Unique Timberland timepieces
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New at Timberland this Christmas is the men's watch collection. While the brand is better known for its trademark boots, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the intricate designs of these watches. Designs go from fierce and edgy to sporty and rugged, so whether your man is the indoor or outdoor type, the versatility in design and functions make them great gifts. Each watch is water-resistant and with a face made from mineral crystal, making it more scratch resistant. This line of watches also utilises quartz movement for time precision. Three designs have caught our attention:
For itinerants, the Four-Eye Steel Dial Watch (left) shows up to four selections of local and international times of your choice. Retails at $659.
For city-goers, the Kingsbridge Chronograph Watch (center) stands out aesthetically with its rose-gold outfitting and dials. Retails at $399.
For the outdoor adventurers, the HT2 (right) has both digital and analog clocks, a compass, a thermometer, an altimeter to keep track of altitude, and a barometer to track weather conditions. Retails at $599.
All watches are available at Timberland, Raffles City and VivoCity outlets.
Walk into the new year with new shoes
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If your hubby's loafers are grimy and stinky, then you know for sure it is time to get him a new pair of shoes for Christmas. J shoes have a series of soft leather or suede shoes that are suitable both as dress shoes or the relaxing weekend getaway, all for less than $200.
Top right: Peter ($189) comes in three versatile colours - black, brown and beige.
Top right, bottom left: The boat shoes, Del Mar ($159), in the ash grey or white and mustard will perfect Gucci Men's Spring/Summer 2010 look.
Bottom right: For a pair of bohemian sandals, opt for Avid ($139) in birch, for its weave design and comfort.
Limited edition fragrances for men
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Pow! Bang! Kaboom! This season, it is the men's fragrances that have designs that pack a punch. The new HUGO by HUGO BOSS collector's pack is given a new lease of life with the winning design from the Hugo Create Challenge. While the scent still remains the same, the bottle and box have been artfully blended with HUGO by HUGO BOSS's red logo and army green colours of the typical eau de toilette (EDT) set. It is available at Hugo Boss boutiques and leading department stores, and retails at $85 for 100ml and $112 for 150ml.
Another revolutionary design is Diesel's Only the Brave scent. The cult bottle is a figurine of a clenched fist. Amidst its woody leather notes, the design is meant to inspire male buddies to have zeal to believe in their dreams. 75ml EDT, 50ml Shower Gel and 50ml Aftershave Blam retails at $109 (usual price is $139).
Dermalogica Gift Sets
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Even men need a set of good skin care products to keep their skin healthy and at its best. Dermalogica's A Few of Our Favourite Things Gift Set comes with four miniature versions of Dermalogica’s adored star products, PreCleanse, Daily Microfoliant, Gentle Cream Exfoliant and Skin Hydrating Booster. It is packaged in a neat travel pouch so your man can take skin care with him to the gym or when he jetsets. Special price is $73 (originally valued at $98).
