Perfect luxury gifts for Christmas: This should go under the tree

It will soon be that time again and the Christmas season is just around the corner. But aside from all the festivities, beautiful lights and fragrant treats, the famous question is usually not long in coming: What should I give my loved ones this year? Just in time for the start of During this contemplative time, we would like to present you with a few tasteful gift ideas that are sure to be well received by the recipient - so that you can enjoy the Advent season in a completely relaxed manner.

Men don't want socks

The first Advent is already approaching and the year 2019 is drawing to a close. This realization not only makes many people look forward to the most wonderful time of the year, but also causes them to be horrified when they still have no gift ideas for their loved ones. The contemplative time is usually celebrated extensively with family and friends, all of whom you would like to make happy. But men in particular are often difficult to buy presents for. We reveal what every man likes to find under the Christmas tree and give suggestions for those who are undecided. Are you looking for woolen socks again this year, since there is probably no hope of change? Why not fulfill your Christmas wish yourself this time and reward yourself at the end of the year for all your efforts - you certainly deserve to fulfill a little dream and start the new year happily.

The best comes last: watch models for every budget

Instead of dressing your feet in new clothes, you can opt for chic timepieces for your wrist – these are guaranteed to be more popular than good old socks. We have prepared a small list of luxurious favorites that are sure to delight everyone – whether you yourself or a lucky recipient. There is hardly a better way to end 2019 than with a new, elegant treasure on your arm. And you don't even have to start 2020 financially ruined to do so: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16, for example, is available for just €3,200 and is a classy companion in a class of its own. The Carrera series, which was developed in honor of the famous Carrera Panamericana car race, has been delighting watch fans around the world since 1963. Just like their inspiration, the timepieces stand for speed, strength and reliability – the ideal companions for professional racing drivers. The elegant design with high contrasts impresses with its simplicity and clarity – so the time can be read easily even when things get bumpy. This watch is perfect for all adventurers who are constantly on the move and want to balance style with functionality.

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is also a real eye-catcher and is available for just €4,350. The popular diving watch with the new GMT function allows you to set the local time while retaining the other two time zones. The MT 5652 caliber manufacture movement and the extravagant bidirectional rotating bezel in Bordeaux and blue make this model a functional and optical masterpiece. Perfect for anyone who loves simple color accents.

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer impresses with its modern tone-on-tone look. The dial and bezel are made of polished black ceramic, the strap is made of black rubber. The elegant timepiece is inspired by diving watches, which is particularly evident in the diving scale on the white enamel bezel. The powerful Omega Master Chronometer caliber 8800 can be admired through the sapphire crystal on the case back. The laser-engraved waves on the dial and the date window at 6 o'clock round off this sporty timepiece. The model is available for €4,090.

Another eye-catcher in a tone-on-tone look is the Hublot Classic Fusion 42mm Blue Chronograph Titanium. The blue satin-finished dial with sunray finish and the blue strap made of rubber and alligator leather is the right choice for anyone who likes to stand out - but does so discreetly and with style. The refined details and high-quality materials create a wonderful composition. With a price of €7,650, this masculine timepiece is also relatively affordable.

Do you want to treat your loved ones or yourself to an extra portion of luxury for Christmas? Then we recommend the Rolex GMT Master II - or more precisely, a special variant of it: The watch with the reference 126711 comes with a noble combination of steel and rose gold, as well as the typical black dial. Hardly any other design exudes such minimalist elegance and at the same time offers so much functionality. The GMT-Master was originally launched in 1955 to help professional pilots orient themselves by displaying two time zones at the same time.

Today, business travelers in particular like to take advantage of this advantage of the GMT Master II. In addition, its perfect readability, durability and impressive aesthetics have made it a crowd favorite. At a price of €16,490, you have to dig a little deeper into your pockets, but Rolex knows that this investment is really worth it.

The perfect gift for collectors: watch winders

Watch fans who own a large number of timepieces usually do not get around to wearing all of them regularly. An electric watch winder is ideal for this, as it imitates the typical movement of wearing the watch. The rotational movements wind automatic watches and they continue to run even if they have not been worn for the usual power reserve of around two days. This way, your favorite watch will run smoothly for a long time and you will not have to constantly adjust it. Most models can also be individually adjusted so that the direction of movement and the number of revolutions can be adjusted to the specific movement - this way, all automatic treasures will remain functional for a long time. Watch winders also look pretty and can give collectors an attractive picture of their collection - there is hardly a better Christmas present for fans.

Valuable companions of the highest class: inspire with Montblanc

If you don't want a timepiece, we recommend a high-quality accessory from Montblanc under the Christmas tree. The traditional company produces stylish and durable leather goods, writing instruments and other luxurious companions that are well received by both genders thanks to their minimalist and elegant design. Montblanc only uses materials of the highest quality and makes no compromises with its products - here you get pure perfection. This way, the recipient can enjoy their gift for many years, can benefit from its use over the long term and has a wonderful memory of you. Be inspired by the timelessly beautiful companions with special meaning in our Montblanc section.

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