Christmas is right around the corner. Trees are up, stockings are stuffed, and your best winter coats—or in the case of our fellow Houstonians, winter cardigans—are fluffed for Christmas photoshoots. You’ve ticked almost all the boxes on your Christmas to-do list, but if you’re anything like us, the one thing left to do is possibly the most difficult task of all: getting gifts for the men in your life. Whether it’s for your partner, brother, dad, or pal, shopping for the men you care about at Christmas-time is notoriously difficult. It takes a delicate balance of imagination, intuition, and utility to pick that perfect, meaningful Christmas gift for him. When socks or grill accessories for the third year in a row simply won’t cut it, Deutsch has got you covered with our guide to men’s Christmas gifts that he’ll actually like. This holiday season, we’re focusing on stylish gentlemanly essentials like luxury pocket knives, cufflinks, timepieces, and watch accessories that we’re certain all the mistlebros in your life will love to find under the tree.
Pocket Knives
A sharp gift idea for an equally sharp guy, William Henry pocket knives beautifully combine exceptional form with function, with each knife acting as a foldable masterpiece that you can slip into your pocket. Sumptuous pieces like William Henry Persian 'Cypress' Pocket Knife are emblematic of the brand’s mission of producing usable art, and make perfect gifts for a man who appreciates both wild and worldly things. Boasting a frame of aerospace grade titanium inlaid with miniature pine cones set in resin and button locks of white topaz, the Persian Cypress Pocket Knife marries the rustic ruggedness of nature with fine quality craftsmanship and immaculate Damascus steel that sets William Henry apart from any competitor. Gift the rebel without a Claus in your life an irreplaceable piece of history with the William Henry Pikatti 'Bantam' Pocket Knife, a treasure set in a 24k gold koftgari frame inlaid with a 10,000 year old fossilized wooly mammoth tooth. Yes, you read that right: a 10,000-year-old wooly mammoth tooth sits at the heart of this opulent gift, which, in classic William Henry fashion, also showcases incredible Damascus steel in the blade. This Christmas gift is definitely a cut above the rest.
Cufflinks
Deakin & Francis has been the top name in luxury cufflinks since the 18th century, so you know you’re in good hands when you purchase a set. Plus, rather than let themselves get bogged down by these centuries of tradition, Deakin & Francis has chosen to embrace the future with their fun and refreshing designs which range from classic yellow gold and gemstone cufflinks to quirky animal sets. For the golfer in your life, consider these tee-rrific sterling silver Deakin & Francis Golf Club Cufflinks. Or, perhaps, the snow-man in your life is the ulti-mutt dog lover, in which case the Deakin & Francis West Highland Terrier Dog Cufflinks are the sterling silver cufflinks for you. Keep it classic and classy this Christmas season with the Deakin & Francis Bouton Cufflinks, a modern twist on traditional bouton style cufflink which is brought to the 21st century by its daring color choices. Available both in a plummy amethyst with a ruby center stone set in 18k yellow gold, and as verdant haematite with a tsavorite green center stone set in 18k white gold, these swanky 18k gold cufflinks are a sure-fire way to dazzle at Christmas dinner. If all else fails, any man-dy cane with a sense of humor will always appreciate a nod to his playful side, so novelty cufflinks that are both cheeky and crafted beautifully, like the Deakin & Francis Santa Cufflinks, can do no wrong.
Timepieces & Watch Accessories
Considered possibly the most essential gentleman’s accessory, an elegant and eye-catching timepiece is an infallible way for men to elevate their everyday look. Cartier has been synonymous with “elegance” for over a century, so if you can’t get a crown for the king in your life, consider gifting him a sophisticated Cartier watch. Slip a stainless steel Ronde Solo De Cartier Watch under the tree this year for a gift even the Grinch would smile at. At 36 mm, this quintessential Cartier watch occupies the happy medium between a large-faced watch and a small one, which means it’s easily adaptable to just about any occasion. For gents who prefer to wrap their trees in multi-colored Christmas lights instead of the classic white, we recommend selecting the fabulously festive Tank Must de Cartier Watch in green. A bold re-imagining of the Tank— Cartier’s most iconic watch—the emerald color on the dial and matching leather band makes this Tank Must de Cartier the very definition of a statement piece. Whether he’s wanting to match the Christmas decor or impress at a business meeting, this Cartier timepiece will definitely keep everyone watching him.
As any watch aficionado will know, owning a luxury timepiece and caring for it properly can be a time-intensive task and one that is not easy to manage alone or without some key equipment. For the watch-loving man who is rein-dear to your heart, a thoughtful watch accessory from Wolf 1834 is a sweet way to express your love and your interest in his hobbies. The Wolf 1834 Blake Watch Roll, is a suite for your timepieces wonderfully crafted in smooth top-grain leather in brown or black and features fine ultrasuede lining, and one-of-a-kind protective watch guards designed to protect your watches at all angles. Ideal for a globe-trotter, this traveling watch case provides enough space and protection for up to three watches in the main body and includes a hidden jewelry capsule for small valuables like cufflinks and rings.