Jewellery & Watch News
It can be challenging at times, but there’s nothing better than finding a Christmas gift that he chooses to wear and use every day. If you’re struggling for this kind of inspiration, W Hamond is here to present you with a fantastic selection of men’s smartwatches. Fitness trackers, GPS wearables and smartwatches are perfect Christmas gifts for him since they are a companion in daily life, providing the wearer with insight into their health and fitness and giving advice on sleep, hydration and wellbeing.
Of all the smartwatch manufacturer’s out there, Garmin is best-seller for a reason. Garmin pride themselves on three simple words: “Built To Last”, a motto that covers their products, company and culture. This attitude has ensured that each and every Garmin smartwatch is built to survive in its respective environment while still boasting a compelling design at incredible value. To help you find the perfect smartwatch for that special man in your life this Christmas, here are some of our top picks from Garmin’s collections…
Garmin MARQ 2 Athlete Smartwatch
Following on from the successful launch of the original Garmin MARQ Athlete in 2019, the technology giant has launched a second generation design for fitness fanatics. The Garmin MARQ 2 Athlete trumps its predecessor with a new AMOLED touchscreen display for better readability, brighter colours and more advanced responsiveness. There’s also a major increase in battery life, now boasting up to 16 days in smartwatch mode. Like before, the Garmin MARQ 2 Athlete smartwatch features a 46mm titanium case equipped with a DLC titanium bezel decorated with VO2 max and recovery time markers. The case secures by a breathable rubber strap. Some of the notable features found on the Garmin MARQ II Athlete include PacePro technology, real time stamina, Pulse Ox sensor, Garmin Coach, suggested daily workouts, performance metrics and a race time predicator.
Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar Smartwatch
If the man you’re shopping for this Christmas spends lots of time outdoors, then this Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar smartwatch is a must-have for his adventurous wrist. The design is one of just a handful of Garmin smartwatches equipped with a solar-powered display. This means that the battery life is automatically topped up by the sun, giving you a battery life of up to 22 days in smartwatch mode and up to a whopping 173 days in battery saver mode. The Garmin Fenix 7 watch also delivers an exterior worthy of the outdoors with scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, lightweight titanium case at 47mm and a 100 metre water resistant rating. There are plenty of health and fitness apps found within including preloaded activity profiles, HIIT workouts, multi-band GNSS, full-colour TopoActive maps, music storage and Garmin Pay.
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch
If you’re tempted by the spec list and price point of the Garmin Fenix 7 but you’d prefer the crisp readability of an AMOLED display, then check out this Garmin EPIX 2 watch. Swapping out a solar-powered display for an ultra-legible AMOLED touchscreen with a pixel resolution of 416 x 416, this watch displays apps like the full-colour mapping, animated workouts and golf maps better than any other smartwatch. Protecting the AMOLED display is scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass assisting in a 100 metre water resistance. The case measures to 47mm and is engineered from titanium with a carbon grey DLC coating. The specs for the Garmin EPIX 2 watch are much of the same as the Fenix 7, boasting features like a wrist based heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox sensor, respiration tracking and sleep tracking, as well as Garmin’s innovative Body Battery Energy monitor.
Garmin Tactix 7 Pro Edition Smartwatch
Is the lucky gentleman you’re shopping for this Christmas a military man? Or simply a brave adventurer who needs a robust and reliable smartwatch to keep up with his outdoor escapades? If so, the Garmin Tactix 7 Pro Edition smartwatch may just be the best men’s Christmas gift he will ever receive. Built to military standards, the smartwatch boasts a lightweight titanium 51mm case with a 24 hour bezel, a 100 metre water resistant rating and a black nylon strap. Hidden at the side of the case is an integrated flashlight feature which comes with standard flashlight mode and SOS mode. As you’d expect from a tactical training smartwatch, the Garmin Tactix 7 Pro Edition boasts incredible features like night vision capability, Jumpmaster mode for those brave enough to jump out of aeroplanes and a stealth mode which stops storing and sharing your GPS position.
Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch
Last up in our guide to the best Garmin smartwatches for Christmas is the Garmin Instinct 2 watch. One of the brand’s most affordable designs, the Garmin Instinct still lives up to its tough reputation with 100 metre water resistant fibre-reinforced cases and chemically strengthened glass. Depending on the wrist size of your special someone, you can choose from the classic Garmin Instinct 2 with a 45mm case or the Instinct 2S with a 40mm case. The cases also come in a variety of colours for every personality. Some of the core features of the Garmin Instinct 2 watches include a 28 day battery life, suggested workouts, ClimbPro feature, advanced GPS technology, full-colour mapping, round-trip routing and sports apps for hiking, running, biking, swimming, kayaking and skiing.
