Father’s Day Gift Guide: Luxury Watches for Dad

Celebrated each year on the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day offers an occasion to honor our fathers – or anyone who has filled a paternal role in our lives. According to Hallmark, Father’s Day is the fourth most popular card-sending event in the United States. About 50% of Father’s Day cards are purchased for fathers, but there are also Father’s Day cards celebrating husbands, grandpas, brothers, and uncles. In other words, Father’s Day can be a great reason to celebrate any man who has made a positive impact on your life.

From the man who raised you to the stepdad who took you in like one of his own and the husband who has become the father you always dreamed your kids would have, all of the fathers in our lives deserve to be recognized for their incredible impact. These men have provided us with love, care, and a shoulder to cry on… and now it’s our turn to let them know how much they mean to us. This Father’s Day, make sure your gift is the one to remember with a luxury timepiece that signifies just how timeless your love really is.

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For the dad – or husband or grandfather – who loves smoking a cigar, sipping on a tart Old Fashioned, and watching classic movies like Sean Connery’s James Bond features, you can’t go wrong with a Rolex watch. For decades, these timepieces have signified class, taste, and success… and this prestige still holds true today. We particularly love the Rolex Submariner, which Connery himself wore in the 1960s James Bond films in which he starred. The 37 mm model shown above is a unique “no date” edition that evokes the watch from Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger.

If your Father’s Day gift recipient is the type who wishes everyone still wore a suit and tie to the office and has been hard-pressed to part with his well-loved leather briefcase, a Rolex Submariner watch is sure to match his discerning tastes. You’ll show him you’ve been paying attention with this memorable timepiece that might even bring a tear to his eye.

Is he addicted to Netflix’s Drive to Survive? Or maybe he’s an avid NASCAR viewer who can’t tear his eyes away during the Indy 500. Maybe he treats his own family car like a sports car, driving like he’s in it to win it down the local highway! For the dad who is crazy about all things cars, there is no better watch than a Richard Mille to show him how much you care.

Richard Mille is well known for its numerous brand partnerships with high-powered athletes ranging from F1 drivers like Lando Norris and Charles LeClerc to tennis greats like Rafael Nadal and even golf pros like Bubba Watson. The RM 011 pictured above is a collaboration with Brazilian F1 legend Felipe Massa, one of Richard Mille's original high-performance partners. The titanium case is light and durable, complemented perfectly by the pale blue rubber strap, which adds to the watch’s functionality and comfort. There’s a 100% chance that your dad will be completely dazzled by this thoughtful, unique gift.

Is your dad the person you call when the toilet is leaking, you need help putting up a shelf, or one of your light switches is on the fritz? You know the dad we’re talking about… he never seems to travel without his toolbox, and he always had the best advice about cleaning the gutters, patching drywall, and mowing the lawn. Every time you go over to his house, a new project seems to be underway! If that sounds like you’re dad, we can bet that he’d be rightfully fascinated by a watch with a skeletonized dial, allowing him a glimpse of the inner workings of one of these horological masterpieces.

We particularly love this black ceramic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, which features a double balance wheel and an openworked dial. He’ll likely be tempted to take it apart and figure out exactly how this masterful creation works! This watch is an innovative blend of luxury and function, and its modern yet refined aesthetic is the perfect addition to any watch collection. The Royal Oak line, which was initially unveiled in the 1970s, is a timeless classic that will never go out of style – we’re obsessed with the skeletonized dial that sets this version apart from the rest.

Whether he owns a boat or he simply embraces the yachting aesthetic with linen shirts and slip-on boat shoes, this dad revels in spending time by the water. He would choose a beach vacation over museums in Europe any day, and you can count on him rocking a sunburn by the time the trip is over. He spends the whole year looking forward to the summer, when he can feel the wind whipping in his hair as he zips around on his sporty watercraft. In another era, he probably would have been an explorer, a sailor, or a merchant who traveled the world by boat, exploring every different waterway.

The perfect watch for the aspiring seafarer? The Patek Philippe Aquanaut, a sporty take on the classic Patek Philippe Nautilus line. The Aquanaut keeps the cushion-shaped face of the Nautilus while adding a “tropical” rubber trap for more versatility and durability from the elements. A timeless Aquanaut watch like the one shown above can easily be dressed up or down, making it the perfect accessory whether you’re enjoying a light lunch on your yacht or reveling in fine dining at your nearest port.

Is your dad always jetting off to the next location, checking hotspots around the world off his bucket list? He probably has a wealth of frequent flyer miles, and he’d never be caught dead flying economy – business or first class only! He’s a pro traveler who can easily find the most luxurious lounge in any airport, and he’s a certified expert at working on the go. You can’t even remember his next destination… is he headed to Brazil? Bulgaria? Belarus? Who’s to say!

For the dad who’s never in the same time zone two days in a row, we highly recommend the Rolex GMT-Master II, a classic and elegant sports watch that can display the clock for multiple time zones at once. The blue and red two-toned bezel is the original color combination, but Rolex has branched out into a number of other aesthetics as well, many of which have earned affectionate nicknames like the “root beer” (brown and black), “Sprite” (green and black), and “Batman” (blue and black). At Avi & Co., we have a variety of GMT-Master II watches in stock, so you can choose the one that would best complement his style.

He was a teenager in the ‘60s or early ‘70s, and he grew up on Phish, the Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane. His idols? Jerry Garcia, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page. But here’s the thing… it’s not the 1960s anymore! Whether or not Dad ended up in a creative career, he has moved onward and upward from the ethos of free love. He appreciates the finer things in life, but he still has a soft spot for the days of Woodstock, tie-dye, and protesting the Vietnam War.

His perfect watch? The Patek Philippe Complications. Now, an elite timepiece like this one might seem like a counterintuitive choice for someone who once rejected materialism… but this watch has been incredibly popular with musical legends throughout the years, and it’s sure to make Dad feel closer to his one-time idols of guitarists, vocalists, and headbanging drummers. Plus, it’s a nice reminder of the beautiful life he has built for himself – not to mention an heirloom that can be passed down for generations to come.

This Father’s Day, give a gift worthy of the most important man in your life. A luxury watch is a treasure that can be passed down for generations – and he’ll think of your special bond every time he fastens it around his wrist. Need help selecting the perfect timepiece? Come visit Avi & Co. at one of our three upscale boutiques, located in New York, Aspen, and Miami.

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