Whether the man in your life is a style savant or a sporting buff, he’ll be sure to appreciate one of these chic timepieces …
Montblanc’s exquisite timepiece pays tribute to the world of mountaineering and features 0 Oxygen technology, preventing fogging and oxidation inside the watch. Stainless steel 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen The 8000 watch, €7,700; www.montblanc.com.
This striking sunray black dial features luminous Swiss Super-LumiNova®, protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. A screw-in crown and 30 bar water resistance enhance durability. Stainless Steel, Conquest 43mm Black Dial Quartz, Longines, €1,000, at Weir & Sons.
Launched in 1955, the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is designed to display the time in two different time zones simultaneously. Robust and functional, it’s the ideal watch for criss-crossing the globe, and is available in different colours. Oyster Perpetual GMT – Master II, Rolex, from €11,000, at Weir & Sons.
Cool and classic: the black leather strap and stainless steel case on Tissot’s Powermatic watch has eternal appeal. Black Le Locle Powermatic 80 39.3mm, Tissot, €505, at Paul Sheeran.
This is the first chronograph model in the Patek Philippe Pilot style watch line, combined with a Travel Time function and date indication. The dial bears sword-shaped hands in white gold with a luminescent coating. This new self-winding model, with its original and highly recognisable aesthetic, is available in white gold too. Complications 5924G-001, Patek Philippe, at Weir & Sons.
Evoking a clean and minimal look, the Austin watch by US Polo Assn boasts a neat logo. Brown Austin leather strap watch, US Polo Assn, €99, at Arnotts.
For the sports enthusiast in your life, the Golfer Gen 2 watch features a titanium case made with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Green Marq Golfer Gen 2 watch, Garmin, €2,350, at Weir & Sons.
For the outdoors-y type, this watch will endure and look good in any setting. Dive Watch, 40mm, Gucci, €2,000, at 2 Queen’s Arcade, Belfast.
A timepiece that’s also a health hack, the Sense 2 Shadow by Fitbit helps manage stress and enhance sleep. Graphite Sense 2 Shadow smart watch, Fitbit, €219.95, at Brown Thomas.
