I would include your partner in this decision.

If they already have an interest in watches and own a few nice pieces, they will undoubtedly have already developed their own personal likes and dislikes - we can recommend a suite of fan favourite watches, but that didn’t mean want of them will match their tastes.

So rather than taking a punt and potentially spending a large sum on a watch they won’t like, I would involve them - an IOU may not be quite as exciting as a gift to open on the day, but it allows you the opportunity to turn the purchase into an interesting activity together and ensures you will get the perfect watch.