Graduation is an important moment in a person’s life because it represents the end of an era and the beginning of a whole new chapter. Luxury watches are the perfect graduation gift, and they are a wearable way to celebrate this major milestone. Whatever your recent graduate plans to do next, they definitely need to be on time, and what better way to help them be on time than to give them a beautiful luxury watch?
When properly maintained, a quality watch will last for multiple generations, and many become heirlooms to be passed down to future generations. Graduation is a big deal, and your recent graduate deserves the best gift possible. Luckily, there are fantastic luxury watches to suit every possible style and budget, and below we take a look at some of the top luxury watches suitable as graduation gifts this year.
When it comes to the price of a cheap Rolex Submariner, the sky is the limit and certain collectible vintage watches have sold for over a million dollars at auction. However, when it comes to choosing a Submariner for a recent graduate, one of the best models is the classic Submariner Date 16610 stainless steel watch with a black dial and matching black bezel.
Despite the recent interest in the brand’s various sporting models, the best-selling Rolex watch of all time is the classic Datejust. First introduced in 1945, the Rolex Datejust set the standard for calendar displays on watches and has been a cornerstone of the Rolex catalog ever since.
Since the 1950s, Rolex has offered the Datejust in a variety of sizes, and for those who want this timeless classic in a more compact size, the Lady-Datejust is a perfect choice, offering all the same legendary durability and chronograph performance in a 26mm or 28mm case. As for money, arguably the best value among all pre-owned Rolexes is the classic two-tone steel and gold fake Rolex Lady-Datejust, model 69173.
Aside from its reduced case size, the Rolex Lady-Datejust is largely the same Datejust that the world has known and loved for decades. For many, the Datejust is the quintessential Rolex, and the 69173 offers all the iconic features of the Rolex Datejust is a classic, compact, and easily identifiable overall package. Ref. 69173 has always been one of Rolex’s most affordable steel and gold watches and compared to the larger versions of this iconic Rolex classic ref. 69173 offers a value proposition that is hard to ignore.