Perfect Gift for Father: Top 12 Best Watches for Dad

With Father’s Day just around the corner, many of us are looking for a perfect gift to buy. Our dads are probably the most important men most of us have in our lives, so trying to impress them and find a perfect gift for them can be a very demanding task.

Luckily, that’s where we can help.

A nice and quality watch is always a great gift idea. Many fathers will know how to appreciate a good watch. They will probably look at them at work, impatiently waiting for the day to end, so they can come back and enjoy time with their beloved family.

Why not make that even more enjoyable, by buying your father a watch that he will relish wearing.

Best Watches for Dad

In this article, we will list several watches in different price ranges that can fit every pocket… and every father’s hand.

Timex Standard Chronograph 41mm Leather Strap Watch

When it comes to watches in the lower price range, Timex company has a great variety of options. One of them is this classic watch called Standard Chronograph.

This beautiful classic watch comes with a leather strap. There are three different shades of brown that you can choose from, so your father can easily style it with his other clothes and accessories.

The chronograph dial also comes in two different colors – darker olive green with yellowish-beige numbers and cream white with black numbers.

The lens is made out of mineral glass and the case is made out of low lead brass. This watch also boasts 30-meter water resistance, so if your father works with water, he doesn’t have to be afraid that little splashes will destroy his new watch.

With its fairly neutral colors and classic style, this is a great watch to wear for everyday occasions.

The price of the watch is another great thing about it. It costs just $119 and you can order it directly from the Timex webshop.

Citizen Garrison Watch

This beautiful sleek watch in a lower price range could surely delight your father on his special day.

With a light brown strap and a contrasting dark blue dial with white numbers inside the stainless steel case, this watch is extremely wearable in everyday and informal occasions.

The strap is made of leather, so the watch will be very comfortable to wear even for longer periods of time.

The numbers on the dial are very easy to see, and another positive feature of this watch is the luminous hands. Like the other watches on the list, this watch is waterproof as well, so your father will not have to worry about minor wetting.

What sets it apart is Citizen’s so-called Eco-Wave technology. They claim that their watches in this category can be charged with any source of light, so they will “never” need a battery change.

The watch is available on the company’s official website for $250, and there is currently an option to buy it for $200 if you shop with Klarna.

Bulova 97B169 Men’s Classic Watch

This is another great classic-looking type of chronograph watch. It comes with a 24mm wide brown leather strap, and a gold-toned case made out of stainless steel. There is also a version with a blue strap and silver-toned case.

The lens is made out of mineral glass. The dial inside is textured, with roman numbers made out of stainless steel and also in a golden color matching the case.

This color combination, combined with the leather strap that has a crocodile skin-like type of texture, gives the watch a very luxurious feel. It will probably be an eye-catching timepiece that your father will love to flaunt in front of friends and family.

All of that for a price of $299? Sounds like a great deal.

The watch can be found on Amazon for the mentioned price.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Quartz Watch

If you want great quality, but affordable price, this Hamilton timepiece is the way to go. Their Khaki Field line seems to be very popular, probably because of its quality, military-style and overall great look.

This quality watch comes with a wide leather strap made out of cow leather and sewn through with a thick white thread.

Its case is made out of stainless steel and the lens is made out of sapphire crystal. Inside, there is a black dial with white numbers. The watch has three hands and two are luminous.

There is a big date window in the upper part of the watch, where you can set the day and the date.

If he likes military-style watches, then this one will be a great fit for your dad. The watch costs CHF380, which is around $394, but the price depends on the retailer.

Victorinox Swiss Army Forcefield Watch 241848

Victorinox’s Swiss Army Forcefield Watch is a luxury quartz watch. Its strap is made out of genuine leather and the case is made out of stainless steel. The dial is dark blue with white numbers that are very easy to see. In addition to that, the hands of the watch are luminous, so it is fairly easy to read it even in darker conditions. The lens is made out of anti-reflective crystal sapphire glass, which also makes it easier to read in different lighting conditions. This beautiful watch looks sporty and classic at the same time, so it will be appropriate for numerous occasions.

Its’ 100-meter water resistance will also give your father some ease of mind while wearing it, and looking at it, he will probably feel proud and content. The watch is available on the company’s webshop for the price of £309, which is about $475. That doesn’t seem like a high price for something that a loved one would wear every day.

Shinola The Runwell 47mm Watch

Another beautiful, classic-looking watch. Shinola’s The Runwell Watch is mainly characterized by its durability and robustness, hence the name.

Shinola offers this model in many different variations of strap, case, and dial colors, so you will easily find the one that suits your dad the best.

What’s more important is the materials used to make this gorgeous watch with a special, high-accuracy quartz movement called Argonite 1069.

The strap is made out of leather and it can come in either black, or blue, or different shades of brown colors. It is also easily removable and you can order a replacement when and if the time comes. Inside the stainless steel case, there is a black dial (or a white, blue, or green one) with Arabic numbers in a contrasting color.

The hands of the watch are luminous and there is a small dial in the center of the watch that counts seconds. On top of that there is a double-domed sapphire crystal lens, which is very durable and scratch-resistant.

Another thing that sets this watch apart is the fact that it comes in a beautiful wooden box which will also last for a long time, just as the watch itself will.

The watch can be bought on the company’s website for $595.

Seiko Presage SRPD07J1 Watch

It is another watch with a very luxurious look, which exudes elegance. This Seiko watch has a specific case shape. Unlike other watches on the list, its case is slightly oval and rectangular in shape. The strap of this watch is dark brown, almost black, and is made of calfskin, which guarantees durability and longevity. Inside the case is a dark brown dial, with thin and elegant Roman numerals. The hands of the watch are also thin and elegant, in pearl white.

Above is a glass made of curved crystal sapphire, making this watch scratch-resistant. It is also splash-resistant.

This elegant watch is available for $609.49 on Amazon.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Watch

This beautiful Khaki Field line watch is another great gift choice for your dad.

He will appreciate its distinct appearance, with a dark brown cow leather strap combined with a silver-colored stainless steel case and a dial with black numbers. There are other variations of colors, but this combination really stands out. The lens is made out of sapphire crystal and the watch is 100-meter waterproof. It also has an 80-hour power reserve. All in all, this seems like a very durable and robust watch, available for the price of CHF550, which is around $670.

Longines Hydroconquest Watch

This sporty watch is a great gift idea if your dad likes the style. The strap and the case of the watch are made out of stainless steel. The lens is made out of sapphire crystal. It is also coated with an anti-reflective coating, making it durable and scratch-resistant. The watch is also 30-meter waterproof. It comes with a beautiful sunray blue colored dial with big white Arabic numbers. The hands are luminous, which is achieved using Swiss Super-LumiNova technology. It has quartz movement.

There is also a black version, but the blue one definitely stands out more. The watch is available on the official company’s website with a price of CHF950, which is around $1158,97.

Miro Baroncelli Heritage Watch

For more elegant dads, Mido Baroncelli Heritage is a perfect choice. With its slim and sleek design, this simple black and a white watch will certainly attract attention.

The strap of this is made out of hand-sewn leather, promising comfort and durability. The case is made out of “high-grade 316L stainless steel”, which makes it not only durable but also anti-magnetic as well as corrosion-resistant. The lens is made out of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass. The glass makes the watch both scratch- and shock-resistant.

Inside, there is a white dial, and three elegant and slim hands. The second hand is highlighted with crisp blue color. There are no numerals, but lines instead, giving it an elegant and sleek modern look.

This watch costs CHF990, which is about $1207,77.

Raymond Weil Maestro Men’s Moon Phase Automatic Blue Leather Men’s Watch

For the ones of you who want to spend a bit more money on a gift for dad, here is this beautiful blue Raymond Weil Maestro watch that even has a Moon Phase indicator on the bottom, at 6 o’clock.

The strap is made out of genuine calfskin, embroidered with thick white thread on both sides. There is also a crocodile-like pattern on the leather. The back side of the watch is made out of stainless steel, and the glass on the front is made out of sapphire crystal. There is a deeper blue dial on the inside, with slim and elegant roman numerals, and three slim, silver-colored hands. In addition to the moon phase indicator, there is a date indicator as well, which is positioned at 3 o’clock. The movement of the watch is automatic.

This captivating timepiece costs €1450, which is around $1519,93. It’s available on the company’s website.

ORIS Rectangular Complication

The last watch on our list for Father’s Day gift ideas is this refined, vintage-looking watch with a rectangular shape.

Oris Rectangular Complication watch comes with a black genuine leather strap with a stainless steel folding clasp. A couple of other watches on our list, the leather on this one also has a crocodile-like pattern.

The case of the watch is made out of stainless steel. The glass is made out of sapphire crystal which is domed on both sides and has an anti-reflective coating as well.

This watch has a power reserve of 38 hours. The dial inside the case is dark, almost black. It has a moon phase, day of the week, and date indicators. The numerals are white roman numbers. The hands of the watch are luminous because of the Super LumiNova technology.

All in all, it has everything that your dad could wish for. And it looks classy as well.

This watch costs CHF1980, which is around $2415,53.

Conclusion

For the majority, our fathers mean the world to us. We want their approval, love. We want them to be proud of us.

That’s why, every so often, we go and try to spoil them with gifts. Father’s Day is a great opportunity to show our love and appreciation for them. Buying a good-quality watch for dad will certainly help with that.

But the most important thing is to cherish the time we spend with our dads. They definitely do.

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