With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to start shopping for the perfect gifts for the people you love – but the men in our lives can be notoriously difficult to buy for, particularly if they already appear to have everything.
If you’re looking to surprise him with a show-stopping gift that’s guaranteed to take his breath away, then the good news is that there are some fail-safe options that are certain to get you the desired result. It’s surprising what you can get when money is no object, and from classic must-haves to unique accessories that almost nobody else has, there’s something to please luxury loving and sartorially conscious males of all kinds.
From husbands to fathers, brothers to friends, whoever you’re buying for, these four luxury gift ideas will be the icing on the cake come the big day and make for the perfect surprise to be found underneath the Christmas tree.
The Bejeti Planetesimal Wallet, £25,000
Every man needs a quality wallet to store his cash and cards in, and one that will fit discreetly in his pocket without causing an unsightly bulge. But the perfect luxury wallet shouldn’t be all but invisible – in fact, it should make an impression each time you whip it out to pay the bill for an expensive dinner or a designer suit. Bejeti’s show-stopping Planetesimal wallet is just the ticket and is quite unlike any you will have ever seen or heard of before. Beyond its intriguing name, it’s actually made from precision-cut fragments of large pieces of meteorite – yes, you read that right – and is the first wallet of its kind ever to have graced our planet.
Bejeti’s unique heirloom wallets are crafted to be timeless works of functional art that can be passed down through the generations, their beauty in their elegant design and complex patterning. Each piece is individually machined, hand polished, and hand assembled, all in tiny batches and in some cases limited to only five to seven total pieces, so you can be sure you’re getting one of the most exclusive designer wallets available.
Rolex Submariner Watch, £7,500
If there’s one gift that could never possibly disappoint, it’s a shiny new Rolex, and the classic Submariner remains one of the highly sought-after models thanks to its timeless appeal and effortless elegance since first setting the standard for diving watches all the way back in 1953.
Another status symbol that will get him noticed for all the right reasons when it matters, a Rolex won’t just look the part on his wrist but could also be a savvy investment piece for the future, too, with the Submariner known to appreciate in value over time. If he’s a watch collector, then this is a particularly excellent choice for a gift, and the latest model boasts a host of innovative new features whilst retaining its classic look and feel.
Cartier Double C De Cartier Cufflinks, £3,450
The ultimate status symbol and an expression of the utmost in style and sophistication, a pair of Cartier cufflinks is something that every sartorial male should have in his arsenal of accessories. Instantly up-levelling any formal or semi-formal outfit to the loftiest of heights, they can’t help but command respect, and are the perfect gift for the man who already seems to have just about everything.
The Double C De Cartier cufflinks in rose gold are nothing short of a masterpiece, and thus make for a show-stopping Christmas gift that is guaranteed to leave him speechless. A step up from the original C De Cartier cufflinks, which come in sterling silver with a palladium polish, the Double C offering is several times the price, but you’d be hard pressed to find a more covetable accessory.
Apple AirPod Max Headphones, £549
For the music enthusiast, it doesn’t get much better than a sophisticated pair of Apple AirPod Maxes – the brand’s highest-end AirPod offering to date. These high-tech, over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones offer personalised spatial audio for cinema-like surround sound, and their cushioned fit, achieved through acoustically engineered memory foam and telescopic arms, ensures the perfect acoustic seal for any head shape with minimal pressure. So, not only are they one of the most stylish pairs of headphones around, they’re also one of the most comfortable.
Available in five different colourways, the real selling point is of course the unparalleled listening experience they provide, with high-fidelity audio and industry-leading noise cancellation with minimal distortion across the audible range.