This Limited Edition Arne California with wooden dial, is inspired by the wood-panelled station wagons of the past; the ultimate 1980s adventure machine. Complete with roof bars carrying a surfboard or two, it captures the spirit of endless road trips, coastal escapes, and laid-back California cool
Influenced by the iconic wood-panelled station wagons that became synonymous with California road trips, this Limited Edition captures the carefree spirit of a generation that lived for the journey as much as the destination. Long before SUVs took over, these unmistakable wagons carried families, friends and surf boards from city streets to hidden surf breaks, winding their way along the Pacific Coast Highway with salt in the air and the windows rolled down.
With surfboards strapped to the roof, cool boxes in the back and miles of open road ahead, they embodied the freedom of endless summers and spontaneous adventure. Whether it was an early morning paddle out, a beachside barbecue or chasing the perfect sunset, these were the vehicles that became part of the memories.
For the Woodie, we decided this golden wonder deserved the full treatment. Every watch comes fitted with a rich brown leather strap and includes a gold rice-link bracelet in the box.
Dress it up on the bracelet, swap to the leather for a more understated look, or go all-in with one of our bund straps for the full 1980s vibe.
Specification
Swiss Made 5-jewel Ronda calibre 713 quartz movement
3 year battery with end of life indication
Steel & elastomer damped shock-absorbing movement holder
Water-resistant to ISO2281 and individually tested to 20ATM/200M
Shock-resistant to ISO1413
Solid marine-grade 316L stainless steel case with gold PVD plating
Screw-in steel strap bars with screwdriver included for strap changes
Wood dial finish with California numerals
Gold PVD rice link bracelet and dark brown leather strap with matching gold PVD buckle included with each watch
Sizing
12H-6H - 47mm max to tip of case shoulders
9H-3H - 38mm excluding crown
Maximum thickness - 12.8mm
Lug to lug width - 20mm
Strap width: 20mm tapers to 18mm buckle
Strap fits: 185mm / 7.25 inches
Warranty
We design and re-design every component to make watches that are fundamentally fit-for-purpose, minimising or eliminating typical points of failure such as spring bars breaking, straps snapping, or watches leaking - all potentially catastrophic failures.
Any watches damaged in service can be repaired quickly and economically at our in-house workshop in Poole and returned to service with the minimum of disruption.
Not only is our servicing world class, the warranty has no small print. It’s honest, comprehensive, and straightforward. The whole watch is covered for 5 years, not just the movement. The only exclusions are accidental damage, the battery and wear & tear.
VAT saving - For markets outside the UK, prices will be displayed in local currencies and without VAT (UK sales tax).
Import taxes & duties - You’ll be responsible for any import duties, tariffs and/or state taxes when your watch is delivered
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SPECIFICATION
CASE MATERIAL
316L Stainless Steel
CASE DIMENSIONS
38mm case diameter
47mm lug to lug
12.8mm thick
CASE FINISH
Stainless steel with a brushed finish
WATER RESISTANCE
Every watch tested:
200m/650ft
GLASS
Sapphire crystal 2.8mm
Anti reflective coating
DIAL COLOUR
Wood dial with natural grain
INDICATIONS
Hours, minutes,
seconds
TIME KEEPING LUME
Hours, mins, secs: X1 C3 green SuperLumiNova
HANDS
Custom steel framed hands with SuperLumiNova for visibility
CROWN
Triple sealed 5mm knurled crown
Key Features
Dial numbersUnique combination of Roman and Arabic numerals with bold horizontal indexes
Heritage crownDomed, triple sealed, push fit crown
Dial finishWood finished dial with gold chapter ring
Limited edition casebackCalifornia etched case back with individual edition numbers
Case dimensions38mm case diameter with 20mm lug width
01. MOVEMENT SHIELD
PROTECTION BUILT IN
The movement is housed inside a stainless steel disc whose outer edge is recessed, along with the case back, to house silicone dampers. The engineering has to be precise, but its simplicity does a tremendous job of protecting the movement from knocks that would otherwise damage it.
Solid steel bars, threaded directly into the case shoulders is an uncompromising connection designed to endure relentless vibration, impact and load. When this watch is on your wrist, it stays there.
The time adjust crown has three individual seals that all come into operation when the crown is screwed into the case. The mission timing crown has triple seals that work all the time. Both are rated and tested in water to 300m.
A 3mm thick sapphire crystal, thicker than normal to pass our durability tests, without looking like bottle ends. Beachmaster crystals are subtly boxed and domed.
The California dial, or “Cali dial”, is instantly recognisable for its distinctive mix of Roman numerals on the upper half of the dial and Arabic numerals on the lower half.