Watches To Gift Every Kind of Dad 

Sharp Staff May 27, 2024

Citizen Watch Canada & SHARP

Father’s Day is all about showing Dad how much you appreciate everything he does for the people he loves, but finding the perfect gift to express this can be a tricky process. Especially if (in true dad form) he tells you he doesn’t need anything special for Father’s Day. Whether he feels most comfortable in a three-piece suit or a Star Wars tee, Citizen Watch Canada has a watch that promises to boost his style game and put a smile on his face for years to come.

For the Classic Gentleman Dad: Citizen Eco-Drive 365 

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He appreciates the finer things in life, from handmade shoes to a well-mixed cocktail to a distinctive accessory. Citizen’s Eco-Drive 365 hits all the right notes for this classic gentleman with its black ion-plated case inspired by an archival piece from 1973. Equally enticing is the light-powered Eco-Drive Calibre E365 movement that provides an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month, and can run for up to a year on a full charge. ($750)

For the Tech Enthusiast Dad: Series8 831 Automatic

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Citizen’s flagship series of automatic watches combines the classic appeal of a self-winding mechanical watch with a bold, versatile, and modern look. With a 40mm brushed and polished stainless steel case, matching stainless steel bracelet, and a unique green textured dial, the watch will add a subtle pop of colour to any look. The feature most likely to appeal to a techie dad, however, might be the sapphire crystal window on the back through which he can observe the Citizen Calibre 9051 automatic movement in all its complex mechanical glory. ($1,495)

For the Sci-Fi Dad: C-3PO Star Wars

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Whether or not his collection already includes a light sabre and a scale model of the Millennium Falcon, any dad who loves all things sci-fi will be sure to appreciate the look of Citizen’s C-3P0 timepiece. Inspired by a Citizen analog-digital watch from the 1980s (and, of course, Anakin Skywalker’s famously sassy droid), this update adds a bezel with visible screws, a tapered bracelet design, and a robust 33.4mm x 45.4mm case. With analog subdials for hours, minutes, and seconds, and additional digital displays for time, day, date, and temperature it’s the ultimate Star Wars accessory. ($650)

For the Stylish Dad: Frederique Constant Classic Date Manufacture

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Dads who appreciate tailored blazers, custom-made shirts, and other hallmarks of a stylish wardrobe will immediately recognize this watch for what it is: a timeless classic. Crafted by one of Switzerland’s most respected watchmakers and featuring a state-of-the-art automatic movement, the Classic Date Manufacture will be on par with his most treasured wardrobe pieces. ($4,795)

For the Outdoor Adventurer Dad: Alpina Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer

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If he spends his weekends rock climbing, running marathons, and white water rafting (or just aspires to) the Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer has the right look and the right features to keep pace with any on-the-go lifestyle. With its brushed and polished 41mm stainless steel case, anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal, and 100 metre water resistance, it’s ready for whatever the elements have in store. Plus, thanks to a Swiss quartz movement featuring Worldtimer, GMT, and day/night functions, he’s sure to be on time wherever his adventures take him. ($1,495)

For the Cutting-Edge Dad: Accutron Astronaut

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Any dad who’s known for his love of bold style and fashion-forward design will appreciate the looks and the story behind this limited-edition timepiece. Inspired by watches used by Air Force test pilots in the 1960s, this limited-edition combines the midcentury look of the original with a modern Swiss-made GMT movement. Limited to just 300 pieces worldwide, it’s as stylish as it is exclusive. ($4,500)