Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Watch Lovers !
All I Want For Christmas Is You a Watch-Related Gift
The days are getting colder, snow is starting to fall and the Geneva auctions are now behind us. This can only mean one thing: Christmas is coming! Like every December, it’s almost time to gather around the table with our loved ones - be them family, friends, or both - and spend the jolliest days of the year together.
Christmas is also the time to celebrate the joy of giving: surprising special people with a thoughtful gift is a great way to show your love and consideration. However, at times it can be difficult to come up with the right idea and find a gift that’s truly unexpected for those who receive it.
For this reason, we decided to curate a selection of presents that can be especially appreciated by even the most consumed watch enthusiast. We focused on well-crafted, high-quality goods that can potentially last a lifetime, and will forever be a cherished memory: find our list below!
While we certainly don’t recommend servicing a Grand Complication Patek on your own, we know many collectors like to do some basic work on some of their watches. For this reason, a set of screwdrivers might come in very handy - even encouraging people who don’t usually do it to explore the mechanical side of their timepieces. Bergeon tools are a favourite of almost every watchmaker in the world for the uncompromising quality and established legacy: if they’re good enough for professionals, they should also make your watch collector friend very pleased.
Watch rolls - especially travel-sized ones - are seemingly ubiquitous; and yet, it’s surprising how many people struggle to pack their timepieces for a trip. Just like with straps, there are countless brands to choose from, but we personally wouldn’t look any further than Charles Simon. Their Theo roll is undoubtedly the non plus ultra in travel rolls: built from sturdy aluminium and coated in high-quality leather with an Alcantara lining, it is as sturdy as it is luxurious; the colour combinations available through the site are countless, and it even doubles as a (very cool) watch stand once unpacked.
There’s plenty of watch-related memorabilia available online, but no source is just as curated as Ad Patina. Based in Chicago, Nick has built a solid reputation by sourcing and selling some of the coolest and best preserved printed ads, ranging from magazine spreads to oversized billboards of most maisons. Just browse his website, and you’ll likely found the original poster for your friend’s most coveted watch.
This one is not specifically watch-related, but it’s an ultimately elegant desk accessory that can be used to lay a watch overnight, or while working on the computer. It also comes in a slightly smaller variant, which is a good fit for a bedside table. Needless to say, the quality is exactly what you would expect from Hermés - so you’ll only have to worry on which color is the best match for the house It’s going in…
One of the foremost jewellers in the world, Asprey is best known among collectors for being the official Rolex supplier to the Sultanate of Oman. But there’s much more beyond Khanjar Day-Dates and Daytonas: for example, this 1932 silver canister, with a mesmerising engine turned decoration that might remind the precise finishing of a watch movement. Whether it will be used to keep cookies or just as a decorative piece, it’s guaranteed to be a stunning present.
Traditional board games never go out of style, and Backgammon makes no exception. A leisurely past time to enjoy with friends and family, the game is particularly appreciated for its straight-forward rules and simple setup. You will agree, however, that this finely crafted set, can make the game even more enjoyable - while letting a special person know you look forward to spending more time together.
Now, you can pick a special gift from our list to make this Christmas an unforgettable one for that special watch enthusiast in your life. And, if the watch enthusiast is you, feel free to pitch this article to your friends and family: they certainly know you well, but a little help is always welcome…