With Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s not too late to buy dad a gift he’ll treasure. Wondering what to get him? Read below for 10 luxury watches that any father is sure to enjoy. No matter your budget or style, our ultimate Father’s Day Luxury Watch Gift Guide has you covered.
Here, 10 luxury watch ideas for Father’s Day:
- For the Classic Dad: Rolex Submariner
- For the Adventurer: Breitling Chronomat GMT
- For the Dad Who Likes to Dress Up: Patek Philippe Calatrava (Ref. 5227)
- For the Budding Watch Collector: Omega Speedmaster
- For the Water Lover: Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000
- For the Dad Who Has Everything: Vacheron Constantin Tribute to Great Explorers
- For the Modern Dad: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
- For the Budget-Conscious Dad: Tag Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date
- For the Vintage Enthusiast: Cartier Santos Dumont
- For the Aspiring Astronomer: A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna
- For the Classic Dad: Rolex Submariner
Price: $7,500+
One of the most famous men’s watches in the world, the iconic Rolex Submariner dates back to 1953. Originally designed for underwater exploration and diving, the watch gained legendary status when it appeared on the wrist of James Bond in movies such as Dr. No, Goldfinger, and From Russia With Love.
- For the Adventurer: Breitling Chronomat GMT
Price: around $10,000
For the fathers with an active lifestyle, the Breitling Chronomat GMT is a practical, sturdy choice. This watch offers dual time zones, water resistance up to 500m, and glow-in-the-dark hands to keep up with an on-the-go pace.
- For the Dad Who Likes to Dress Up: Patek Philippe Calatrava (Ref. 5227)
Price: $35,400-$37,300
Known as the definitive dress watch, Patek Philippe’s signature Calatrava utilizes a simple and sleek design to add elegance to any occasion.
- For the Budding Watch Collector: Omega Speedmaster
Price: $4,500-$8,700 (steel models)
One of the best entry level luxury watches is the Omega Speedmaster. First made in 1957, the Speedmaster gained notoriety after it was worn during the first moon landing in 1969. Nowadays, the Speedmaster is still the only watch authorized to be worn by NASA astronauts in space. Given the lasting value and popularity of this timepiece, it is the perfect start to a luxury watch collection.
- For the Water Lover: Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000
Price: around $4,500
The Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000 is the only watch in the world that can function at depths of up to 6,600 feet underwater, using a unique magnetic pushpiece system. This sturdy watch is perfect for divers or any dads that spend their time in the water.
- For the Dad Who Has Everything: Vacheron Constantin Tribute to Great Explorers
Price: around $100,000
If you’re struggling to find a unique gift for the dad who owns everything, look no further than the Vacheron Constantin Tribute to Great Explorers. This limited edition watch collection is meant to honor the most famous explorers in history with maps of the areas these explorers journeyed printed on the face of the watch. If your budget allows, this impressive-looking watch may be the perfect gift for a lucky dad.
- For the Modern Dad: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Price: $21,000+
The Royal Oak is a luxury steel sport watch with an octagonal bezel case and integrated bracelet. The watch has been defying convention since its debut in 1972 and has since become a modern classic.
- For the Budget-Conscious Dad: Tag Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date
Price: $1000-$3200
This driving-inspired watch was first released in 1986. Sold at a reasonable price point, this casual watch won’t break the bank.
- For the Vintage Enthusiast: Cartier Santos Dumont
Price: $6,700+
Widely known as the first wristwatch in the world, Cartier created this timepiece in 1904 for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The art deco-esque design and illustrious history of this watch make it a great fit for any vintage lover.
- For the Aspiring Astronomer: A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna
Price: around $215,000
With a 14-day power reserve, perpetual calendar, and a magnificent orbital moonphase display, this watch is a beautiful display of design and technology. The orbital moonphase display depicts current moon phase, the positions of the sun and the moon, and the day and night halves of the hemisphere.