Forget socks, chocolates or a love letter. Give your loved one something extra special this Valentine’s Day by gifting them a luxury piece of wrist candy – a Rolex.
Rolex watches make for a great gift because they are guaranteed to last a lifetime, which means that they can be passed down the generations. You are not just investing in a gift for your loved one right now, you are investing in a gift that you can pass down to future loved ones.
Rolex watches for him
There are so many Rolexes on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose, or which one will suit his personal style the best. Before making such a huge decision, it obviously is best to ask the person you are buying for.
Or, if you know your loved one is looking to sell their current Rolex and try something different, then buy him a new one as a surprise. Although, if you do want to make the gift a huge surprise, here are some suggestions as to which Rolex watches are the most versatile and popular.
Rolex Day-Date
This is arguably the most forgotten Rolex watch, and there is no simple explanation as to why. The Day-Date is a watch that has barely changed since its launch in Basel in 1956.
The day is displayed on the face at 12 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock – this is a design feature which has definitely not changed. The success of the Day-Date is not often attributed to its design features though. Its success comes from the way Rolex marketed the timepiece. The Day-Date is the flagship of the Rolex brand and because of this, tends to be priced above other models.
Rolex Submariner
Although the roots of the Rolex Submariner are in diving, this watch performs just as well on dry land. The Submariner is one of Rolex’s most popular timepieces, and that does not make it any less of a watch.
It is popular for a reason, and that is because it is a great watch, and it has been for decades. Its core design features a black bezel and dial, large markers and an Oyster bracelet.
Rolex Explorer
The Rolex Explorer is the perfect watch for, as the name suggests, an individual who loves exploring. This watch is most famous for its trip up Mount Everest in 1953, as Rolex were the sponsor of the expedition.
Not many people can say they are wearing a watch that has a heritage in climbing. Nowadays the Rolex Explorer appeals to many individuals as an everyday watch, as opposed to one which should be worn when climbing, walking or exploring. The Explorer has become much more defined in its style too, now featuring a polished bezel and an Oyster bracelet.
Rolex GMT-Master II
The GMT-Master II is a Rolex watch you should save for special occasions, like Valentine’s Day. The GMT watches have boomed ever since 2018, and that is purely because of its popularity with most men. Even though the roots of this watch date back to 1955, as a timepiece to keep pilots on schedule, it still makes for the perfect everyday watch for the everyday man.
With the GMT-Master II you get a total of three hands: the conventional hours hand, the hand which displays the minutes, and in the third position you can set the time to GMT hours and minutes. So wherever you are in the world, you can always see the GMT time too. Perfect for a man who adores his travel.
Spoil him this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day only comes around once a year, which makes it the perfect time to go the extra mile and spoil your loved one. Regardless of whether they are a pilot, explorer, or a businessman, there is a Rolex for everyone.
Even though the Rolex watches may be named the ‘Explorer’ or ‘GMT-Master’, most Rolex watches can still be worn as everyday timepieces. If you do decide to invest in a luxury watch for your partner this Valentine’s Day, the only problem you will have is that no present will be able to top it in the future.