5 Watches Any Dad Will Love
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Unless your dad is a die-hard watch lover (in which case, he’s probably reading this, too) it’s likely been a while since he treated himself to a new watch. Father’s Day is the perfect chance to remedy that, and — thanks to their many covetable options — Citizen Group is a solid bet to have one that’ll put a smile on his face. To save you the trouble of wading through the many options on offer from Citizen, Bulova, Frederique Constant, and Accutron, we’ve selected the best of the bunch.
For the History-Loving Dad: Bulova MIL SHIPS Bronze
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If his TV is perpetually tuned to the History Channel and his favourite vacations involve tours of WWII landmarks, the Bulova MIL SHIPS is bound to become his favourite accessory. A tribute to Bulova’s history of providing timing gear to the U.S. armed forces, the MIL SHIPS is based on a rare prototype from 1957 developed for the U.S. Navy. The latest variation on this classic design is the Special Edition MIL-SHIPS Bronze, which was released for Bulova’s 150th Anniversary, and features a sandblast-finished bronze case. ($1,650)
For the Nautical Dad: Bulova Marine Star Heritage
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In addition to a scuffed pair of boat shoes and a repertoire of fishing stories, any dad who enjoys spending time on the water should have a watch that’s worthy of his biggest nautical fits. Inspired by one of the most stylish Bulova designs of the 1970s, the Special Edition Marine Star 6-hand chronograph offers an enviable mix of vintage style and seagoing robustness. In addition to the vintage Marine Star logo on the dial and an anchor engraved on the case back, it boasts a double-domed sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it the perfect accessory for his next voyage. ($1,450)
For the Sophisticated Dad: Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Date
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Dads who know the difference between a spread collar and an Oxford collar (and which tie knot goes best with each) will find plenty to appreciate in this classic Swiss-made timepiece. In addition to a self-winding automatic movement, its 40mm steel case, brown alligator leather strap, and sunburst salmon dial keep things stylishly understated and ensure it will pair easily with a wide range of dapper looks. ($4,795)
For the Bling-Loving Dad: Citizen Series8 880 GMT
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The flashy two-tone rose- and gold-tone stainless steel case makes this watch hard to miss, but it’s got plenty of substance to back up its eye-catching style. Among the many technical bona fides on offer are a textured black dial, a case that’s water resistant to 100m, and a Japanese-made automatic movement that can display two time zones simultaneously. ($2,395)
For the Aviation-Loving Dad: Accutron Astronaut LTi
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Whether he’s earned his stripes behind the stick of a jet or on Microsoft Flight Simulator, any dad who enjoys nerding out over aviation history will appreciate the looks and lore of the Astronaut LTi. Based on a watch created for NASA and worn by pilots in the X-15 rocket plane program, the Astronaut combines classic midcentury looks with a few notable modern upgrades. In addition to a magnetic-resistant automatic movement, this new edition features a case and bracelet made from ion-coated Grade 5 Titanium — which as every aviation buff knows, is the stuff used in high-performance airframes. ($4,195)
