Words: Charlie Thomas
A fine watch is more than just an investment. It’s an extension of your personality and, if you make the right choice, the perfect inheritance piece to pass down through the family. If you want your child to actually wear the thing in the future though, be sure to go for a classic, ageless design, and a top-quality movement, preferably made by those mechanical whizzes from Geneva. Here are five watches to pass down to your son that tick all of our boxes.
A. LANGE AND SOHNE SAXONIA, , A. Lange & Sohne make some rather spectacular timepieces, the likes of which feature numerous complications and intricate details that defy our beliefs time and time again. This Saxonia model is one of their more pared back examples, featuring a seconds sub-dial, a modest bezel and a classic brown alligator leather strap.
A. Lange and Sohne Saxonia, £13,500 from Watches of Switzerland
VACHERON CONSTANTIN MALTE TOURBILLON, , For a truly unique inheritance piece, this unusually shaped Vacheron makes for a striking purchase that will undoubtedly be loved for generations. As well as its strange shape, an obvious stand out point is the exposed tourbillon, which only adds to the appeal.
Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon, £POA from Vacheron Constantin
PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA, , Patek’s Calatrava line of watches is incredibly diverse, featuring a range of different dial options, complications and material choices. This one is different for its uni-colour dial, numbers and hands, which are all finished in ultra-exclusive platinum.
Patek Philippe Calatrava, £POA from Watches of Switzerland
ROLEX OYSTER DAY DATE, , For the extravagant but family-orientated man, an 18k gold Rolex is the ultimate choice. As any avid fan of Pulp Fiction will know, a gold watch can have tremendous sentimental value and there’s no better option than a Rolex Day Date, which has been the go-to choice for numerous celebrities and style icons over the last half century.
Rolex Oyster Day Date, £POA from Rolex
JAEGER-LECOULTRE MASTER ULTRA THIN TOURBILLON, , Although perhaps most famous for their iconic Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre have other strings to their bow. Their ‘Master’ line up are perfect dress watches, effortlessly sliding under the cuff whilst offering the right amount of glamour and elegance.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon, £49,500 from Jaeger-LeCoultre
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