Earth Day is celebrated on the 22nd of April this year, and we have chosen to mark it with a list of the best watches for Earth Day 2022. With the massive rise in awareness of the environment, many watch collectors and brands are searching for more ways to be sustainable in their style and designs. The Earth Day organisation aims to educate and activate the worldwide environmental movement to build a better world for the future. What better way to celebrate such an important occasion with a stunning new timepiece that supports the cause? If you are searching for a stylish, yet sustainable and environmentally aware, wristwatch keep reading for our best watches for Earth Day 2022.
Our 5 Best Watches For Earth Day 2022
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz #TIDE Upcycled-Plastic Black/Green AI2008-70070-300-0
Maurice Lacroix has recently launched a range of bold and colourful watches that are made using upcycled plastic. The iconic watch brand has collaborated with the #TIDE organisation to produce these vibrant timepieces. The case of this model is made from upcycled ocean plastic that has been mixed with glass fibre. The #tide organisation works to take plastic from the oceans to repurpose it into fun and practical items. The material used in this watch case is extremely durable and its production has a much smaller carbon footprint than regular plastic. This model exhibits a bold green dial with a textured finish and black details. The dial is framed by a black bezel and a playful green case. This watch is secured using a black rubber strap. As an extra unique touch, the watch comes with a reusable coffee cup that is also made from recycled #tide materials.
Bering Pebble | Polished Silver | Recycled Blue Strap 18034-308
This watch exhibits the distinctive Bering style with the addition of a sustainable #tide material strap. The design of every Bering watch is inspired by the beauty of Arctic landscapes, so it makes sense for the brand to want to preserve the environment it revolves around. The timepiece has a vibrant blue dial with silver hour and minute hands. The simplicity of the dial allows the elegant design of the watch to take centre stage. A stainless steel pebble-shaped case frames the dial, giving this watch an eye-catching look. The strap that secures the watch is made from a blue NATO style strap. This strap is made from recycled #tide ocean plastic. This means that the wearer can sport their brand new timepiece knowing that they have done something positive for the environment.
Luminox Men’s | Bear Grylls | Tide Material | Yellow | Survival Master XB.3745.ECO
This watch has a very unique feature in the form of a compass attached to the strap. This detail gives the timepiece a survival watch feel making it worthy of the Bear Grylls association. The watch has a bold yellow dial that is detailed with three sub-dials and a date aperture. The dial is framed by a black unidirectional bezel and a black case. This watch case is made from eco-friendly #tide material to ensure a robust, yet eco-friendly, finish. The case measures 45mm in diameter to ensure that the details of the dial can be easily read. This watch is finished with a black rubber strap that will be comfortable to wear, even when the wearer makes use of the 300 metres of water resistance. Additionally, gas tube illumination and scratch-resistant sapphire glass make this watch suitable for wear in all conditions.
ORIS Aquis Date Upcycle 36.5mm Watch 01 733 7770 4150-SET
The stunning dial of this watch makes it stand out from the crowd. ORIS has collaborated with many different environmental causes over the years and has recently declared itself as being carbon neutral. This is a huge achievement for such a significant watch brand, and many other companies are aiming to follow in ORIS’s footsteps. The dial of this watch is made from recycled PET plastic. This means that the dial of every model is entirely unique, making this watch the perfect choice for people who love to use accessories to stand out. A grey ceramic bezel frames this dial and gives the timepiece some added durability. A stainless steel case houses the automatic movement that powers the watch. The finishing touch of this timepiece is a stainless steel bracelet that gives the watch an elegant and modern finish.
Mondaine Essence 41mm | Black/White Textile Strap | White Dial MS1.41110.LN
The Mondaine Essence collection makes huge strides towards sustainability. The watches in this collection make use of sustainable materials and incorporate them into the classic designs of its watches. Mondaine has stated that 70% of the parts used in every Essence collection watch are made using sustainable and renewable materials. This model has a very bold and eye-catching design. The dial is white in colour and features the brand’s iconic red second hand. It is framed by a black case that is made of Ricinus il-based polyamide. This case measures 41mm in diameter and houses the quartz movement that powers the watch. The strap of this timepiece is what makes it stand out. The strap features a cork lining with a distinctive black and white houndstooth-patterned wool top. This watch seamlessly incorporates sustainable materials into a timeless design.
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