From graduations to anniversaries, wristwatches are a versatile gift and suitable for almost any occasion. But choosing a watch for someone else to wear can be difficult.
Fortunately, see fans Kevin O’Leary has a simple tip that can streamline the selection process.
His advice: Think about the recipient’s everyday style,”The Court of Money“The judge told CNBC Make It. Do they tend to dress modestly or shakily? What colors do they prefer to wear? These factors can be much more important than the watch brand or the type of inner movement of the watch. it.
Overall, O’Leary recommends choosing a Grand Seiko-style sports watch, as sports watches can be worn formally with t-shirts and jeans.
“I would definitely choose a watch that is both useful in informal and formal environments,” he said. “That makes the watch priceless and something they wear every day.”
And you also don’t have to break the bank to buy an expensive Rolex. Focus less on the price tag and more on how it looks and feels.
“The dial is what you are investing in,” says O’Leary. “If you don’t like the dial and you don’t like the way it sits on your wrist, you shouldn’t buy it. But if you like the dial and you like the style, it doesn’t matter what the price is. the watch. to be. “
This is the benefit of owning a watch that can be styled in many different ways. Versatility is especially important, says O’Leary, since most people are not constantly building their watch collection. Instead, they simply pick a watch and wear it all the time.
“Most people don’t have a massive watch collection, they have one or two as their standard style,” he said. “If you get this watch, they’ll probably have it for a decade or so.”
O’Leary adds that the watch you give away may even outlast the intended recipient and will one day become a family heirloom, so pick something that appeals to you. General guidance can help it stand the test of time.
“There is nothing more sentimental than your father’s watch,” says O’Leary. “You should think about that when you’re giving your son, daughter or wife a watch or vice versa. One day that item might end up on their child’s wrist.”
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