Guide For Him and Her: the Christmas gift guide
Running out of ideas? Is too much choice overwhelming? Don't panic, we have made the selection for you!
Until the last moment, watch brands are abounding their collections with new products. Should you choose a safe bet or a disruptive creation? A racing or nautical piece? Classic or sporty? Here are a few suggestions for Mr. to give to Mrs., and vice versa.
SELECTION FOR HIM
The most versatile: TAG Heuer Connected 45
No need to look elsewhere, this will be the only connected watch in our selection! Today, this has become a segment in its own right in the watchmaking industry, and even the traditional players are devoting themselves to it with creativity, but above all authenticity. This is the case of TAG Heuer. The La Chaux-de-Fonds manufacturer has developed a true Swiss Made quality watch with an authentic watchmaking approach and first-class finishing. At its heart: the best of technology to practice his favorite sport, stay connected to his friends and manage his health. Even experienced collectors will have a hard time telling the difference with an authentic Carrera!
The most timeless: Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur 42
A watch is the best reflection of our personality...or the one we want to project to those around us. To enhance an image of absolute elegance and precision, the Marine Torpilleur by Ulysse Nardin showcases its absolute class, even its most refined classicism. The gold case features a dial with Roman numerals and blued hands, in the purest tradition of Le Locle Haute Horlogerie. The piece proudly displays its "Chronometer" qualification, guaranteeing a precision certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètre (COSC). A rare piece, for connoisseurs, that will last for centuries.
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The most mechanical: Raymond Weil Freelancer 42
Mr. likes mechanics and precision? There is nothing like the brand new Freelancer from Raymond Weil, a real skeleton watch at a price that defies all competition. The absence of a dial makes it possible to admire the details of each gear, to see the watch's escapement beating, while appreciating the outstanding pearl finish on all the bridges and on the plate. For this novelty, the brand has developed a bezel with a gunmetal finish that perfectly matches the genuine leather strap. At this price and with this level of finishing, this Freelancer is simply unbeatable.
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SELECTION FOR HER
The most frivolous: Chopard Happy Stars 36
You can love fine watches and jewelry and not take yourself too seriously! This is just what suits Chopard to a tee. Its famous Happy is the best example. In a delicate steel case of only 36 mm, we discover a deep blue dial, finely guilloched, above which dance the sun, the moon and three stars. A lyrical ode to the passing of time, a player, a combination of the movement of the watch and that of the stars, the Happy remains unique, as will be each woman who wears it.
The anniversary not to be missed: the Reverso Classic Medium Duetto by Jaeger-LeCoultre
It is the youngest of all the venerable belles dames of the watchmaking world: this year, the Reverso by Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates its 90th birthday! The perfect occasion to treat yourself to this essential Classic model, which offers a simple and puristic reading of time, within the legendary Art Deco case with two faces. The Reverso is one of the last 100% Manufacture Haute Horlogerie models to be equipped with a shaped movement, in other words a caliber that perfectly matches the geometry of its famous rectangular case. A timeless timepiece, perfectly at ease on the red carpet as well as in jeans and a blouse, with two different dials to adapt its personality to the mood.
The most fashionable: Classic Première Velours by Chanel
A case that echoes the geometry of the Place Vendôme, two gold baton hands that stand out gracefully and harmoniously from a dial of absolute black: the Première by Chanel plays the score of sobriety and absolute elegance. Ultra-feminine and minimalist chic, the piece is fitted with a rubber strap that perfectly reproduces the touch and feel of velvet - with the advantages of a rubber that is unalterable, wear-resistant, in all latitudes. Essential, without date or second, the Première is timeless - a concentrate of a huge Parisian brand in a few millimeters.