| No.1 - Rolex Explorer | | | | desirable features that make these much more |
| Perhaps cliche, Rolex is still the "official watch of | | | | than mere watches. It is available on a brown |
| achievement." No other men's watch will continue | | | | leather strap or steel bracelet. Perfect for the |
| to remind a graduate of that fact even long after | | | | technically minded graduate who likes to be |
| they have finished school. | | | | prepared for new situations. |
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| "Success" is symbolism deeply engrained in the | | | | No.6 - Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Automatic |
| Rolex name. 2010 gets a new Rolex. | | | | A longtime favorite for graduation gift-giving, Tag |
| | | | | Heuer timepieces can thank polished designs and a |
| Explorer that has been bumped up in size to | | | | strong connection to performance as the secret |
| 39mm wide with Rolex's legendary fit and finishing. | | | | to their success. Recipients of Tag Heuer watches |
| The Rolex Explorer is iconic for being the watch | | | | welcome the renowned brand name first and |
| of mountain climbing -- an image often | | | | then realize what all the fuss is about. A newer |
| synonymous with graduation day. Attractive with | | | | Carrera model, the Calibre 5 Automatic is a great |
| a simple design, the Explorer has the perfect | | | | combination of style and price for a |
| personality and is priced lower on the Rolex price | | | | Tag-deserving grad. The 39mm-wide angular steel |
| scale. | | | | case has a Swiss automatic movement, a subtly |
| | | | | complex (black, silver or brown) engraved dial, and |
| No.2 - Bell & Ross Geneva 123 | | | | an interesting use of spelled-out hour indicators |
| Less common than the brand's popular BR01 | | | | around the dial. |
| collection watches, the Geneva 123 is a beautiful | | | | |
| graduation gift watch with a classy, conservative | | | | No.7 - Ball Fireman Ionosphere Chronograph |
| character. | | | | Ball watches capture the American spirit of |
| | | | | adventure like few other watches. With a watch |
| A finely made 37mm-wide case and bracelet | | | | heritage as a maker of railroad timepieces, Ball is |
| communicate enduring quality -- making for a | | | | U.S.-operated, though it offers Swiss-made |
| watch your grad could easily have for decades | | | | timepieces. Ball watches feature powerful tritium |
| with good care. | | | | gas tubes that glow brightly for exceptional |
| | | | | reading in the dark . The Fireman Ionosphere |
| Inside the watch is a Swiss automatic movement | | | | Chronograph was produced in collaboration with |
| and a dial that feels like a miniaturized wall clock | | | | engineers to serve in extreme missions. The |
| that is assertive in telling the time. With subtle | | | | straightforward design is function first and style |
| masculinity and sharp looks, this luxury watch is a | | | | second, but it still looks good in the process. The |
| perfect tool to get a life of direction and purpose | | | | case is 43mm wide in steel with a Swiss ETA |
| started. | | | | 7750 automatic chronograph movement. |
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| No.3 - Swiss Army Ambassador | | | | No.8 - Grand Seiko Automatic Mechanical Hi-Beat |
| Plentiful in population, Swiss Army watches are | | | | Model SBGH001 sounds like a rank and file name |
| common for good reason. Reasonable prices and | | | | for a remarkable watch. A higher-end line from |
| functional design keep watch lovers coming back | | | | Japanese Seiko, Grand Seiko makes some of the |
| for more. Unlike some of its more outdoorsy | | | | best quality (and value) mechanical watches in the |
| cousins, the Ambassador watch suggests | | | | world. Classic in looks, the watch contains a caliber |
| "conference" more than it does "camping." A | | | | 9S85, probably the most accurate production |
| perfect men's watch for budding professionals, | | | | mechanical movement anywhere. The secret is |
| the 41mm-wide steel case has a metallic blue dial | | | | the special "Hi-Beat" movement developed by |
| and strong-looking hands. Inside the watch is a | | | | Seiko's master watchmakers. Hand-assembled and |
| Swiss mechanical movement with a fully spelled | | | | finished, the watch and movement are the |
| day and date indicator on the face. A sapphire | | | | epitome of classic, lasting timepiece design. The |
| crystal and 100 meters of water resistance | | | | style is one that grows on you slowly, making for |
| provide durability, and the price of $750 gives this | | | | a luxury watch capable of looking and functioning |
| attractive package serious value and is a viable | | | | properly for many decades to come. This is a |
| option for a graduation gift watch. | | | | graduation gift watch your son will come to |
| | | | | appreciate more over time. |
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| No.4 - IWC Aquatimer Automatic | | | | No.9 - Certina DS-1 Automatic |
| Competently mixing fashion and function, IWC's | | | | What was sporty in the 1960s is nowadays |
| Aquatimer collection always hits the spot. Few | | | | considered almost formal. One of the nicest men's |
| men's watches can blend suave and sport so well. | | | | watches with a retro racing theme and affordable |
| More edgy that the ubiquitous Rolex Submariner, | | | | price is the Certina DS-1. The dial is as |
| the Aquatimer Automatic on a steel bracelet with | | | | straightforward as a race car instrument panel |
| the black and white dial (a drip of color thanks to | | | | that collided at 200mph with a traditional Swiss |
| the yellow tip to seconds hand) is a handsome | | | | watch. A white or black dial is marked by a |
| watch for any active man. It's 44mm wide in | | | | crosshair-like design that populated some of the |
| steel, is water-resistant to 2,000 meters and | | | | coolest watches from 45 years ago. Still hip |
| features a clever quick-change bracelet. It is a | | | | today, the DS-1 points out that handsome |
| great transition from wild student to the more | | | | watches don't need to be boring. The steel case |
| mild professional. This graduation gift watch has | | | | is 39mm wide with a Swiss automatic movement. |
| good looks and sends an optimistic message that | | | | |
| it's time to get serious. | | | | No.10 - Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Automatic |
| | | | | Few other items in American history signify |
| No.5 - Tissot T-Touch Expert Pilot | | | | "achievement" as well as the Apollo 11 moon |
| Easily the most desired gadget watch of the last | | | | landing. Worn by the astronauts on the mission, |
| decade, Tissot T-Touch watches are amazing | | | | the Omega Speedmaster Professional watch is a |
| pieces of technology that still wow even longtime | | | | mainstay for Omega and a highly sought-after |
| owners. The special movements have hands that | | | | timepiece worldwide. Its iconic look and status |
| assist with its many functions such as a compass, | | | | combined with the message of achievement |
| barometer, altimeter, stopwatch, and more. | | | | make the Speedmaster a prime graduation gift |
| Cooler still, the functions are activated via a | | | | watch. (Bear in mind, though, that the piece is |
| special touch screen sapphire crystal. The | | | | often worn by older gents.) Unlike the vintage |
| T-Touch Expert collection is a larger sized upgrade | | | | Speedmaster Professional, the Speedmaster |
| with a number of models including this T-Touch | | | | Co-Axial Automatic is a more modern rendition of |
| Expert Pilot model. Loosely styled after aviation | | | | the classic. Upgrades include an automatic |
| watches, the 44.45mm-wide steel watch is a | | | | movement, date window and sapphire crystal. |
| satisfying mixture of handsome looks and | | | | |