Uhrinstinkt Magazine
Unforgettable, everlasting and unsurpassable: these three attributes apply to Rolex. So the brilliant idea for a surprise for a festive occasion, Easter or an anniversary is born. All that’s missing now are a few tips on which watch gifts suit the personality of your loved ones.
We cordially invite you to immerse yourself in the world of luxury watches!
Are diving watches only for daring water sports fans? The clear answer is: No! This is also shown by the reaction when the overjoyed gentleman suddenly holds a Rolex in his hands for Christmas. James Bond has proven in countless secret agent flicks that the design icon is adventurous and socially acceptable. Since their debut in 1953, the sporty stainless steel watches have become the most popular timepieces for self-confident men – not least thanks to their film career. So if you want to give men a Rolex as a gift – whatever the occasion – then the Submariner is the first choice.
The messages that resonate when you look at the dial with its striking indices and hands are at least as important when giving a gift: Originally, it was an instrument that protected its owner during underwater missions. It was created for people with admirable courage and a willingness to discover the unknown.
The Submariner from Rolex casually invites you to immerse yourself in the world of luxury watches – with a design classic that suits every occasion and is equipped for all escapades thanks to its robust construction with safety bracelet and 300 m water resistance. There is no reason to spare this symbolic masterpiece, which will become a witness to all your experiences from your 10th anniversary, your wedding or a milestone birthday.
Talisman for scientists and individualists with the message “I believe in you!”
Particle physicists at the CERN research center in Geneva tested the Rolex at work when it was launched in the mid-1950s. The impressive result: the professional wristwatch was unaffected by the magnetic field strength of 1,000 Gauss. It therefore lived up to the promise of its name: Mil(le)Gauss. The functional watch became the first choice for discerning researchers and engineers working in the relevant field. You would have been delighted if someone had wanted to give you the Rolex as a present. Perhaps you were allowed to keep the test watches?
Beyond this target group, enthusiasm was limited at the time. The sophisticated protective shield made of a ferromagnetic alloy takes up space and weighs a lot. The second hand with its aggressive lightning bolt shape and bright orange color seemed to many luxury watch enthusiasts to contradict the brand’s typical design style. The same applies to the light green shimmering sapphire crystal, which aesthetically emphasizes the resistance of many Milgauss models.
Since it quietly disappeared from the regular range, the Swiss avant-gardist has finally received the attention it has long deserved. Those who work in research or are simply different by nature have one thing in common with the Rolex late bloomer: they need patience, but the successes will eventually come just like the positive feedback – for example in the form of a Rolex Milgauss under the Christmas tree at Christmas or as a promotional gift. You currently have to track it down at specialist retailers for Certified Pre-Owned watches because it is no longer part of the regular brand portfolio. But that makes it all the nicer to give a Rolex that is not so easy to find.
Tip for the finer details: The green shimmer in combination with the orange-colored design elements is a matter of taste. For some years, the Ingenieur watch was offered with a clear sapphire crystal (e.g. reference 116400) and a green crystal (e.g. reference 116400GV). This allows the extravagance of the Rolex gift to be toned down somewhat when appropriate.
New times are dawning – Rolex as a gift in unique moments
He has almost finished his studies and is about to start his career. The young adult soon becomes a responsible father. Retirement is approaching and finally allows time to realize long-held travel plans. In most cases, a single Rolex would be robust enough to last a lifetime. So why not give it as a gift for unique moments?
The Air-King does this wonderfully well, whispering to its wearer: You will be a high-flyer – as a professional, dad or globetrotter. After various predecessors, the pilot’s watch was officially launched in 1957 and sold for the first time a year later. To this day, it remains a tribute to the pioneers who paved the way for international aviation with their visionary expeditions. The ability to fly quickly and comfortably to business meetings, family vacations or sun-drenched retirement homes in faraway countries has become an integral part of our modern lifestyle.
The Pilot Rolex is ideal for symbolic watch gifts for weddings or graduations: it is steeped in tradition, looks ultra-modern and is pleasantly casual for a luxury watch. This is thanks to the large numerals at three, six and nine o’clock and the colorful accents: the second hand and brand name are in bright green. Christmas presents should not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also practical in everyday life. The Air-King, which is precise, reliable, shock-resistant and, like the Milgauss, magnetically shielded, meets this requirement. So the joy of the heavenly surprise lasts long after Christmas.
Exclusive ticking gifts from Switzerland – a hit for HER too
Simply magnificent – then, now and in the future: anyone thinking of their faithful partner should give a Rolex as a gift. Because it is simply a stroke of luck that never ceases to fascinate – the woman and the watch. The Oyster Perpetual became famous in 1927 on the wrist of a modern and self-confident woman. Mercedes Gleitze dared to attempt to cross the English Channel with the legendary timepiece.
The debut was no coincidence: at first, it was the ladies who recognized wristwatches as practical and demanded their development. It was only later that the spark spread to the men, who had to grudgingly admit: the female sense of practicality hits the mark. The same applies to Christmas presents, when an Oyster Perpetual is the highlight.
It remains the quintessence of exclusive ladies’ watches and is a beautiful symbol in the hectic present. This accessory, steeped in history, shows that time passes and yet there are things that outlast everything. The great love of your life is just as good an example of this as the Vintage Oyster Perpetual for Christmas, a wedding, an engagement or simply to show your love.
