Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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Bellroy
For the weekend traveler
A 35-liter barrel-shaped weekender in a soft matte fabric, with organization inside and out and three ways to carry it. Bellroy covers it for 6 years. A grown-up replacement for the gym bag on weekends away.
Skip it if they want a leather weekender, or fly budget airlines with tight carry-on limits; it is 23.6 inches long
$169.00Price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
Byredo
For someone curious about Byredo
Three 0.41 oz eau de parfum sprays from Byredo's woody La Sélection Boisée: Black Saffron, Mojave Ghost and Super Cedar. A way to try three of the house's scents before choosing a full bottle.
Skip it if they dislike woody scents, or already wear one fragrance every day
$156.79Price as of Nov 10, 7:51 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickVossAginFor her
A milestone anniversary
A two-carat round lab-grown diamond, F–G color and VS1 clarity with AGI certification, set to float on the chain in 14k white or yellow gold. A milestone piece with a certificate to go with it.
Skip it if you'd rather give a natural diamond or she seldom wears necklaces
VossAgin offer
$1,921 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through March 31, 2027.
$2,720Price as of Nov 10, 7:12 AM ET Details
Apple
For the runner, hiker or swimmer
A 49mm Grade 5 titanium case with a flat sapphire face, dual-frequency GPS, water resistance to 100 m and up to 50 hours of normal battery life. Built for long runs, hikes and swims, yet plain enough to wear to work.
Skip it if they use an Android phone; it needs an iPhone 11 or later to set up
$699.99List Price: $799.00 (12% less)Sale price as of Nov 10, 10:23 AM ET Details
BurberryFor him
For the man who dresses classic
Burberry's check in cashmere, 168 by 30 cm: narrow enough to wear under a coat collar, long enough to loop once. A classic he will reach for every cold morning.
Skip it if he already owns a Burberry check scarf; a second in the same pattern adds little
$474Price as of Nov 10, 9:03 AM ET Details
HamiltonFor him
For the man who wears one watch daily
A Swiss-made field watch: 38mm steel case, black dial, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova and 50m water resistance. Quartz, so it keeps time on days he wears something else.
Skip it if he insists on a mechanical movement or likes a big watch; the steel bracelet may also need sizing after delivery
$495.00Price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
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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
$220.18List Price: $379.99 (42% less)Sale price as of Nov 10, 10:23 AM 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 10, 10:23 AM 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 10, 10:23 AM ET Details
BoseFor him
For the frequent flyer
Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with up to 30 hours of play, spatial audio and USB-C audio for calls. In our judgment, the travel upgrade he'll notice most on a long flight.
Skip it if he prefers earbuds or finds over-ear headphones too warm
$359.99List Price: $449.00 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
Leatherman
For the one who fixes things
Eighteen tools in a 4-inch body, including pliers, replaceable wire cutters, spring-action scissors, a saw and two knives that open from the outside. Backed by Leatherman's 25-year warranty.
Skip it if they already carry a multi-tool, or work somewhere a blade isn't allowed
$103.95List Price: $129.95 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
Maison MargielaFor her
For a lover of light florals
Blackcurrant and bergamot over lily of the valley and jasmine: a bright floral built around the memory of blossoms after winter. Margiela's Replica scents are unisex, in minimalist bottles.
Skip it if she prefers warm, musky or spicy scents
$144.50List Price: $170.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM 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 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
Schott Zwiesel
For a whisky or cocktail drinker
Six 13.5-ounce old fashioned glasses in Schott Zwiesel's lead-free Tritan crystal, cut in a pattern inspired by Scotland. The listing says they resist chipping and clouding, and they are fully dishwasher safe.
Skip it if they drink wine rather than spirits, or already own a full set of rocks glasses they like
$113.77Price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM 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
VossAgin offer
$282 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through January 31, 2027.
$370Price as of Nov 10, 7:12 AM ET Details
Le Creuset
For a cook who feeds a table of friends
A shallow 3.5-quart enameled cast-iron braiser for three to four servings: brown on the stove, finish in the oven up to 500°F, then serve at the table. Works on induction and needs no seasoning.
Skip it if they rarely cook for more than two, already own a braiser, or find heavy cast iron hard to lift
$399.95Price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
HamiltonFor him
For the man who likes a watch he winds himself
Hamilton's hand-wound field watch: a 38mm steel case, sapphire crystal, green dial and the H-50 movement with an 80-hour power reserve, on a canvas strap. A few turns of the crown each morning are part of the appeal.
Skip it if he won't wind a watch every couple of days, or wants a steel bracelet and a dressier look
$675.00Price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
Breville
For a couple who want café drinks at home
An espresso machine with a built-in burr grinder (30 settings), assisted tamping, a touchscreen that walks you through each drink, hands-free milk texturing and cold brew in under three minutes.
Skip it if they drink one plain coffee a day or are short on counter space; a capsule machine or pour-over is simpler
$1,199.95List Price: $1,499.95 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 10, 10:17 AM ET Details
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