The Charles Martin 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for some inspiration for yourself or a loved one this Christmas, take a look at these top 12 picks we’ve selected for you in time for the festive celebrations.
On the First Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
A Longines Hydroconquest in Black
The great thing about buying the Longines Hydroconquest watch for Christmas is that it goes with pretty much any outfit. This model’s classic dial is executed in black and framed by a matching black unidirectional rotating bezel to enhance legibility. This Longines dive watch can be enjoyed whether you intend to use it to its maximum water-resistant rating of 300 meters or not. What matters is that it's sporty and robust enough for daily tasks. What’s more, its stainless steel bracelet allows you to dress the watch up long after the party season has passed.
The watch features a screw-down crown at 3 o’clock and a strong sapphire crystal glass front for assisting you with the rigours of daily life. This Longines Hydroconquest watch is also powered by a reliable automatic movement. The Calibre L888 is a true workhorse. It beats at a rhythm of 25,200 vibrations per hour and produces a power reserve once fully wound of 72 hours. Combining elegance with performance, the values of Longines’ Sport collection are thoroughly adhered to in this stylish dive watch. If you do take to the water often, this dive watch has you covered. Simply align the minute hand with the zero marker on the bezel and away you go – perfect underwater time tracking!
On the Second Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
An Oris Regulateur "Der Meistertaucher”
The unique feature of the Oris Regulateur “Der Meistertaucher” is its movement, which comes with a centralised minute display. Despite this being a rather unconventional way to display the minutes, timekeeping is surprisingly easy. Whether you’re shopping for yourself this year or looking to treat a loved one to something special, this Oris Regulateur from Charles Martin is a complete steal.
Aside from its unique centralised minute display, the watch also features a 12-hour counter between the 3 and 5 o’clock locations. The subsidiary seconds is located between 9 and 11 o’clock location. Although unusual positions for the features, the Oris Regulateur watch certainly brings something new to the wrist. The features are placed upon a textured dial, with luminous hour markers and hands to guide the way at night. If your loved one likes original watch designs with an element of complexity, this Oris watch for Christmas is perfect.
On The Third Day Of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
A TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph
The Formula 1 watch is TAG Heuer’s entry-level sports watch. Perfect as a Christmas gift for your loved one if he enjoys a weekend rally racing or likes to get behind the wheel himself, this affordable introduction into the world of TAG Heuer’s racing watches ticks all the right boxes. The sporty racing-inspired watch is powered by a quartz movement and was first released in 1986. TAG’s designer, Eddy Burgener, envisaged a sort of sports watch when creating this model. The original models from the series boast colourful fibreglass designs, thus it is clear to see how the Formula 1 watch has undergone some significant changes since then.
This Formula 1 watch is crafted from stainless steel and measures a 43mm diameter. Its racing track-inspired dial is textured just enough for the vivid yellow-lime accents to pop. Aside from the black-filled chronograph counters displaying 30-minutes, small seconds and 1/10th of a second - the model also features sleek black push pieces and a black textile strap to evoke maximum sporty appeal on the wrist.
On the Fourth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
An Omega Aqua Terra in Silver
Another quartz-powered watch, this time from industry giant, Omega. The Aqua Terra watch belongs to Omega’s vast Seamaster range and constitutes the perfect classic timepiece with unmistakable diver undertones. That’s thanks to the distinctive arrow-tipped central second hand of the Aqua Terra, not to mention the shard-like indexes that create a very legible hour track around the edge of the dial. The dress-watch-meets-diver style of the Aqua Terra is pretty irresistible. Choose this watch for your loved one if he likes to look smart no matter what the occasion.
The watch features a silvery dial surrounded by a 39.2mm stainless steel case. The attached metal bracelet is also refined and stylish. It’s the chosen material for this design thanks to its beauty, strength and affordability. In addition to its classic dial design, this Aqua Terra watch also promises a 150-meter water-resistant rating and a useful date window at 3 o’clock.
On The Fifth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me…
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer
The Aquaracer by TAG Heuer has many great qualities. Not only is this model a great affordable option, but it packs in some pretty interesting features too. Let’s work from the inside out. For starters, the watch is powered by the Calibre 5 which won’t let you down under pressure. It performs relentlessly behind a specially engraved caseback, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivering a 38-hour power reserve. During the night or when experiencing dark underwater depths, for example, the hour markers and hands of the Aquaracer glow in a rich blue luminescent hue against a horizontally striped dial.
The decorative effect on the display is inspired by the decking of a luxury yacht and is also home to an innovative date window under a cyclops lens. This feature, along with a unidirectional rotating bezel, underscores some of the key features of the dive watch checklist. A colourful yellow tip is also given to the central seconds hand of this Aquaracer watch for enhanced legibility day or night. As well as a 300-meter water-resistant capability, this Aquaracer watch also features a screw-down crown and a tough sapphire crystal glass front for protecting the illuminating dial in any given challenge.
On the Sixth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
A Rolex Submariner “Kermit”
You don’t have to look hard to appreciate all the great features of the Submariner. The watch is a bona-fide icon, after all. It acquired its reputation as a dive watch with a solid build when industry legend, Rolex released it in 1953. The tool watch featured large luminous hands and indices and was crafted from the brand’s famous Oyster case. No matter if you opt for new or vintage Submariner watches, you know you’re investing in a collectable. But some are more desirable than others.
The Submariner “Kermit” is one of the most sought-after of all Subs. It gets its name from its striking green bezel that captures the colour of the Jim Hensen puppet himself. This green diver’s bezel, the most iconic part of the design, surrounds a black dial with a cyclops date feature and lashings of luminous material applied to its hands and hour markers. The watch is powered by a movement that Rolex uses throughout this collection and promises a 300-meter water-resistant capability. Since Rolex is so renowned globally for its use of premium models, the quality of this Submariner watch is elevated further by a tough sapphire crystal glass front, which helps the model uphold its water-resistance, as does its pronounced crown guards.
On the Seventh Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
The Zennith El Primero Stratos Flyback
Three different colours for three different chronograph counters. This Zenith watch is powered by the iconic El Primero movement – an engine that is still very much at the forefront of the brand’s legendary locomotive product lines thanks to its 36,000vph performance. This watch measures 45.5mm in diameter and is crafted from stainless steel with a water resistance of 100 meters. The sporty-looking chronograph had to make it onto our “12 Days of Christmas” guide here at Charles Martin, thanks to its unique dial layout and unusual choice of colour. The 100th-of-a-second chronograph counter can be seen in grey, nestled between the other two counters, helping to donate a sense of balance across the display. Then you have the silver-filled small seconds counter and a third chronograph in a rich blue hue. These features are accompanied by a date window at 6 o’clock and a red central seconds hand.
Behind a specially engraved caseback is the Calibre 4057 B. Belonging to the El Primero family, it lives up to its expectations with a performance of 36,600bph and a power reserve of 50 hours once fully charged. Conveniently, the chronograph functions of this watch are activated by a flyback function, which makes stopwatch timings super easy and convenient when on the go. To complete its sporty look, the Zenith El Primero Stratos is fitted on a stainless steel link bracelet.
On The Eight Day of Christmas My True Gave To me…
The Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph 38 Watch
You can’t go wrong with the “Speedy”. The Omega Speedmaster belongs to a collection of iconic models that tip their hats to the brand’s intriguing history. Not only did the Speedmaster Moonwatch become the first wristwatch to visit the moon when it was worn on Buzz Aldrin’s wrist in 1969, but it has also acquired a cult-like following ever since.
Many adore the attention the Speedmaster brings to the wrist. Whether you were a fan of Omega or not before, this Speedmaster watch is bound to win your heart this year. It features the instantly recognisable black tachymeter scale surrounding a matching black dial, with distinctive chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock. This stainless steel model measuring a diameter of 38mm is kitted out with a Co-Axial chronometer movement for guaranteed accuracy.
On the Ninth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz
Another Formula 1 watch, equally as stylish but this time sporting a striking two-tone physique and a vibrant blue dial. The stainless steel and gold aesthetic of this Formula 1 watch combines sportiness with luxury. The vivid blue tones of the display go without the chronograph functions this time. Instead, the display evokes a sense of clarity and simplicity.
The hour markers are represented in Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, leaving the 3 o’clock location for a legible date window. Powered by a quartz movement, this Formula 1 watch will require no regular servicing. It promises a diameter of 41mm and its plated yellow gold and stainless steel bi-colour design is finished with a matching bracelet for good measure.
On The Tenth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
A Breitling Superocean in Orange
Breitling statement watches always look great in a bold colour. This model is far from just a statement piece, however. Fuelled by a reliable movement and packed full of traditional Swiss horological mechanics, the watch commands attention with its masculine stainless steel case. If your loved one is a Breitling fan, you need to grab this watch whilst you can. It has been fully restored, serviced and authentically crafted by Breitling experts themselves.
Its key features include luminescent hands and markers against a vivid orange dial. The Arabic numerals stand out from the dial with a punch, whilst the black hands have been treated with luminescent material too. Secured with a tough piece of sapphire crystal glass and fitted with a unidirectional rotating bezel in steel, this robust dive watch communicates great taste in watches and comes fitted on a classic stainless steel bracelet for wearing in the evenings.
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
The Panerai Luminor Marina
The Luminor Marina by Panerai nods to a rich history in design innovation and the brand’s development of luminescence for the deep underwater universe. Panerai’s underwater tool watches were second to none during the advent of the dive watch. It produced the first dive watch for Italian Military divers in 1938. The Radiomir was characterised by its cushion-shaped case and sandwich dial.
The Luminor is the evolution of the Radiomir sporting the same features as well as a massive crown-protecting bridge. It keeps the crown pressed firmly into the side of the case to avoid it snagging on equipment whilst diving. There are several versions of the Luminor, including the GMT versions and the Luminor Duo. This Panerai Luminor watch features the familiar small seconds dial at 9 o’clock and the Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, Filled with plenty of vintage charm, this luxury watch will make a perfect gift for any retro dive watch collector this Christmas.
On The Twelfth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me…
The Omega Seamaster 300M
Belonging to that huge range of Omega dive watches we mentioned earlier, the 300M variant of the Seamaster series is a great entry point into the Swiss brand’s dive watch universe. This model is dressed in a steel and blue outfit with plenty of luminescent material applied to its diver-inspired hour markers and chunky central hands.
Picking the second hand out is made easy thanks to a red-coated tip, protected of course by a strong sapphire glass front. The model, equipped with a robust steel bracelet, is perfect for plenty of underwater activity thanks to a 300-meter water-resistant capability and is powered by an Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer for guaranteed accuracy and performance.
That was our round-up of 12 of the best watches to buy for a loved one this Christmas. Don’t forget, if you’d like to enquire about any of these watches further, you can call our sales team at Charles Martin for more information on (enter).