Watches Make Great Gifts for All Occasions

By Robert Cooksey

If you've got a gift giving occasion coming up, but can't figure out just what to get for a special person in your life, consider getting a watch. While we don't think much about them, good watches make wonderful gifts. You don't have to give a generic watch, either, or exceed your budget. There are timepieces to fit every gift giving budget, and a watch for every interest. You can choose from feminine jewelry watches, the traditional silver pocket watch, varieties especially made for every kind of hobby, and much more. A watch could be the perfect gift.

A fishing watch is perfect for that special fisherman in your life. Sturdy and waterproof, they are also not bulky in appearance. Some of these watches are slick and fashionable enough to wear out on the town. There are many choices ranging from basic to more advanced. Fishing watches are a wonderful choice whether your fisherman wants to have such advanced options as fish finders, depth gauges and alarms, or just wants to see what time it is when he catches the big one.

Everything old is new again and that includes silver and brass pocket watches. If you need a gift for the groomsmen at your wedding or a friend or relative, pocket watches are a great way to go. Consider having the watches engraved. You can have names, dates, short verses or sayings engraved, even an image if you want. Pocket watches should definitely be a consideration when choosing gifts for the men in your life.

Jewelry watches are excellent presents for women who enjoy functional jewelry. Made like a bracelet, ring, or even a pendant, these are tiny watches made in silver, gold, or other jewelry metals. They might have precious or semi-precious stones set in them, be enameled, or have filigree or other ornate work.

Some jewelry watches are simple, too. There's an option for everyone's style, and these watches are a lot more interesting than just another bracelet or necklace. For Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or any other special occasion where jewelry is appropriate, it can be combined with a watch.

Rather than just give a photo to a relative, how about giving a photo watch? The face of the watch can actually be made of a photo and be a great keepsake. One of the most popular choices is of growing children but don't stop there in thinking of what to put on a photo watch. Art photos, grandparents, other relatives and even pets are also excellent options. The cost of having photo watches made is not very expensive so they are an affordable gift that will be remembered for a long time.

Gadget lovers will enjoy watches that are loaded with features. Consider a chronograph - a watch with stopwatch and other features in addition to regular time keeping. Tide watches are also popular - they'll tell you exactly what the tides are doing and when. They make a practical supplement to tide tables, and they're also fun.

With a wide range of choices in watches, you will not have trouble finding just the right one for any person you give gifts to. When it comes time to choose gifts for those you love, give the gift of time - a watch. - 31400

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