Welcome back to our ultimate holiday watch buying gift guide 2017! Spoiler alert! In Part One we talked about a few of our favorite Swiss-quality, designer-made timepieces that we were confident that everyone on your gift list would be sure to appreciate and cherish.
Picking up right where we left off, we are proud to present you with the gut-churning, nail-biting, edge-of-y0ur-seat conclusion to Luxurious J&T’s 2017 timepiece extravaganza! We hope you enjoy this list as much as Santa enjoying his favorite Broadway play!
Watch Idea #8: Cartier Calibre de Cartier Mechanical
One of the world’s most well-known and influential luxury designer brands, this Calibre de Cartier timepiece (model #W7100039) by Cartier is an exceptional mixture of classic French-inspired design and chic, contemporary confidence.
Made with an 18-karat pink gold dial, this timepiece also features Cartier’s 1904 MC inner mechanics which make it every bit as accurate as it is pleasing to look at.
Watch Idea #9: Breitling Superocean Heritage II Chronograph 46
The preferred watchmaking brand of elite divers, pilots, sailors, and others, the timepieces of Breitling are made-to-last and feature some of the most useful and effective complications available today. No piece better exemplifies Breitling’s horological superiority than the new Superocean Heritage II Chronograph 44 watch pictured above.
Self-winding and safely secured in a sturdy stainless steel case, this watch is rugged enough for where ever your adventures may take you, while at the same time fashionable enough for wearing on-land and around the office.
Watch Idea #10: Ulysse Nardin Freak Crusier
Since 1846, the watchmakers at Ulysse Nardin have been making timepieces that are appreciated the world over for their one-of-a-kind designs and award-winning mechanics. While its close-to-impossible to pick a favorite from their massive selection of extraordinary watches, the UN watches of the Freak collection have been our go-to favorites as of late.
For example, this Freak Cruiser line timepiece (model #2056-131 03) is crafted with 18-karat yellow gold and features a truly exceptional 7-day “Carrousel-Tourbillon” face and next-level unique “skeleton” style hands.
Watch Pick #11: Hamilton Jazzmaster Face 2 Face II
Proudly featured in movies such as Interstellar, Suicide Squad, Muppets Most Wanted, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and hundreds of others, the watches of Hamilton are known for their straightforward (and photogenic) looks and styles. Inspired by Hollywood glitz, glamour, and technical innovation, this Jazzmaster Face 2 Face II watch (model #H32866781) features an oval-shaped case that is unlike any other timepiece available.
Perfect for the watch enthusiast always looking to make a lasting impression, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Face 2 Face II is crafted with a transparent “exhibition” style back, a stainless steel bezel, and accurate chronographic complications.
Watch Pick #12: Raymond Weil Freelancer Automatic Chronograph
Created as an homage to the precise rhymes, rhythms, and tempos of the world of music, the watches of Raymond Weil are wonderful models for the audiophile in your life. In addition to men’s watches that pay tribute to Gibson guitars, the Beatles, David Bowie, and more musical legends, our Raymond Weil pick is this automatic timepiece from the Freelancer collection (model #7740-SC1-65221).
With a tachymeter bezel, leather strap, and an accurate chronometer controlled with easy-to-use side buttons, this Raymond Weil Freelancer timepiece is ideal for the man on-the-go who lives with his head in the sky and a tune in his heart.
Watch Pick #12: Oris Thelonious Monk Limited Edition
Similar to the musically-inclined watches of Raymond Weil, this timepiece from Oris pays tribute to one of the most influential voices in jazz, Thelonious Sphere Monk. From Oris’ Culture collection, this understated timepiece is specially crafted to reflect Monk’s mastery over the “art of dissonance” and was originally released in a limited run of 1,000 models.
Further, if the asymmetrical grooves of Monk are a little too advanced for you, Oris is also responsible even more men’s watches from the Aviation, Diving, and Motor Sport collections, all of which are as subtle, stylish, and sneakily chic as the Thelonious Monk Limited Edition.
Watch Pick #13: Frederique Constant Classics Business Timer
Finally (phew), out final entry into our 2017 Watch Guide Extravaganza is this wonderfully-made piece from the Swiss-based master watchmakers of Frederique Constant. From their flagship Classics collection, the Business Timer watch (model #FC-270EM4P5) is an explicitly elegant way for the modern business-minded man to stay on-schedule during their world-wide board room adventures.
Made to embody “accessible luxury,” the Frederique Constant Classics Business Timer timepiece features day, date, week, and moonphase subdials that are deceptively simple-to-read on an ivory white enamel dial.
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