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This Oregon-based startup makes unique wood watches for a great case — and it's running a Cyber Week sale

by Amir Ismael on Nov 30, 2017, 3:28 PM

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Original Grain produces handcrafted watches using a unique combination wood and stainless steel.
Right now, you can get up to 25% off during the company's extended Cyber Monday sale.
Every watch sold helps plant trees, feed families, and change lives in Senegal, Africa.

A nice watch is the one accessory every man should own. With hundreds of options on the market, you'd think diversity in style would be easy to come by, but that's simply not the case. While some brands have distinct styles, most of the watches you see are too similar to stand out. Aside from a simple logo change, it wouldn't be far-fetched to believe many companies use the same manufacturer.

Now, there's an extremely stylish alternative that's guaranteed to stand out: Original Grain.

Founded in 2013 by brothers Ryan and Andrew Beltran, Original Grain was inspired by a lack of originality in the watch market. The Beltran brothers set out to create a watch that didn't exist, and succeeded by seamlessly integrating natural hardwood and stainless steel into beautiful timepiece designs. Influenced by growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the combination of materials represent the ruggedness of the outdoors, while maintaining a level of class.

Each Original Grain watch is handcrafted using premium woods like Rosewood, Ebony Wood, Mahogany, Maplewood, and Oak from repurposed whiskey barrels. Through November 30, you can save up to 25% on watches during the Original Grain extended Cyber Monday sale. There's no promo code necessary, simply shop and save.

In addition to making unique watches at great prices, Original Grain supports even greater causes. By partnering with Trees for the Future, every Original Grain watch sold helps plant trees, feed families, and change lives in Senegal, Africa.

By planting specific types of trees and crops, the Forest Garden Program provides families with sustainable food sources for themselves, livestock feed, products to sell, fuel wood, and up to a 400% increase in annual income. The efforts directly impact the lives of 1,600 families comprised of 12,000 people.

Original Grain sent over one of its watches — The Barrel 42mm in Burlwood Silver — for me to check out. The watch features a brushed stainless steel case, Burl Wood bezel, and a combination of both materials on the bracelet. The face dial is black with silver hands and a spot for the date at 3 o'clock. It uses a Japanese Miyota Citizen Quartz movement and is waterproof.

What I like most about this watch is its weight. A lot of watches I've tried are light, flimsy, and fragile. The Barrel isn't very heavy, but weighs enough to let me know it's built to last. When I'm active, I usually end up taking my watch off to avoid damaging it, but that's not the case with this one.

The wood accents are built to be just as strong as metal, making it unlike any other watch I own. Although I didn't test a dress watch, I like that Original Grain also offers options for guys interested in more formal or minimal designs while maintaining the rugged wood accents.

Whether you're looking for a stylish watch for yourself, or you're shopping for a collector who already owns many, Original Grain is the best place to get one that's sure to stand out in a crowd.