Graduation is a life-changing milestone. Celebrate it properly with one of these best graduation watches to gift.
1. Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
A modern dress watch with vintage leanings, the 40mm Intra-Matic Auto is the kind of watch you pass on to future generations. Its handsome, understated dial is surrounded by a contrasting minute ring and overlaid with Super-LumiNova-infused blocky markers and a matching baton-style handset. The date window at 6 o'clock neatly blends into the background.
Hamilton's ETA 2824-2-based H-10 movement powers this setup and adds an impressive power reserve of 80 hours. And while you can't go swimming with the Intra-Matic Auto, it can withstand the occasional splash of water with its water resistance rating of 50m.
The low-contrast variant shown here makes a great gift watch. It has a cream dial encased in stainless steel with a strap to match.
2. Fears Brunswick 40 Copper Pink
The Brunswick 40 might have vintage origins, but its current iteration looks firmly modern. Its 40mm squarish cushion case holds a two-layered dial, with a minute track and a numeral ring taking up space on the upper, hand-brushed layer. The sandblasted lower layer shows through in the form of a central medallion.
The original Fears handset, which afforded instant recognition and is still a part of the Brunswick 38, has given way to a non-skeletonised version. What hasn't changed is the craftsmanship and luxury associated with the Fears brand, and it's reflected in this sporty, elegant piece.
A modified ETA 2824-2 automatic movement and 150m of water resistance make the Brunswick 40 a reliable daily wearer. It's available in a handful of colourways, including the soft pink one shown here.
3. Baltic Aquascaphe Classic Blue Gilt
Nothing says "vintage" watches louder than a dark blue/gold combination. The Aquascaphe Classic Blue Gilt is a case in point. While the Aquascaphe itself is a vintage-inspired timepiece, this particular colour scheme further cements its status as a blast from the past.
What steals the show is the dial with its gradient blue and aged Super-LumiNova accents. It's framed within a matching sapphire bezel insert with a luminous 60-minute diving scale. A modest Miyota 9039 calibre keeps the whole setup going.
The Aquascaphe Classic Blue Gilt is made of a durable stainless steel and ships with a classic beads of rice bracelet.
4. Mido Multifort Patrimony Chronograph
A stylish tribute to the the brand’s oldest chronograph piece—the Multichrono dating back from 1937, the latest reissue features a 42mm rose gold PVD case with a thin bezel and a pristine ivory dial.
Most hour markers (but not all) are highlighted in large Arabic numerals. Balancing these is a 6 o'clock date window. The spaces at 3 and 9 o'clock are filled by two chronograph counters (for seconds and 30-minutes.) The watch also include a tachymeter scale that skirts around the edge.
The Patrimony's caseback displays the high-quality Caliber 60 Mido movement with a power reserve of 60 hours. A chronograph on the dressier side, this model features only a 50m water resistance.
5. Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80 - Gold
The '70s-inspired PRX does a balancing act between "sporty" and "dressy," its dual vibe sparking never-ending debates in watch forums despite its official "sports watch" tag. It brings a waffle dial backed by a sapphire-glass caseback that reveals the Powermatic 80 movement underneath. A date window winks up at you from its 3 o'clock spot.
You can pair the standard stainless steel integrated bracelet with any of five dials—icy blue, black, green, blue, and mother of pearl. But for true gift material vibes, we suggest you pick the current option, a gold-toned affair with a champagne-coloured dial.
6. Nivada Grenchen F77 Dark Blue Aventurine
Know someone who appreciates all things vintage? Surprise them with this captivating reissue of a '70s icon.
Skip the standard basket weave dial in favour of a stone dial such as this dark blue Aventurine beauty. Like the other F77 models in the series, it has a 37mm case that you can pair with a stainless steel bracelet. Hidden beneath the opaque caseback is the SOPROD P024 movement with a 38-hour autonomy.
The F77 is a sports watch, so it would be remiss to omit the depth rating details. Here they are: 100m of water resistance added by a screw-down crown for a swim-safe wrist.
Isn't a thoughtful timepiece the best way to mark a momentous event like a graduation? We think so. If you'd like to view the watches for yourself to make sure they are the perfect match, we invite you to visit our Watch Discovery Studio, located on Collins Street, Melbourne to get acquainted with them.
