5 watches that will make the perfect Valentine's Day gifts
Planning to upgrade from your usual Valentine’s Day fare of chocolates and flowers? Vogue puts together the perfect edit of watches for gifting
While we won’t say no to candy, cards and roses, we definitely want our partners to think big for Valentine’s Day. Whether we leave subtle hints or walk into the store to pick our own presents, gifting is an integral part of the ‘day of love’—and these timepieces make for the perfect options. Get them engraved with a sweet note or a milestone date for bonus points.
‘Reine de Naples 8905’ watch, Breguet
Dial details
The oval-shaped mother-of-pearl timepiece comes in soft mauve tones with an outline of diamonds, a pink sapphire crown at 4 o’clock, a unique small seconds display at 7 o’clock, a moon-phase and power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. And Breguet’s iconic blue hands in neoclassical style and a mauve alligator strap serve as the cherry on top.
What makes it a great Valentine’s Day gift
Founder Abraham-Louis Breguet first crafted this model in 1812 for the Queen of Naples (it is also known as the world’s first wristwatch). With this limited edition remake (28 pieces only) the owner of the watch can have their name recorded in the Breguet archives that date back to the late 18th century, which features VIPs like Marie Antoinette and Sir Winston Churchill.
‘De Ville Trésor’ watch, Omega
Dial details
Here, the theme is monochrome. Black Roman numerals on a white backdrop and black fabric straps come together with wave-shaped rows of white diamonds on a 36mm stainless steel dial.
What makes it a great Valentine’s Day gift
The years of history behind this watch—the ‘Tresor’ was originally introduced as a men’s piece in 1949.
‘Happy Diamonds Jaoillerie’ watch, Chopard
Dial details
Five floating diamonds are sandwiched in sapphire crystal glass measuring a diameter of 28.6mm and crafted from 18-carat rose gold. The red alligator strap adds to the Valentine’s Day theme.
What makes it a great Valentine’s Day gift
As a concept, the movement of mobile diamonds on the wrist have been iconic to Chopard since 1976, when designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the reflections in water droplets at the Black Forest waterfalls in Germany. This became the starting point of the ‘Happy Diamonds’ line.
‘T-Wave’ watch, Tissot
Dial details
This super-feminine silhouette is sized at 30mm with a unique ribbon motif, and encrusted with fine white Wesselton diamonds, which have the reputation of being colourless.
What makes it a great Valentine’s Day gift
The price tag. Apart from being spotted on Deepika Padukone, this timepiece is just as easy on the wallet as it is on the eyes.
‘Avenue Sweet Classic Valentine’ watch, Harry Winston
Dial details
Ditch the round for a rectangular case made in 18-carat white gold with almost 50 brilliant-cut diamonds, two rubies (one in the crown and one at the top arch), and a red lacquer logo at 12 o’clock. But the real showstoppers are the three-dimensional hearts that are carved out of red mother-of-pearl.
What makes it a great Valentine’s Day gift
The curved arches at the top and bottom of the dial are reminiscent of the arched doorway of Harry Winston’s flagship boutique at Fifth Avenue, New York. Art Deco played a major influence on the brand’s aesthetic, as well as the city’s architecture in 1932 when the company first launched.
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