The Ekiztas Vintage Christmas Gift Guide 2026
Some gifts are opened, admired and forgotten by Boxing Day. Others are worn every single day for years to come.
A vintage watch belongs firmly in the second camp. It has already lived a life, ticking through the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and on Christmas morning it begins a brand-new chapter on someone you love. No two are quite the same, which is exactly what makes them such a thoughtful gift: you’re not just giving something beautiful, you’re giving something with a story.
We’ve gathered a few of our favourite pieces from the Ekiztas Collection to help you find the one. Grab a mince pie and have a browse.
For the romantic: a watch she’ll fall in love with
July 1985 Dainty Gold Heart-Bracelet Seiko Watch – £230
A delicate gold bracelet of tiny hearts, made in the summer of 1985. If you want to say “I love you” without saying a word, this is the one. Pure romance on the wrist.
For the one who loves a little luxury
Vintage Gold 1500L Gucci Watch, Mother of Pearl Dial – £240
Designer heritage with a shimmering mother of pearl face that catches every bit of Christmas candlelight. A true “you shouldn’t have” moment.
For the one who sparkles
Rare September 1995 Seiko Lassale Diamond Bezel Watch – £325
Diamonds on the bezel and a faceted crystal that throws light around the room. Made for Christmas parties, New Year’s Eve and every celebration after.
For the classic dresser
August 1990 Mother of Pearl Seiko Watch – £240
Quietly elegant, endlessly wearable. A mother of pearl dial goes with everything from jeans and a jumper to a little black dress.
The statement piece
c.1970s Rotary Gold Woven Bracelet Watch – £595
Half watch, half jewellery. That woven gold bracelet is pure 70s glamour, the kind of piece that gets passed down and treasured for generations.
For the two of you
Matching Vintage Accurist Watch Set – £300
His and hers, or hers and hers. A matching pair is a beautiful way to mark a first Christmas together, an engagement or simply another year side by side.
Beautiful gifts under £100
A meaningful gift doesn’t have to cost the earth. These little gems prove it:
- Vintage Seiko Half Moon Watch – £70
- Rare Vintage Amethyst Watch – £90
- Rare Vintage 1988 Ruby Stone Seiko Watch – £90
- Vintage Gold & Jade Link Bracelet Watch, Mother of Pearl Dial – £100
The finishing touches
Make the moment she opens it unforgettable with our Ekiztas Gift Packaging (£6). And if you’re not sure of her wrist size, add a Watch Adjustment Tool (£3) so the bracelet can be sized for a perfect fit.
Our vintage gifting tips
Look at what she already wears. Gold or silver? Dainty or bold? Her jewellery box will tell you more than any guess.
Choose a year that means something. Many of our watches are dated to the month they were made. A watch from the year you met, or the year she was born, turns a lovely gift into an unforgettable one.
Don’t leave it too late. Vintage pieces rarely come round twice. If one catches your eye, it may not be there tomorrow.
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From all of us at Ekiztas Collection, wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. ✨