Friday 2 September 2016

Ways to Wear JORD Wood Watches and a Giveaway

If you've read my blog for a while you might remember last year when I was given my first JORD wood watch. It became a firm favourite to wear to the office as glancing at your watch in a long meeting is a lot politer than pulling out your phone to check the time!

AwayFromTheBlue JORD wood watch fieldcrest unisex worn 4 ways Bal and LV Bags



JORD kindly gifted me another beautiful watch. I was excited to start wearing a watch again, hoping it would help keep me on time for things. Really it's just become another way for me to see how late we are running! Typical of life with two under 3 I think. As well as a review, I wanted to show you some of the different ways I've worn the women's wood watches I'm lucky enough to own.


JORD wood watch Cora and Fieldcrest side by side comparison | AwayFromBlue



I picked the Cora watch as it's a little more dainty than the unisex Fieldcrest watch I have. I was also really intrigued by the purpleheart wood, which looks lovely with the mother of pearl face. As well as the little cut-out detail on the face to see the inner workings of the watch, the back of the face is clear so you can see all the cogs moving around inside which is fascinating - especially to a toddler!

JORD wood watch Cora purpleheart inner workings cogs | AwayFromBlue


Being a wood watch, it's splash-proof but not waterproof. It means I can wear it through all the constant hand washing that comes along with two boys still in nappies, although I do have to take it off when washing the dishes or showering. It handles stay at home mum duties perfectly. My Fieldcrest watch has held up to a year and a half of use and over 30 wears. It's also been tough enough to cope with being pulled off the bedside table and worn by the toddler more times than I can count, so I'm confident this Cora watch will last as well.


Ways to wear JORD wood women's watch Cora purpleheart | AwayFromTheBlue


The ordering process was a little different this time around than last time. When you pick your wood watch, you can specify the size of your wrist and get it custom sized for you right out of the box. I used this feature, it's cheaper than getting the band changed at my local watch repair place and it fits perfectly. Being petite with tiny wrists and not always being able to find things to fit me properly, I appreciated this extra service.


JORD Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl women's wood watch silver bracelet stack | AwayFromTheBlue


The only downside I can find with this watch is that it's an automatic one, so it doesn't use a battery. This means if you get over excited and don't read the manual (guilty!) you won't wind the watch enough when you first set the time and you'll be confused the next day when it stops ticking. Once you read the manual and follow the instructions to properly setup the watch, you won't have any problems and the watch will keep the right time.


JORD Cora women's watch purpleheart and mother of pearl with pink and purple bags | AwayFromBlue


Just like my first experience with JORD watches, I was impressed with the speedy shipping time from the US to Australia and the absolutely beautiful presentation. I shared my delight at opening the box on my insta story. These wood watches make great gifts! They are so unique.

JORD wood watches presentation display box unique gift | AwayFromBlue



If you are inspired by the different ways I've worn my watches or have someone in mind to gift one to, you'll love this generous giveaway! Just by entering you'll get a little something and one lucky winner will get a $100 e-gift voucher. As this is my second wood watch from JORD, I'd be happy to help answer any questions you have about them in the comments too.


Click here for a $20 off code for JORD wood watches and a chance to win a $100 e-gift voucher!



Note: giveaway ends on 26th September. Giveaway is administrated by JORD for Away From Blue readers. I am simply promoting it through my blog. E-gift codes are automatically emailed to entrants. It is open world wide as JORD ships internationally and everyone who is reading here can enter.


AwayFromBlue JORD fieldcrest unisex black wood watch worn different ways seasons fall spring summer




This post was sponsored by JORD wood watches. As always, opinions and views expressed on this blog are my own.


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62 comments:

  1. What beautiful watches. I've never stopped to think that watches could have wooden bands.

    SSG xxx

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    1. They really are beautiful, and it is such a unique material! :)

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  2. Nice watch!!
    Jaymie
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  3. I love the JORD watches! I have the wooden one with the pink face and adore it! I like how you styled yours!

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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    1. I saw the ones with the coloured faces, they look really nice!

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  4. Great pick...love the colour of the burgundy-ish one you picked!

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    1. It is a great colour! Such a nice wood :)

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  5. I love the wooden band - haven't seen anything like it! X

    ♡ itsjessiejane ♡

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    1. I hadn't either until I was introduced to them the first time! :)

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  6. Ooh so pretty! I love the color of the new one!
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  7. The Cora is such a chic and feminine style! I'm terrible about reading manuals when I get new things as well. Blame it on the excitement ;p

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    1. haha yes, glad I'm not alone in that! I was just too excited to wear my new watch :)

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  8. That's a gorgeous watch, I love the one you picked!! I've seen these watches around the blog world and have always admired them--the wood style is so fun and unique!

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    1. A lot of bloggers have them! They are definitely the 'in' thing at the moment I think! :)

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  9. Ha, Jord pesters me to take a watch and promote it - I never do, not my thing. There's a local store that sells them, and I've admired them, but I rarely wear a watch these days. I really like the one you picked!

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    1. I would imagine you'd have an even funkier watch if you did wear one! :)

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  10. Oh your new watch is beautiful ! I have a thing with watches and may just have about a dozen :(

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    1. Oh wow! I only have these two at the moment

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  11. What a gorgeous watch. I need a new one!

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  12. I need a new watch, mine has been broken for months and I have not got around to getting a new one.

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    1. Perfect timing for the giveaway then, good luck!

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  13. Their watches are beautiful. I love the different styles they come in. Yours is pretty Mica. They always have a nice selection.
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  14. I actually think that the watch being an automatic is a plus! I would imagine you need better quality manufacturing in order to make a reliable automatic watch instead of a quartz one. I love the little viewing window as well. Does it keep time well when it's wound? Have you noticed any discrepancies?

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    1. Oh it's definitely better in the long run, just confusing if you haven't wound it up enough the first time haha. Since reading the manual and setting it correctly I haven't had any issues, keeps time perfectly even if not worn everyday.

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  15. what a gorgeous wood watch! I love the packaging as well, so cute it comes in a wood box too! :)

    Metallic Paws

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  16. I love Jord watches. They also gifted me one a year ago, I think. I love wearing it anywhere and with anything. :)


    xoxo,
    Gelleesh.com

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  17. Beautiful watch!

    http://violettedaily.com/

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  18. They're both lovely watches! I have one but I never wear it.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. I didn't used to be much of a watch person either till I got these - handy when you have little ones and don't have a hand free to find your phone!

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  19. I don't oen many watches, I sometimes find them uncomfortable and too heavy to wear but I love the wooden watch! So pretty.PS tou have so many beautiful bags :)

    Yiota
    Pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com

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    1. The wood makes them so light and easy to wear!

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  20. Gorgeous watches. I love their different range, and the new styles I see are looking just as good. <3
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  21. I love Jord watches! Yours is a gorgeous colour. Hope you have a great start to the week!
    Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com

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  22. Your new watch is so pretty! I have tiny wrists too, so I love that Jord makes an effort to size the watch to each person. And I wear a watch mainly to see what time it is when I inevitably wake up in the night, so I could definitely relate to your plight of using a watch to see how late you're running!

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    1. haha yes, it's not always a good thing to constantly see the time! Being able to order a custom size is a wonderful idea :)

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  23. I absolutely love JORD watches and so does my husband! They are so lightweight and a great accessory! Love the one you chose!

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  24. O M G - that wooden watch is devine. Thanks for linking up...The Ultimate Rabbit Hole Guest Host - Shari from GoodFoodWeek xox

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  25. Looove JORD! The best part is that their pieces are so versatile!!

    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

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  26. I have one of Jord's mechanical watches too and I absolutely love it! Very versatile and technological...and stylish too!

    Macarons and Mischief

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  27. Watches are really making a come back lately! It's kind of awesome. :) I'm not much into wearing watches myself, but I adore them on others and I think the one you were gifted looks so classic and beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway also, hun. <3

    Kay
    http://www.shoesandglitter.com/

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  28. Jord watches are always gorgeous. Plus, I like the ecological politics of this company. This watch you got is really nice, so great that you could order your exact size. My wrists are also tiny so I often struggle to find the right watch. Now, I wear a watch that my husband got for a present as a kid, so basically it's a kid watch:)

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    1. haha kids watches are a good solution for petite wrists if you can't get a custom band or a leather one you can punch more holes in!

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  29. I have the Cora and love it, but I must say I love yours even more! Beautiful wood and watch face.

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  30. I love Jord. I have their watches and the two you are wearing are my favorites!
    Have a wonderful day
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  31. I like the idea of wooden watch. Looks great with accessories you added. Cool. Thank you for linking up with My Red Carpet.

    Anna xoxo
    www.glamadventure.com

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  32. A friend of mine is obsessed with her Jord watch! She wears it every single day! (: Such a cool piece!

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    1. I might not wear mine every day but I am really impressed with it too :)

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  33. Thanks for the giveaway promo. Entering for sure. I live the idea if having it custom sized as I too have petite wrists and struggle to find a well fitting watch! Plus they look fab.

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    1. Good luck! They do look great and the custom sizing option is a wonderful idea for us petites! :)

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  34. Great watch and giveaway. Thanks so much Mica!

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  35. I love those watches! Thanks for sharing at the Grace + Lace Linkup!

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  36. What a gorgeous watch Mica! I love wood watches, they are really beautiful, and quite popular at the moment as well!

    Kez | acaciasdreams.com

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    1. They do seem to be so popular with bloggers - and my watch-loving friends!

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  37. Thank you all for your lovely comments, and good luck with the giveaway!

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