TRIWA - From plastic to chic, a watch on your wrist

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"Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed", Antoine Lavoisier's formula can perfectly summarize TRIWA’s environmental aim, the Swedish brand with an ambitious project: to manufacture watches made of recycled plastic from the oceans. Now you can check the time on your wrist while doing something for the environment. Here are two models, two colors for the same purpose: to preserve and raise awareness of the importance of the impact - sometimes harmful - of Man on his surroundings.

Let's have a closer look. 

TRIWA or how to transform the timepiece industry

As we said in the preamble, TRIWA's ambitious project is to revolutionize the watchmaking industry. For good reason, the brand's acronym is "TRansform the Industry of WAtches". Like a manifesto, the Swedish brand was created in 2007 and quickly distinguished itself from other brands in the sector.

This is evidenced by their numerous collaborations, including "Humanium", watches made from illegal firearms confiscated in El Salvador. With each watch purchased, TRIWA donates 15% of its revenue to families or companies directly affected by armed conflicts. Soberly named "It's time for peace", the brand wanted to continue its humanitarian commitment. 

From plastic to chic, a watch on your wrist

In the same vein, the Swedish brand offers an aesthetic collection of watches made from recycled plastic from the oceans. When we know that more than 8 million cubic meters of waste are dumped into the sea each year, sadly joining the 150 million tons already existing. It is time to act.

The first watch we present is the "Sub Ocean Plastic, Turtle", a diver’s watch made in tribute to the greatest divers. Water resistant to 100 meters, it is not only stylish but functional at the same time. We particularly like the sleek and colorful design.

Here are the characteristics:

  • Case size: 40 mm

  • Case Material: ocean plastic

  • Dial: green 3D wave texture

  • Strap Width: 20 mm

  • Adjustable Length: 165-220 mm

  • Strap Material: ocean plastic nylon

  • Strap Color: green

  • Buckle: stainless steel matte silver

  • Movement: quartz, Miyota 2015

  • Water Resistance: 10 ATM

  • Made in China

The second watch we present is the "Ocean Plastic, Sea Shepherd, Ocean Octopus". It has the same features as the first watch, except that the case measures 37 mm instead of 40 mm.

Once again, TRIWA is focusing on its primary mission of raising awareness about ocean pollution. To make up for this, this watch has been designed as a collaboration with the Canadian NGO Sea Shepherd - which leads actions to save and protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity - 15% of the proceeds are donated to the NGO. We particularly like the NGO's logo which makes us feel like a real marine adventurer. 

Here are its characteristics:

  • Case size: 37mm

  • Case Material: ocean plastic

  • Dial: black matte dial

  • Strap Width: 20mm

  • Adjustable length: 165-220 mm

  • Strap Material: ocean plastic nylon

  • Strap Color: black

  • Buckle: stainless steel matte silver

  • Movement: quartz, Miyota 2035

  • Water Resistance: 10 ATM

  • Made in China

Watches for every day, for everyone

TRIWA watches are all unisex models. The styles and cases are simply different, so there is something for everyone. 

We like these discreet watches, colorful and above all functional. These timepieces are light, we hardly feel them on our wrist, this is very pleasant. As for the design, it is simple yet effective. 

If you are looking for a watch under 160 €, these models from TRIWA will fully satisfy you!