Gift Guide
For The Young Professional

Windup Watch Shop

Nov 23, 2025

For many, it was once a right of passage: when that first real paycheck after years of school came in, they went out and bought that first nice watch; when they (maybe finally) graduated, a beloved relative presented them with an engraved timepiece to mark the occasion. For the up-and-coming young professional in your life, we have curated a list of gifts sure to impress this holiday season.

Gift Recommendation For The Young Professional

An integrated icon from the past!

Featuring a stainless 40mm steel case with a mix of expertly executed brushed and polished surfaces, the PRX has a classic barrel shape with faceted sides that cleanly flow into a tapering bracelet or rubber strap. A short 39.5mm length, 10.9mm height, and integrated bracelet design allow for a comfortable fit on wrists large and small. The dial features lume-filled batons on top of a textured surface in a variety of colors for a classic and attractive look. Riding the line between dress and sport, the Tissot PRX is a versatile watch that can be worn for any occasion.Powering the Tissot PRX is the Powermatic 80.111 Swiss-made automatic movement. Featuring an impressive 80-hour power reserve, the Powermatic 80.111 is a 23-jewel movement with hacking seconds, date, Nivachron balance spring, and a frequency of 21,600 bph. Visible through the display case back, the Powermatic 80.111 has a nicely decorated rotor.

Largely Unchanged Icons Since The 60's 

With the Max Bill watches the play of line, form and tone creates pieces that are near perfect examples of what the everyday watch should be. Effortlessly stylish with authentic vintage flair, highly legible at all times, modest on the wrist, yet can start a conversation. They are perfect for the office, a dinner with the relatives or a casual jaunt around town. They also exude German-made quality with refined details like curved hands and impossibly thin bezels.

Big Crown X Cervo Volante

Featuring a 38mm or 40mm case with mixed brushed and polished surfaces, the Big Crown Pointer Date is a modern take on a vintage aesthetic. The beautiful finishing is set off by the rounded, coin-edge bezel, which speaks strongly to early 20th-century pilot’s watches. Similarly, the cathedral hour and minute hands add to the antique charm. The dial is then a series of indexes featuring a thin, elegant typeface. The namesake complication stands out along the outer edge of the dial, providing a unique and highly legible date presentation.This special version is a collaboration between Oris and Cervo Volante, a sustainable leather goods brand. Utilizing deer leather skins that would otherwise be waste, Cervo Volante creates luxury leather goods that are low impact. Their skins are all vegetable-tanned, for a gorgeous color that requires no toxic chemicals. The Oris watches all feature straps, as well as carrying cases and an additional card wallet made by Cervo Volante

More Refined Version of our Model 2 Classic

The Model 2 Premium is a more refined version of our Model 2 Classic strap. For the Premium, we took the same tapering 2-piece strap design, but made it out of a combination of Wickett & Craig vegetable tanned lining and Horween top leather. The edges are now painted with several layers of complimentary color, for a cleaner fit and finish.The knots are hand-tied out of thick braided, waxed cotton cord for a hand-made detail. We used both a fixed metal loop as well as a wide leather band for keepers, creating a rugged detail that hints at military straps. By mixing elements of dress and sport straps, the Model 2 Premium has a retro aesthetic that is simultaneously masculine and elegant. Try this on everything from your beat up tool diver to your dress-casual vintage piece. The Model 2 Premium was designed by Worn & Wound and manufactured in New York City.

The Watch Tube that Doesn’t Roll

The Hexagon Watch Tube solves many problems you might not have realized you even had. A storage and travel solution for up to three watches, the Hexagon Watch Tube is a rigid companion to soft rolls and pouches that is especially great for watches on bracelets, fitted straps, or ones that otherwise don’t flatten out well. But, where typical watch tubes often provide frustration, the Hexagon provides convenience. Each pillow comes out individually, allowing for easy and quick access. The lid unfurls into a convenient, lined work surface - great for strap changes. And best of all, the geometric design prevents it from rolling off your dresser with your precious watches inside.

The iconic Max Bill design - for your home

The 8 inch wall clocks are perhaps the purest expression of Max Bill’s vision. Clean white dials with polished hands are housed in brushed aluminum cylinders for a tasteful, minimal appearance. The dials come in two varieties, numerals and lines. The former features an inner track of hour numerals in Max Bill’s iconic typeface, encircled by a thin, graceful index of lines and numerals for the minutes. The latter simply features solely lightweight lines to indicate the time.Stoic and sophisticated, the Max Bill clocks add refinement and character to any space. Featuring German-made quartz movements, they are highly reliable time-keepers as well.

A tribute to the original MadMaxCo pen design

Limited to just 1,000 pieces the MaxMadCo Design Bolt Action Pen – Gen 2 is a precision writing instrument born from legacy and reimagined for today. Originally conceptualized over 25 years ago, this design returns with full approval and collaboration from the original inventor—refined with updated materials and modern performance enhancements.Crafted from Grade 5 Titanium, the Gen 2 pen is lightweight yet rugged, featuring a custom oversized bolt designed for ease of use, even while wearing gloves. The clip has been reinforced for maximum strength and reliability, while the signature TOPO pattern adds the final Windup touch.

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