Atlanta 4476 with tree-ring look

As annual rings, growth rings, or formerly also wood rings, the ring-shaped grain visible in cross-section in the wood of a perennial plant, especially a tree, is called. Annual rings only form where climatic conditions cause a temporary pause in the division activity of the cambium. This can be due to winters in temperate climates or dry periods in subtropical and tropical regions, which can also occur in a semiannual rhythm (semiannual rings).

How do annual rings form?

You cannot necessarily tell a tree's age from its outward appearance. You can clearly see how old a tree really is when it is felled. Because then you can identify the growth rings, or annual rings.

Year after year, a tree grows and forms a new ring of wood directly beneath the bark. This causes the trunk to become thicker and thicker. In spring, the wood grows faster and a light-colored layer forms. In summer and autumn, the tree then grows a little more slowly and leaves behind a thinner, darker layer. The light and dark layers together form an annual ring.

This means you can, so to speak, read how many years old a tree is. In the middle, the wood of a tree is therefore the oldest. The younger wood is protected toward the outside by the bark. What we see is the outer, furrowed skin of the bark, the outer bark.

The Atlanta 4476 with annual rings

The Atlanta 4476 wristwatch does have a brown polyresin case, but the dial still features distinct wood structures. First, its shape is suitably adapted to a cross-section of a tree trunk, and second, the beige dial has distinct annual rings. This makes the watch look very realistic. Apart from the black Arabic numerals, a black stick index, and black hands adorning this tree cross-section. A very special living-room clock that almost looks like an outdoor clock thanks to its natural look. It will still be an eye-catcher not only for nature lovers!