Sometimes shopping for the men in our lives can be the most challenging part of the entire holiday experience. However, no need to worry and default to getting socks or underwear. Here at Macau Lifestyle HQ, we trawled shops physically and virtually to find memorable gifts for dads, brothers, husbands, boyfriends–all the special men in your life, this Christmas season!
Leica’s “à la carte” personalization service
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On top of our shopping list is Leica’s new upgraded a la carte personalization service that’s now available for four models, including the Leica M10, the Leica M10-P, the Leica Q, and the Leica Q-P. With a new 24-color selection, you can add your chosen leather color to the fantastic gadget needed this holiday season. Purchase a Leica for your better half (or yourself!) at Leica stores in Hong Kong and you can enjoy this incredible personalization service. Within one year of the purchasing date, you can still enjoy a complimentary replacement of orange, octane, Cielo or nude leathers. Head to the Leica Hong Kong’s first flagship store on Pak Sha road in Causeway Bay to sort out your Christmas list stat!
Leica Store Causeway Bay, G/F, No.12, Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 385 0118
Leica Store 2026, Podium Level 2, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 873 3230, www.leica-camera.com
AJ Hackett
Give the gift of a hair-raising experience this Christmas. The AJ Hackett experience at Macau Tower is an unforgettable activity that anyone would love to receive. Take your loved one for a plunge at the world’s highest commercial bungy jump before the year ends. Bound to be truly unforgettable, dare to walk the Skywalk and bask in the stunning view of the city. Take in the city lights and get your adrenaline fix at this exciting location. Conquer your fears with a tower climb to Macau’s highest summit. The skywalk is priced at MOP $693 while a full bungy jump is priced at MOP $3,870.
This season of giving, AJ Hackett is offering every reader a fantastic opportunity to experience the AJ Hackett Skywalk with a special MOP $100 discount this Christmas season. It’s originally priced at MOP $788 but you can now avail of the unique experience at MOP $688 from November 20 to December 31, 2019. You can use the code: AJ_XMAS_100. This offer is available for non-local readers while local Macau ID holders can only enjoy 50% off onsite.
AJ Hackett Macau Tower Limited Level T2 – Adventure Zone, +853 8988 8656, www.skyparkglobal.com
Rado
Give the gift of time with a unique touch of Macau this Christmas season with Rado. 2020 is a truly special year, which marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region. Rado has launched the HyperChrome 1616 Macau Special Edition to celebrate this occasion. It symbolizes the city’s heritage and its courageous spirit passed on to the next generations.
The special timepiece is limited to 888 pieces and only available in Macau. HyperChrome 1616 is an audacious timepiece: its angular, impossible to overlook case measures 46mm with an extra-wide leather strap, with practical functions of 80-hour power reserve and water resistance to 10 bars. This is the perfect present for the men in your life while bridging the connection between Macau’s rich history and modern development in this beautiful city.
Rado Galaxy Macau, Shop G035, The Promenade Shops, Cotai, 853 2882 3344, www.galaxymacau.com, www.rado.com
Klipsch
Wondering what to give your brother, cousin or friend? Bring out the music lover in them with Klipsch’s new sporty S1 True Wireless earphones. It has up to six hours of battery life from a single charge and an additional 15 hours from its charging case. It also features the Klipsch patented oval ear tips for maximum comfort and legendary sound. The new S1 True Wireless is rated and tested at IPX4 to resist sweat, moisture, and rain. It’s priced at HKD $1,299 and is something that someone would actually use every day and remember you for it.
Klipsch www.fortress.com.hk
Devialet
Go big for your present this year to your dad with the world’s most powerful ultra-compact speaker. The Devialet Phantom Reactor delivers unprecedented power with zero distortion, saturation or background noise. This incredible gift will have your father fully immersed in music, movies, and games. It’s also so small that you can hold it in the palm of your hands. It is available in two looks of iconic white and matte black. The Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 and Phantom Reactor 900 are priced from HKD $9,990.
Devialet Shop 134, Level 1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, +852 2219 9991, www.devialet.com
Berluti
Thinking of impressing your boss? Or looking for thoughtful gifts for your uncle? A personalized Berluti bag (or anything from their brand, really) is something that should be on your list. This year, the brand is offering an innovative service, combining a traditional stencil technique with Berluti’s elaborate patina know-how. You can also have the opportunity to add your preferred initials making your gift even more thoughtful than it already is. Coloring your Berluti gifts is a unique way of bringing it to life and the patina is a perfect opportunity for the item to truly stand out as something special. The result is bound to be a truly unique gift that any recipient would cherish for years to come.
Berluti Stores G21-G22, Landmark Prince’s, Central, Hong Kong,+852 2343 0855, www.berluti.com