# Reclaimed Wood Timepieces The Tempus Men's Dress Watches are Eco-Friendly and Stylish By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-dress-watch References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/tempus-eco-friendly-wood-watches/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757945624/help-me-create-these-awesome-eco-friendly-wood-wat) The Tempus wood watches offer a variety of men's dress watches in a variety of styles that are all crafted in an eco-friendly way. Created using [reclaimed wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-woodwork), the Tempus watches are crafted by skilled artisans in different color and style options that are suitable for men or women alike. The Tempus dress watches come in three style options including the Classico, the Elenor and the Silvestre, which all can be customized with different colors and accents. While the Tempus timepieces are inherently designed as men's dress watches, they are suitable to be worn by virtually anyone looking to choose a sustainable piece of jewelry. Starting at just $40, the Tempus wooden watches are currently being funded as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device) campaign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reclaimed Wood Accessories:** There's an opportunity to create a range of eco-friendly accessories, like jewelry or sunglasses, made from reclaimed materials. - **Customizable Sustainable Fashion:** Offering customization options for sustainable fashion items like watches could entice more consumers to prioritize eco-friendly products in their purchasing decisions. - **Ethical Alternative Materials:** Experimenting with more eco-friendly and ethical materials like bamboo or hemp could provide an opportunity for watchmakers to further differentiate themselves in the market and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Handcrafted Jewelry:** Artisans skilled in crafting eco-friendly jewelry made from reclaimed materials could tap into the demand for sustainable and unique accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion:** An industry focused on creating fashionable clothing and accessories made from recycled or ethically sourced materials could pair well with eco-friendly watches like Tempus. - **Green Technology:** Developing innovative and sustainable materials for fashion industry products like watches could be an opportunity for companies working in the green technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Refined Watch Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Self-Referential Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-urban-pop.md) - [Reimagined Retro Viscount Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Nature-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zm-urban-green.md)