This holiday season splurge on your loved ones by gifting a classic timepiece. The items listed below not only deliver quality, style and practicality, but can also serve as a smart investment.
Check below for unique designs perfect for any personality and any budget, ranging from $200. to $200,000.

If you are looking for a timepiece that will never go out of style, Avi & Co. has a wide range of models including the Breitling Navitimer 8 (above) ($4,099,) the Tudor Black Bay ($3,399), or the Rolex Datejust 36 ($6,899). The brand has become a go-to source for luxury  timepieces and jewelry and carries watches from high-end makers such as Richard MillePatek PhilippeAudemars Piguet, Rolex, Tudorand BreitlingPrices range between $3,000 to $10 million.

Tudor Black Bay ($3,399)

Rolex Datejust 36 ($6,899)

Rado, in partnership with Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2023, is presenting new interpretations of its game changing Anatom watch ($3,350).
The unusual name itself tells part of the story. It was called Anatom because of the perfectly anatomical fit of the watch on the wrist and its rounded crystal. Of course, they represent our design DNA, but they also highlight our signature material, high-tech ceramic.
Drawing inspiration from the brand’s rich heritage, the new Anatom pays homage to a classic design reimagined for stylish, contemporary watch aficionados.
Available exclusively on Rado.com & Hodinkee.com until January 7th

Casio America, Inc. has introduced the latest addition to its EDIFICE collection – the EFRS108D-2A/B Color Dial. This unique timepiece is the perfect blend of sporty aesthetics and premium craftsmanship.
The EDIFICE EFRS108D-2A/B is distinguished by its sleek 7.8 mm case, offering a superior fit and comfort. Its flat octagonal bezel, adorned with a meticulous hairline finish, radiates a blend of sportiness and luxury, harmonizing both function and design. It also features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a non-IP stainless steel cap band, ensuring the watch remains pristine.
Highlighting its functional features, this three-hand analog model has a water-resistant capability of up to 100 meters, a date calendar, and a battery life of up to two years. The new EDIFICE is available in two colorways: Blue (EFRS108D-2A) and Teal (EFRS108D-2B) is now available for $170 at Casio.com.

The new BALL 42mm titanium timepiece ($3,400.) is equipped with anti-shock systems and has new patented shock absorption elastomer ring allows the watch’s movement to resist a 10-meter free fall. The ring is made of elastomer, a rubber material that is both flexible and resistant, long-lasting, and UV and sunlight damage resistant.
To complete the protection of the Chronometer certified movement and ensure its accuracy, the SpringSEAL patented regulator anti-shock system and SpringLOCK patented hairspring anti-shock system are two vital features that come to life in rough conditions.
For the crown to not get direct, unwanted external contact, a special crown protection has been created for this watch. The easy-to-use brand-new design features a ball lock, guaranteeing superior resistance.

Mark Carson is a former software engineer turned entrepreneur turned successful watch maker based in Hawaii. He has been designing unique and award-winning watches since 2009 with his first watches delivered to customers in 2012.
Carson’s most recent design is the beautiful and unique Kailua Collection ($1,699. – $1,899) which is named after the town where the watches are built.  The Kailua Collection is offered in five face options (Blue, Black, Red/Black GMT, Champagne, and Koa Wood) plus a choice of band options.
The Kailua watch has a square shape with faceted edges which give the watch an elegant, upscale aesthetic.  The unique character of the design is reinforced by the Exhibition Back with Sapphire Crystal.  The “Kailua” line of watches were under development for three years.
While other designs will follow using this masterpiece case, the “Kailua” watches walk the line between sporty and formal. The perfect balance of sport/casual and dress wear, they are equally at home at the beach or under the cuff of a tuxedo jacket. It can be purchased here.

The Kross Studio KS 05 Central Floating Tourbillon ($100,000 – $180,000) represents a world-first technical advancement, the first of its kind in the luxury watch industry: a central flying tourbillon movement.
At the heart of the KS 05 collection beats the patented caliber KS 7’005, a manual-winding central floating tourbillon- boasting a power reserve of 120 hours or 5 days. The floating tourbillon showcases a cage crafted from grade 5 titanium – both ultra-strong and ultra-light.
The wearer enjoys a panoramic view of its fascinating inner workings thanks to the oversized domed crystal of the KS 05. It also boasts a unique and fascinating 360-degree peripheral time display. The KS 05 collection offers a trio of striking and precious dial variations – each unique iteration composed of several elegant and functional outer and inner sub-dials.

Christopher Ward has updated its Sealander range with a new 36mm luxury sports watch: the C63 Celest ($1,090.). The first Christopher Ward watch outside its Moonphase collection to boast an aventurine glass dial, it combines the wearability and ruggedness of Sealander with the exquisite finishing of CW’s high-spec dress watches.
The C63 Celest retails for $1,160. on a consort bracelet and $960. on a leather strap

NOWATCH is the world’s first “awareable” — a screenless watch that helps wearers estimate and eliminate sustained stress. Aesthetically pleasing and elegant, NOWATCH has a stylish design with interchangeable discs, allowing the wearer to swap a timepiece for a gemstone or metal disc.
NOWATCH ($500. – $1,000.) provides real-time feedback about movement, sleep and stress, alongside recovery tools to restore balance and help users to live in the present. NOWATCH is powered by advanced health-tracking technology and connects to an app that invites the wearer to explore how one’s habits change health, using AI-driven data insights to make sense of the data. Check out this video to learn more about NOWATCH.

ACCESSORIES 

If you invest in a quality timepiece here are some accessories that will enhance the presentation.
Avi & Co. carries a wide range of accessories that are perfect to match with your timepiece such as the Avi & Co. Watch Roll ($499), the Avi & Co. Watch Box 6pc ($899), the Avi & Co. Watch Winder ($899).

 

Avi & Co. Watch Box 6pc ($899) │  Avi & Co. Watch Winder ($899

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