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The sea sweeper
The eco educator
The solar saviour
Timex Waterbury Ocean Time might be money, but this Timex proves a decent watch doesn’t have to cost the earth. As well as saving you from penury, it’s also designed to save the seas from plastic pollution: its strap, dial and lightweight case all use recycled waste that would otherwise have ended up in the oceans. £90 / timex.co.uk
Sea2See Seal 06 With a recycled PET strap and marine plastic case, the Seal 06’s sustainable credentials are watertight. But Sea2See also pays it forward: every watch sale funds 10 days of schooling for a child rescued from fishing exploitation in Ghana. Which, like the vibrant dial, should make a lasting impact. €179 / sea2see.org
MVMT Minimal Sport Ocean Plastic Who needs vowels anyway? From its wavy second hand to dial accents inspired by bioluminescence, everything about this ticker is a tribute to the sea. That includes the use of reclaimed plastic pollution for the case, strap and buckle. It also has a solar panel beneath the dial for renewable fuelling. £169 / mvmt.com
ECO WATCHES The material mixer Mondaine Essence Mondaine makes a timely entry to the eco revolution with its Essence collection, employing a mix of recycled and renewable materials. Take this pared-back green piece: its case uses nylon derived from castor oil, while the recycled plastic strap sits comfy with a cork lining. £189 / uk.mondaine.com
The peaceful piece Triwa Humanium 39 This one goes beyond green righteousness: attached to a recycled PET strap, the 39’s metal jacket is made from melted-down illegal weapons. From each watch sale, 15% is used to help rehabilitate victims of armed violence and to fund the destruction of further weaponry. £229 / triwa.com
The low-carbon luxury
The distinctive dial
The circular sailor
ID Geneve Circular S Here’s some second-hand news: melted in a solar furnace, the recycled steel in this top-tier timer has a claimed carbon impact 165 times smaller than the conventional equivalent. And the rest of the story is similarly sustainable, including a strap made with green waste from London’s parks. CHF3940 / idwatch.ch
Oris Aquis Date Upcycle If the face is the mirror of the mind, then the patterned profile of this Swiss watch should give you a clue as to its eco ideas. Available in two sizes, it has a colourful dial whose design is determined by the process used to recycle its source plastic. So no two versions will look quite the same. £1800 / oris.ch
Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Automatic Calanda Removing one ship from the sea won’t stop water levels rising, but re-using steel from retired vessels will at least keep carbon emissions down. The shell of this watch is crafted using steel that’s 100% recycled, sourced mainly from the maritime industry. £1595 / alpinawatches.com
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With the climate clock ticking ever more insistently, Chris Rowlands kits out his wrist with nine timepieces that count the seconds in sustainable style
1 Big time Size definitely matters when it comes to buckling up. Some models are large or small by design, but many are offered in two variants to suit different wrists.
2 Down time Most watches offer some water-resistance, but ATM ratings don’t correspond to real-world depths. 3ATM is splashproof, while 10ATM is fine for swimming; divers need 20ATM or more.
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