The Best Watch Brands to Gift Your Parents This Christmas

Are you on the hunt for the perfect present for your parents this Christmas? Well, why not give them the gift of time with a beautifully crafted watch.  Here, we run through some of the best watch brands for some seriously timeless timepiece gift inspiration.

The Best Watch Brands to Gift Your Parents This Christmas

Tag Heuer 

Makers of Swiss Avant-garde, Tag Heuer watches are some of the best everyday accessories that can be kept in collection for many years to come. In essence, a Tag Heuer watch won’t just be a gift for Christmas, but rather, a gift for life. 

 

The collection includes sporty yet chic and sophisticated timepieces that are not only exceptional in design, but also their function and features. 

Tag Heuer watches for him 

For the sport fanatic in your family, Tag Heuer’s range of men’s watches features some ideal gift ideas. For example:

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph 

 

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph

The design of this timepiece takes inspiration from Formula 1 race car dashboards. While it’s sporty in its appearance, the polished steel bracelet, paired with the black ceramic bezel add a touch of sophistication, too. Therefore, this incredibly versatile watch makes for the perfect gift that will be worn time and time again. 

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Senna Special Edition 

 

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Senna Special Edition

For the Formula 1 fan in your life, this watch is the perfect gift. Not only does the watch pay tribute to the famous F1 driver, Ayrton Senna, it features some unique design elements that will set off excitement in any follower of the sport. 

 

The links of the bracelet have been designed to liken a car tyre. The quartz movement that powers the watch is accurate to 1/10th of a second and has full chronograph functionality. 

Tag Heuer Watches for Her 

In the collection of watches for women, you’ll find some elegant everyday designs, including:

Tag Heuer Link Mother of Pearl Dial 

 

Tag Heuer Link Mother of Pearl Dial

Although a sports watch by nature, this timepiece looks anything from casual. It is quite simple in its design, with just a polished steel bracelet and case, however, its mother of pearl dial adds a subtle touch of uniqueness. 

 

It is its understated style which makes this watch the ideal everyday accessory that can perfectly complement every look, therefore, making it a great gifting piece. 

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Blue Dial 

 

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Blue Dial

The renowned Tag Heuer Formula 1 collection also features some stylish women’s watches. This particular model is great for those women that like a bit of sparkle.

 

The diamond detail bezel is truly the standout feature of this watch, with the elegant blue dial a close second. Together, they create a sense of class and elegance, perfect for any woman in your life. 

Longines 

If you want to gift a watch with a rich history and heritage, then Longines is the brand to look at. This is one of the oldest independent watch brands still around and through the years, it has created some exceptional timepieces that are guaranteed to make the ideal gift for your parents. 

 

Watches in the collection combine sweet stories, tradition and style, which means you’ll be sure to find a timepiece to suit every need and preference. 

Longines Watches for Him 

The Longines men’s collection features some notable designs that are perfect for gifting, such as:

Longines Heritage Flagship Automatic 

Longines Heritage Flagship Automatic

This watch is inspired by designs from the brand’s past, giving them a certain look and feel of tradition. Although, the classic features, such as the black alligator leather strap and circular case, are paired perfectly with a modern day twist in the form of rose gold detailing. 

 

So, whether your recipient is a connoisseur of the past, or a modern day man, he’s guaranteed to be chuffed with this piece. 

Longines Spirit Automatic Chronometer 

Longines Spirit Automatic Chronometer

For those who prefer a vintage look, this is the ideal watch to gift. The large number hour markers, silver dial and brown leather strap come together to create a watch typical of ones worn by older generations. 

 

However, fitted with 21st century timekeeping technology, you really don’t have to sacrifice reliability and function when looking for the perfect gift for your parent. 

Longines Watches for Her 

The women’s collection by Longines includes some classic, elegant designs, including:

Longines La Grande Classique Two Tone Sunray Dial 

Longines La Grande Classique Two Tone Sunray Dial

This exceptional timepiece truly is a thing of beauty, and we’re sure your recipient will think so too! While it’s quite simple in design, with its slime size and minimal dial detail, the two tone colour is what sets it apart. 

 

With rose gold being one of its two tones, and a brown dial forming another eye catching element, this really is the watch of this season. 

Longines Record Two Tone Automatic 

 

Longines Record Two Tone Automatic

While this is another trendy item with its 18k rose gold details, this watch combines the very best of today, with some subtle nods to the past, which any experienced individual will sure appreciate. 

 

For instance, the roman numeral hour markers not only add character, but create a classic, elegant design that any woman will be proud to support. 

Garmin 

Garmin produces some of the best smartwatches on the market. Watches are ideal for any 21st century need, and are most ideal for players of particular sports. Most of the garmin watches in the collection are unisex in design. 

Garmin Marq Golfer GPS Smartwatch 

Garmin Marq Golfer GPS Smartwatch

For the golf lover in your family, this is the perfect Christmas gift. This watch features everything you’d expect from a smart sports watch, including basic fitness and health tracking, as well as specific golf-related functions to help any wearer play their greatest round. 

 

For example, this watch is pre-loaded with over 41,000 course maps around the world, a shot distance feature and functions to help you keep score. 

Garmin Fenix 6s Pro Solar 

 

Garmin Fenix 6s Pro Solar

This watch features just about every sport and fitness watch feature you can imagine, making it the ideal gift for anyone who enjoys keeping active, or would like some help with getting off to the right start in the new year. 

 

The light sand bracelet paired with the gold coloured bezel and buckle add a touch of style to this piece, making it a more wearable smartwatch for the everyday and not only when partaking in a sporting activity. 

 

Still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones this year? Take a look at our extensive collection of luxury watches, jewellery and giftware.

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