The HAVU story
The story of HAVU began when two brothers from Oulu went on an ice fishing trip.
Our story began on an ice fishing trip in the northeastern part of Northern Ostrobothnia, in Taivalkoski. With the biting cold, calming silence, and the ancient Finnish forest surrounding us, we understood that this northern atmosphere had to be captured into a wooden wristwatch. As entrepreneurs and devoted watch enthusiasts we are right at home designing elegant and sustainable watches.
It was the year 2019 when we decided it was time to create something unique and one of a kind. We wanted to bring to the market a wristwatch that combined comfort, style, and attitude. We decided to merge our two favorite things - watches and nature. We knew right away that wood was the one and only option for the raw material for our watches.
We want to remind ourselves of our roots. We want to remember that despite technological leaps and smartphones, we are still - in some way -a part of nature.
Wood as a Material – The responsible choice while considering Sustainable Development
Out of love for nature, we wanted to act responsibly according to the principles of sustainable development. We wanted to make sustainable choices from the beginning, so the use of natural materials aligned well with our values – it is through such decisions that we can conserve the Earth's resources. We use as much Finnish wood that is sourced from domestic producers as possible in our products.
Wood has always been an essential element in Finnish culture. It has been used to build ships, buildings, newspapers, and banknotes, which elevated Finland among other Western countries during industrialization. The forest holds a different significance for us. It's a place where the hustle and bustle of the city and everyday problems don't follow. The forest is an integral part of being Finnish and the Finnish psyche. It's reflected in us every day. We are a quiet people who endure and thrive under pressure.
Finally, a wristwatch with all the necessary features – and nothing trivial
Wood is a superior material in terms of its properties. Besides its elegance, it is lightweight and feels pleasant against the wrist – a wooden watch doesn't make your wrist feel sweaty in the summer heat or chilly in the winter cold. The lively surface patterns ensure that each of our watches is unique. What's more, wood withstands the test of time, so your HAVU watch will delight you for a long time.
We value products made from genuine natural materials more than wearable beeping technology, such as smartwatches or sports watches. In a wooden wristwatch, we find everything that is important when choosing a suitable accessory: proper fit, excellent comfort, and stylish design.
Find our wooden watches here!
The Nordic Wooden Watch Brand – HAVU
We wanted to introduce a watch that we would enjoy using ourselves. Style, durability, and attitude had to come together in a high-quality and functional way. We reached out to numerous manufacturers and suppliers until we were able to assemble a watch that met all of our requirements. Manufacturing watches with high quality and sustainability requires special expertise. Quality manufacturing ensures that a wooden watch lasts for years in use.
A HAVU wooden watch feels comfortable and fits into your everyday life, celebrations, or forest trips, but above all, it's an extremely beautiful and stylish watch. We can proudly say that each of our watches is unique. Just like each one of us.
Considering a Nordic wooden watch brand that boldly breaks boundaries with unprecedented design and acts according to sustainable values – HAVU was the obvious choice for the brands name.
You can easily recognize HAVU from the brand's slogan "Aika näyttää hyvältä", which is translated into "Time Looks Good".
Product Development and Continuity
We continuously develop our products and collection. As a part of our practice, we hold Design Days within the entire team, allowing each of us to genuinely influence the appearance and design of the next HAVU watch. We listen carefully to both our customers' wishes and our team's opinions when creating stunning HAVU designs. We constantly bring new accessories to the market – our passion is Northern design and stylish watches.
Read more about the design of wooden wristwatches here.
Satisfied Customers and an Enthusiastic Team – The HAVU Story is Written by Satisfied Customers
A satisfied customer is the cornerstone of our operation. We are truly delighted to receive continuous praise for our stunning designs and interest in the innovative initiatives we dare to undertake. Although we are still a young brand, in the fall of 2021, we proudly launched Finland's first wooden chronograph, named Harju.
We have complete confidence in the quality of our products, which is why we offer a 100-day satisfaction guarantee for all HAVU watches and straps. We always dispatch products no later than the next working day so that you can become part of our story as soon as possible.
Our entire team is genuinely passionate about watches and our customers' satisfaction. We pursue this endeavor with fervor out of love for the craft.
Satisfied customers are crafting HAVU's story – join us!
You can find our wooden wristwatches from this link!