What do you get for a graduate, a new grad, a birthday star, or your partner? It goes without saying that nothing rounds off an accessory collection better than a stylish watch, so what could be a better gift idea than a brand-new timepiece in a beautiful wooden box. Welcome your loved one to the wonderful world of wooden watches - here are 4 tips to help you get it right!
1. The recipient's style
Style is of course a key factor when choosing an accessory. If the recipient doesn't have a specific wish in mind, it's worth planning the gift based on your own judgement of what best suits their style. For someone who mostly wears dark colors, a light-toned watch might feel like an unfamiliar choice, and someone with a silver-toned accessory collection might not necessarily pick a watch finished with gold-colored details for themselves. But remember, a little originality and bold choices in gifts can also be a happy surprise for the recipient - they might just fall in love with the model you picked, whether or not it matches their usual style. You know your loved one best!
2. Purpose of use
Purpose of use? Strap it on and go! Well, almost. It's worth thinking about purpose of use specifically from the angle of where the watch might be worn or what you generally want from a watch. Your loved one might be a watch enthusiast who appreciates something a bit more special, and may even own an entire collection of gorgeous watches. Do you want to add to a collector's repertoire, or get them a comfortable everyday watch? Our newest arrival, Korpi, is a perfect pick for a watch lover who's fallen for automatic movements, but of course it's just as great for anyone else interested in stylish watches!
The recipient might also be someone who isn't familiar with watches at all. In that case, it's best to start with an easily approachable model that makes diving into the wonderful world of watches easy and safe. For example, the unisex watch Aava is a beautifully simple model that suits any wrist and pairs easily with both dressy and everyday outfits.
3. Watch material
Material is a key part of how a watch feels and looks. Looks, feel, or usability - pick whichever matters most to you. Our watches basically come with either a wooden or a leather band. Wood's clear strengths lie in excellent everyday comfort, since wood is light and pleasant on the wrist, and it won't make you sweat in the heat or feel cold against your skin in winter. The advantage of a leather band, on the other hand, is convenience - it doesn't need to be shortened with a tool the way a wooden band does.
If you like, you can change the feel and look of your watch with Havu's replacement bands. Our selection includes leather bands, metal bands, and textile bands, so you can easily and quickly give your watch a whole new style. Read our tips for buying a band here. Tip: a new replacement band for your loved one's watch is a great and creative gift all on its own!
4. Watch size
Wrist size also affects the choice of watch. All our watches have plenty of adjustment room in the band length, but it's worth thinking about the dial width before choosing a model. A good rule of thumb is that a 40-42 mm watch fits almost any man's wrist, and 32-40 mm watches suit most women's wrists. A striking 44 mm watch looks stylish on a gentleman with a broader wrist, while slimmer wrists are better suited to smaller dials.
At Havu, we mark the dial diameter in millimeters after the watch model name - for example Loimu - unisex watch (40 mm), where 40 mm is the diameter of the Loimu watch's dial.
We hope these tips help you choose the perfect gift. Happy gift shopping! Remember, you can always reach out to us if you have questions about our products or need help picking "the one".
- The Havu team
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