Let’s be honest – it’s hard to impress a watch enthusiast with a gift unless it’s with an actual Speedmaster, Royal Oak or Santos. And well, if you’re gifting budget isn’t swinging between 15 to 20 lakhs and you may not be able to afford these novelties, we feel you. Watch enthusiasts are rare and finding gift options for these discerning folks is even rarer. So, if we can’t further their watch collection, how about gifts that fuel their passion for watches? – Are they looking for a slick storage kit? Would they like accessories from their favourite brand? Do they need better strap options? Or simply looking for a good horlogerie read? Whether they’re newbie watch-geeks or maestro horlogerie collectors, we’ve surfed through the web and handpicked seven of the best gifts for watch lovers (that aren’t watches). Thank us later.
Luxury Watch Straps
Watch straps are perhaps my favourite watch accessory, simply because they allow the watch to embrace its various alter-egos, limitlessly. Strap options range from various feats of leather to Alacantra and even sporty thread knits. More so, I’d advise you to pay close attention to the watch’s buckle, its finish, and the tone of the stitch line, as they could be customised too. When indulging in new watch straps, it’s always critical to be perfectly accurate with the dimensions of your timepiece while ordering. Book a consultation at one of our outlets? There’s always a watch strap that can suave up your much-cherished timepiece, giving it a fresh, new look.
MB&F StarfleetMachine Table Clock
Next up, is a marvel, almost equivalent to gifting someone a luxury timepiece. The MB&F StarfleetMachine, manufactured by L’Epée 1839 is an intergalactic spaceship on your work desk. It’s otherworldly in in form and function, putting its mechanical poetry on display, mesmerizing you each time you glance at it. Crafted out of stainless steel, the movement features superlative fine finishing which is typically found on the finest of wrist watches, including Côtes de Genève, anglage, polishing, sand-blasting, and circular and vertical satin finishing. The central hour and minutes dome bears MB&F’s trademark numerals, whereas the bars of the power reserve indicator are framed by the dome’s supporting hand-finished arc. It boasts a massive 40 days of power reserve and once it’s tanked out, the dome gently and steadily rotates 270-degrees. We record a balance frequency of 2.5Hz/18,000bph with 48 jewels.
Wedinard Magnifying Glasses
If watchmaking is an art of micro-engineering, don’t we need the right lens to admire its beauty?
Sure, this may seem like a simple choice, but for watch lovers/collectors obsessed with admiring the mechanical mastery they own, this may be perfect for them. Crafted out of wood, it ensures durability and is simple to use. More so, it’s great for professional purposes too, in matters of cleaning, winding, or essential home repair work.
Watchmaking by George Daniels – Coffee table book
“Watchmaking” is a timeless gift that keeps on giving, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricate world of watchmaking. This classic book is an excellent coffee table book for both seasons watch geeks and newcomers to the world of horology. With step-by-step descriptions and clear illustrations, it simplifies the intricate process of creating precision timepieces, making it accessible to a wide audience. Moreover, George Daniels’ expertise in escapement development adds a unique dimension to the book, encouraging readers to delve deeper into this crucial aspect of watchmaking.
BECO Technic Magnum Watchmaker Service-Set
Timepieces, much like time itself, are forever (but with periodical maintenance, of course). Watch owners face a major irk when having to book quarter-yearly service appointments for their price possession timepieces. All for a few nifty tweaks and turns to the timepiece’s movement. However, what if we could do that right at home? Skipping over the hassle and taking matters into your own hands? Well, this BECO Technic service set aims for exactly that. Don’t be fooled, it’s a professional set with advanced tools that require careful attention. This 10-piece set features screwdrivers with blade options of 100mm, 120mm, and 160mm along with a spring bar tool. The set also includes a set of tweezers, case openers for screwed-on cases as well as pressed-in Swiss cases, an assortment of sprint bars, and a few more essentials.
Medetai Watch Winder for Automatic Watches
To close, here’s something not just neat-lookin’ but also essential for automatic watch owners. I’ve handpicked this Medetai Watch Winder that houses up to seven timepieces, winding four at a time. In case you’re wondering, watch winders ensure that automatic watches never run out of juice by perpetually rotating and winding them using the humble pull of gravity. But well, they also make for a really chic watch case. The piece at hand is crafted out of a high-gloss, ebony grain-finished wood, while its interior is hand-crafted with a high-gloss piano finish, draped in velvet. It features four modes running clockwise, anticlockwise, and in combinations and settings of various paces.
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