The Jura Watches Guide to the Best Chronograph Watches for Christmas 2023

Gifting any luxury watch at Christmas is great. But chronographs are even better. They are perfect for the sports enthusiast in your life and convey a classic and technical look on the wrist. If you haven’t yet considered a luxury chronograph watch as a gift this Christmas, it’s time to. There are so many benefits to owning one. Whether you’re looking for an excuse to invest in a self-indulgent treat this Christmas or shopping for a memorable gift for a dad, brother or husband - a chronograph watch is a great option.

About the Classic Chronograph

A chronograph watch is a timekeeping device that provides a complication for carrying out stopwatch timings. Meanwhile, it will keep accuracy all day long, even when you don’t need to use its functions. Some manufacturers associated with their superior chronograph watches include Breitling, TAG Heuer and Chopard to name just a few examples. Coincidentally, these brands have all enjoyed a rich sports heritage with official timekeeping roles and collaborations with some of the industry’s most successful athletes.

Chronograph watches can be used in day-to-day life. Whether you’re recording your next personal best on a run or timing how long to boil an egg for breakfast back at home – they have a multitude of uses. Here at Jura Watches, we’ve gathered up our favourite luxury chronograph watches and put them into a handy guide for you. Now you don’t have to waste hours and hours trawling through a never-ending supply of chronograph watches online. This Christmas, make things easier for yourself and trust in this curated selection of sporty wristwatches, assorted just for you.

The models we feature in this range cover the bold and masculine-looking to the elegant and understated. We also have online finance options to make Christmas a little less stressful, along with free gift options offered on some of our items. So, without further ado, here is our Jura Watches guide to the best chronograph watches for Christmas 2023.

Raymond Weil Freelancer Basquiat Special Edition watch ref 7780-TIC-JMB01

One of the latest chronographs by Raymond Weil is the Freelancer Basquiat Special Edition watch. The chronograph is a nod to a very special neo-expressionism painter from America – Jean-Michel Basquiat. His works of art are paid homage to in this elaborately designed watch. References appear on a red, yellow and blue colour palette, including the iconic ‘Pez Dispenser’ - the crown-wearing dinosaur from a 1984 painting. Also, the dollar sign on the start/stop pusher and the yellow crown at 12 o’clock. The 43.5mm steel model houses the Calibre RW5030 with a total of 56 hours of power reserve to offer. If your loved one likes bold, artistic designs, order the Freelancer Basquiat Chronograph watch for him this Christmas.

TAG Heuer Carrera watch ref CBS2210.FC6534

Classic, elegant and delivering in buckets of sportiness, this TAG Heuer Carrera watch in black and steel underscores all the key features of the collection in one compact 39mm design. The steel watch has a sapphire glass box, nodding to vintage elements, and features the three chronograph sub-counters in the 3-6-9 layout across a black dial. One of the signature design traits of TAG Heuer’s sports watches is the perforated leather band. In this design, TAG Heuer experts have chosen black to compliment the dial colour. The watch also features polished push-pieces at 2 and 4 o’clock, a tachymeter scale, and is powered by the Manufacture TH20-00 Calibre, complete with a power reserve supply of 80 hours.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 ref IW378005

British racing green colours are particularly on trend this year and IWC seems to be able to perpetuate the colour perfectly in its chronograph version of the Pilot’s Watch. The stainless steel model measures a diameter of 43mm and features an anti-glare sapphire crystal glass front that has been sealed against displacement to eradicate any dirt and moisture. If the love of your life appreciates the beauty of a mechanical working movement, he can admire the Calibre 69385 as it performs through a sapphire crystal glass exhibition caseback. The recessed chronograph counters on the surface of this Pilot’s Watch Chronograph timepiece are also enhanced by a concentric circular pattern for maximum detailing.

Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph watch ref AB0147101C1A1

I just love the crisp black chronograph counters against this alluring blue dial colour in the Avenger. The counters are framed by a crisp black minute track on the flange and sit protected underneath a cambered sapphire crystal glass front, with anti-reflective technology applied to both sides. The Breitling Avenger is a pretty cool chronograph. It is powered by an in-house manufactured movement, enabling its wearer to measure elapsed times with utmost precision. The movement beats at a rate of 28,800 vph and provides a power reserve of 70 hours. Of course, this watch wouldn’t be a bona-fide Avenger without the rider tabs on the steel bezel, complete with a 60-minute scale in relief.

Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph watch ref 168619-3004

Embodying the spirit of vintage car racing in the very finest form, the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph watch from Chopard displays its chronograph features on a stunning "Verde Chiaro" green dial. A circular satin-brushed finish enables the silver-lined chronograph counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock to really pop. If your loved one has a passion for car racing and follows the Mille Miglia race, this Chopard chronograph watch is the ideal gift to surprise him with this Christmas. The watch is crafted from recycled Lucent steel and promises a 50-meter water resistance. Magnifying its vintage charm further is a classic brown perforated leather band.

TUDOR Black Bay Chrono watch ref M79360N-0002

The Black Bay Chrono watch by TUDOR distils the essence of the classic chronograph complication with its panda dial in white and black. Luminous hour markers and “Snowflake” hands are also surrounded by a glossy black tachymetric bezel for measuring speed based on distance. Meanwhile, the bi-compax layout of the chronograph dial keeps the essential features dominant and easy to reference. Maybe your loved one is already a huge fan of the Black Bay watch series. If not, this 41mm steel-on-steel model is sure to win his heart this Christmas.

Longines Spirit Flyback watch ref L3.821.4.53.6

Slip this Longines watch under this tree this Christmas morning and make it a year to remember. Saint-Imier-based watchmaker Longines is synonymous with expert craftsmanship and designs that embody classic elegance. Built for land, sea and sky, the Spirit watch collection is a relatively new one from Longines. This model makes chronograph timings super easy with its flyback function. It enables the stop, start and reset functions to be accessed with one simple push of a button. This steel model is powered by a COSC-certified movement to guarantee unparalleled precision and comes with a five-year warranty directly with the brand.

Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono watch ref BR05C-GN-ST/SST

Whether the Christmas tree green tones are chosen by you intentionally or not, the Bell & Ross BR 05 sports watch is sure to provide your loved one with the important features he needs in a watch all year through. The steel model boasts the recognisable circle-within-a-square design that has become so well-associated with the brand over the years. This model features a 30-minute sub-counter and small seconds sub-counter against a rich green dial, not to mention luminous hands and hour markers for guaranteeing legibility during night-based pursuits. The watch is completed with an integrated steel bracelet and is powered by a reliable automatic movement inside its 100-meter water-resistant case.

Bremont WR-45 Limited Edition ref WR-45-R-S

The Bremont WR-45 is a stealthy model with a distinct car racing DNA. If that sounds like a design your loved one would naturally gravitate towards, treat him to this sporty black chronograph this Christmas. The Williams Racing model features a three-piece Trip-Tick black DLC-coated stainless steel case and measures a diameter of 43mm. The high-performance watch packs in lots of sporty character and energy with its racing spirit design. A small seconds counter is identified in an alternative silver colour compared to the two chrono sub-counters at 3 and 6 o’clock displaying 30-minute and 12-hour functions respectively. These counters sit behind a vivid red central second chronograph hand and a set of luminous hands for easy timekeeping in the dark. The new case design for the Williams Racing team has been eagerly welcomed, while the exhibition caseback on the reverse shows off the peerless performance of an automatic movement equipped with an impressive 56-hour power reserve.

That was our guide to the best chronograph watches for Christmas 2023. There are so many more chronograph designs to explore throughout our various collections, featuring key watch brands from all over the world, however. For more information on any chronograph watch you’d like to order from Jura Watches, call and speak to our sales team on 01335 453453 today.