Hand-picked by our team of watch experts at Jura Watches, here are our Top Watches for Christmas 2024, featuring the best men’s and women’s timepieces for the holiday season!
Sometimes, having too much choice is a negative! At Christmas time, shopping for gifts should be hassle-free, concise and honed-in. For that, you’ll need a list of top watch picks for Christmas. After all, watches do make the best gifts, so if you’re looking for a luxury timepiece for that special someone this holiday season, take a look at three of our favourite men’s and women’s watches for Christmas 2024. All these options perfectly combine style with function. So, without any risk of losing focus while out on an overwhelming shopping spree this year, stay organised and take a look at these specially curated selections chosen by our experts.
For Men
This round-up puts three of the world’s most revered watchmakers under the spotlight for comparison. How does each one stack up as a Christmas 2024 gift idea? Which watch will you choose?
Breitling Watch Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 Bracelet AB0137211C1A1
The Navitimer really needs no introduction of its own. And if the love of your life has a penchant for collecting refined, masculine and beautifully manufactured timepieces, he’ll already know what the deal is with the Navitimer. Put simply, it’s one of the most coveted pilot’s watches on the planet. At the same time, you don’t need to be an experienced aviator to appreciate or utilise its functional beauty. Without a doubt, the Breitling Navitimer is one of the most desirable watches of all time.
This aviation watch’s roots are firmly anchored in the brand’s heritage, particularly the point at which Breitling began collaborating with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The tool watches developed for the association featured, what is today, a very iconic slide rule bezel, useful for all manner of airborne tasks like distance based on speed, time of arrival, and fuel consumption. Even celebrities like Miles Davis and Serge Gainsbourg were advocates for the Navitimer watch’s undeniable charisma and charming demeanour. This model, a 46mm beast, creates a huge wrist presence with its stainless steel case holding an in-house manufactured Calibre Breitling 01 at its heart. Meanwhile, a military blue dial provides relief against the slide rule complication, alongside a trio of silver-filled chronograph counters for a sporty edge.
IWC Watch Pilots Chronograph Top Gun 
The great thing about IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN watch is that it largely bases its design language on pilot watches of yesteryear. If your loved one loves the look of early aviation watches but likes the idea of combining those elements with modern materials, this model is a perfect gift idea for him. This particular design has the collectability factor in bucket loads since it marks a special first for the collection. It was IWC’s first TOP GUN Chronograph to feature a movement from the in-house 69000 calibre series. Housed in black ceramic, this scratch-resistant exterior not only provides a stealth-like finish but will pair well with all manner of evening attire, not to mention daytime casual wear too. The IWC Pilot’s Watch TOP GUN Chronograph has a spec list geared for extended missions on aircraft carriers and is perfect for withstanding the g-forces experienced while carrying out supersonic jet manoeuvres, thanks to its non-reflective ceramic and titanium architecture. But if all that sounds a little too adventurous, you can simply enjoy the watch for its impeccable timekeeping, legible black display and ultra-comfortable black textile strap.
TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 CAW211P.FC6356
No one could argue that a racing watch like the Monaco shouldn’t deserve a place in the collection of any motorsport fan. This TAG Heuer watch has incredible appeal and became one of the most sought-after timepieces on the planet after Steve McQueen sported it on his wrist during the making of the “Le Mans” film in 1971. Still just appealing today, its iconic square-shaped case, crafted from stainless steel, echoes the profile of this collectable with “squircle” chronograph counters placed at 3 and 9 o’clock, and a stunning Monaco blue dial colour. When a brand like TAG Heuer has to do very little to this design, aside from continuing to launch it in different colours, you know a watch has promise. The legendary Monaco will be just as desirable in another 50 years’ time as it is today, and models like this option even come with a stylish perforated black leather band for added sportiness.
For the Lady
Ladies love to be spoilt at Christmas, so it comes as no surprise that our three favourite ladies’ watches for Christmas 2024 are some of the most refined and opulent of our entire collection. Explore what these three timepieces have to offer and, no doubt, there will be something your loved one will fall in love with on Christmas morning.
TAG Heuer Watch Aquaracer Professional 200 WBP1410.BA0622
While diamonds are often the way to a woman’s heart, some just love a robust and stylish sports watch. Take the TAG Heuer Aquaracer watch, for example. This black and steel model will pair well with any wardrobe over the festive season and far beyond. The Aquaracer has undergone some significant changes over recent years, many of which focused on enhancing functionality above all else. Still, TAG Heuer experts made sure that models like this lady’s dive watch have lost nothing in the way of distinguished, undisputable elegance. This steel sports watch for women is the ideal Christmas 2024 gift idea for any lady in need of a rugged daily beater. Its dodecagonal bezel shape frames a black dial adorned with a horizontal striped surface pattern, along with baton hands and indexes that have undergone lashings of luminous material, and the unmistakable TAG Heuer Shield logo.
Chanel J12 White 33mm Ceramic Automatic H5699
CHANEL knows how to craft a beautifully elegant lady’s watch. The Maison has been specialising in materials, technology and fashion for many years and examples like this CHANEL J12 watch in white ceramic are a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship. Most of the designs within CHANEL’s J12 watch collection are black or white, evoking a decidedly modern aesthetic that ladies love to wear with a little black number. Despite their refined and svelte appearance, CHANEL J12 watches for women are incredibly durable, scratch resistant and robust, making them great practical gift ideas. This 33mm model boasts a clean, beautifully glossy white ceramic case and a white ceramic matching bracelet. The clean layout of the white dial benefits from a clever use of crisp black Arabic numerals too, for uncompromised legibility.
Breitling Watch Chronomat 32 Ladies. A77310101L1A1
You can definitely consider the Breitling Chronomat to be a historically important watch in the Swiss brand’s catalogue. The Chronomatic movement itself is rooted in 1960s space exploration, yet the iconic look of the Chronomat today is defined by the style that Breitling introduced in the 1980s. If the lady in your life is partial to a Breitling watch or two, she will, no doubt, appreciate the allure and popularity of this special watch. One of our Top Watches for Christmas 2024, this gift idea features a shimmering mint green display surrounded by the iconic bezel with rider tabs located at the cardinal points, and, of course, the distinctive Rouleaux bracelet, which Breitling experts crafted exclusively for the Chronomat watch range.
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