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Watch lovers tend to know what they want and purchase it as soon as they can afford it. Between that and the outrageous price points of certain world-renowned timepieces, we know better than to stuff our gift guide full of rare models that no one will buy. Instead, we present a modest selection of affordable watches along with a boatload of horologically-themed gifts, including winders, storage boxes, accessories, books, clocks, and more. Anyone who loves watches will love each one, so make like a sweeping second hand and get moving!
Best Watch Gifts at a Glance:
- Best overall: Anicorn The Space Watch
- For the man who has everything: MB&F Desk Clocks
- For the DIY collector: Lorenzi Milano Watch Repair Kit
- For storage: The Everest Watch Box
- For value for money: FHH Trivial Pursuit: Fine Watchmaking
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Gradient
Tissot’s PRX Powermatic 80 is a living testament to the fortitude of timeless design. This automatic watch series abounds in idiosyncratic detail and lives up to its name with a whopping 80-hour power reserve. It’s now available with a new gradient dial and just in time for the holidays. Behold the exquisite interplay between light and colour, the kind that simply demands attention even as the watch itself retains a minimalist allure.
For horological enthusiasts, Tissot’s PRX Powermatic 80 range is already the stuff of legend. From the slim and tapered case to meticulous movement to the integrated bracelet to the signature waffle dial, each model effortlessly closes the gap between retro and modern. With a brand-new gradient colour, the one-of-a-kind wristwear takes on fresh life while staying true to its iconic design philosophy. Get one for your favourite collector this Christmas.
Price: AUD$1,150
Longines Legend Diver
Swiss watchmaker Longines has a truly epic history when it comes to sea and sky alike, and their Legend Diver is a particular standout. Originally designed for underwater exploration, the brilliant piece has been an absolute icon for 65 years and counting. It remains a high-performance stunner to this day and one that looks just as classic on land as it does up to 30 bar below the water’s surface. Legendary, indeed.
As its thriving heritage would suggest, the Legend Diver comes adorned in signature detail with chronometer certification (COSC) to match. Speaking of signature detail, the diver engraved on the caseback is wearing the current Legend Diver on his wrist, complete with symmetrical pushers. Under the skin, in-house calibre L888.6 delivers magnetic resistance that’s 10 times greater than the ISO 764 reference standard, and a power reserve of up to 72 hours. Put it all together and throw in a new micro-adjustment bracelet and you’re looking at the perfect gift for any passionate collector.
Price: AUD$5,600
NOMOS Glashütte Orion Neomatik Dore
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Operating from the heart of Saxony, German watchmaker NOMOS Glashütte continues to prove itself as an absolute master of minimalist design. The Orion Neomatik Dore is a prime example of the brand’s prowess, using sparing detail and clean symmetry to render a head-turning statement. Subtle gold hands and markers adorn the white silver-plated dial to a refined effect, rounded out by a gently curved steel case and brown leather strap. Breathtaking.
The French word “doré” translates to “golden” but also represents good fortune or fashion and wealth when placed in a broader context. From this concept, NOMOS Glashütte has crafted a slender dress watch, which looks all the more luxurious as you take in the calculated interplay between its understated colours and materials. Less is more, as the saying goes, and it certainly applies here. In fact, we can’t stop gazing upon this elegant timepiece and its striking allure. ‘Tis the season to spoil your favourite watch lover.
Price: $5,150 AUD
G-SHOCK G-STEEL GM2110D-2A Watch
Price: $649 AUD
G-SHOCK delivers the best of all worlds with their mighty G-STEEL range and its combination of analog and digital design elements. The new GM2110D updates GA2100-series architecture by way of a stylish metal bezel and strap. Built to streamlined perfection, the watch is forged from high-rigidity glass-fibre-reinforced fine resin with a stainless-steel bezel. It’s also the slimmest of all G-SHOCK models at just 11.8mm.
Thin and unfettered, the G-STEEL GM2110D is nevertheless as tough as its reputation would suggest. This is G-SHOCK after all, a brand that remains synonymous with some of the industry’s most adventure-ready watches. With the metallic detailing comes a futuristic aesthetic made all the more eye-popping by the dial hue in either sky blue, orange, or lime green. Bring in the bright LED light and you get supreme legibility under dark conditions. This is how you go big for the holidays without breaking the bank. Strap up, baby.
Oyster Perpetual Submariner: The Watch That Unlocked the Deep
This authorised and wide-ranging account of the full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch is a fascinating read, but it’s beautiful to look at, too. Featuring new and original photography that captures the Submariner in all its glory, this book is a must-have for any Rolex enthusiast or anyone with an interest in the fascinating world of dive watches.
Exploring the entirety of the Submariner’s illustrious 70-year history, with commentary from marine biologist Sylvia Earle, photographer David Doubilet, and aquanaut Dr Joe MacInnis, it’s the kind of tribute this iconic watch deserves.
Price: AUD$175
DIY Watch Club Build Your Own Dive Watch Kit
It’s one thing to be a watch enthusiast, it’s another to build your very own timepieces. This DIY kit includes every piece needed to construct a Seiko movement-powered 42mm dive watch so you can do just that.
Featuring a stainless steel case with an exhibition case back, sapphire double dome crystal with anti-reflective coating, a screw-down crown, and a black maxi dial with Japan C3 superlume, which also appears on the included maxi diver hands. All of this is finished off with a classic DWC nylon strap in olive, completing an automatic timepiece that any watch lover would be proud to build and wear.
Price: From AUD$475
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
Dive watches have a habit of looking more or less the same, but this green machine from TAG Heuer elevates the category with some stunning details. From the intensity of the green sunray brushed dial to the distinctive vibrant light green GMT hand, and the bidirectional twin-tone bezel featuring a highly ergonomic black and green ceramic inlay with a 24-hour scale, every element here is bold and beautifully crafted.
There are more expensive dive watches, but few can stand up to the aesthetic brilliance offered by TAG Heuer’s Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT. It’s nothing short of a masterclass.
Price: AUD$6,100
WOLF Cub Single Watch Winder with Cover
If you’re going to invest in a premium watch, you need to make sure you can take care of it and the best way to do that is with a WOLF watch winder. Featuring patented rotation programs using intermittent rotation with pre-programmed pause and sleep phases, bi-directional rotations, and a precise count of their number where all other winders simply estimate, WOLF is the way to go.
With the brand celebrating its 190th anniversary this year, WOLF has learned more than a thing or two about timepiece care over that period. As such, you really shouldn’t entrust your favourite watch to anyone else.
Price: AUD$635
Bremont Supermarine Full Ceramic, Tactical Black
This high-performance dive watch is an innovative evolution of Bremont’s previous Supermarine 500M. Featuring 500m of water resistance and a helium escape valve, the case has been re-designed in mono-block ceramic with a titanium movement container and a new knurled uni-directional titanium bezel.
With a black and grey woven fabric NATO-style strap that’s been meticulously woven on 18th century Jacquard French looms, it features a self-gripping fastening to ensure a secure and comfortable fit. It’s the perfect finishing touch to an absolutely formidable timepiece.
Price: AUD$10,350
Nomos Glashütte Club Sport Neomatik 39 in Tabac
When it comes to German watchmaking, NOMOS Glashütte is easily one of the best names in the game. The Saxon legends took inspiration from the deep gold colours of fall when dressing this minimalist in the respective shades of tabac, ember, and smoke. More than wristwear, it becomes a palpable extension of your ensemble and, therefore, a visible representation of your unique style and personality.
Under the skin is NOMOS neomatic caliber DUW 3001, an in-house movement with its own developped escapement, the NOMOS Swing System. Bring it all together and you’re looking at a masterpiece of performance and design, and an ideal gift for any modern watch collector.
Price: AUD$4,780
Seiko SPB429J (Whitehaven Limited Edition)
Recently debuted by Seiko Australia, the Prospex Australasian Exclusive SPB429J takes direct inspiration from the beloved beaches of the Whitsundays. Behold its stunning gradation dial, which comes alive in the sun like turquoise water beneath an expansive blue sky. Other details such as the gold seconds hand and green accent on the bezel help round out the visual theme, conjuring the sun-kissed shores and native bushland of Australia’s beautiful coastline.
As part of the Prospex collection, this 45mm watch is adventure-ready and uber-precise by design. It runs on Calibre 6R35 and offers water resistance up to 200 meters, with sapphire glass protection and a case of high-grade stainless steel. A stainless steel strap comes as standard but the brand includes two additional straps of silicone in the beach-themed colours of white or blue. This one’s limited to just 1000 pieces and worth every cent of its $1800 price tag. Strap up and get swept away.
Price: AUD$1,800
Longines x Otis Hope Carey NATO Strap
Swiss luxury watchmaker Longines teamed up with Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey for this special collection of NATO watch straps. Each of the four iterations features a bespoke design and thereby doubles as a work of art unto itself. Pair one with an exemplary HydroConquest GMT and people won’t know where to look first.
When bringing each strap to life, Carey drew upon both his unique heritage and his spiritual connection to the ocean. The results are unlike any we’ve ever seen in their brilliant fusion of artistic form and enduring functionality. It finds Longines and Carey exploring a shared passion for craftsmanship and history as they collectively forge into the future. If you know someone with a HydroConquest GMT, then you’ve just found them the perfect gift.
Price: AUD$299
Watches: A Guide by Hondinkee
Watch hub Hondinkee is one of the foremost authorities on all things horology, making this book a must-have for any passionate collector. Authored by founder Ben Clymer, it touches down on some of history’s most iconic pieces and categories, complete with expert insight and glorious visuals.
Price: AUD$234.76
G-SHOCK DW5600BB-1D
Vintage style meets durable construction on this mighty G-SHOCK, which comes loaded with functional features and a luminous digital display. True to form, it’s shock-resistant and also water-resistant up to 200 metres. Give it your worst!
Price: AUD$239
Anicorn The Space Watch – Jet Silver
‘Father of the NASA Design Program’ Richard Danne whipped up this radical stunner as a tribute to his long-standing relationship with NASA. It uses pointed visual detail to render an exacting impression and runs on Miyota 9015 automatic movement. The Jet Silver Edition is limited to just 150 pieces so get one before it’s gone.
Price: AUD$1,568
Assouline Rolex: The Impossible Collection Hardcover Book
A must-have for any watch lover’s library, this hardcover book traces the rich and influential history of Rolex. Epic photos and illuminating anecdotes bring the saga to life while touching down on some of the world’s most legendary timepieces.
Price: AUD$1,822
Rapport London Formula Carbon Six Watch Winder
Rapport London’s Watch Winder comes forged from high-grade carbon fibre with an LED control panel, interior lighting, and a lockable glass door that puts each prized piece on display. Oh, and did we mention it also winds watches? A distinguished collector would accept nothing less.
Price: AUD$4,106
MB&F Desk Clocks
You’re favourite watch lover might think he has everything, but he doesn’t have one of these mind-bending clocks. Each one is designed by MB&F and then crafted by a unique Swiss Manufacture, resulting in some of the most creative timekeeping we’ve ever seen. Choose between models such as the futuristic Orb, the Starfleet Explorer (pictured above), or the robot-like T-REX, to name just a few examples.
Price: Starfleet Explorer $AUD20,272
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Making Time Art by Julie Kraulis
Watches are basically works of art unto themselves and artist Julie Kraulis is doubling down on the concept. Behold her collection of brilliant graphite drawings, which shine a light on the artistry of watchmaking while offering their own respective visual allure.
Price: From $300
Lorenzi Milano Watch Repair Kit
Are you a true master of your horological domain? Prove as much by picking up this ultra-premium watch repair kit from Lorenzi Milano. Presented within a plush case of brown leather are the following high-grade essentials: magnifying lens, watch knife, tweezers, watch tools, screwdrivers, and brush.
Price: USD$670
A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
This acclaimed bestseller chronicles the extraordinary relationship between legendary figures and the timepieces they wore. From Paul Newman and his iconic Rolex Daytona to JFK’s Omega and more, it will enrapture history buffs and watch lovers alike.
Price: AUD$53.87
Swatch x OMEGA Bioceramic MoonSwatch ‘Mission to Mercury’
Two distinct legacies become one with this mega-popular collaboration between Swatch and OMEGA. Forged from sustainable bioceramic (a blend of ceramic and bio-sourced material), each model pays respective homage to a different entity of our vast solar system.
Price: AUD$415
Montblanc M Rollerball Pen
Luxury watch lovers can purchase this creation crafted by Aussie designer Marc Newson and luxury brand Montblanc to offer this one-of-a-kind rollerball pen. Whenever you close the pen, it uses a built-in magnet to perfectly align the cap with the Montblanc logo at the base. That’s just one among a slew of superlative details and features lying in wait for lucky owners, at least some of whom will wisely keep the pen as an investment.
Price: AUD$513
Double Watch Stand
This elegant stand accommodates every single watch brand and places two leather holding pads atop a base of sturdy marble. An ideal gift for watch lovers, it brings out the artistic qualities of their favourite timepieces by putting those very same pieces on luxurious display.
Price: AUD$183.78
FHH Trivial Pursuit: Fine Watchmaking
Put your knowledge to the test by playing this watch-themed version of the classic board game Trivial Pursuit. The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie itself created 330 questions across multiple categories of fine watchmaking and who better to challenge your (supposed) expertise? Tasteful details such as Roman numerals on the dice and illustrated movement components drive home the motif.
Price: USD$36
Batmobile Desk Clock
Don’t be fooled by the comic book theme as this collectible desk clock has been engineered with a ludicrous degree of precision. Modelled after the original Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1989 classic, it renders painstaking detail and runs on a complex movement with a 30-day power reserve. A high-grade protective coating and actual moving parts are also part of the limited edition package. This thing costs more than an actual car and yet somehow it’s still worth it.
Price: AUD$49,750
Alligator Watch Strap
The finishing touch on your favourite dress watch, this authentic alligator strap also makes for an elegant visual statement on its own. Choose between a variety of sizes and colours and expect it to last for now and generations to come.
Price: USD$225
AHW Studio Crown and Stem Cufflinks
We adore these distinctive cufflinks of sterling silver and the watch lover in your life will too. Each one features a vintage 1940s mechanical movement at the base along with a handmade toggle in the mould of a watch crown and stem. This is quite literally how one might wear his passion on his sleeve.
Price: AUD$271
Maison Des Montres Watch Cleaning Kit
A coveted collection is a clean collection, as any true horological lover is likely to know. Enter this high-quality cleaning kit, which was exclusively crafted to keep your precious metal or stainless steel watches in spotless condition.
Price: AUD$101
The Everest Watch Box
With its matte-lacquered wooden exterior and soft microfiber pillows, this weighted watch box gives your rare pieces a luxury home of their own. It comes to us from premier Swiss watch box maker Everest and holds room for up to four pieces, with a push button at the side for easy opening and a scratch-resistant felt base. In a word: yes.
Price: USD$575
Baume & Mercier Riviera Chrono
Baume & Mercier’s iconic Riviera hasn’t lost an iota of its signature allure since being first introduced back in 1973. This latest iteration forges an alliance between titanium and gold tones and takes the form of a stealthy 43mm chrono. A modern reinterpretation perhaps, but it also bears the enduring hallmarks that continue to define the range. And so the past and future collide to render one heck of a bold impression.
With its slim lines and dodecagonal bezel, the new Riviera Chrono carries forth a unique and decade-spanning design language. However, there’s no mistaking this instant classic as anything but a modern timepiece. Dressed in slate grey with a sun-satin dial, grey flange, gold-tone hands, day-and-date apertures, gold accents, blue Superluminova treatment, steel screws, and exhibition caseback, it’s everything a collector could want out of an elegant sport watch, and thus an absolutely perfect gift.
Price: AUD$6,750
Things to Consider for Watch Gifts
When it comes to watch gift ideas, simply wrapping a bow on a new Rolex isn’t quite enough (although we’d all love that). In fact, if you want to get the special occasion right, there are a few things you need to consider:
- Price: Perhaps the most obvious consideration, the price will inevitably play a factor in your purchasing decision. While you may want to splash out for a significant birthday or gifting event, more often than not, you’ll be aiming around the $50-$100 mark for most gifts. In the watch world, however, gifts don’t exactly come cheap. To get the most out of your gift idea, don’t be afraid to shop around for the best price.
- Brands: Watch lovers are notoriously brand loyal, so before you set off and buy your special someone a new accessory, make sure it fits their aesthetic. Buy an OMEGA man a TAG Heuer keychain and he may never speak to you again.
Alternatives to Watch Gifts
If you are looking for something a little more specific, we’ve got you covered. Outside of just watch gift ideas, we’ve collated our favourite releases across a number of different categories. So, no matter what that special someone in your life is keen on, you’ll find it here.
How Man of Many Chose the Best Watch Gift Ideas
With more than 10 years of experience testing, reviewing and reporting on the best timepieces in the business, Man of Many’s editors are sticklers for research and certainly know a thing or two about watches. This list of gift ideas was curated through the personal experience of experts, alongside extensive online research from watch stores and retailers. Each product on this list was checked by the Man of Many staff prior to publication for the official tick of approval. You can review our editorial policy here surrounding how we maintain our independence in our editorial reviews.
