Valentine’s Day is a tricky one, because there can sometimes be tremendous pressure to pick the love of your life the perfect gift. You know, the one that says I understand you and will love you regardless until the end of days. But if you aren’t sure you can measure up against that specific level of Romeo and Juliet, then you must at least be romantic with your gift, especially when you’re buying your significant other a watch. The Hearts-and-Flowers thing: Some women genuinely love this (all year round). If that’s your woman, go for it! Perhaps the Frédérique Constant Double Heart Automatique. Or if you have the wherewithal to go totally nuts, Blancpain’s limited-edition 2020 jewellery watch (watchgeek bonus points for Calibre 510, a rectangular mechanical movement). Beware: unless you are really, really sure that this is her definition of romance, don’t go there. The jewellery thing: Diamonds are Forever (and so is your love). This is an occasion where diamonds on a woman’s timepiece may be totally justified. Beware: if she’s an outdoorsy action-girl, she probably won’t see the point. The colour of love: Red. So long as you steer clear of anything remotely kitsch, it can be…
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