7 Best Party Season Watches for Christmas 2022

There is no better time to indulge in a luxury watch than at Christmas time. Whether you’re looking for the ideal Christmas gift idea for a loved one over the festive season or in search of a timepiece for yourself, a luxury watch for Christmas is both a thoughtful and practical gift, especially with the party season in full mode right up until New Year’s Day itself. When gearing up for the party season, the perfect outfit takes quite some consideration, all helped along, however, with a stylish wristwatch. Why not kill two birds with one stone this season with a watch for Christmas that can be used throughout the party season and for all those important occasions that the new year has in store? Here's our Jura Watches guide to the best party season watches for Christmas 2022 and the new year.

Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42 watch ref AB2510201K1P1

Make sure you’re looking dapper this Christmas with the Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42 watch, enrobed in a stunning 18ct rose gold casing. It’s a great statement piece to wear on a black-tie evening or with something a little more casual. Whether you’re planning a family get-together this Christmas or attending a work’s Christmas party, the model brings a strong vintage-inspired style to the wrist with its heritage-revived design. Its slender grooves running along the side of its 42mm stainless steel case and its eye-catching copper dial are exquisite elements of the design. “Datora” was a term used by Breitling in the 1940s and refers to a complete calendar chronograph displaying the day, date, month and the different moon phases seen in this wristwatch. Powered by the reliable B25 automatic calibre and completed on a brown alligator leather strap, this stylish dress watch is the ultimate statement piece this party season.

TAG Heuer Monaco watch ref CAW211P.FC6356

Forget the gift bows and the trimmings this year, this TAG Heuer watch says it all this Christmas. If your loved one has a taste for sports watch or classes himself as a bona fide TAG Heuer enthusiast, nothing will beat receiving the TAG Heuer Monaco watch this Christmas. Its 39mm squared case crafted from stainless steel features splashes of red seen across the iconic blue dial colour of the Monaco series. The squared 60-second and 30-minute chronograph counters are filled with an opaline silver colour whilst the central hour and minute hands and hour markers have been treated with Super-LumiNova. A strong pane of sapphire crystal glass protects the surface of the dial. A date window dressed against a white display is positioned at 6 o’clock and the watch is powered by the Calibre 11, equipped with a useful 40-hour power reserve. To finish its sleek motorsport racing-inspired design, the TAG Heuer Monaco watch is completed on a perforated black leather strap with a steel folding clasp. 

Arnold & Son Nebula 38 watch ref 1NEBR.A01A.C144A

For a party season watch with more technical appeal, look towards watches like the Nebula 38 watch from Arnold & Son. Its skeletonised dial gets you a full sense of the layers and depth behind this timepiece. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, this model makes a great dress watch for Christmas and is powered by a manual winding movement that offers a power reserve of 90 hours. If your loved one considers himself a horophile, the Nebula 38 watch is the perfect party season watch to gift to him this Christmas. Winding the watch at the same time each day to give the timepiece its power, plus the benefit of being able to watch the in-house developed Calibre A&S5101 through the front and back of the case as it performs, are all benefits to owning this beautifully crafted timepiece. The watch is also limited to just 28 pieces worldwide and is completed on a stylish brown leather strap, securing with a matching 18ct rose gold pin buckle for a classic look on the wrist.

Bell & Ross BR-X5 Ice Blue Steel watch ref BRX5R-IB-ST/SST

Lovers of the steel sports watch will adore this unique model from Bell & Ross’ BR-X5 collection. It boasts the recognisable circle within a square profile that Bell & Ross has become so globally renowned for. Subtle instrumental-inspired elements run throughout the design yet it is the ruggedness of its stainless steel case and its integrated stainless steel bracelet that makes this steel sports watch so appealing. This model can be worn throughout the day or evening thanks to its urban-come-chic look on the wrist making it one of the best party season watches for Christmas 2022. Its ice blue dial colour provides the perfect backdrop for a set of luminous hour and minute hands and an hour track represented by pill-shaped indexes. The Calibre BR-CAL.323, which beats inside its 100-meter water-resistant case offers a power reserve of 70 hours and puts its oscillating weight on show through a sapphire-backed case. It also controls a retrograde style date feature at 3 o’clock.

IWC Portofino Automatic watch ref IW356504

Thanks to the simplicity of its dial, the IWC Portofino Automatic watch evokes a timeless elegance in consummate form thanks to a beautifully engraved caseback depicting the Italian fishing village from which it takes its inspiration. The slim model is crafted from 18ct rose gold and measures a 40mm diameter. It features a convex sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, creating a refined and timeless dress watch style. Upon a silver-plated dial are a set of rose gold hands and stick markers, which compliment a traditional brown alligator leather strap. The 12 and 6 o’clock on the dial are recognised by their familiar Roman numeral hour markers – a signature design element seen throughout the popular IWC Portofino dress watch collection.

Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary watch ref L2.793.6.73.2

The Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary watch celebrates a significant milestone for the Swiss brand and has been released alongside several other special timepieces that honour 190 years of manufacture from this prestigious St Imier-based brand. This 18ct yellow gold model is exclusive to just 190 pieces worldwide and resumes its dress watch style with a brushed grey dial distinguished by its unique finish and delicately engraved Arabic numerals. Inside the 40mm gold case is an in-house movement with a silicon balance-spring. All the painstaking craftsmanship of this calibre can be admired through the transparent back. Soft anthracite colours complete this beautiful watch for the party season with a grey strap and 18ct yellow gold buckle.

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Steel & 18k Gold Bezel watch ref T9314074129100

Last but not least, the Tissot PRX watch exudes a sporty styling whilst also doubling up as a dress watch. Its stainless steel case is adorned with 18ct rose gold elements seen on the fluted bezel and in the tones of the hands and hour markers, dressed against a rich gradient brown-black dial. The Powermatic 80 movement, which sits inside the watch’s robust 100-meter water-resistant case, is put on show behind a transparent caseback crafted from scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass. The same material is used for the front of the watch to protect the luminous-coated elements of the dial as well as the white date aperture at 3 o’clock. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 watch makes for a particularly versatile dress watch this party season because it comes with an interchangeable strap system, enabling your loved one to easily change the look of the watch with a leather band.

If you’d like more information on any of the models we’ve featured in this guide to the best dress watches for Christmas 2022, you can call and speak to a member of our sales team today on 01335 453453