When the big day arrives, you want it to be as memorable for your groom as it is for you. There are lots of things you can do to make that happen from the moment he wakes up on the big day. What about a special gift of something that he can wear throughout the day? A timepiece is an excellent choice and we’ll guide you through how to choose a watch for your groom.
How to Choose a Watch for Your Groom
A new timepiece gives your groom something to complement his wedding suit, something that can truly speak to his personality. However, it’s a gift that he will keep on using day after day, so choose wisely! How do you make a choice? Here are a few suggestions any bride-to-be can work with to make sure it’s a good one.
Consider his personality
The point of this purchase- which is likely to be a costly one- is to find a watch that will suit your man and accurately reflects who he is. It needs to be something that speaks to his personality and his own personal style. Here are a few examples to give you an idea:
Modern sophistication
So your man is sophisticated enough that he knows the difference between dressing up and just getting dressed. A timepiece for this type of man needs the same consideration.
The Rolex Datejust 41 is a classic. It will be to your husband, what your engagement ring is to you. You’ll be hard pushed to find someone who doesn’t like it and it’s a sure-fire winner.
The Emporio Armani Chronograph Mesh watch is a great choice. Despite the large face and dials, it is far from chunky with the slimline mesh bracelet and round face.
Similarly to the Rolex but slightly more affordable and with a larger face, the Tag Heuer Carrera is also a classic option for the minimalist type.
Consider his interests
Everyone has varied interests and hobbies when buying a watch, you should probably take this into account. If he’s the outdoorsy type or a technology lover, your choice of watch should consider these interests.
The Adventurer
Consider the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 watch for the groom who loves adventure. This is a premium, luxury timepiece is water resistant to 30 meters and features a rotating bezel and an automatic movement.
Or if he is more of a metal watch strap kind of guy, then the Breitling Navitimer is also a fantastic choice. There’s so much going on with this watch it’s sure to be a conversation-starting timepiece forever.
The Sportsman
If your future husband likes to stay active, or if he’s into his health and fitness, why not get him a watch he can really get some use out of? The Apple Watch 4 looks sleek and subtle, he won’t look like he’s carrying a small computer on his wrist. It also has a load of fitness features to appease any sportsman.
The Intellectual
We’re certainly not claiming any men who fit the above descriptions above are not intellectual. However, what we mean is a more intellectual style, think preppy professor. If your groom fits this description, we would recommend the Tissot Tradition Powermatic 80 Open Heart Automatic watch.
Another option is the Frederique Constant. It is smart and sleek without being too flashy. You can rest assured it’s a quality watch without all the bells and whistles.
Consider his budget
Finally, ask yourself how much would he be likely to spend if he was purchasing the watch for himself. This is important as you do not want your choice of watch to be out of character.
At the top end of your budget may be luxury brands such as Hublot, Rolex or Breitling. A more modest budget that still offers enough to choose something of very high quality allows you to consider brands such as Tag and Armani. A budget-minded groom might be more comfortable with something from Daniel Wellington or Hugo Boss.
The choice of a watch that reflects your groom’s personality, interests and budget will be a gift that will make your wedding day truly memorable. Moreover, every time he wears his watch in the future, he will remember the care and consideration that went into the purchase.
Your gesture will still be important to him long after the cake and decorations are gone.
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