It’s always difficult to choose a gift whatever the occasion and Father’s day is no different. My advice is obvious, buy a decent watch and he’ll not only love it but it will be something that he’ll use and be reminded of your appreciation everyday for years to come. The other great thing about watches is that you can never have too many. Here we have picked out 7 of the best watches for this Father’s Day 2011. Not only is there a watch for men with different styles and tastes, these watches are affordable too.
1. Citizen Eco Drive Chronograph – For just under £100 this is a great watch to delight your dad and really say thank you for all the hard work and love. Considering the RRP is twice the price, at this price it is a real bargain. This watch in particular features the popular Eco-Drive technology by Citizen that powers the watch via light making it long lasting and removing the need to change the battery. Available at H. Samuel
2. Casio GW-M5600-1ER G-Shock Watch – This one is for the more sporty and adventurous men. This Casio G-shock may not be the prettiest of watches but it is very rugged and immensely durable. With it’s Radio Controlled technology it’s great for keeping accurate time so there won’t be any excuses of being late. There are heaps of other functions to use on this watch including multi-alarms (including snooze), stopwatch, an automatic back light and world time zones making it a perfect work, rest and play watch. Available at Amazon UK
3. Rotary Men’s Divers Watch – Rotary is another popular Swiss watch brand for the older man. This one in particular is ideal for swimming, diving, snorkeling and other water sports and the price is pretty cheap too. What’s nice about this watch is it’s distinctive grooved bezel with large numbers and the luminous dots around the face of the watch and hands. The black leather watchstrap also adds that little bit of style and is perfect for men with slim wrists too. Available at Argos
4. Accurist Men’s Rotating Disc Chronograph Watch – Another great looking everyday watch at a superb price, this watch has that extra little bit of style and unique design that makes it stand out from the crowd. The abstract look of the chronograph dials is something you won’t see on other watches and it delivers the appearance of a much more expensive watch. The intricate red stitching around the strap and indices on the face contrast well with the black leather, black face and silver trimmings. This watch also features luminous hands as well as scratch resistant glass for added durability. For under £50 and a 3 years warranty this watch is another great bargain. Available at Argos
5. Men’s Casio Pro Trek Triple Sensor Watch – Does your dad love the outdoors and going on hikes? If he does then he’ll need a watch like this Casio PRG-240-1ER Pro Trek. It features a wide range of advanced measurements including the temperature and barometric pressure so the weather conditions can be anticipated. There is also a digital compass and altitude function for those mountain trekkers. Large but light, this watch is a dream for any outdoor enthusiast. Available at Amazon UK
6. Sekonda Chronograph watch with brown leather strap – A classy timepiece, this watch will suit the more sophisticated and fashionable gent. It features a rose gold plated bezel that gives it a classic and solid look to it. With luminous indices, chronograph and date window, this makes it great for work or evening wear. The fine, detailed tachymeter, and watch indices make this watch look intelligent too. For around £50 this is a bargain buy. Available at Amazon UK
7. Pulsar Mens Bracelet Watch – A more simplistic design, this is watch won’t draw that many compliments as some of the other watches we’ve featured but it is functional, cheap and practical as an everyday watch. It’s silver bracelet and case are solid yet lightweight and it is water resistant to 100m. Available at H Samuel