Holiday Gift Guide 2014 | A Watch as a Treat for Yourself
Feature: "A Gift to Oneself"
OPENERS Recommends: Classic Watches
The classic timepieces from watchmakers boast styles and gravitas that have been loved for years. If you're gifting yourself this Christmas, a classic watch is the way to go. A piece that combines both reliable performance and beauty will surely mark your life more vividly. We hope you find your perfect watch from OPENERS' curated list.
Text by OPENERS
Men's Edition
A. Lange & Sohne
The "Lange 1" is a historic model that marked the brand's first release after its revival in 1994.
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
The brand's first sports model. Stainless steel models are particularly rare.
HUBLOT
A much-talked-about Japan-limited model from Hublot. The white color with red stitching is particularly popular this winter.
OMEGA
A faithful reissue of Omega's 1957 diver's watch, the "Seamaster 300".
Cartier
The first diver's watch in Cartier's long history of watchmaking, dating back to 1904.
Girard-Perregaux
Girard-Perregaux's quintessential "Vintage 1945" is a prestigious model that has been in production since 1945.
Patek Philippe
The Calatrava series is the classic offering from this long-established brand, highly regarded by watch enthusiasts.
PIAGET
The origin of Piaget's men's watches lies in the Altiplano series.
Roger Dubuis
A Japan-limited model of the "Excalibur 42 Automatic"
Excalibur 42 Automatic
with a concept of strength and excellence.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
A model created for the sport of polo.
Also famous for its reversible case construction.
Women's Edition
CHANEL
The origin of Chanel watches, continuously evolving beyond time.
Cartier
A classic timepiece from Cartier, longed for by all women.
BVLGARI
A new classic from Bulgari, paying homage to Roman history.
Chopard
Dancing diamonds that lead to a happy mood.
CHAUMET
The "Liens" collection from Chaumet, with its elegant intersecting lines.
LOUIS VUITTON
A timepiece from Louis Vuitton with an overwhelming presence.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels' lucky charms that bring good fortune.
PIAGET
Piaget's Bloomingrose, a beautiful rose in full bloom.
Dior
A piece that embodies Dior's spirit,
with a masculine aesthetic.
HUBLOT
A Japan-limited watch from Hublot,
fusing classic and modern.