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Tense was honoured and excited to get to march through Vancouver, BC with thousands of other people who are asking for climate action.
Below are some images that showcase a small portion of the march.
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Check out our Youtube video below.
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The Chinook is an oversized square faced Men's watch which has square sub dials on the face and a unique double link wood strap. The watch shows hourly markers, calendar date, day of the week, 24-hour display and has luminescent hands on a square face.
The Kootenay and Small Kootenay are a men's and women’s wood watch which show case a hexagon case. Both faces show hourly makers with a simple design.
This women's wood watch shows hourly markers on a rectangular face. The Elaho features an elastic band with irregularly shaped wood pieces forming into a spiral like bracelet.
This women's wood watch shows hourly markers on a triangular face. It has an elastic band with pyramid-shaped pieces of wood forming a bracelet creating a very unique bangle like style.
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On island time with @tensewatches🌴
These gorgeous timepieces are made by hand, using reclaimed wood in Vancouver, Canada. I’ve had so many compliments wearing it over here on Isla. I can’t wait to style it up back at home!
@jillematthews & @lukematthws
Happy May! I feel like April just flew by and took those showers with it. No complaints here, the sun is my friend 😊☀️! Wearin’ that cool watch of mine from @tensewatches #happymay#fairfashionootd
Notice the 'hip' watch 😎 | @tensewatches is a cutting edge Canadian company that creates sweet wooden watches made from either recycled or reclaimed wood. Jill created a killer video showing off the watches, check that out, link in my bio.
@wholefullynat
happpppy thursday! yesterday I had a bad day and I came home to a beautiful watch that @tensewatches so kindly sent me and let’s just say that i am ~HiGh kEy~ obsessed with ✨✨ the watches are handmade in canada + made from recycled or reclaimed wood. really beautiful company!
arm candy accompanied by my fav smoothie these days:
1C nutmilk, 1C frozen cauli, 2 handfuls spinach, 3 frozen beet chunks, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/3C frozen bluebs, 1T chia, 1/2 scoop @vegiday chocolate protein, spoonful almond butter, cinnamon + nutmeg
hope your day is good 2 u! 💗
watch: small leather hampton
#mypresenttense #realfood#wfnsmoothies
@asideofsweet
Always trying to eat a balanced diet. ⚖️ @tensewatches make sure I’m not late to my next foodie adventure. Their handmade watches are made from reclaimed wood making them not only beautiful but eco-friendly! 🙌🏻 This one is the Hudson with a Walnut face and Mint leather strap.
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Ever wonder how we come up with our latest designs, what inspires our watch names or simply are curious as to what goes into each watch style?
We're giving you an exclusive look into the creative process of the Tense team.
How does the process of starting a new design begin?
It all begins in observation and collecting ideas/inspirations. It is important to collect information on what is on trend, followed by questions like "who will wear this style?", "what has been missing from our collections?" and "how can I elevate an existing design or build off it to start a new style?"
Do you like to hand draw your designs or use the computer?
Usually we start with hand sketches, and use CAD software to finalize the drawing.
How do you come up with the colour combinations?
We spend quite a bit of time experimenting with different color combinations, then getting feedback from friends, family and the rest of the Tense team. Having a Pantone color palette on hand is great to assist with getting the perfect colour.
How do you come up with the names for a collection?
They are inspired by the Canadian Outdoors and the connection of our brand to its' Canadian Heritage.
What is the most surprising element of coming up with new designs?
The time it takes to actually start the process. Once you have a vision, it is easier to continue on, but coming up with the first sketch or overall idea can be the hardest part of all.
What styles are you most proud of? And why?
The Hudson. This is our very first model that showcased us stepping out of our traditional design of all wood watches, and has proven to be one of the most successful in our Hybrid line.
@memyselfandjulia
#MyPresentTense ~ Who says you need a valentine to get gifts?? TREAT YOURSELF! @tensewatches are proudly made in Canada with recycled or reclaimed wood! 🇨🇦⏱ I’m wearing the Hampton in Black Oak! #proudtobecanadian#canadianblogger #canadianmade#tensewatch #collaboration
@mohcineaoki
Monday watch ⏱
Photo : @achrafchagroufi
Edit : @mohcineaoki
Watch available at @tensewatches
@bakkari8
Today's watch @tensewatches⌚🇨🇦
Thankful for my family today, especially my incredible wife! Also shoutout to @tensewatches, a wooden watch company based in Vancouver! #MyPresentTense
]]>OUR TOP 8 CANADIAN ADVENTURES
Ever have the desire to explore the great outdoors, but don't know were to start? Here are our top 8 adventure spots that range from beginner to extreme adventure seeker.
The inspiration for both of these names truly stems from one another - with a meadow being grass near a river and the Elaho being a river - it showcases that one element feeds off of another helping to create beautiful landscapes and sights with their won unique qualities. The Elaho comes in Teak and Walnut. The Meadow comes in Teak, Walnut and Rosewood.
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Do your own thing - You design your watch, and we'll build it!
Tense now offers customizable watches! Choose your dial, case, strap and engraving! Place your order, and we'll build your design for you by hand in our workshop in Vancouver, British Columbia.
A custom watch makes the perfect gift... For yourself or someone else! Personalize a watch for your own collection or to send a special message to someone else.
We're very excited to share our brand and history with you in video form! Watch the above video to get to know our family, our history and our product.
Or check the video out on YouTube at https://youtu.be/TPtolRJmSsE.
]]>Watches with big round faces are common place in today's watch market. While Tense offers a number of watch models that fit into this now classic style, we also offer more unique shaped watches. Take a look at our watches with 4 corners. Square and rectangle cases and dials offer a unique timepiece to add to your collection.
The Summit Watch is part of Tense's Heritage Collection. It's one of our earlier designs and remains one of our best sellers today. The Summit face shows shows hourly markers, calendar date, day of the week and 24-hour display.
The Brunswick Leather Watch is part of the Hybrid Collection that combines wood with stainless steel and contains Swiss Movements. It shows hourly and minute markers, as well as a calendar display on a square dial. The seconds are counted on a sub-dial. This watch also has a genuine Italian leather strap.
The Vermont Watch is also part of the Hybrid Collection combining wood and stainless steel. With Swiss movements and a heavier strap made with wood and steel, this watch is one of our most luxurious models. It shows hourly and second counters on the main dial with a calendar display, as well as second counters on a sub-dial.
The Timber Watch was one of our first designs and is still a classic today. shows hourly markers, calendar date and has luminescent hands on a rectangle face. The Timber contains Japanese Miyota movements.
The Vermont Leather Watch contains Swiss Movements and is part of the Tense Hybrid Collection. The Vermont Leather is unisex and shows hourly and minute markers, as well as a calendar display on a square dial. The seconds are counted on a sub-dial.
No matter where you spend your day, everybody needs to know what time it is. Don't dig in to your pocket to find the phone that will distract you with notifications. Reduce stress and quickly check the time by wearing one of Tense's Top 5 Watches For The Business Casual Office.
The Vermont Leather Watch in Rosewood, Rose Gold and Navy Blue Leather
The Hampton Watch in Dark Sandalwood
The Hudson Watch in Dark Sandalwood and Silver Stainless Steel
The Leather Hampton Watch in Rosewood and Navy Blue Leather
The Hudson Watch in Rosewood and Rose Gold Stainless Steel
Depending on where you live, fall is either just around the corner or already on your doorstep. Don't let fall styles sneak up on you; be ready with the latest fall accessories including our wood watches available in fall colors.
When worked with, rosewood transforms into a rich reddish hue that compliments this year's fall color trends. Below you see the men's Hampton Watch in rosewood and the women's Small Leather Hampton Watch in rosewood.
The combination of teak wood and gold stainless steel imitate the colors of falling leaves and the hues we find all around us as we move into fall. Below, you see the Vermont Watch and the Hudson Watch, both in teak wood and gold stainless steel.
It's time for September's instalment of "My Present Tense"! You shoot and post photos with the hashtag #MyPresentTense and we share them.
"London is The Forest City so of course we have to represent with the proudly Canadian made @tensewatches 🌳 The watches are made from 100% recycled and reclaimed wood in Vancouver, BC 🍁."
"Seven shades of grey. Simple, classic, refined."
"Labour day weekend, where are you going to be? Are you going to be traveling this weekend or are you coming back from being away all summer? We had fun working with @tensewatches to create travel inspired images."
"Summer is very quickly disappearing so I have one last #OOTDup on the blog for this season! A casual look with @gap & @tensewatches - I'll miss the ease of summer dresses but I'm ready for fall layers ☀️"
Thanks for checking out some of our favourite #MyPresentTense photos! Tag your own photos to have them shared next time!
]]>End of summer got you down? Perk up with a new wood watch from our collection of summer blues inspired styles!
We've got our fingers crossed that there are still a few weeks of summer left. We're not quite done with the sun yet and refuse to let the end of summer blues get to us!
Combat thoughts of shorter days with shades of blue to remind you of clear skies and crisp lakes.
It's time to squeeze in all of the summer activities you haven't had a chance to focus on yet. Don't lose a minute! Grab your gear and get outside.
And don't worry, our Summer Blues Collection will get you through the transition to Fall too. Our watches are perfect for both Summer and Fall styles.
It's the time of year when we're in limbo between the sweet days of summer and the cool days of fall; between lazy freedom and taut deadlines; between sand covered cut-offs and crisp collars.
It's time to prepare for getting routines back on track and style back to class.
Every good outfit is completed by a timepiece, so find one that matches all of your looks and will be with you for life. Tense watches present a classic style with the unique element of being a wood watch. Containing either Swiss Movements or Japanese Miyota Movements, our watches keep time with only the highest quality materials.
Wearing a wood watch is a conversation starter, so make sure you're wearing one to brag about. Tense was the original wood watch on the market, inspiring many copycats. But Tense is different. Made in Canada since 1971, Tense watches are designed and built with decades of research and experience. Each piece is made by hand in our workshop in Vancouver. Don't sell yourself short, head back to class in a Tense watch.
Tense's Hybrid Collection of Watches contain Ronda 6004D Swiss Movements. Swiss Movements are the most trusted watch movements on the market and known for their luxurious finish and high quality mechanisms.
These qualities are apparent in our Hybrid Collection. The luxury and quality are not only inside the watch but also reflected in the outer design and feel.
Don't just take our word for it. Check out our Hybrid Collection here.
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