Gifts for the Guy Who Has Everything (Or Thinks He Does)

Gifts for the Guy Who Has Everything (Or Thinks He Does)

The best gifts for a man who has everything are things he would not buy himself: a considered watch, fine leather goods, a new fragrance or a beautiful object for the bar. Watches, leather and travel pieces, fragrance and grooming, and desk and bar objects are all things he would be glad to receive and unlikely to buy himself.

What to give the man who has everything

The best gifts for a man who has everything are things he would not buy himself: a considered watch, fine leather goods, a new fragrance or a beautiful object for the bar. Watches, leather and travel pieces, fragrance and grooming, and desk and bar objects are all things he would be glad to receive and unlikely to buy himself. Choose an upgrade to something he already uses.

Watches worth the surprise

Time well spent

Watches from Ferragamo, Versace and Gucci suit a man who likes a statement on the wrist. Steel bracelets and automatic movements hold their value in daily wear. Check his wrist size before buying.

Leather goods and travel pieces

Leather he will carry

Leather goods from Tumi, Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta are used every day. A passport holder, a toiletry bag or a wallet makes a gift he will keep. Pick a neutral color.

Fragrance and grooming

Small luxuries

Colognes and grooming sets from Dior, Versace and Bottega Veneta are personal but safe when you know his taste. A gift set lets him try more than one. Avoid anything that is too bold unless you know he likes it.

Desk, bar and home pieces

Our honest take

Do not buy a gadget he will not use or a scarf in a color you like. We would also skip anything with a logo he would not wear.

Presentation helps with a hard-to-shop-for recipient. Include a handwritten note about why you chose it, keep the receipt tucked in the box for an easy exchange, and think about the story behind the object. A gift with a reason attached is rarely forgotten by a man who owns plenty.

If you take one thing away: upgrade something he already owns, because that is the surest way to surprise a man who has everything.