For him

Tudor Black Bay Bronze

For a truly personal gift, look no further than the Black Bay Bronze. This take on one of Tudor’s classic timepieces is crafted from bronze, which is not only highly resistant to corrosion but develops its own unique patina over time. Further heritage touches include its signature ‘snowflake’ hands, while it comes on a handsome woven jacquard strap inspired by one found on a divers’ watch in the brand’s archives.

£3,110; tudorwatch.com

Longines Spirit

From pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart to explorer Paul-Emile Victor, some of history’s greatest aviators have placed their trust in Longines to keep them on track as they make their treacherous flights. The watchmaker has paid tribute to this airborne legacy with the Spirit, taking its cues from traditional pilot’s watches of the past, reworked for the modern day. Details include the oversized crown, pared-back font and luminous baton hands, ensuring ease of use and legibility in all conditions.

£1,750; longines.com

TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Anniversary

This year, TAG Heuer marked its 160th birthday in style with a number of limited releases, including this very special spin on its iconic Carrera. True to the timepiece’s origins as a quintessential racing watch, this contemporary update exudes sporty appeal with its all-blue ceramic tachymeter around the bezel and bold flashes of red across the dial and hands. Powered by the renowned Heuer 02 movement, this limited-edition of 1,860 comes presented in a luxurious 160th anniversary box.

£4,895; tagheuer.com

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox

In the 1950s, with the rise of recreational diving, Jaeger-LeCoultre came up with an ingenious method to remind divers when it was time to return to the surface. Its self-winding watch featured the ability to emit an aural warning sound, soon to be followed by the Memovox Polaris, bolstering the brand’s underwater credentials with a triple-layer caseback for enhanced sound transmission. It is these iconic pieces that laid the foundation for the sleek and stylish Polaris Mariner Memovox, which along with the signature alarm feature include functions that even surpass the ISO 6425 standard, which governs the characteristics of diving watches.

£15,800; jaeger-lecoultre.com

For her

Omega De Ville Trésor

When it comes to chic and refined women’s watch collections, the Omega De Ville Trésor is a true classic. This year, the watchmaker has updated the family with a range of elegant new case sizes and colours, ranging from pared-back combinations to eye-catching statement pieces such as this red-dialled design with matching leather strap. It is adorned with 38 full-cut diamonds that beautifully curve around the case, while the reverse of the watch is decorated with the signature geometric ‘Her Time’ pattern.

£3,800; omegawatches.com

Breitling Chronomat 32

Breitling’s latest collection for women has taken an 80s sports-chic classic, the Chronomat, and given it a chic and contemporary makeover. Available in two sizes (32 and 36mm) and a plethora of dial designs and options with or without diamonds, there’s a watch to suit every style and taste. This two-tone model in stainless steel and red gold is particularly versatile, able to be easily dressed up or used to bring a sophisticated finishing touch to a smart-casual outfit.

£5,250; breitling.com

Zenith Defy Midnight

With the Defy Midnight, Zenith introduced its first-ever collection designed exclusively for women, seamlessly bringing together beautiful-yet-functional design with the watchmaker’s trademark precision timekeeping. It comes equipped with Zenith’s trusty Elite movement, offering up to 50 hours of power reserve. Meanwhile, the lucky wearer can effortlessly switch up their style as it comes supplied with three different coloured straps that can be easily fitted thanks to the new interchangeable strap system.

£7,300; zenith-watches.com

Dior Grand Soir Plissé Précieux

Dior has long called upon its haute-couture expertise to produce watches that are both technical and with a fashionable edge, worthy of their breathtaking handmade gowns. The Grand Soir Plissé Précieux is no exception, its dial a dazzling array of pleated and openworked textures reminiscent of the finest fabrics. The pink-gold watch is elegantly finished with diamonds around the bezel, and pared with a chic grey satin strap.

£42,300; dior.com