Round-UpFather’s Day Special: Gift Your Dad A Unique Watch That Perfectly Complements His Profession
From a robust and durable timepiece for a dad who works in defence to a classic yet functional timekeeper for someone who’s a medical practitioner… here is a list of watches befitting different professions. Take your pick and bestow your dad with the gift of time to make this Father’s Day (June 16) more special for him
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Observed on the third Sunday of June every year, Father’s Day is a celebration of dads and their relentless commitment towards their families. From being the sounding board for all career advice to the moral compass guiding us in the right direction, most of us look up to our dads before making any important decision. And, while there are many ways to thank them for their unwavering support and encouragement, camouflaged as ‘tough love’, a luxurious watch surely makes the cut for a timeless gift. Whether your dad is in the military or runs a business, we’ve got you covered with our list of timepieces that complement different professions. Let’s take a look.
For A Dad Who’s In The Armed Forces
Bremont Broadsword Bronze
If your father is in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, this classic rugged model from Bremont’s Armed Forces collection, will prove to be a perfect ally, powering him through his challenging day-to-day tasks. Equipped with a date aperture at three o’clock and a small seconds indicator at six o’clock, this timepiece offers a balanced mix of essential utility and an understated aesthetic. Furthermore, its bronze tobacco hued-dial comes with prominent white markers and hands, filled with Super-LumiNova, to make the readability effortless even in low-light conditions. Its 40mm case offers a water resistance of up to 100m, and the watch is driven by the automatic BE-95-2AV calibre. Lastly, its brown leather strap is prepared to withstand daily wear and tear—while also lending the watch a vintage appeal—making it the best choice for your dad.
For A Dad Who Is In The Aviation Industry
Zenith Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Rescue
In the horological world, Swiss brand Zenith are synonymous with aviation, and rightly so! With a copyright on the name Pilot, they created the first automatic chronograph movement, El Primero in 1969, capable of measuring 1/10th of a second. So if your dad is a pilot or works in the aviation sector, then a Zenith watch is ideal for him, such as the Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Rescue, which stands out for its vintage-inspired design. Featuring chronograph sub-dials—a 30-minute counter and a 12-hour counter at three o’clock and nine o’clock, respectively—this striking grey model is an archetypal example of a pilot’s watch with a distinct round case, a large onion-shaped crown (for pilots wearing gloves), and prominent hour markers and hands. Its 45mm stainless-steel case offers a water resistance of up to 100m. The watch is powered by the automatic El Primero 4069 calibre, with a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. Gift your dad this incredible watch this Father’s Day to make his day memorable.
For A Dad Who’s A Medical Professional
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar
For someone whose dad is in the medical profession, a classic yet functional timekeeper such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar is a perfect choice. It features a pulsometer—used to measure heart rate—on the outermost perimeter of the dial. Other than this, it is equipped with a day-month window at 12 o’clock, a 30-minute counter and a 12-hour counter at three o’clock and nine o’clock, respectively, and a moon phase sub-dial at six o’clock, with a small hand indicating the date. This 40mm stainless-steel timepiece is a complicated marvel presented in a minimalist design, powered by the automatic 759 calibre, and is water-resistant to 50m. It comes in two versions—one is available in a leather strap and the other in a steel bracelet.
For A Dad Who’s An Accomplished Engineer
Urwerk UR-120 Space Black
Is your dad tech-savvy with a passion for space science? If you answered yes to that, then the futuristic Urwerk UR-120 Space Black is your ideal pick. With a length of 44mm, a width of 47mm, and an overall height of 15.8mm, the case is made from sandblasted titanium with a sandblasted steel bezel—both treated with black DLC—this asymmetrical timepiece is a reiteration of the UR-120 ‘Spock’ watch, launched in 2022. It features a skeletonised display of ‘satellites’ that split every hour taking a V-shape. When this happens, each of the two studs on a satellite rotates on its own axis to unveil one half of the next numeral, only to be joined later, revealing the next hour; this whole mechanism is powered by the self-winding calibre UR-20.01. The minute markers are placed at the extreme right of the dial. So, when the hour satellite reaches 60 minutes at five o’clock, the next satellite reaches the one o’clock position starting the next hour, and the cycle repeats. This technological wonder is a perfect match for your dad, and comes with a power reserve of 48 hours.
For A Dad Who Runs A Business
Frederique Constant Classics Business Timer
If your father is a businessman who’s always on the go, then the Frederique Constant Classics Business Timer is the watch for him. Featuring the day and date counters at nine o’clock and three o’clock, respectively, along with a moon phase indicator at six o’clock, the Classics Business Timer is a multipurpose watch in every sense of the word. Not just this, it comes with a week and month function located at the outermost perimeter of the dial, indicated by an arrow hand. It also features pronounced Roman numerals as hour markers for easy readability. Its 40mm steel and yellow-gold-plated case houses a quartz movement, offering a water-resistance of up to 60m.