Debenhams reduce £575 watch similar to Rolex to under £90 in huge last-minute Christmas sale

A classic-looking timepiece is always a great gift idea, whether it’s to treat someone special at Christmas or to commemorate a special milestone. You don’t need to pay over the odds to make a real statement with one, either, especially with Debenhams’ last-minute Christmas sale.

Right now, you can pick up a Stührling Original Brigadier Quartz Chronograph 42mm Diver watch for £89.25, down from £575 (price correct at the time of writing). Available in four different colours, this watch’s timeless design will appeal to just about everyone.

Designed to look like a classic diver’s watch, it is water-resistant up to 100 metres, making it ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and a wintry splash on the coast. Its hands and indices are luminescent, with a coin-edge bezel around the 42mm face.

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The push-button strap is a fully adjustable triple-row and stainless steel link bracelet that’s easy to modify at home — if you have the right tools — or for cheap at your local jeweller’s. “Beautiful crafted watch, looks amazing on and appears expensive,” said a five-star review on the Debenhams website. “Great quality.”

At the Stührling website the watch has a 4.5 out of 5 average from almost 100 customer reviews. “I have been thinking about this watch for a while. I loved the look. But what about quality ? When I received it I was really impressed,” said another five-star review. "It has a really expensive look and feel. Love it.”

“The watch has a decent weight and so far I have no complaints,” said another happy customer. “I don’t think you can go wrong for the price or the quality.”

Some complaints have been levelled at the case's chrome plating. “My issue with the Brigadier is that the case is chrome-plated, not stainless steel,” said a three-star review. “The chrome is coming off around the back of the case.” Another said: "I love this watch. My issue is it is a chrome plated body, and not very well done. The chrome plating is coming off around the case back. It's sad because this is the watch that got me involved and excited about the watch world."

If an all-black option is more to your tastes, this Michael Kors Oversized Alek Black-Tone Watch is just £188, down from £269. There’s also a great offer on this Armani Exchage option for just £89 (reduced from £199) at Very.

At such a huge discount, the Stührling Original Brigadier is nevertheless an easy recommendation at just £89.25.