Hand-made Jarrah Burl Watch Box

Photo Credit: Yanni Wood Alchemy

Asking Price: $141.82

Pros:

-This marvelous Jarrah burl watch box has been hand-crafted from Australian Red River Gum and then capped with a gorgeous burled Jarrah wood lid. It stores up to a total of three fine watches in separate compartments on black velvet cushions.

-This Jarrah burl watch box measures 20 cm (7.9 inches) long by 11 cm (4.3 inches) wide by 9 cm (3.5 inches) tall.

-Watch boxes are specially designed for the secure storage of fine modern or vintage wristwatches. I would be perfectly happy keeping my prized Rolex, Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin in this superb Jarrah burl watch box.

-Jarrah wood comes from a species of Eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus marginata) that is native to the southwestern corner of Australia. It is a hard and dense wood that varies from light brown to dark burgundy in color.

-Burl is an unusual area of tightly interlocking grain found in trees that have been injured, insect damaged or otherwise stressed. This forms highly figured, swirling patterns in lumber that are very beautiful and highly sought after by experienced woodworkers.

-Red River Gum is another type of Eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) that is widespread throughout Australia. Its name is due to the fact that it only grows near rivers or floodplains. Much like Jarrah, River Red Gum is a very hard, high density wood with light salmon pink to dark reddish brown tones.

-This Jarrah burl watch box is a one-of-a-kind heirloom quality piece that has been hand-made by Yanni Rigos, the founder of Yanni Wood Alchemy and a gifted Australian woodworking artist.

-Unlike many exotic hardwoods, Australian Jarrah and Red River Gum are not endangered species. In addition, Yanni Wood Alchemy exclusively uses salvaged woods acquired from licensed lumber dealers, further reducing their environmental impact.

-Given the level of workmanship evident in this unique Jarrah burl watch box made completely from native Australian woods, I would not hesitate to pay the $142 asking price. It is obvious to me that this item will eventually become a coveted future antique.

Cons:

-The only thing that gives me pause about this wonderful watch box is the shipping cost, which clocks in at just over $50 from Australia to the U.S. Of course, that may be an acceptable price to transport such a treasure halfway around the world!