Impulse Buy: Time Honored

Whether it’s a gift for a new grad or an addition to Dad’s collection, a classic watch is always in style.


Photograph by Bruce Peterson, styling by Abby Bielagus

From left:

1. Omega De Ville Prestige brushed stainless steel watch with leather strap
$4,800, Sidney Thomas

2. Stainless steel watch with leather strap
$675, Shinola

3. Raymond Weil “Freelancer” silver watch with leather strap
$1,850, Lux Bond & Green

4. IWC Portugieser “Chronograph” stainless steel watch with alligator-and-crocodile-leather strap
$6,900, Tourneau

5. Vintage Tudor “Oyster Prince” stainless steel watch with leather strap
$1,250, European Watch Company