Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Picks for Watch Enthusiasts

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Kickstart your holiday shopping with our curated selection of gifts, perfect for any watch enthusiast or collector

The Millennium Watch Book

WorldTempus and its parent company GMT Publishing have got the ultimate treasure trove for any watch enthusiast: The Millennium Watch Book. The fifth and latest edition is a deep dive into the world of travel watches, spotlighting the most iconic GMT and worldtimer models from the past two decades.

Millenium Watch Book © Amaury Thomas/Worldtempus
The 2024 edition of the Millennium Watch Book © Amaury Thomas/WorldTempus

Packed with 200 pages written by 12 horological experts and illustrated with over 1,000 stunning images, this definitive guide delves into the evolution of travel watches, features highlights from independent creators and offers insights into auctions, along with our top 50 travel watch picks. Available here in English or French, it’s the ultimate gift for watch aficionados!

You can also opt for the complete Millennium Watch Book collection, encompassing editions on tourbillons, dive watches, chronographs and the best overall watches since 2000.

Millenium Watch Book © Amaury Thomas/Worldtempus
Millennium Watch Book © Amaury Thomas/WorldTempus

GMT Fine Watch Club Limited Editions

Since its launch in 2019, our GMT Fine Watch Club has become renowned for creating exciting limited editions in collaboration with top watch brands. These exclusive co-creations offer something for every taste and budget.

Highlights include the De Bethune DB24 Celebration, a dazzling titanium timepiece with purple accents that revives one of the avant-garde brand’s seminal models. Another standout is the Singer Flytrack Cocktail Timer, sure to elevate your cocktail-making game during festive gatherings.

De Bethune DB24 Celebration © De Bethune
De Bethune DB24 Celebration © Amaury Thomas/WorldTempus

For those seeking a timeless icon, the TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time Automatic GMT Limited Edition boasts a striking bronze dial with eye-catching blue accents. Meanwhile, adventurers will appreciate the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Limited Edition FWC. Its glacier-patterned green dial, inspired by Mont-Blanc’s Mer de Glace glacier and finished with the artisanal gratté-boisé technique, complements its robust 300-metre water resistance.

Singer Flytrack Cocktail Timer, TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time Automatic GMT Limited Edition © Singer Reimagined, TAG Heuer
Singer Flytrack Cocktail Timer, TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time Automatic GMT Limited Edition © Singer Reimagined, TAG Heuer

Equally suited for rugged expeditions, the Alpiner Extreme Automatic FWC Limited Edition combines a sturdy, cushion-shaped steel case with a crisp white dial and a comfortable integrated green rubber strap, making it a top choice for active lifestyles.

Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Limited Edition FWC, Alpiner Extreme Automatic FWC Limited Edition © Montblanc, Alpina
Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Limited Edition FWC, Alpiner Extreme Automatic FWC Limited Edition © Montblanc, Alpina

All these rare creations are bound to impress any watch lover on your gift list!

Build Your Own Watch

For aspiring watchmakers, nothing beats the thrill of crafting their own timepiece. DIY watch kits, like those from Rotate Watches and DIY Watch Club, offer the perfect starting point. Whether assembling a movement from scratch or carefully casing up and fitting the strap and crystal, these kits promise a rewarding hands-on experience.

DIY Watch Club, build your own watch kit © DIY Watch Club
DIY Watch Kit © DIY Watch Club

GMT Magazine Subscription

subscription to GMT Magazine makes the perfect stocking filler for watch enthusiasts. Published quarterly in French/English or French/German, it covers the latest news and trends in the world of watchmaking. The subscription also includes Lady and XXL special editions, packed with stunning visuals and features. While these magazines might not all fit in a stocking, they’re guaranteed to impress under the tree!

GMT Magazine © Amaury Thomas/Worldtempus
GMT Magazine © Amaury Thomas/WorldTempus

So, whether you’re shopping for a seasoned collector or someone new to the world of watches, these thoughtful gifts are sure to delight them. And what better way to bring a little festive joy to all your watch-loving friends and family than with WorldTempus!

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