Founded in 1971, Tense has been crafting wooden timepieces for over five decades
Over 50 Years of Craftsmanship
Tense Watches designs and handcrafts unique wooden watches in Vancouver, Canada. Each watch is made from carefully selected natural woods such as Katalox, Maple, Zebrawood, Teak, and Leadwood. Because every piece of wood has a unique grain pattern, no two watches are exactly the same.
Our wooden watches combine sustainable materials with reliable Japanese or Swiss movements to create timepieces that are both natural and durable. Whether you are looking for a meaningful anniversary gift, a personalized engraved watch, or a distinctive everyday watch, Tense offers timeless designs for both men and women.
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blackout series
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cambridge chrono
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CYPRESS series
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HAMPTON SERIES
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Every Tense watch is backed by our 2-year warranty for peace of mind.
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ONE OF A KIND
DESIGN BY YOU
Made in Canada
Finest handmade
Worn & Loved
"Love, love my new watch. Went through a couple of cheap knockoffs before committing to the Canadian GOAT, and so happy I did! It arrived very quickly and is as pretty as I expected. Adjusted the size easy peasy."—Valerie P.
"Bought this as a gift for my husband. It’s his third Tense watch. He constantly gets compliments on its unique wooden band. This style has a great face—excellent contrast and large size make it easy to read without putting his reading glasses on."—Deborah T.
"My second Tense watch & already one of my favorites! Light weight & well built - I’ve been comments daily since receiving this item!"—Michael F.
"As always, watch was a hit on our anniversary. Watch is beautiful, customized to order, and the service we received was exemplary." — Dot P
our commitment
As a proud member of 1% for the Planet Tense donates 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations working to protect forests, oceans, and wildlife.