Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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TateossianFor him
For the man who loves watches
Each cufflink holds a polished vintage watch movement in a tonneau-shaped, palladium-plated case with a hand-painted blue enamel edge. A considered pick for a man who wears French cuffs and likes mechanical things.
Skip it if he never wears double-cuff shirts; a cufflink gift then stays in its box
$395Price as of Nov 15, 8:55 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickFishers FineryFor him
For the commuter who walks in the cold
Pure two-ply cashmere in a herringbone pattern, 66 by 12 inches with fringed ends. A classic he can wear over a coat from first frost to spring, and it arrives gift-boxed.
Skip it if he lives somewhere warm or won't hand-wash or dry-clean knitwear
$89.99Price as of Nov 15, 6:17 PM ET Details
Time ResistanceFor him
For the frequent weekend traveler
Handmade in Italy from full-grain, vegetable-tanned cowhide with YKK zippers and a tear-resistant lining; one roomy compartment about ten inches long. Each piece takes on its own grain.
Skip it if he wants interior dividers or a kit that hangs from a hook
$125.00Price as of Nov 15, 6:17 PM ET Details
VossAginFor her
For a modern minimalist
Two emerald-cut lab-grown diamonds, 2.5 carats total, F–G color and VS clarity, AGI certified, wrapped in sleek bezels of 14k white, yellow or rose gold.
Skip it if she loves maximum sparkle; round studs throw more light than emerald cuts
$1,096 off at VossAgin with code
$899With code EARFLEX: $1,995 (55% less)Price with code as of Nov 15, 6:42 PM ET Details
CartierFor him
For him, a woody amber parfum
Cartier's Déclaration in its Parfum concentration, a 1.7 oz spray in the red Cartier box. A woody, amber men's scent with cedar and vanilla.
Skip it if he prefers fresh, sporty scents
$95.89Price as of Nov 15, 7:51 AM ET Details
Tom FordFor him
For the man who still carries a wallet
A compact black bifold in textured leather, made in Italy, with room inside for cards and cash and only a subtle logo detail. A designer piece he will use every day that stays quiet on a table.
Skip it if he carries a few cards in a front pocket, or already has a wallet he is attached to
$477Price as of Nov 15, 8:55 AM ET Details
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Bose
For music on the patio
A compact speaker rated IP67 for water and dust, with up to 12 hours of battery, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB-C. PositionIQ tunes the sound to how it stands or lies.
Skip it if they want a speaker to fill a living room; a larger home speaker suits that better
$99.00Early Black Friday DealEnds Dec 14List Price: $149.00 (34% less)Sale price as of Nov 15, 6:30 PM ET Details
GarminFor him
For the man who trains and travels
A stainless steel smartwatch on a brown leather strap with a bright color display, a built-in flashlight and up to 12 days of battery, so it looks at home at dinner and still tracks his workouts.
Skip it if he lives in the Apple Watch ecosystem, or prefers a mechanical watch
$499.99Early Black Friday DealEnds Dec 13List Price: $599.99 (17% less)Sale price as of Nov 15, 6:17 PM ET Details
VossAginFor her
Her first pair of diamond studs
Half a carat of lab-grown diamonds, G color and VS clarity, in 14k gold over sterling silver. Classic studs she can wear every day, from the office to dinner.
Skip it if she prefers solid gold settings or already wears diamond studs daily
$282 off at VossAgin with code
$88With code RICHGLOW: $370 (76% less)Price with code as of Nov 15, 6:42 PM ET Details
Staub
For the weekend braiser
French-made enamelled cast iron with a matte black interior for browning and a lid whose inner spikes drip moisture back onto the food. Four quarts serves up to four, and it works on induction.
Skip it if they already own an enamelled Dutch oven this size, or find heavy cast iron hard to lift
$219.54List Price: $379.99 (42% less)Sale price as of Nov 15, 6:30 PM ET Details
Ember
For the coffee drinker who lets it go cold
A heated mug that holds coffee or tea at a set temperature, up to three hours with the included sipping lid or all day on its coaster. Mug 3 is the first Ember mug that is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Skip it if they finish a cup in five minutes or mostly drink iced coffee
$89.99List Price: $129.95 (31% less)Sale price as of Nov 15, 6:17 PM ET Details
OuraFor her
For the sister who tracks her sleep
A titanium smart ring in a gold finish that Oura says tracks sleep, activity and heart health, with up to 8 days per charge and no screen. Oura sizes differ from jewelry sizes, and this listing is size 7.
Skip it if you can't confirm her Oura size, or she would resent a monthly membership
$279.00List Price: $399.00 (30% less)Sale price as of Nov 15, 6:30 PM ET Details
Bowers & WilkinsFor him
For him if he flies often or loves albums
Bowers & Wilkins' flagship over-ear headphones: 40mm carbon-cone drivers, Nappa leather and die-cast aluminium, aptX Lossless, and 30 hours per charge. A carry case and two cables come in the box.
Skip it if he already owns a recent flagship pair, or prefers earbuds to over-ear headphones
$799.00Price as of Nov 15, 6:17 PM ET Details
Vitamix
For the home cook who blends daily
A 48-ounce Vitamix with ten automatic programs, from soups and nut butters to frozen desserts, plus a self-cleaning cycle that runs in 60 seconds or less. A kitchen upgrade for a home where someone cooks from scratch.
Skip it if they already own a Vitamix or high-speed blender, or counter space is tight
$649.95Limited time dealEnds Dec 16List Price: $749.95 (13% less)Sale price as of Nov 15, 6:30 PM ET Details
VossAginFor her
A romantic anniversary or birthday
A 1-carat heart-shaped lab-grown diamond, F/G color and VS1 clarity, AGI certified, floating on an 18-inch adjustable cable chain in 14k white or yellow gold.
Skip it if she finds heart motifs sentimental or prefers classic round stones
$300 off at VossAgin with code
$799With code LOVECUT: $1,099 (27% less)Price with code as of Nov 15, 6:42 PM ET Details
Sonos
For the household that watches films at home
A compact Dolby Atmos soundbar with nine drivers and upward-firing speakers, built to make TV dialogue clearer. Trueplay tunes it to the room; it streams music and works with the TV remote or voice.
Skip it if the TV has no HDMI eARC/ARC port, or they already run a Sonos home-theater setup
$699.00Price as of Nov 15, 6:30 PM ET Details
DysonFor her
For her if she blow-dries every day
Dyson's smaller, lighter professional-format dryer, shaped to reach the back of the head more easily. Its heat control measures airflow over 20 times a second, and the attachments remember her preferred settings.
Skip it if she air-dries most days, or already owns a Dyson Supersonic
$449.99List Price: $549.99 (18% less)Sale price as of Nov 15, 6:30 PM ET Details
Laura MercierFor her
For her if she loves warm, sweet scents
Laura Mercier's warm signature scent as a 1.7-ounce eau de parfum: amber and vanilla with tangerine and tiger orchid, plus almond, brown sugar, coconut and sandalwood. Warm and sweet rather than crisp.
Skip it if she wears crisp citrus or green scents, or already has a signature perfume she reorders
$99.00Price as of Nov 15, 6:30 PM ET Details
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