Jewellery & Watch News
Nothing beats a watch at Christmas. Something practical enough to wear the whole year through but also something that has sentiment and meaning behind it. A tool to enjoy all the precious times in life with. A watch that exudes a statement and makes a man feel stylish, proud and sophisticated. This year, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite luxury watches and added them to our best watches for Christmas gift guide 2020. Here, you’ll find timepieces from sports watch legend, TAG Heuer, British watchmaker Bremont and prestigious pilot watch manufacturer, IWC Schaffhausen. Without further ado, feast your eyes on these…
IWC Portugieser Chronograph Watch
There is no mistaking the distinct hallmarks of an IWC watch. The 41mm Portugieser Chronograph holds an in-house made movement inside its compact design and melds a very classic chronograph look with state-of-the-art technology. The Calibre 69355 comes with an impressive 48-hour power reserve and boasts its beautiful Côtes de Genève, perlage decoration through a sapphire-backed case. Collectors who like to admire the meticulous arrangement of their watch’s beating heart through a transparent case will appreciate the generous view into this self-winding movement. Its chronograph function with minutes and hours can be viewed on a silver-coloured dial with chronograph counters positioned on a North-South axis. A classic alligator leather strap will enable the gent to wear this watch over the weekend, to work, in the office or whilst attending more sophisticated events at night.
IWC Big Pilot Edition Le Petit Prince Watch
Looking for a watch this Christmas that reveals a story behind its design? The IWC Big Pilot’s Edition Le Petit Prince watch belongs to the manufacturer’s successful pilot’s watch collection and features a rich midnight blue dial with a 3 o’clock indicator that displays the remaining power of the in-house developed 52110 Calibre. This IWC Big Pilot’s watch commemorates the life and work of Antoine de Saint Exupéry, the famous French pilot and novelist. The timepiece encapsulates the spirit of the story on the back of its broad 46.2mm steel caseback with an image depicting the Prince with his sword and cape. Complete with all the archetypal features of a classic pilot’s watch, the IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot’s Edition Le Petit Prince watch features visible luminous-coated Arabic numerals, an unmistakable triangular marker at 12 o’clock, a date aperture and large onion-shaped easy-grip crown.
Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Watch
The Breitling Chronomat 42 watch is a companion for every pursuit and every occasion. Most of all it has a standout, highly-recognisable aesthetic thanks to the iconic rider tabs integrated into the bezel of this 42mm model. Its 200-meter water-resistant stainless steel case also comes fitted on the brand’s Rouleaux bracelet made exclusively for the Chronomat 42 series. The first Breitling Chronomat watch was released in 1984, breaking away from the norm with its self-winding movement that launched during the height of the quartz crisis. Today, this men’s Breitling Chronomat 42 is as stylish and as timeless as ever. A black dial with silvered chronograph counters combine with a striking red-coated chronograph hand, a white legible date feature at 6 o'clock and a useful tachymeter scale around the periphery of the dial for recording things like distance based on speed or speed based on travel time. Furthermore, the watch is powered by one of Breitling’s very own self-winding movements, thus offering an impressive 70-hour power reserve.
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Watch
The cool surfer-inspired look of the Superocean watch by Breitling never fails. It looks remarkably sleek and dynamic in these brown and black colourways from the Superocean Heritage ’57 Capsule collection, which pays tribute to the original 1957 Superocean watch. Its black 42mm bidirectional rotating bezel is accompanied by a frilled 18ct rose gold trim, with matching rose gold hands that are powered by the Breitling 10 Calibre. With a 100-meter water resistance and a vintage-inspired brown calfskin strap with off-white contrast stitching - the Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 watch is geared not only towards Breitling fans but those with a preference for the laid-back surfing lifestyle of the ’60s.
Bremont MBII Black Jet Watch
Bremont Martin Baker watches are tested beyond endurance. Engraved onto the surface of a bronze coin insert, inlaid into the back of its steel caseback, this Bremont MBII Black Jet watch celebrates the relationship between the prestigious watchmaker and the Martin Baker British Aviation Company. Its black dial with Arabic numeral hour markers is easy to reference come day or night thanks to Super-LumiNova coating, Its case crafted from Bremont’s patented TripTick Construction, promises extra sturdiness, robustness and resilience. Added to that is the line of quality tests that the Bremont MBII Black Jet watch has had to endure. From shock to vibration, temperature and salt fog tests, the watch ensures complete, unfaltering resistance to extreme conditions. Slip this men’s luxury watch under the Christmas tree this year, complete with its beautiful presentation box and three year guarantee.
Bremont Armed Forces Broadsword Bronze Watch
In addition to its special ejection seat watches and its impeccable line of aviation tools, Bremont was also asked by the Ministry of Defence to create a special Armed Forces collection from which this bronzed beauty belongs to. Able to develop a unique patina over time and take on a personality of its very own, the Bremont Armed Forces Broadsword Bronze iteration is a watch of vintage charm and charisma. Its arresting slate grey dial is accompanied by luminous, sword-shaped hands, a small second dial a 6 o’clock and a date feature at 3 o’clock. The modified calibre 11 1/2''' BE-95-2AV which sits inside its special case is capable of a 38-hour power reserve while on the back of the case are inscribed signs, symbols and Heraldic badges of the Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force. Perfect for watch lovers, Bremont collectors and historians alike - the Bremont Armed Forces Broadsword watch will round the end of the year off perfectly this Christmas.
TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 Watch
If the person you’re Christmas shopping for loves to wear an icon on his wrist, maybe now is the time to snap up a TAG Heuer Monaco watch from our collection? The Monaco Calibre 11, as its namesake suggests, is powered by the tried and tested Calibre 11 movement, which provides a 40-hour power reserve. The brushed effect across the surface of the case is yet another discreet finishing touch to the design that helps encompass that retro, sporty racing-inspired spirit. Make no mistake, this Monaco watch is the original design through-and-through. A distinct blue coloured dial, vivid red dial details, squared silver-coloured chronograph counters and a date aperture at 6 – all framed by the revolutionary square-shaped case originally styled on the wrist of Steve McQueen. The watch secures around the wrist with a black calfskin strap with a special racing track-inspired design and a TAG Heuer engraved clasp, complete with polished push buttons for easy release.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Watch
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph watch is geared towards those with a preference for the classic chronograph. Ticking all the boxes, it features a legible black dial with chronograph counters placed at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock for minutes, seconds and hours respectively. Those who like a discreet date feature will find the Carrera balances the date aperture with visible luminous-coated hands and stick indexes beautifully in the design of this Carrera model. This is a go-anywhere kind of watch, so it will make a great Christmas gift idea for someone in need of a daily companion, yet its comfortable stainless steel link bracelet elevates the watch enough to wear with formal, professional or evening attire too. Inside the watch is the Calibre Heuer 02, which sits inside a robust 100-meter water-resistant steel case providing a useful 80-hour power reserve. This original racing chronograph watch from TAG Heuer is a no-brainer for any motor racing enthusiast or avid TAG fan this festive season.
If you’d like any additional information on the watches we’ve featured in this Christmas watch gift guide for 2020 at C W Sellors, you can speak to a member of our knowledgeable watch team today, or send a live chat message or email into us at our head office.
