A Must-Read If You’re Planning On Giving The Gift Of A Timepiece - Forbes

If you’re considering gifting someone with a watch this holiday season, there are some things to consider about the giftee before making that final—hopefully successful—purchase. Best-case scenario, of course, is to fulfill a specific watch request, but if you’re looking to surprise, think about the personality of the wearer.

It’s hard to quell those holiday impulse buys, particularly in a retail store where the lighting is perfect, the carols are playing and your credit card is primed. Online buying can be seductive as well, with a potentially promising experience just a click away, made in the comfort and privacy of your own home or office. Gift-wrapped, too. So, do your research and consider your budget. And the rest will follow.

A few thoughts

Is the gift recipient…conservative?

Conservatives usually prefer to play it safe and desire a good investment and discreet looks in their timepieces. They may want watches from a brand with solid provenance whose timepieces will retain their value or escalate over time. They’re in it for the long haul.

...a rebel?

If one wants a watch just because he/she likes it and is not often influenced by the crowd, you might be dealing with a rebel. Rebels sometimes gravitate toward independent watchmakers with revolutionary designs or mission-driven boutique-style brands. They like that you might not have heard of the brand they’re wearing and will jump at the opportunity to regale you with all the details.

...a status seeker?

Those looking to impress appreciate the implied rank of wearing an expensive—or at least an expensive-looking—watch. They often go for recognizable high-dollar models or larger watches with noticeable design cues and materials like yellow gold or gemstones. In many ways these watch lovers make the watch world go ‘round, keeping manufacturers on point producing new and eye-catching models each season or year.

...an adventure seeker?

Whether a diving watch, pilot watch or other tool-type watch, these timepieces appeal to sportsmen, sportsmen wannabes or other adventurers because of the amount of information they can provide (whether or not the various functions are ever used as intended). Those who enjoy these watches also like the tactility they offer, as well as the opportunity to time things…many, many things.

...complicated (the watch, not the person)?

Those who appreciate complicated watches like order and are driven by a sincere admiration for mechanics and invention. They value in-house movements and cherish all the things a mechanical watch can accurately do given research, patience and will. They value tradition and the continuum that watchmaking provides.

...economical?

Check out the variety of reputable pre-owned watch sites. They often offer great prices on just the timepiece you’re looking for, with all the paperwork, such as warranties, available to ensure a good experience. Your giftee will appreciate your consideration.

...a newbie?

If you’re buying for someone who has just recently hooked on watches, the options are wide open. Consider a well-known brand and a model that’s easy to operate and care for, with the option of trading up in style and complexity as interest intensifies.

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