The Tree Ring 5-Year watch is a 5th anniversary or 5th birthday gift for him made from a slice of a Montana Douglas-fir with exactly 5 annual growth rings, one for every year since 2021. The origin year 2021 is burned beneath the center of the dial, and you can add initials or custom back engraving. Handmade in Missoula, Montana, with a Seiko VH31 mecha-quartz movement, sapphire crystal, and a 43 mm stainless steel case in silver or gold-tone. From $310. The 5th anniversary is the wood anniversary, and this is the gift that takes it literally.
A gift for 5 years of marriage that is certain to be cherished! Each watch is crafted from a small tree that has at least 5 annual tree rings. Mark the year of your wedding and or initials at the corresponding annual ring of 2020. Each of the 5 annual rings represents one year of the tree's life. Note these trees are more typically in the 7 year old range- but the 2020 year is clear and will be marked with year and/or initials.
In the words of Herman Hesse "one can read its whole history in the luminous inscribed disk of its trunk: in the rings of its years, its scars, all the struggle, all the suffering, all the sickness, all the happiness and prosperity stand truly written, the narrow years and the luxurious years, the attacks withstood, the storms endured."
Watches are crafted from Douglas-fir trees harvested from forests of western Montana. The wood dials are hand selected for their beauty and unique annual tree ring history. Each timepiece juxtaposes hours, minutes, and seconds against years. Underneath each wood dial sits a Seiko VH31 Mecha-Quartz movement. The watch is enclosed by a high quality stainless steel case and a sapphire crystal. The origin year of the chronology can be marked near the center of the tree. This year represents when the tree was small seedling. A slice of a tree is a snapshot of its life history. As such, every tree is unique and will vary in appearance. Hand crafted in the Big Sky Country of Montana.
Dial and engraving options. Every watch dial is a real cross-section of a Douglas-fir that we cut, dry, sand and finish by hand in Missoula, Montana. Choose the case color (silver or gold-tone stainless steel), then the dial: the standard tree ring dial, the dial with the origin year 2021 burned beneath the pith, the dial with initials (one set or two, e.g. J + D), or year and initials together. Custom back engraving is available on any watch. Enter the initials and any back text in the personalization box at checkout.
Case Type:
Stainless Steel with Sapphire Crystal;
Case Size: 43 mm
Wood type:
Douglas-fir
Movement:
Seiko Mecha-Quartz VH31
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Band Width:
22 mm
Band Type:
Leather
Battery type:
371 (SR920SW)
Water Resistance:
50m
Warranty:
5 Years for mechanical failure (excluding battery and strap)
Occasions: Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, Marriage, Groomsmen, Father's Day, Retirement, Memorial,
Gift for: Him, Husband, Spouse, Boyfriend, Boss, Friend, Father, Brother, Dad, Uncle, Papa, Grandfather, Men, Men's, Man, Parents, Mom
Frequently asked questions
Is the dial a real tree?
Yes. Every dial is a cross-section of a Douglas-fir we cut, dry, sand and finish by hand in Missoula, Montana. This one has 5 annual rings, so the tree started growing in 2021.
Why is a 5-ring watch a good 5th anniversary or birthday gift?
Each ring is one year of the tree's life, so the dial holds the same 5 years you are celebrating. The origin year 2021 is burned into the wood as a reference point. It also happens to be the traditional wood anniversary gift.
Can I choose a different year or add initials?
Yes. The standard dial has no year; the year dial has 2021 burned beneath the pith; you can add one or two sets of initials above the center; and custom back engraving is available on any watch. Choose the options above and enter the text in the personalization box.
What movement and crystal does it use?
A Seiko VH31 mecha-quartz movement with a sweeping seconds hand, battery type 371 (SR920SW), under a sapphire crystal. The case is 43 mm stainless steel, silver or gold-tone, with a 22 mm leather band and 50 m water resistance.
How long does it take to make and ship?
Each watch is made to order. Most ship within 3 to 5 business days. Rush requests are welcome, just message us before ordering.
Will it look exactly like the photos?
No two trees are alike. Ring spacing, bark, and grain vary, so your dial will be similar to the photos but unique to your tree. Every watch comes in a gift box with a card explaining the ring count.
