GIFT GUIDE - What To Buy Your Wife This Christmas

GUCCI G-FRAME RECTANGLE LADIES WATCH, £495

When Guccio Gucci set up a company to sell high end luxury goods in 1921, he couldn’t have dreamed how the world would take to the handbags, sunglasses and watches emblazoned with the famous ‘G’. This striking watch features a 34mm mirrored case, Gucci’s trademark pattern on the dial and an excellent Swiss-made Rhonda quartz movement. If she has particularly small wrists, you could also consider the square case version.

RAYMOND WEIL TANGO DIAMOND GOLD AND STEEL SMALL LADIES WATCH, £875

Notable for their high-quality materials and craftsmanship, Raymond Weil pieces have a formidable reputation in the watchmaking world. This 18ct yellow gold-plated features a striking mother of pearl dial and eight diamond hour markers – a demure combination that will add a touch of class to formal occasions.

BVLGARI B.ZERO1 DIAMOND LADIES WATCH, £2,100

Want to make a big impact this Christmas? Surprise her with a unique piece from one of the world’s most celebrated purveyors of luxury goods, Bvlgari. This bracelet-style piece from the famous Italian jeweller is Swiss made, features a 0.03ct diamond on each hour marker, and beautifully engraved logos on the bezel and bangle. It also has an unusual design quirk – the crown is incorporated within the case.

BELL & ROSS BR-S WHITE CERAMIC DIAMOND BEZEL LADIES WATCH, £3,700

They may have carved a reputation making instruments to withstand the demands of bomb disposal experts, pilots and other ‘extreme’ professions, but Bell & Ross also make exceptional ladies' watches. Forming part of their flagship Aviation collection, the BR-S adds a feminine touch with a ceramic case, diamond-encrusted bezel and silver hour markers. This piece is a true show stealer in bright white, but TIME² also offers it in black.

CHANEL J12 PINK SAPPHIRES DIAMOND DOT 33MM CERAMIC WATCH, £6,650

Chanel’s iconic diver’s watch recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, and it’s a classic maritime design that will remain popular for many decades to come. The unisex J12 collection contains many stunning iterations, but this pink sapphires edition is a cut above. In addition to 36 precious stones around the bezel, the 33mm case contains a high quality Swiss-made self-winding movement and is water resistant to 200m. The price may seem comparatively steep, but it’s unquestionably good value: it will truly last a lifetime, it will retain it’s value if kept in good condition, and most importantly, it will earn you major brownie points with your wife!

See our luxury ladies' watches for more styles. Or browse our range of designer ladies' watches for a range of price points this Christmas.