# Whittled Timber Time Pieces WOOD SHOCK is a Naturally Carved Version of the Casio G-Shock 6900 By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-shock References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2012/11/14/wood-shock-wooden-bezel-for-casio-g-shock-watch/) & [w-shock](http://www.w-shock.com/) Wood Shock turns the [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2100b1a) G-Shock 6900 wristwatch into a stylishly altered oak timepiece. The Casio watch is known for its [bulky rugged aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-models); able to keep the time even when being knocked about by a careless wrist. These watches use a natural wood face that is carved by hand. Fine lettering replaces the G-Shock logo at the top with W-Shock, and designates what the adjustable buttons on each side control. The smooth finish of the wood allows it to be beautifully painted in a variety of tones, so you could end up with a camouflage or even the green and red that is normally associated with the [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection) logo. The WOOD SHOCK watches come packaged in an attractive pine box enclosure. . ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand-carved Wooden Timepieces:** There is a trend of transforming regular wristwatches into stylish timepieces by carving them from natural wood. - **Customized Wood Finishes:** The trend of using natural wood for watches allows for customization through painting in various tones, including camouflage or brand-specific colors. - **Alternative Materials for Watchmaking:** Using wood as a material for watch faces introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity in the watchmaking industry, offering an environmentally-friendly and unique alternative. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can explore the trend of hand-carved wooden timepieces and offer unique and customizable alternatives to traditional watches. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can leverage the trend of customized wood finishes in watchmaking to create stylish and eco-friendly watches that cater to consumer preferences. - **Craftsmanship and Artisanal Products:** The craftsmanship and artisanal products industry can tap into the trend of alternative materials for watchmaking, producing hand-crafted wooden timepieces that showcase unique designs and attention to detail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Japanese Woodcraft Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2100b1a.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md) - [Origami-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-31.md) - [Rugged Timepiece Display Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-watch-stands.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Artful Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2000kt3a.md) - [Rugged Parisian Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-x-maison-kitsun.md)