Giving a watch: gift ideas for Eid, a wedding or an engagement

A watch is one of the most memorable gifts: it is worn every day and people remember who gave it. For Eid, an engagement, a wedding, a graduation or a birthday, here is how to choose a watch as a gift without knowing every taste of the person.

For him

When in doubt, go for versatility: a steel watch of 40 to 42 mm with a sober dial works at the office as well as at the weekend. For a man who likes bold, sporty watches, a chronograph always makes an impression (for example: Titan Chronograph — Steel & Grey Dial). For a groom or a young graduate starting work, a dress watch on leather goes with a suit and a djellaba alike (for example: Classic Black Leather — White Dial).

For her

Rose-gold tones and slim straps are the easiest to give: they match the jewellery she already wears. A minimalist white dial on a slim strap pleases young women as much as women who like discretion (for example: Rose Gold Elegance — Pink Leather Strap). For an engagement, choose a jewellery-style watch in gold or rose gold.

Questions to ask before giving

• Their style: classic, sporty or jewellery? Look at what they already wear.
• The colour of their jewellery: gold, rose gold or silver, the watch should match.
• Their wrist size: when in doubt, stay with a medium size — see our size guide.
• The strap: steel is shortened by a watchmaker, leather adjusts to every wrist.

The right time to order

Before Eid, the end-of-year holidays and the wedding season, orders increase: order a few days ahead. At Ani9 Luxury every watch is delivered in its case, ready to give, and you pay on delivery.

For him, browse our men’s watches; and to understand everything before buying, read how to choose a watch.