Aarni Moments: Finland Beyond the Land

There’s always something adventurous in sailing, no matter how far or near you go. Just the waves and the wind, and you are ready to chase the sun in the horizon. Sail through the Finnish Archipela...

Aarni Moments: Riding the Plains of Ostrobothnia

A warm summer evening, an open country road and a gravel bike – a combo that guarantees an addictive experience. The Finnish countryside is at it’s best in the vast plains of Southern-Ostrobothnia,...

What motivates the world champion?

Jussi Piha combined his passion as a professional athlete, entrepreneur and a mentor of young players.     "Sports and entrepreneurship have a lot in common, especially if you do them with pas...

ONEVIOLIN – Ode to nature using just one violin

The breathtaking scenery of Levi and the sound of one violin. ONEVIOLIN breaks boundaries between different music genres, making covers of global hits using sounds of just one violin. All sounds fr...

When a city girl became a farmer

Anniina Jalkanen and her family bought an old farm and lived a year without running water.   "Simple life makes life worth living." “After moving to the countryside, our house got heated with ...

Are Wooden Watches Durable?

When people hear the term wooden watch, they often wonder: Can a wooden watch really be durable? At Aarni, we understand the concern — and we’re here to assure you that yes, wood watches can be inc...

Aarni prescription sunglasses

Getting prescription sunglasses? There is no denying that nothing beats wooden frames when it comes to how light and warm they feel. Wooden frames are comfortable and our models are guaranteed to l...

Care Guide

Natural materials thank you when you give them love and care every now and then. Here are the tips on how to take best care of your Aarni products.    Wooden Watch To keep the wooden parts of th...

The Story behind Aarni X Alvar & Aino Aalto Watch Collection

Together with the award-winning Finnish designer Harri Koskinen, we revived the design of Alvar and Aino Aalto in the form of a unique watch collection. See the story behind the watch collection.   

Mineral or Sapphire Glass – What is the Difference Between Watch Glasses?

Mineral crystal, sapphire crystal, sapphire coated mineral glass, acrylic glass… The glass of the watch affects the durability of your watch, so you should pay attention to it. How do the the watch...

QUARTZ VS AUTOMATIC WATCH – What’s the difference?

When talking about watches, the terms “quartz movement” and “automatic movement” often come up. What do these terms really mean? How is a quartz movement different from an automatic movement? Diffe...

Water Resistance of the Watch Explained

Water resistant, water-proof, 3 ATM, 10 ATM – What does water resistance really mean? Water-resistant, waterproof. Almost every watch is said to be water-resistant. Some even claim to be waterproof...

What You Should Know About Polarized Sunglasses

Should I opt for polarized sunglasses? When you’re buying sunglasses, you come across the word polarized lenses. Sounds good and all, but what does polarization actually mean? What are the benefits...