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7 of the Most Elegant Watches to Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day

From Vacheron Constantin to Patek Philippe, these exciting new launches are a perfect way to give the gift of time

By Julie Ham
Collection of six luxury wristwatches with various designs and styles displayed on a turquoise background.
7 of the Most Elegant Watches to Honor Dad This Father’s Day Photo: Courtesy of the respective brands

From Vacheron Constantin to Patek Philippe, these exciting new launches would be a perfect way to give the gift of time.

Green luxury watch with leather strap and visible tourbillon, silver accents, and brand name on the dial.
Traditionnelle Tourbillon in Platinum 950. Photo: Courtesy of Vacheron Constantin.

1. Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon

Vacheron Constantin’s history precedes itself as a brand, crafting the highest quality Swiss watches since 1755. Launched at Watches and Wonders earlier this year, the new Traditionnelle Tourbillion is a contemporary take on a classic design, boasting an ultra-thin self-winding movement driving a tourbillion regulator.

Gold wristwatch with black leather strap, dark green dial, and gold markers, features a subdial and date display.
Radiomir Quaranta Yellow Gold. Photo: Courtesy of Panerai.

2. Panerai Radiomir Quaranta Yellow Gold

Sporting a handsome green dial and signature cushion-shaped case, this timepiece is a true representation of the Italian brand’s iconic style. With glow-in-the-dark numerals that were originally created for the Italian navy, this watch offers timeless elegance and versatility for all. Meticulously crafted, it seamlessly blends exceptional craftsmanship with modern sophistication.

Luxury watch with a skeleton dial, silver case, gold hands, and brown strap, showcasing intricate inner mechanisms.
BR 05 Skeleton Golden on rubber strap. Photo: Courtesy of Bell & Ross.
Silver wristwatch with a transparent dial showing internal gears, featuring gold tone hour markers and hands.
BR 05 Skeleton Golden Steel on stainless bracelet. Photo: Courtesy of Bell & Ross.

3. Bell & Ross BR 05 Skeleton Golden

Driven by a deep passion for watchmaking, Bell & Ross has carefully crafted this new Skeleton Golden with a specialized skeletonized mechanism that lies within the dial, and a beautiful golden panel and rhodium-plated movement. Customizable with either a rubber or stainless strap, this edition comes in a limited edition of 500 pieces.

Luxury Hermes watch with a black strap and a round face display featuring Arabic numerals and a date indicator.
Hermès H08 in Rose Gold. Photo: Courtesy of Hermès.

4. Hermès H08 in Rose Gold

The hero item of the summer for Hermès Timepieces, this elegant treasure is crafted with a black DLC- treated titanium case-back topped by a rose gold case middle.

Luxury wristwatch with blue face, rose gold casing, and blue leather strap displaying hours and minutes.
Calatrava 24-Hour Display Travel Time Reference 5224R-001. Photo: Courtesy of Patek Philippe.

5. Patek Philippe Calatrava 24-Hour Display Travel Time Reference 5224R-001

Patek Philippe has expanded its range of travel watches and complications for everyday use with this new self-winding Calatrava Travel Time model, featuring a unique 24-hour display. From the rose gold flourishes to a signature engraved crown, the watchmaker’s prowess in horology is reflected in every component of this new launch.

Luxury black leather wristwatch with a sleek silver frame and detailed round face displaying hands and dials.
Datograph UP/DOWN in 950 platinum. Photo: Courtesy of A. Lange & Söhne.

6. A. Lange & Söhne Datograph UP/DOWN

The perfect gift of an artisan’s mastery, this watch was made with horological attention to aesthetics and symmetry. Its prominent dials and date clock are formed to create a perfect equilateral triangle that makes for a symmetrical thrill to the eye, forming an intersection between design and function. 

Luxury stainless steel diving watch with black dial and date display.
Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 Photo: Courtesy of Rolex

7. Rolex Yacht‑Master 42

An emblematic nautical timepiece, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht‑Master 42 is introduced for the first time in RLX titanium, a particularly strong but lightweight alloy, and is fitted on an Oyster bracelet. This new version combines polished, high-sheen and technical satin finishes that illustrate the brand’s excellence in finishing techniques