Time is a precious gift. This holiday, give that gift to an important man in your life by picking out a new watch for him.
From modern and minimal to adventure-ready and packed with features, each Nixon men's gift watch featured here will make a thoughtful gift he'll have forever.
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5 Best Men's Gift Watches for 2025
Let's get right into it! Here are five watches for men that make great gifts this holiday season. We've listed these five best gift watches for men in order of least to most expensive.
1. Time Teller Chrono - $250
The 40mm Time Teller Chrono takes one of the most popular watches in the Nixon lineup and elevates it. The chronograph version of the quartz movement Time Teller features three subdials on the watch face and a date window.
With a water resistance rating good up to 100 meters, the Time Teller Chrono is an everyday use watch that he's guaranteed to love this holiday season.
2. Stinger 44 - $325
The Nixon Stinger 44 analog watch is a dive-inspired timepiece that never looks out of place. This 44mm stainless steel watch utilizes a solar movement, reducing the frequency of battery changes. Not only does the sun charge this watch, but so does unnatural light, like office lighting. This watch has a 100 meter water rating.
You can find the Nixon Stinger 44 watch in seven different color options.
3. Drifter 40 - $325
The Drifter 40 is brand new to the Nixon lineup, just in time for the holiday season. The Drifter 40 is a 40mm GMT watch, meaning you can track time in two separate timezones. This features makes this watch ideal for men who are always on the go!
In addition to the GMT watch complication, the Drifter 40 features a high quality Swiss quartz movement. It is currently available in three different colors.
4. Fremont 40 - $200
The Fremont 40 brings a unique "squircle" case design to this list of holiday gift ideas for him. This Nixon analog watch features a ton of detail and dimensionality on the dial. It's a stainless steel watch at 40mm and has a 100 meter / 10 ATM water rating.
Currently, the Nixon Fremont 40 is available in three different colors: gold, black and silver.
5. 51-30 Chrono - $575
Of course this oversized men's watch makes our list of the best men's gift watches this year. This time, we're showcasing the 51-30 Chrono in a new gunmetal / blackberry / gold color way. The 51-30 Chrono is a 51mm watch and is water resistant up to 300 meters. If this color combination is not for you, fear not! The 51-30 Chrono is available in a ton of different color options.
Additionally, the 51-30 Chrono is another watch in our watch engraving program. Find a few watch engraving ideas at our blog!
