The Sensei Ten · Father’s Day
10 Father’s Day watches with real personality
For the dad who notices a good dial, keeps his old watch box, or deserves the beginning of a collection. Ten gifts with a little more personality.
Start with these three
Find your starting point.
For Dad who wears smaller watches
EREBUS WATCH Ascent 34 Black EnamelBlack enamel in a compact 34mm case gives this Ascent a lovely sense of focus. It is a little daily watch with a dial worth slowing down to look at.
USD 449.00
For the everyday bracelet wearer
TRASKA Commuter 36 Carbon BlackCommuter 36 puts a crisp black dial inside a straightforward steel daily watch. The appeal is in the proportions: a familiar shape with the details neatly handled.
For Dad who dresses up
Orient Bambino Version 7 RA-AC0M04Y30BA cream dial, a leather strap and the sweep of an automatic movement. Bambino brings an old-fashioned sense of occasion to a very wearable 38.4mm package.
USD 295.00Jump to a watch All ten picks, in order
- 01EREBUS WATCH Ascent 34 Black EnamelFor Dad who wears smaller watches
- 02TRASKA Commuter 36 Carbon BlackFor the everyday bracelet wearer
- 03Orient Bambino Version 7 RA-AC0M04Y30BFor Dad who dresses up
- 04Baltic Aquascaphe Classic Blue GiltFor the sea-and-holiday dad
- 05Clemence Watches Munro - RidgelineFor the understated outdoors dad
- 06Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph WatchFor Dad with a design streak
- 07Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonFor Dad who would enjoy the joke
- 08VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz WatchFor Dad with family in two places
- 09Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose'For the dad who enjoys winding a watch
- 10Casio AE-1200WH-1AVFor Dad who wants useful buttons
The ten, side by side. Open comparison table ↓
| Watch / role | Price | What makes it interesting | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. EREBUS WATCH Ascent 34 Black EnamelFor Dad who wears smaller watches | USD 449.00 | 34mm diameter · 10.9mm thick · 40mm lug span | Miyota 9015 |
| 2. TRASKA Commuter 36 Carbon BlackFor the everyday bracelet wearer | See configuration details | Miyota 9039 (no date) / 9015 (date option) | |
| 3. Orient Bambino Version 7 RA-AC0M04Y30BFor Dad who dresses up | USD 295.00 | 38.4mm diameter · 12.5mm thick · 44mm lug span | Orient F6724 |
| 4. Baltic Aquascaphe Classic Blue GiltFor the sea-and-holiday dad | 39mm diameter · 13mm thick · 47mm lug span | Miyota 9039 | |
| 5. Clemence Watches Munro - RidgelineFor the understated outdoors dad | GBP 599.00 | 37.5mm diameter · 10mm thick · 45mm lug span | Miyota 9039 |
| 6. Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph WatchFor Dad with a design streak | 36mm wide · 10.75mm thick | VK68 meca-quartz chronograph | |
| 7. Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonFor Dad who would enjoy the joke | GBP 245.00 | 37mm diameter | Single-jewel quartz |
| 8. VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz WatchFor Dad with family in two places | USD 428.00 | 26mm wide · 12mm thick | Two Ronda Slimtech 1062 quartz movements |
| 9. Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose'For the dad who enjoys winding a watch | 38mm wide · 42mm lug span | La Joux-Perret D100 | |
| 10. Casio AE-1200WH-1AVFor Dad who wants useful buttons | USD 39.95 | 39g · Resin band | Digital quartz |
Ten watches. Plenty of temptation.
Find your favourite ↓- 01
For Dad who wears smaller watches
USD 449.00
EREBUS WATCH
EREBUS WATCH Ascent 34 Black Enamel
Black enamel in a compact 34mm case gives this Ascent a lovely sense of focus. It is a little daily watch with a dial worth slowing down to look at.
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Lug span
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 10.9 mm
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- Miyota 9015
Check EREBUS WATCH Ascent 34 Black Enamel listing ↗ · About EREBUS WATCH · Get the Sensei take
- 02
For the everyday bracelet wearer
More angles · 5 maker photos
Carbon Black on the bracelet. This maker photograph shows the date-dial configuration. 
The Commuter 36 caseback and bracelet attachment, as pictured by TRASKA. 
The bracelet opened out: caseback, links and folding clasp. 
TRASKA’s photograph of the bracelet adjustment mechanism. Confirm the supplied clasp generation when ordering. 
The date version on a wrist in TRASKA’s photograph. The wearer’s wrist measurement is not supplied. TRASKA
TRASKA Commuter 36 Carbon Black
Commuter 36 puts a crisp black dial inside a straightforward steel daily watch. The appeal is in the proportions: a familiar shape with the details neatly handled.
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- Miyota 9039 (no date) / 9015 (date option)
Check TRASKA Commuter 36 Carbon Black listing ↗ · About TRASKA · Get the Sensei take
- 03
For Dad who dresses up
USD 295.00
Orient
Orient Bambino Version 7 RA-AC0M04Y30B
A cream dial, a leather strap and the sweep of an automatic movement. Bambino brings an old-fashioned sense of occasion to a very wearable 38.4mm package.
- Diameter
- 38.4 mm
- Lug span
- 44 mm
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Maker rating
- 30 m
- Movement
- Orient F6724
Check Orient Bambino Version 7 RA-AC0M04Y30B listing ↗ · About Orient · Get the Sensei take
- 04
For the sea-and-holiday dad
Baltic
Baltic Aquascaphe Classic Blue Gilt
Blue and gilt give the Aquascaphe its warm vintage-diver charm. It is the sort of watch that looks equally tempting beside a holiday shirt or a well-worn jacket.
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Lug span
- 47 mm
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Maker rating
- 200 m
- Movement
- Miyota 9039
Check Baltic Aquascaphe Classic Blue Gilt listing ↗ · About Baltic · Get the Sensei take
- 05
For the understated outdoors dad
GBP 599.00
Clemence Watches
Clemence Watches Munro - Ridgeline
Munro Ridgeline brings field-watch character to a 37.5mm case just 10mm thick. The compact proportions make the design feel focused and ready for an ordinary, enjoyable day.
- Diameter
- 37.5 mm
- Lug span
- 45 mm
- Thickness
- 10 mm
- Maker rating
- 150 m
- Movement
- Miyota 9039
Check Clemence Watches Munro - Ridgeline listing ↗ · About Clemence Watches · Get the Sensei take
- 06
For Dad with a design streak
More angles · 5 maker photos
The Metric Retro dial photographed against a coloured background by Brew. 
Brew’s wrist photograph labels the 36mm case width; the wearer’s wrist measurement is not supplied. 
An angled view of the Retro dial, pushers, case and open bracelet. 
The Metric’s caseback and folding bracelet clasp, photographed by Brew. 
Brew’s styled photograph shows the Retro dial and bracelet together. Brew
Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph Watch
Metric Retro Black looks like it escaped from a very stylish instrument panel. Its shaped case and distinctive chronograph layout make this a gift for someone who notices design.
- Case
- 36 × 41.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.75 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- VK68 meca-quartz chronograph
Check Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph Watch listing ↗ · About Brew · Get the Sensei take
- 07
For Dad who would enjoy the joke
GBP 245.00
Mr Jones Watches
Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon
A tiny pool scene on the wrist is a pretty good invitation to take the afternoon off. This Mr Jones makes the watch itself the joke, and the joke is a good one.
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Single-jewel quartz
Check Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon listing ↗ · About Mr Jones Watches · Get the Sensei take
- 08
For Dad with family in two places
USD 428.00
More angles · 5 maker photos
The black face of the Silver–Black Versa, shown in Vario’s product photograph. 
The central watch case turned within its frame, showing the reversible construction. 
The silver face of the same Silver–Black Versa. The maker labels this the reverse view. 
The black face on a wrist the maker labels approximately 5.8 inches. This is Vario’s photograph, not our wear test. 
The silver face on a wrist the maker labels approximately 7 inches. Strap fit still needs checking for your wrist. VARIOeveryday
VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz Watch
Turn the VERSA over and a second dial appears. Two independently set quartz movements make this reversible little watch a particularly charming way to keep family in another time zone close.
- Case
- 26 × 39 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Two Ronda Slimtech 1062 quartz movements
Check VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz Watch listing ↗ · About VARIOeveryday · Get the Sensei take
- 09
For the dad who enjoys winding a watch
More angles · 4 maker photos
Charcoal Rose dial and cushion-shaped case on the leather strap. 
Bracelet configuration of the Brunswick 38 Charcoal Rose; check the selected strap option. 
The Charcoal Rose photographed on a wrist by Fears. 
A close view of the dial texture, numerals and hands. Fears
Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose'
A cushion case, a Charcoal Rose dial and a movement to wind by hand. Brunswick 38 gives the gift a quiet sense of ceremony that carries on after Father's Day.
- Case
- 38 × 38 mm
- Lug span
- 42 mm
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- La Joux-Perret D100
Check Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose' listing ↗ · About Fears · Get the Sensei take
- 10
For Dad who wants useful buttons
USD 39.95
Casio
Casio AE-1200WH-1AV
The AE-1200 packs world time, alarms and a countdown into a gloriously busy little digital. It is fun to look at, fun to use, and absolutely its own thing.
- Case
- 42.1 × 45 mm
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Listed weight
- 39 g
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- Digital quartz
Weight basis: Resin band
Check Casio AE-1200WH-1AV listing ↗ · About Casio · Get the Sensei take
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