Graduation Gift Guide: Luxury Watches at Avi & Co.

As spring gives way to summer, an exciting chapter of the year is upon us: graduation season. More likely than not, you know someone who is graduating this year, whether from high school, college, or an advanced degree program. No matter what portion of their educational journey is now complete, tossing one’s cap in the air is surely a rite of passage.

The time has come to celebrate the incredible achievements of those you love and care about, and we are here to help you select the perfect gift. From the future doctor to the aspiring novelist, our catalogue of luxury timepieces spans every lifestyle and every sense of taste.

A memorable watch is the ideal present to show the people in your life how much you care about them and how much respect you have for their accomplishments. It is the gift of time: a glance toward their bright future, and a symbol of the hours they have put in toward their degree. Every time they fasten it around their wrist, they will smile and think of you.

Now, the only question remaining is, which timepiece will delight the graduate in your life? Peruse our gift guide to discover some of our team’s current favorites. You can also visit us at any one of our three showrooms for an in-person look at our robust inventory. Find us in Manhattan, Miami, and Aspen for a bespoke shopping experience like no other.

Nothing says banking and finance like an iconic Rolex, and the Oyster Perpetual is the perfect starting point for any watch collection. His confidence will skyrocket with this stellar timepiece fastened around his wrist, and he will feel right at home with his fellow analysts, researching associates, and trading assistants. For decades, Rolex timepieces and financiers have gone hand in hand, and that correlation does not appear to be going anywhere.

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual offers a sleek, classic silhouette that will never go out of style. Its stainless steel build is both durable and comfortable, providing a pleasant weightiness around the wrist. Available in a number of different dial colors and sizes, this versatile collection gives you the chance to add the personal touch with a unique look that shows just how well you know the graduate in question. This piece is sure to be just the beginning of an illustrious watch box.

Whether they are pursuing dermatology or neurosurgery, a white coat deserves a luxury watch to match. The on-the-go nature of the medical field lends itself to a more adventurous timepiece that can keep up with their fast-paced lifestyle. Still, luxury is a priority; a memorable watch can be a conversation starter that opens doors and kickstarts opportunities.

For the future MD in your life, we love the Patek Philippe Aquanaut. A line that found its footing in the 1990s, these timepieces showcase the best of the cushion-shaped Patek Philippe Nautilus core paired with sportier finishes and “tropical” rubber straps. They are the perfect combination of form and function, offering the versatility and wearability of a sports watch without compromising on sleek aesthetics and gorgeous design. Their jaw is sure to drop when they open up your present to find the gift of a lifetime.

She has graduated from law school and is ready to embrace her brand-new JD title. She might not feel ready to celebrate until she has passed the bar exam, but the fact remains that she made it through one of the toughest educational gauntlets out there today. A law degree is a symbol of so much more than light nights in the library and hours perusing precedent. It represents her years of dedication and hard work, and she deserves to be celebrated.

For her career in the courtroom, a timepiece that will complement business formal attire is an essential. We love the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, a horological icon that has been making waves since the 1970s. This is a watch that will make a subtle statement of refinement without stealing the show or appearing too flashy. It is the watch of a winner, both on and off the bench. For the rest of her life, it will remind her of all that she is capable of achieving.

Behind the head-turning aesthetics of many luxury timepieces is decades of research, innovation, and precision engineering. If you are shopping for a gift for an engineer or STEM major this graduation season, choose a watch that showcases the best of the best in terms of mechanical artistry and prestigious complications. The perpetual calendar complication is often considered the creme de la creme in luxury watchmaking. This Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar watch goes even further, adding a chronograph complication to its display.

The true achievement here is the impeccable marriage of form and function. Across a platinum case measuring just 41 mm, this timepiece manages to showcase a chronograph display, a moon phase display, and all the standard apertures of a perpetual calendar complication (day of the week, month, and date) without feeling crowded or hard to read. Index hour markers and long hands make standard timekeeping easy as well. No detail has gone unnoticed on this exquisite Patek Philippe creation, and anyone with engineering sensibilities is sure to appreciate the staggering scope of precision and design prowess here.

Over 3 million students in the United States alone will earn their high school diplomas this year, but that does not make this accomplishment any less meaningful. On the contrary, a high school graduation is often the stepping stone to a bright future ahead. Whether your student is heading to college or joining the workforce right away, their achievements are worth celebrating. And as any savvy collector knows, it is never too early to acquire one’s first luxury watch.

Start their watch collection in style with a gift they will never forget: a Breitling Navitimer. These distinguished pilots’ watches have a rich history and are an excellent place to invest for a beginner watch collector. This is a timepiece they can wear for the rest of their life, even passing it on for generations to come. They will reflect proudly on their accomplishments every time they fasten this watch around their wrist, knowing you believed in them every step of the way.

No matter their major, this graduate loves the finer things in life. They appreciate a little (or a lot) of sparkle and finesse, and they are always dressed to the nines. You would never find them wearing their pajamas to class; they understand that presentation is everything, and first impressions are one of life’s great opportunities. Whatever career path they choose, they are sure to succeed. Why? They can accomplish anything they set their mind to, and that is a fact.

An Avi & Co. Iced Collection watch mirrors their dedication to pulling ahead of the pack. They would never settle for second place, and they are right not to. Succeeding in the post-college world demands a relentless work ethic, a wealth of knowledge, and more than a little bit of charm. They have all three, and this watch does too. Crafted from precious metals and set with countless diamonds, an Iced Collection timepiece is a family heirloom in the making.

In many cases, a diploma represents much more than academic achievement. At highly selective NCAA colleges, student athletes make up just 8% of the undergraduate population. Competing in their sports of choice at this high level is extremely impressive and deserves to be recognized perhaps just as much as their major and academic specializations. Furthermore, balancing the demands of a high-level degree and the commitment of Division I sports is impressive in its own right.

Honor their accomplishments both on and off the field with a watch that embodies a sporty aesthetic and ethos. The Richard Mille RM 011 does both with its precision engineering and unusual materials that are chosen specifically for high-performance endeavors. The brand has numerous friends and partners in the athletic disciplines whose testimonials have cemented Richard Mille as perhaps the brand for athletes. A watch like this one is a dream come true.

Here at Avi & Co., we are proud to be one of Manhattan’s premier destinations for both luxury watches and fine diamond jewelry. From Rolex to Richard Mille and from Audemars Piguet to Patek Philippe, our three showrooms are stocked with glamorous accessories and collectible timepieces that you will be thrilled to fasten around your wrist. Do not forget to explore our own Avi & Co. watch lines as well as our Diamonds by Avi & Co. jewelry line when you visit.

Make an appointment today to shop with us in person today. We cannot wait to welcome you into our Avi & Co. family.