Add a blend of sustainability and classic Italian design, and you’ve got yourself a distinguished new watch collection. Sydney-based Italian-owned, AB AETERNO‘s timepieces are made from 100% natural wood, meaning that not only do they ooze a natural warmth that (so many modern watches can lack), but thanks to the durability and toughness of the raw material; as they age, they develop a natural patina, making each piece unique and enhancing your new friend’s character.

We were lucky enough to receive a pair of the newly established Italian brand’s watches recently – Rocky, from their mens/unisex collection and Hazel, one for the ladies – and not being able to recall the last time I wore a watch, I was curious of how long I’d be able to tolerate this alien object around my wrist. My concerns were futile: the smooth wearability and seductive aesthetic of my new Hazel won me over, and for the past couple of weeks I’ve been readily wearing the surprisingly light piece of eye candy.

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