If you know you want to buy someone a watch as a gift but have no idea where to start – we've got you covered.
In this blog post are three questions you'll want to ask yourself as you look around Nixon.com, along with suggestions depending on your answer.
Let's get into it. Here's how to pick a watch!
How to Pick a Gift Watch
Sport and dress watches, quartz and automatic watches, digital and analogs... the options are abundant!
But don't sweat it. Going through these three simple questions will help you narrow down your search for the perfect watch.
And if you read these three questions and are still throwing your hands in the air, just send them a Nixon gift card and let them deal with the wrist watch decision.
Question #1: What budget are you working with?
This question will narrow down the options considerably. And you don't need to know anything about the person you're gifting a watch to in order to answer it!
The first step in picking the perfect watch is knowing what your budget is as a starting point. Here are some suggestions for various Nixon watch styles, depending on the gifting budget you're working with:
- For high rollers, consider the Nixon Spectra, an Automatic movement watch that makes a great gift for anyone. If you're looking for a larger-than-life wrist watch, the 51-30 Chrono is one of the most popular and collectible Nixon watch models available.
- For those with budgets in the $200-$300 range, our collection of men's and women's watches under $300 is an ideal place to start.
- For more limited budgets, try our collection of watches under $200 as a starting point.
Question #2: Does the recipient own watches already?
If the answer to this question is no, then congrats! You have the honor of gifting them their first entry-level watch. This is an opportunity to help get your recipient's foot in the door of the watch world.
Depending on your budget, here are two watches that are available in a wide variety of colors, materials and sizes. Both are prime selections for wrist watch first timers:
If your gift recipient already owns one or more watches, then consider what kind of watch they own.
For smartwatch owners, finding a casual watch or a classic analog that can be worn on special occasions is a great idea. Many of our quartz watches with stainless steel bracelets will elevate outfits for more formal occasions, while our collection of quartz watches with leather straps are perfect for everyday wear.
And if your gift recipient is a serious watch collector, you'll want something that stands out. Our collection of automatic watches includes a few options they'll be proud to add to their collection.
Question #3: What kind of activities does the recipient enjoy?
If your gift recipient is into a specific physical activity, your hunt for the perfect watch is going to be a breeze.
Here are a few popular activities and Nixon collections to check out for each:
- Travel: People who love to travel will appreciate gifts that make traveling easier. The Drifter 40 is a new analog watch in the Nixon lineup that's perfect for those who love travel. The Drifter 40 is a GMT watch allowing its wearer to track time in two separate time zones. This watch is currently available in three different colors and uses a Swiss watch movement.
- Surf (and other water sports): Scope our collection of surf watches to find a watch that's water resistant and packed with features that help you get the most out of your time in the water. You'll find watches that do more than just track time... like track tides!
- Sport / Fitness: Our collection of sport watches covers the gamut of activity. For example, check out the Ripley or Regulus Expedition for recipients who enjoy hiking and camping, or the Heat for runners.
- Leisure: If your gift recipient is all about living that easy life, we recommend going with a classic analog quartz movement watch. Start your search in the men's analog watch collection or the women's analog watch collection.
For more gift suggestions, check out our Nixon Gift Guide. You can also see how Nixon watches look on different wrist sizes on our Nixon watch size guide.
