LuxuryWatches8 watches that make perfect Christmas giftsThe best watches to gift for all budgets, from £200 to £2,000When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
LuxuryWatches8 watches that make perfect Christmas giftsThe best watches to gift for all budgets, from £200 to £2,000When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The best watches to gift for all budgets, from £200 to £2,000
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Rado)
(Image credit: Rado)
If you’re not ‘into’ watches then buying a watch as a Christmas gift can be a daunting task. There are so many watch brands and models out there it’s difficult to know where to start. Trust us when I say, though, that there’s no better feeling than spoiling yourself or a loved one with a new watch all wrapped up under the Christmas tree.
So with that in mind, I’ve selected the top eight watches that I think would be well-received if they were unwrapped on Christmas day. These range from £200 and go all the way up to £2,000 and include brands such as Mondaine, Hamilton, Rado and Cartier.
So whether you’re looking for thebest Christmas gifts, Valentine’s Day or Birthdays, we’ve got you covered with our selection below:
(Image credit: Mondaine)
(Image credit: Mondaine)
Mondaine Unisex SBB Classic Vegan Leather StrapAn affordable iconToday’s Best DealsView at John LewisReasons to buy+Classic design+Sustainable strap+ComfortableReasons to avoid-Quartz movement only
Mondaine Unisex SBB Classic Vegan Leather Strap
1. Mondaine Unisex SBB Classic Vegan Leather Strap
An affordable icon
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Today’s Best DealsView at John Lewis
Today’s Best DealsView at John Lewis
Today’s Best DealsView at John Lewis
Today’s Best Deals
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View at John Lewis
View at John Lewis
Reasons to buy+Classic design+Sustainable strap+Comfortable
+Classic design+Sustainable strap+Comfortable
Classic design
Sustainable strap
Comfortable
Reasons to avoid-Quartz movement only
-Quartz movement only
Quartz movement only
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
Seiko 5 Sports Skeleton StyleSporty and stylish from SeikoToday’s Best DealsView at GoldsmithsReasons to buy+Sports watch+Unique design+DurableReasons to avoid-No screw down crown
Seiko 5 Sports Skeleton Style
2. Seiko 5 Sports Skeleton Style
Sporty and stylish from Seiko
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best Deals
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View at Goldsmiths
View at Goldsmiths
Reasons to buy+Sports watch+Unique design+Durable
+Sports watch+Unique design+Durable
Sports watch
Unique design
Durable
Reasons to avoid-No screw down crown
-No screw down crown
No screw down crown
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
Tissot T-Classic PRX Mint Dial 40mmThis retro throwback is hotToday’s Best DealsView at GoldsmithsReasons to buy+Retro design+Affordable+Swiss brandReasons to avoid-Mint dial won’t be for everyone
Tissot T-Classic PRX Mint Dial 40mm
3. Tissot T-Classic PRX Mint Dial 40mm
This retro throwback is hot
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Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best Deals
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View at Goldsmiths
View at Goldsmiths
Reasons to buy+Retro design+Affordable+Swiss brand
+Retro design+Affordable+Swiss brand
Retro design
Affordable
Swiss brand
Reasons to avoid-Mint dial won’t be for everyone
-Mint dial won’t be for everyone
Mint dial won’t be for everyone
In 1978 the Tissot PRX was born, and now Tissot has launched its comeback. The new Tissot PRX is one of the hottest watches around right now, designed for those with a passion for design. This model features a mint green dial sitting within a 40mm stainless steel case. It joins a pair of otherwise identical 40mm quartz-powered timepieces, whose dials are black and silver, with the latter adding a splash of colour with its rose gold hands and indices.
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
Hamilton Khaki FieldGo stealth for ChristmasToday’s Best DealsView at GoldsmithsReasons to buy+Compact case+Classic design+All black colourwayReasons to avoid-Manual wind
Hamilton Khaki Field
4. Hamilton Khaki Field
Go stealth for Christmas
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Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best Deals
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View at Goldsmiths
View at Goldsmiths
Reasons to buy+Compact case+Classic design+All black colourway
+Compact case+Classic design+All black colourway
Compact case
Classic design
All black colourway
Reasons to avoid-Manual wind
-Manual wind
Manual wind
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(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
Certina Heritage DS Powermatic 80We love these retro gold vibesToday’s Best DealsView at GoldsmithsReasons to buy+Retro design+Nato strap+Great movementReasons to avoid-On the large side
Certina Heritage DS Powermatic 80
5. Certina Heritage DS Powermatic 80
We love these retro gold vibes
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best Deals
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View at Goldsmiths
View at Goldsmiths
Reasons to buy+Retro design+Nato strap+Great movement
+Retro design+Nato strap+Great movement
Retro design
Nato strap
Great movement
Reasons to avoid-On the large side
-On the large side
On the large side
We love the retro vibes of this Certina watch. The DS Powermatic 80 brings together traditional design with modern watchmaking. The classic, delicate hands and indices are combined with intense colours, and satin-finished surfaces to really impress. We also love the colourful NATO strap that it comes on. At the heart of this timepiece is the Powermatic 80 calibre with Nivachron balance spring which ensures magnetic resistance and an 80-hour power reserve.
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
Nomos Glashütte Club CampusThis watch from Nomos is effortlessly coolToday’s Best DealsView at GoldsmithsReasons to buy+Compact size+Unusual colourway+Genuine watchmakingReasons to avoid-A bit small for some
Nomos Glashütte Club Campus
6. Nomos Glashütte Club Campus
This watch from Nomos is effortlessly cool
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best Deals
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View at Goldsmiths
View at Goldsmiths
Reasons to buy+Compact size+Unusual colourway+Genuine watchmaking
+Compact size+Unusual colourway+Genuine watchmaking
Compact size
Unusual colourway
Genuine watchmaking
Reasons to avoid-A bit small for some
-A bit small for some
A bit small for some
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
Rado True Square Open HeartA high-tech watch for true design fansToday’s Best DealsView at GoldsmithsReasons to buy+Unusual design+High-tech construction+UnisexReasons to avoid-Bit ‘blingy’ for some
Rado True Square Open Heart
7. Rado True Square Open Heart
A high-tech watch for true design fans
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best Deals
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View at Goldsmiths
View at Goldsmiths
Reasons to buy+Unusual design+High-tech construction+Unisex
+Unusual design+High-tech construction+Unisex
Unusual design
High-tech construction
Unisex
Reasons to avoid-Bit ‘blingy’ for some
-Bit ‘blingy’ for some
Bit ‘blingy’ for some
The True Square is a new take on an iconic Rado shape and is the brand’s first watch made using a square injected monobloc high-tech ceramic case. That means the True Square is light, scratch-resistant and comfortable to wear. Rado is known for its distinctive design, and that really comes through with the Automatic Open Heart with its gorgeous skeleton dial.
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
(Image credit: Goldsmiths)
Cartier Tank Must WatchUnterstated elegance from CartierToday’s Best DealsView at GoldsmithsReasons to buy+Iconic design+Discrete solar power+Incredibly elegantReasons to avoid-Expensive for a Quartz movement
Cartier Tank Must Watch
8. Cartier Tank Must Watch
Unterstated elegance from Cartier
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best DealsView at Goldsmiths
Today’s Best Deals
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View at Goldsmiths
View at Goldsmiths
Reasons to buy+Iconic design+Discrete solar power+Incredibly elegant
+Iconic design+Discrete solar power+Incredibly elegant
Iconic design
Discrete solar power
Incredibly elegant
Reasons to avoid-Expensive for a Quartz movement
-Expensive for a Quartz movement
Expensive for a Quartz movement
The Tank Must is an icon and it’s been made even better thanks to the photovoltaic SolarBeat movement that recharges from the sun. Yes, this watch is expensive, but the slim steel case, beaded crown set with a synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel, silvered dial, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, vegan black strap and steel ardillon buckle just scream elegance and sophistication.
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