Graduation Gifts: The Watch Edition

It’s a time-honored tradition to give your graduate a gift that honors their achievement. If you ask any of us at WatchBox, a watch always fits the bill. Check out some gift-giving suggestions from the extended WatchBox family, and discover classic dress watches, go-anywhere-do-anything chronographs, dive watches, GMTs, future heirlooms, and more.
A special thanks to our resident graduate, Ari Beal, for helping to compile these recommendations!
<h3>Ari Beal  |  Sales + Marketing Intern</h3>
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Gift Recommendation: Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” 
The <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4442828.html">Rolex GMT Master II “Pepsi”</a> combines classical styling with a hyper-functional GMT bezel, which will allow graduates to keep track of multiple time zones. It is also a birth year watch for most high school graduates. The “F” serial, noting the watch was produced in 2003, is that extra layer of thought and nostalgia to a truly hand-picked gift.
<h3>Hans Singer  |  Client Advisor + Training Coordinator</h3>
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Gift Recommendation: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 
The <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4420931.html">Aqua Terra</a> is the everyday watch every graduate needs. The watch is a work horse with a reliable movement, classical styling, and useful functionality. Perfect with a casual weekend outfit or in a place of work; the watch can be casual, business, or a bit of both. This example is a recent watch from the Omega catalogue with a dial that is truly stunning in person, especially on the wrist.
<h3>David Butler  |  Senior Client Advisor</h3>
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Gift Recommendation: Rolex Explorer 214270 
If I were giving a graduation gift, I would go with a <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/rolex/rolex-explorer-214270/">214270 Rolex Explorer</a>. It is super versatile. You can dress it up or down and it will be a great companion with you along your travels in life.
<h3>Bill Comfort  |  Senior Client Advisor</h3>
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Gift Recommendation: Rolex Datejust 41 
I selected <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4440657.html">the Rolex Datejust 41</a> as it is classic and timeless. It would be a great addition to anyone’s collection – especially on such a monumental achievement. Plus, its solid caseback is perfect for engraving!
Gift Recommendation: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Perpetual Calendar 
I selected <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4378311.html">this watch</a> as it is both a high complication and super dressy, which will be great for interviews and the next steps in life. I also am a sucker for a moonphase, so that is just a bonus.
Gift Recommendation: Omega Speedmaster 
I chose a <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4440665.html">Speedy</a> because it too marks a monumental achievement and will always be in style. I have one in my collection, and it is super versatile. Looks great with a suit as well jeans and can be worn every day.
<h3>Alex Lazarus  |  Senior Client Advisor</h3>
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Gift Recommendation: Grand Seiko Heritage SBGP001 
This is a fine gift for a recent grad on their way into the workforce. What I find appealing about the <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4300265.html">Grand Seiko Heritage SBGP001</a> is that it’s a great combination of dress and sport. With it’s in house quartz movement it will ensure that you’re always on time and a date is a must!
<h3>Alaina Lackman  |  Global Director of Marketplaces</h3>
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Gift Recommendation: Cartier Tank Française 
Admired for generations, the <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4346870.html">Cartier Tank</a> is the perfect watch to celebrate a graduation. Simple in design, the Tank is both timeless & versatile, never appearing dated or too “trendy.” This is a watch that will professionalize your new-job-look and at the same time, look great on days off and nights out.
<h3>Todd Searle  |  Contributing Editor</h3>
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Gift Recommendation: Tudor Black Bay GMT 
The <a href="https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4444303.html">Black Bay GMT</a> is a great watch to start your grads collection. Available on bracelet, the watch can also be worn on a leather or NATO strap, offering several, versatile looks. The watch will patina with your grad and will be sure to be an enjoyed and useful tool for a lifetime of memories.

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