We?re nearly there, watch fam. 2020 has been one for the record books and as we look forward to a brighter 2021, it?s time we pause and take stock of some Christmas related stories on our way out. Oh, you didn?t think Christmas themed watches were a thing" Well, strap in because we?ve got a pair of lookers in store for you. As a bonus, we?re bringing back one of our favorites that clears up some plot holes in everyone?s favorite Christmas film, Die Hard.

Konstantin Chaykin Santa 2021 Special Edition 

Sometimes you just need to lean into silly themes, and if there?s a watchmaker that knows how to do just that, it?s Konstantin Chaykin. This season, the Russian watchmaker revealed a Santa themed variant on his famous Joker watch platform. There?s a beard, a red nose, glasses, and even a hat. The design uses the familiar wandering eyes as regulator hours and minutes, and a wide smile incorporating a moonphase complication. The result is an impressive bit of mechanical artistry built on a modified ETA 2824 base. If you need nothing less than Santa staring back at you when you check the time, here?s your ticket.
The SWATCH HoHoOUCH

It looks like Santa?s had a rough go of it this year as well with the SWATCH HoHoOuch. This translucent Swatch watch paints a grisly picture of Santa landing square on the center of the dial, face down, sending cracks to the dial?s edge. Sure, it obscures much of the hour and minute hands, but it?s a worthy price to pay for som...