

The most innovative product made with Koa wood is Koa cases for iPhone 5S and 4S. These amazing cases are made with solid carved Koa wood and fit the shape of the iPhone models exactly. Even better, the company has the only iPad Air and iPad Mini cases made with solid Koa and premium calfskin leather in a variety of colors.

This season, the most innovative personal accessories are hand-crafted from Hawaii’s Koa wood. Now, you can look good in wood.

Wood Watches Keep Innovating – Don’t Get Left Behind

Wood watches are all the rage. For the past four years, companies like Martin & MacArthur and Tense have led the way in creating great new styles of wood watches. These two companies are the leaders in innovative new designs in wood watches.


 

Forget those clumsy watches from novice companies that only have 4-5 different styles. Companies that feature so few styles of wood watches show no imagination and no creativity.

A leader in wood watches like Martin & MacArthur has over 100 different styles of wood watches.

Each wood watch is carved from solid wood. The company uses beautiful hardwoods like Koa, which grows only in Hawaii. Other hardwoods used to make Martin & MacArthur wood watches are Mahogany, Rosewood, Sandalwood, and Maple.

The company uses premium movements made by Miyota, the same company that makes Citizen movements. After all, you want to be sure your wood watch will keep in ticking for years. A reliable movement made by a reputable company is critical.

The company’s latest style is an automatic, self-winding Koa wood watch. See through skeleton movement. Come with a sapphire crystal face that resists scratching. Solid Koa links made from wood harvested in Hawaii. With over 100 different styles of wood watches, you can be rest assured that Martin & MacArthur has a wood watch to fit your style and personality. There are over 40 styles of women’s watches. But, frankly, most of the company’s larger watches look great on a woman’s wrist and are sure to catch admiring glances.

Recently, Martin & MacArthur also introduced the only solid wood watches with mother of pearl faces and embossed Roman numerals. These mother of pearl faces come on wood watch bands made with Koa or other exotic hard woods.

All Martin & MacArthur wood watches have a two year manufacturer’s warranty on the movement. They are all fully adjustable and water resistant. That means you can walk in the rain and not worry about your wood watch. Of course, like any fine watch, you should remove it before any strenuous activity which may cause the watch to get knocked around.

More importantly, the more you war your wood watch, the better it looks. This is because the patina of the wood gets richer with wear due to the interaction with the oils of the skin. Now that’s innovative!

Guide to Buying a Wood Watch

The biggest trend in watches is the wood watch. There are several companies that now offer wood watches online and in retail stores. Many of them look cool, but buyer beware! There are lots of imitators that do not sell a reliable time piece worth the investment. Here’s what you need to keep in mind when buying a wooden watch.

 

1. Be sure the watch is made from solid, sustainable wood. The links on a wood watch should be carved from solid woods like Koa, Mahogany, Rosewood, or Sandalwood. Beware of steel watches that merely have a veneer of wood glued on top. Don’t settle for metal when you can have a solid wood watch.
2. The watch movement should be premium quality. The best movements used in wood watches are made by a reputable watch company like Miyota or Citizen. If the retailer cannot verify which company made the movement for its wood watch, steer clear. You don’t want a watch that is not going to keep good time.
3. A wood watch must be stylish. Some companies create wood watches that look are clunky and bulky. These cheap wood watches look like something Fred Flintstone would wear. Buy a wood watch from a reputable company that features a wide variety of wood watches for men and women in all different styles. Martin & MacArthur and Tense are examples of two such companies with stellar reputations.
4. Your watch must have a clear warranty. If you buy a wood watch with no warranty, you have no place to turn if it needs servicing.
5. The best wood watches are comfortable to wear. The links are carved and sanded smooth. There is minimal space between the links. The color of the wood matches perfectly.
6. The best wood watches are fully adjustable to fit your wrist. Some companies say that their wood watches are made to be worn loose, and should not be adjusted to your wrist size. Baloney! That means the watch is cheaply made and cannot be adjusted. Choose a wood watch from a reputable company that is fully adjustable to fit any size wrist.

One of the finest companies to feature their own wood watches is Martin & MacArthur. www.martionandmacarthur.com Martin & MacArthur is the longest-standing company in Hawaii known for its fine Koa furniture and Wood personal accessories. This company stands by their wood watches and offers over 50 different styles, including their newest self-winding, automatic wood watch made from Hawaii Koa wood. Be smart in choosing your wood watch and enjoy the time!