Graduation season is officially upon us, which means it's time to commemorate the achievements of the hardworking graduates in your life. As always, Bezel has you covered with graduation watches from Rolex, IWC, Cartier, and more–each sure to mark the milestone with style and sophistication.

Read about our favorites below or check out the entire collection of 50+ watches for graduation gifting here.

Our Picks for the 10 Best Graduation Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 “Wimbledon” Ref. 126334-0021

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Ref. IW3777-09

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Ref. WSPN0006

Tudor Black Bay 54 Ref. M79000N-0001

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Ref. 3858522

Rolex Explorer Ref. 124270-0001

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ref. 101817

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Ref. 210.30.42.20.10.001

Panerai Luminor Due 42 Ref. PAM01274

Cartier Santos de Cartier Ref. WSSA0030

1. Rolex Datejust 41 “Wimbledon” Ref. 126334-0021

You simply can't go wrong with a Datejust, and this configuration happens to be one of the very best. As Wimbledon’s official timekeeper for over four decades, Rolex celebrates the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament with this stunning Datejust 41 dial variant. Send your graduate off into the world with a watch sure to set the right tone for their career to come.

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2. IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Ref. IW3777-09

Sure to impress the notion that the sky truly is the limit, this high-flying reference from IWC is sure to be appreciated by your grad. Designed to meet the needs of professional pilots traveling great distances, this bonafide “tool watch” from IWC features both day and date-indicating complications, in addition to an always useful chronograph. In stainless steel with large and highly-legible luminous applications, you simply can't go wrong.

3. Cartier Panthère de Cartier Ref. WSPN0006

If your graduate has a passion for fashion, or they've admired the collections of stars including Rihanna and Zendaya among other notable names, you'd be hard-pressed to go wrong with this widely coveted Cartier. The iconic Panthère de Cartier is the perfect marriage of jewelry and horology, sporting an intricately crafted, five-piece link bracelet in hard-wearing stainless steel.

4. Tudor Black Bay 54 Ref. M79000N-0001

Is your graduate wise beyond their years, and known to favor the classics over newfangled novelties?  Look no further than this heritage-inspired diver, boasting both a timeless aesthetic and a chronometer-certified in-house caliber. Perhaps the ultimate modern Tudor – the Black Bay 54 offers all that you could want in a vintage-inspired reissue, taking aesthetic cues from an early 1950s Submariners produced by the Rolex sister brand.

5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Ref. 3858522

Similarly traditional, albeit in a radically different way is this subtle Reverso reference, originally produced for polo players of the 1930s. Executed in hardwearing stainless steel with a silvered dial, Jaeger-LeCoultre's aptly named Reverso “Classic” is distinguished by its uniquely reversible case construction, and its handcrafted leather strap, notably produced by the storied Argentinian polo bootmaker Casa Fagliano.

6. Rolex Explorer Ref. 124270-0001

For the graduate with daring dreams, ready to take on whatever challenge comes their way, this is without question the watch. A true “go anywhere, do anything” Rolex, this latest generation Explorer measures a traditional 36 mm across, and is built to a higher standard than ever before with the watchmaker’s upgraded Caliber 3230 movement. Executed in 904L Oystersteel, this sports reference is sure to last for generations to come.

7. Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ref. 101817

Perfectly suited for the elegant avant-garde, this Serpenti is sure to have them grinning from ear to ear for years. Featuring a jewelry-like, stainless steel bracelet with the appearance of a coiled, scaled serpent, you could easily describe the highly sought-after Bulgari icon as a work of horological art. Tasteful finishing touches of note include applied Roman numerals and stick indices on its silvered white dial, along with a cabochon-set crown.

8. Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Ref. 210.30.42.20.10.001

Omega's Seamaster collection is among the most storied of dive watch lineages in horological history. Powered by the latest generation of highly accurate Master Co-Axial calibers from Omega, this all-green take on the famed Seamaster Diver 300M boasts both brains and brawn in this vibrant configuration. At a versatile 42 mm across, this dive reference is sure to serve your graduate in a number of different settings.

9. Panerai Luminor Due 42 Ref. PAM01274

Design-conscious graduates with an eye for the unconventional deserve a watch that suits their tastes in unmistakable style. Benefitting from a heavily slimmed-down case, the Panerai Luminor Due wears smaller on the wrist than brawnier designs by Panerai, offering a more elegant take on the brand’s iconic case design, featuring the legendary watchmaker's signature crown guard mechanism.

10. Cartier Santos de Cartier Ref. WSSA0030

A substantial design with an equal parts technical and refined aesthetic, this sunburst blue dial-fitted reference exists as a compelling alternative to Rolex references in its price range. As a direct descendent of the very first men’s wristwatch, this Santos de Cartier offers better construction and a higher grade movement than ever before in the Cartier model’s history.