Christmas gift ideas for the watch enthusiast [by Avel & Men]

For a watch enthusiast, a watch is not always the perfect gift. A beautiful timekeeper requires a certain investment and knowledge of the tastes of your loved one in order to hit the mark. More affordable, easier to choose and pleasing every time, watch accessories are a safe bet. Among them, one in particular represents the ideal Christmas or birthday gift: the watch roll.

Christmas gift for watch lovers: make your choice on the watch rolls and pouches

Available in many colors, the cases are excellent gift ideas for watch enthusiasts

A watch roll is simply a protective case, which can usually be folded into a roll. Able to contain one or more timepieces, the watch roll is both practical and protective, while being easy to store and carry. As a travel accessory or at home, it saves space compared to traditional cases.

The Avel & Men watch rolls combine sporty chic aesthetics, a design inspired by the world of sailing and a delicate manufacturing process. It makes them a great gift idea for watch enthusiasts, whether they are novices or experts, men or women. In addition, they are handmade in France, in full grain Italian leather and available in different colors.

Convinced? Here are our three Christmas gift ideas for watch lovers depending on the size of the collection and the needs of the person.

Watch roll Ploumanac'h : the gift idea for every watch enthusiast

Watch roll Ploumanac’h: Avel & Men’s best-seller (here with a Baltic and a sailcloth bracelet)

The Ploumanac'h three-piece watch roll is nothing but Avel & Men's bestseller. According to many of its users, it is also the ultimate three-piece watch roll. If you're not sure which gift is best, look no further: it's the obvious choice for all watch lovers who want to protect their collection on the go. If you want to please a watch lover, who is moreover connected to the boating world, the Ploumanac'h three-piece watch roll is a must-have.

Elegant, it is made from full grain leather, lined with cotton and closes effortlessly with a technical rope. The rope that keeps the case closed plays both an aesthetic and practical role. It also recalls the nautical spirit that is the DNA of Avel & Men. Moreover, it is long enough to secure a tool (for example, a pin to change a bracelet). Thanks to its large compartments, the Ploumanac'h watch roll easily accommodates both classic watches and chronographs. To please everyone, it is available in many colors (Camel, Black, Burgundy, Mandarine, Blue, Navy) with contrasting stitching for more elegance.

The Bellano watch roll, available in navy blue, is a possible alternative. It is manufactured using traditional leather goods techniques in a small Portuguese workshop.

Watch lovers with the most important collections will enjoy opening a gift package containing another watch accessory: the Cannes watch roll.

Watch roll Cannes: the six-watch case for experienced amateurs and professionals

Watch roll Cannes by Avel & Men: the gift idea for confirmed watch enthusiasts

Larger, the Avel & Men six-piece watch roll is the perfect Christmas gift (or other occasion, such as a birthday) for anyone who regularly carries timepieces around. It is thus perfectly suited to watch professionals, salesmen or simply to enthusiasts who already have a large collection.

The Cannes watch roll can store up to 6 pieces (watches or chronographs). Thanks to the cotton lining and the flap, it prevents the watches from colliding with each other and therefore from getting scratches. Like the three-piece watch roll, it closes with an elegant technical rope. It is available in three colors to suit all tastes and styles (Navy, Burgundy, Camel brown).

To make the gift even more unique, the Cannes watch roll comes in an embroidered pouch and can be personalized upon request, for example by writing the name or initials of its future owner.

The same kind of personalization is possible on the smaller models.

Watch pouches Turku and Geneva: gift ideas for adventurous watch lovers

Even the most avid watch lovers don't always carry multiple watches with them, especially when they move around a lot. For them, the Turku pouch and the Geneva traveling case, our one-piece watch cases, are perfect gifts to protect their favorite timepiece on the go.

There are many occasions to use an individual watch case: while sailing, to protect a timepiece during repair or maintenance, to avoid damaging your watch during sports or DIY or simply to have a choice between a sporty and a more chic piece when traveling (business or leisure).

Turku, available in navy blue and camel brown, is the simplest case in the Avel & Men range. It is nevertheless elegant and of high quality with its full grain Italian leather. It is also entirely handmade in France.

Just like Turku, the Geneva traveling watch case is available in navy and cognac. For optimal protection, it is lined in Avel & Men's iconic "Wind Lines" fabric and padded. Finally, a leather strap holds the watch in place. It can be customized.

Looking for more gift ideas for watch enthusiasts? Check out our watch straps made out of canvas and leather. For added versatility, our watch bands are available in most popular widths and in standard lengths (115/80 mm). We can also customize your strap to your specifications (width and length).