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Designing a wooden watch

On this page, we'll walk you through how the design process of a wooden wristwatch progresses step by step from idea to finished product. As an example, we'll use the design process of the Korpi automatic watch, which began in the summer of 2020 and concluded with the release of the finished products in the summer of 2021. After reading this, you'll know how our new watch designs come to life.

The design of a watch starts with an idea. It all began with the idea and dream of bringing the most stylish wooden automatic watch to the market. We knew we wanted to introduce a completely different and innovative watch. There were a few important aspects in mind that no one had ever done before with a wooden automatic watch. Our new wooden automatic watch has received very positive feedback, especially among watch enthusiasts. So, if you're looking for a gift for a watch enthusiast, Korpi is an excellent choice.

The starting point for the design was that you can admire the movement of a mechanical wristwatch without taking the watch off your wrist. In automatic wristwatches, it's common for the movement to be visible on the back of the watch, but we wanted to do something different. We succeeded in this regard because now with the Korpi automatic watch, you can admire the movement directly from the dial. The idea for a wooden automatic watch came to life in the summer of 2020, and the product was launched in the summer of 2021.

As you can imagine, we are constantly designing new innovations while respecting nature and Scandinavian design. However, we want to stand out, and that's why our watches also reflect the northern nature and attitude.


 

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The design process of the watch starts on paper.

When we begin to translate ideas onto paper, the whole team gathers for Design Day. On these days, we plan our future watch models. The idea formation starts on paper and continues on the computer, from where it progresses all the way to the factory. Versions of the new model are drawn until we are truly satisfied with the end result. This ensures that you also receive a watch with carefully considered details. Quality watches made from quality materials, in line with meticulously planned design.

The design of the wristwatch continues on the computer.

After several versions of the watch have been created on paper and the best one has been selected, we refine details and color schemes on the computer to ensure that the overall design is functional and stylish. We aim to introduce popular accessories for both men and women. However, each product uniquely reflects the various characteristics and colors of the wood – and this is what makes HAVU wooden watches unique.

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Choosing the wood for the watches material - only high-quality materials

Once the drawings for the watch have been outlined, it's time to consider the appropriate type of wood. We prefer Finnish wood, so for the Korpi automatic watch, we experimented with different options. We initially made versions of the Korpi automatic watch using Finnish pine, spruce, and birch. Birch was chosen as the raw material for the watch due to the characteristics of the wood, as birch is significantly harder compared to the others. We want our products to withstand use, and for this reason, birch was chosen based on our tests as the raw material for the Korpi automatic watch. The hardness of the wood directly affects the lifespan and durability of the wooden wristwatch.

 

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The first completed version of the new watch - with necessary adjustments made if needed

Once we receive the first version of the new product from the factory, we get to test and try out the usability and functionality of our innovations in practice. The design and functionality of the Korpi automatic watch were perfect right away, so no changes were needed in this regard. We continue to develop our products until we are completely satisfied with them ourselves. Changes are made if necessary, even at the stage when the first version of the watch is completed.

Innovative, completely new product to the watch market. We continuously renew our selection

We are constantly brainstorming new ideas and also asking our customers for feedback on our upcoming watch models. So, feel free to send us ideas for us to implement - we gladly welcome them. We also conduct surveys on our social media channels to better meet the expectations of our satisfied customers. Satisfied customers contribute to HAVU's story.

 

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