7 Best Graduation Gift Watches In Every Price Range
Nothing says “Welcome To The Real World” like a fine timepiece!
College graduation is rapidly approaching and it is time to start thinking about gifts for graduation day.
A watch makes the perfect present for your son or daughter on graduation day.
It is something they will be able to enjoy for years to come.
We highlight the top 7 best graduation gift watches for 2018.
Watches are assorted by price and show both male and female options.
Receiving a watch on graduation day is a huge motivational boost for your child as they embark on the adventures ahead.
Luxury watches are the perfect family heirloom and graduation is the perfect time to start the tradition.
Best Graduation Watch Under $1,000
For Guys:
The Swiss Army Infantry Vintage Chrono Mechanical watch ($799) features rugged construction and timeless aesthetics. The perfect watch for job interviews or world travel, the Infantry Vintage will remind your son of the hard work he has put in to get to where he is today. Complete with a triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire glass and 100m water resistance, this watch is ready to take on whatever lies ahead.
For Girls:
Made from titanium and 14k yellow gold, the Longines Conquest Ladies Quartz watch ($895) is elegant and bold. Classic Roman numerals on the face bring out the true elegance in this timepiece. The durable construction means she will be able to hand it down on her daughter’s college graduation one day. Equipped with a Swiss-made quartz movement, the Longines Conquest looks as beautiful on the inside as it does on the outside.
Top Graduation Watches for $2,500
For Guys:
Featuring a sporty design, the Breitling Colt Automatic 44 ($2,420) can be worn to business meetings and deep sea fishing trips. The fantastic blue face of the watch paired with polished stainless steel makes this watch truly a work of art. Luminous hour-markers are accented with an arrow-head red tip second hand. Keeping the watch safe to 200m water resistance is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face.
For Girls:
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and the Tag Heuer Aquaracer ($2,889) is loaded with 30 Wesselot diamonds weight a total of 0.36 carats. Crafted in stainless steel, this watch is a symbol of sophistication, elegance, and beauty. The understated beauty of this watch is the perfect accessory for amazing life that your young grad has ahead.
Graduation Watches for $5,000
For Guys:
One of the best watches you can buy for under $5,000 is the Zenith Captain Moonphase ($4,760). Just as your college grad is packed full of knowledge, the Captain Moonpahse is loaded with 228 components and 27 jewels. The elegant hour and minute hands move around a classic watch face. High-quality alligator leather finished the look on the watch.
For Girls:
At the $5k price point for women’s watches, there is one that stands out above the rest. The Omega Constellation My Choice Small ($4,800). The yellow gold case is surrounded by the most elegant diamond bezel. Each hour-market has a small diamond that is accented by gold hour and minute hands. An elegant and sophisticated look brought to you by top watch manufacturer, Omega.
Best Graduation watch for $10,000
For Guys:
Nothing says, ‘you have done it’, quite like a Rolex. The Oyster Perpetual ($9,630) is the ultimate congratulatory gift that you can give your college grad. An 18k rose gold bezel surrounds black concentric circle dials where 18k rose gold hands move effortlessly around. The watch is made from durable polished stainless steel and connects to a bracelet made from 18k rose gold and stainless steel. As the saying goes, “when in doubt, get the Rolex”.
For Girls:
One of the most beautiful watches, the Girad Perregaux WW.TC Ladies Automatic watch ($9,995) is mesmerizing to look at. White alligator straps connect to a stainless steel case surrounded by diamonds. The elegant mother of pearl dial is studded with petite diamonds in a classy yet casual display. For under $10,000 there are not many watches that can compare to the WW.TC by Girad Perregaux.
Top Graduation Watches for $50,000+
For Guys:
Watchmakers A. Lange & Sohne have produced one of the most handsome and stunning perpetual watches in the under $100k price point. The Grand Langematik Perpetual ($62,250) is a watch that your college grad will cherish and pass along to future generations. The case is made from 18k rose gold with a transparent back to view internals. To finish the luxurious look on this watch is a brown crocodile leather strap.
For Girls:
For the price, the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar ($63,430) is one of the top watches hands down. An 18k rose gold bezel and case is filled with more diamonds than you can count. The attention to detail on this watch is what makes it really stand out. Even the crown and lugs are all set with diamonds. To finish the look, a white alligator strap leads the eye to the mother of pearl watch dial. Day and Month dials on the watch face ensure she will never miss holidays to come visit you.
Top Graduation watches over $100,000
For Guys:
There is one watch that stands out above the rest in the luxury watch category. The Patek Philippe Minute Repeater ($545,000) is one of the most stunning works of art. The impeccable craftsmanship on this perpetual calendar watch is paired with a black alligator leather strap that affixes a polished 18k yellow gold case.
For Girls:
Always go with more diamonds. The Piaget Polo Exceptional Piece ($522,000) is covered almost entirely with diamonds. The stones over the dial, bezel, and bracelet of this one of a kind time timepieces. In the very few spaces that there are no diamonds, you will find precious 18k white gold. This watch is the ultimate gala accessory.
