How to Buy a Watch for Him

How to Buy a Watch for Him

Are you on a hunt for a gift that the man in your life will love but don’t know where to start? Then step this way. We, naturally, think that watches are a great gift for the boys, but we're not completely biased, read on and see why the gift of a watch could be just the thing for him this Christmas and how he’ll be raving about it till well into next year. Watches come in a variety of styles and have many unique functions in place so you can reap the benefits of wearing them. Now, in order to buy him a watch he’ll love, you must first assess what kind of lifestyle he leads. Is he very active? Does he take care of his appearance? Does he spend most days outside working with his hands or is he more desk bound? Does he have any hobbies like deep sea diving, motorsports or sailing? All of these questions need to be answered before you start looking at watches for him. Now, after you’ve had some time to mull those questions over or interrogated him, take a look at some of the different watches we’ve put together to match some of the different men out there.

Motorsports Junkie

If your guy is big into getting involved with some of the high-speed motorsports out there, then do we have the collection for him, featuring watches with precision and unbeatable performance, the Tissot MotoGP collection holds a fantastic range of watches with superior chronographs that will record races and help your man beat his personal best.

Dip and Diver

A reliable timepiece can be a lifeline when your man's diving, which is why it is important that you get him a watch that has exceptional legibility, rotating bezel and a suitable watch band that is unlikely to corrode.

On Trend Dandy

Designer/fashion watches are for the man who likes to keep on top of things. If he’s well groomed it’s only natural that he would appreciate a reliable timepiece with a unique and trend orientated design. Simply take a look at Emporio Armani or Henry London collections, both are currently sporting on-trend colours and original designs that he's sure to recognise.

Avid Aviatrix

If he fancies himself as a bit of an aviatrix then a superior chronograph is just the ticket. It is also important to purchase a watch with exceptional readability in both day and night situations. And, depending on what kind of flying he does, a separate time zone subdial would be useful.

Adventure Seeker

For those guys who love the great outdoors, we suggest you purchase a watch that can go the extra mile. One that can handle anything he throws at it. For these timepieces, you’ll be looking for a watch that has many functions such as backlight, shock resistance, water resistance, alarm, chronograph/ stopwatch, etc, so he can receive the maximum benefit from his watch.

Luxury Lover

If your man's mad on luxury and supreme brands, then take a look at our prestigious collection of watches, featuring brands such as Omega, Tag Heuer, Raymond Weil and Oris. Each brand has its own history and unique craftsmanship built into every watch, along with superior materials and refined mechanisms.