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Round-UpThe Gifting Guide: Five Essentials That Are Perfect For Watch Enthusiasts

The passion for watches goes above and beyond the watch itself, which is why we have picked out five items that can be the perfect gift for anyone who loves their fine timepieces

Ajinkya Nair December 21, 2019

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The holiday season is upon us, and with its advent every year, us watch aficionados are reminded that the clock is truly ticking. There’s a certain allegorical beauty in gifting your loved ones horological treasures, for what is better than the gift of time! However, if you’re looking for a perfect gift, beyond wristwatches, for those who love timepieces, watchmaking brands have a lot more to offer to you. Take a look at some of these must-have essentials that a modern watch enthusiast would surely appreciate. We hope your secret Santa is reading this because, with these accessories, you’re bound to have a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!

For The Collectors: A Watch Winder

Winders are an excellent buy if you own more than one automatic timepiece. A watch winder is essentially a table-top box that gently rotates the timepiece within. Automatic watches get their energy from the wearer’s wrist while it moves around. However, if a watch just sits in a drawer unused, there’s no movement to keep the mainspring wound, and eventually, the timepiece simply stops. This in turn dries up the essential lubricants necessary for the smooth running of the mechanism. This is where the watch winder comes in. With its gently rotating movement, the mainspring remains wound, and the watch continues to keep time. The watch winder we’ve picked here features an LCD-screen with buttons, which let you control the speed of the rotation.

The watch winder is a tool appreciated by all watch enthusiasts but becomes a necessity for collectors who have a number of automatic timepieces

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For Time Off The Wrist: Clocks

There’s no bigger luxury stationery than a desk clock from a renowned Swiss watchmaker. If you want to take your horological status to the next level, expressing your interest in timepieces via your desk or wall clock is a massive statement. For this guide, we’ve picked clocks from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai and Frederique Constant. While Frederique Constant and Panerai feature quartz mechanisms, the featured Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock ‘defies’ physics with its perpetual motion machine. The most remarkable feature about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos is its movement. It does not need a battery or to be wound. There’s a hermetically sealed capsule that transforms even the smallest variations in ambient temperature into mechanical energy. Jaeger-LeCoultre says that a variation of one degree in temperature is enough to power the Atmos for two days. The superlative craftsmanship of their wristwatches can be seen on a much grander scale on these clocks and proves to be a great gift to anyone with a penchant for haute horlogerie. On the other hand, the Panerai Luminor clock makes quite an impression with its nautical look, while the Frederique Constant Classics piece is very suitable as a travel-friendly desk clock.

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For The Handwritten Word: A Writing Instrument

You buy a luxury pen and mechanical watches for similar reasons. Even though they’re not a necessity, they have been made specifically to be in the hands of appreciators of intricate craftsmanship and superior performance. It’s for this reason that a pen is the perfect gift for a watch enthusiast, and why you’ll often find pens for sale at luxury watch stores. Here, we have an excellent example from Montblanc. This StarWalker pen features a contemporary design that sets it apart from the more traditional Montblanc collections such as the Meisterstück range.

The Montblanc StarWalker features a contemporary design, in contrast to the more traditional offerings from the brand

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For The Travellers: Sunglasses

It might seem confusing to come across a pair of sunglasses in a guide meant for watch enthusiasts. But this one here is from Omega. Imagine wearing your Omega Speedmaster paired with the Omega Pilot Style shades on a ‘#SpeedyTuesday’. The sunglasses are made in Italy, and their inspiration comes from the brand’s heritage and products. Each pair of these sunglasses is presented in a hardshell case with an interior that’s reminiscent of the zebrawood that is used in the décor of Omega’s boutiques.

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For The Money Makers: Wallets

Another exquisite offering from manufacturer Montblanc are their wallets. It doesn’t really require an explanation as to why gifting a wallet is a good idea. Nevertheless, a good leather wallet can never go out of fashion, making it a perfect gift that anyone would appreciate. This Montblanc Meisterstück wallet is crafted in full-grain calfskin leather, and features a soft full-grain cowhide jacquard lining, with 12 card slots, two note compartments, and 10 additional pockets. However, if you really need a reason to get one, you could always match your wallet with the strap of your expensive timepiece.