The better Huon pine offcuts never went on the fire. Warren kept them, sorted them by species and thickness. The shaped wooden links last. They resist moisture. They darken slightly with the years, the way the timber on a well-kept old boat does.

Unlike a strap in silicone or stamped metal, a Kirby bracelet ages with you. Worn, it only gets better. Those who have received their watch have been wearing it daily since day one.