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- What kind of trees are pens and watches made from?
Both pens and watches are made from Douglas-fir trees.
- What is the significance of the year(s) marked on the pen and watch?
- On each pen, the origin year of the tree, i.e., the year that the tree was a tiny seedling or sapling, and the year that the tree was harvested are inscribed on the pen.
- On each watch, the origin year of the tree is marked.
- Where is the wood harvested from?
- Trees are harvested primarily from State of Montana forestland in the Bitterroot Mountains.
- What kind of refills do the pens take and where can they be purchased?
- All refills can be purchased from this website under Accessories (http://www.treeringpens.com/accessories/refill-cartridges.html). Also most office supply stores carry the standard size refills used in Tree Ring pens.
- Rollerball pens use 888 Int'l Standard Rollerball Refill, which is the most common rollerball refill shape in the world.
- Ballpoint pens use Parker style refill, which is the most common ballpoint refill.
- Fountain pens can use either the international size short or long refill cartridge.
- Where can I get my pen or watch fixed?
- Please send to: Tree Ring, PO Box 7643, Missoula, MT 59807.
- How long will the battery last and what type of battery does my watch take?
- Battery life is approximately 40 months. Batteries can be replaced at many department stores and jewelers or by sending to Tree Ring, PO Box 7643, Missoula, MT 59807.
- Are watches available with custom origin years?
- Yes, depending on availability.
