One popular gift idea this year is the Wenger Commando watch. This watch is produced by the same company that also makes, and made famous, the legendary Swiss Army Knife: a real sign of quality around the world.
These watches are made really tough. They have a special toughened face that won’t get scratched easily.
They also have a special ceramic coating on the main body of the watch to protect it from scratches. The same kind of stuff they use to make ceramic inserts on bullet proof vests, and the ceramic tiles they use to protect the space shuttle. Now you have the right idea of how hard and tough this substance is.
You might think that these are only aimed at men. And you would be right in so far as the classic commando watch line is made of quite rugged and military-looking watches with big dials and the like. But there is also a related family of Wenger watches that look more as if they were made for the city than conducting special operations behind enemy lines.
Among the Wenger Swiss Army watch line are quite a few that are also designed for women. These still retain their classic Swiss styling and their DNA is clearly evident, but they are made for smaller wrists and are a bit more feminine.
Yes, trying to buy a friend or family member a gift can often be really difficult. It is a task that is not made any easier these days by the fact that because of the economy many of us have to watch every penny. The trouble is that any money you spend on a gift that is not treasured is really money that is just wasted.
Sometimes it makes sense to pay a little bit more for a quality gift that will last a lifetime and be really loved and used rather than left sitting in the bottom of a drawer somewhere. Often there is a middle ground in terms of gifts that, although not cheap, will be loved for a lifetime. And a Wenger Commando watch certainly fits the bill.