Is the wood sealed or will it be affected by water?

The ebony has been stabilized and sealed for everyday wear. While it can handle normal exposure to moisture like handwashing, prolonged water contact should be avoided as with any wood-cased watch.

Does each watch have different wood grain?

Yes, because the ebony is a natural material reclaimed from guitar production, the grain pattern and color variation will be unique to each individual watch in this limited run.

What kind of battery does the quartz movement use?

The watch uses a standard quartz watch battery. Replacement is typically needed every one to two years and can be done at most watch repair shops or jewelers.

How does the chronograph function work?

The chronograph provides stopwatch timing with three subsidiary dials that track elapsed seconds, minutes, and hours. Pushers on the case side start, stop, and reset the timing function independently of the main timekeeping.

Coors Mountain High Gold Chrono 44mm

Recycled materials

The 3-second version

18k gold accents paired with reclaimed Cameroon ebony from Taylor Guitars
Three-register chronograph with stopwatch and timing functions
44mm case size with mixed metal and wood construction
44mm case wears large and prominent
Natural wood grain varies between pieces
Quartz movement, not mechanical

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Chronograph watch combining 18k gold accents with reclaimed ebony wood

Most wood watches lean heavily into rustic or outdoor aesthetics, using lighter tones and simpler cases that read as novelty more than serious timepiece. This chronograph takes the opposite approach: a fully functional multi-register movement in a substantial case, with the ebony serving as a design counterpoint to the gold rather than the main event. The reclaimed Cameroon ebony comes from the same stock Taylor uses for high-end acoustic guitars, chosen for density and figure rather than being generic "wood". That material choice makes this something you can wear in contexts where a bamboo-bezel field watch would feel out of place.

Good gift when

Watch collectors looking for alternative materials with genuine provenance
People who want a chronograph that starts conversations without loud branding
Guitar players drawn to the Taylor Guitars connection and tonewoods
Anyone seeking a substantial wrist presence with warmth metal alone lacks

Skip it if If you prefer the smaller profile of a 40mm or under case, the 44mm diameter will wear larger and heavier than dress watch proportions

Specs

Case Diameter: 44mm
Movement Type: Quartz chronograph
Wood Material: Reclaimed Cameroon ebony from Taylor Guitars
Metal Accents: 18k gold
Functions: Three-register chronograph with stopwatch
Production: Limited edition

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Unique wood grain means each watch differs slightly in appearance

The details

This chronograph pairs precious metal with reclaimed wood in a 44mm case that bridges traditional watchmaking and sustainable material sourcing. The 18k gold accents frame a dial backed by Cameroon ebony salvaged from Taylor Guitars' instrument production, giving each piece a connection to the craft of acoustic guitar building.

The three-register chronograph layout provides stopwatch functionality alongside standard timekeeping. The ebony component comes from offcuts and scraps that would otherwise go unused, chosen for the dark grain and density that made the wood suitable for guitar fretboards and bridges in the first place.

At 44mm, the case sits prominently on the wrist with enough visual weight to balance the mixed materials. The gold elements catch light while the wood brings warmth and texture that metal alone cannot provide. The chronograph pushers and crown maintain the functional aesthetic of a tool watch while the material choices shift it toward statement territory.

This is a limited production run, meaning the specific grain pattern and color variation in your ebony will be unique to your watch. The wood has been stabilized and sealed for everyday wear, though it remains a natural material that will develop character over time. The quartz movement keeps accurate time without the maintenance schedule of a mechanical caliber, and the chronograph registers reset cleanly with no drag.

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Coors Mountain High Gold Chrono 44mm

Limited-edition 44mm timepiece built from Taylor Guitars Cameroon ebony

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The 3-second version

18k gold accents paired with reclaimed Cameroon ebony from Taylor Guitars
Three-register chronograph with stopwatch and timing functions
44mm case size with mixed metal and wood construction
44mm case wears large and prominent
Natural wood grain varies between pieces
Quartz movement, not mechanical

Cheaper alternatives

The Chrono S2 - Gunmetal/Walnut$159.20–$184.20

Questions

Is the wood sealed or will it be affected by water?: The ebony has been stabilized and sealed for everyday wear. While it can handle normal exposure to moisture like handwashing, prolonged water contact should be avoided as with any wood-cased watch.
Does each watch have different wood grain?: Yes, because the ebony is a natural material reclaimed from guitar production, the grain pattern and color variation will be unique to each individual watch in this limited run.
What kind of battery does the quartz movement use?: The watch uses a standard quartz watch battery. Replacement is typically needed every one to two years and can be done at most watch repair shops or jewelers.
How does the chronograph function work?: The chronograph provides stopwatch timing with three subsidiary dials that track elapsed seconds, minutes, and hours. Pushers on the case side start, stop, and reset the timing function independently of the main timekeeping.