Watches have long been coveted as collectibles and are quite an important fashion accessory in today's scenario. There are antique watches still in existence and the top-line branded watches that can be quite expensive. Watches made of gold and studded with diamond pieces, emeralds, rubies, turquoises and other precious and semi-precious stones and gems are not less than any of the jewels of the world. They can be given to your loved one or the newly wedded couple as the special gift. Normally, people would like to buy sleek, stylish watches with thin leather straps or fitted in a bangle like a bracelet design for girls and women and other trendy watches with leather or metal straps for guys and men. College going teenagers generally love to wear sporty watches with large dials that lend them a little rough and tough look.

There are fossil watches, vintage watches and Swiss watches to choose from. Watches for kids have cartoon characters and quite funky colorful designs to lure them and their parents in a minute. There are pocket watches, cuff watches, wristwatches and desktop clocks in some of the most beautiful designs and funky alarms to choose from as gifts. A pocket watch with the name of your loved one engraved on it will certainly win his or her heart on Valentine's Day. Some watches offer a charm, watch and bracelet look combo, perfect for your girlfriend. Men may love Coast Guard watches that are waterproof more and love to have more and more features with every thing they own. The first watch for a kid must be unbreakable, have easy to read dial with light or music features built into it. Guys love the diesel watches these days and those who love diving will thank you for gifting them the diving watches that can be worn underwater.

Some watches serve as small torches and are especially good for those who work till late night and generally need to find their ways across dark corners. Star Wars watches and other movie-themed watches are meant for movie buffs while patriotic people will prefer watches with national emblems. Fashionable people pay more attention to the brands of the watches, so be sure to buy a good watch for them. Men's classic dress watches are the best gift ideas for any classy and sophisticated man, who likes to be up to date always. Watches with compasses are meant for adventurers and are quite useful to help them find the direction, when they are lost. Besides these you can also gift watch accessories such as watch holders and cases to keep your watch safely in the handbag.