Gift Guide: Our Selection for Dads & Grads - 1879 Editorial

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Our selection of Father’s Day gifts and graduation presents—conveniently organized by personality types—is the perfect way to highlight recent milestones while immortalizing memories that will be forever cherished.

First, there’s Father’s Day, during which we honour the fathers in our lives by letting them know how exceptional they are, or by laughing a little louder at their dad jokes (even if they’re not that funny), or by spoiling them with a carefully curated little something that encompasses our heartfelt appreciation. Around this time, many proud fathers will be attending (either virtually or in person) their children’s graduation. With their hard-earned diploma in hand, those soon-to-be grads will be celebrating the end of a chapter, but also the beginning of a new and exciting one.

The Dreamer

The Cartier’s Panthère watch, with its two-tone gold and steel bracelet, is a daily reminder to trust one’s instincts and aspirations, as grand as they may be. If this sounds like the best graduation gift, that’s because it is.
As for the one graduating with honours, you might want to consider this Jaeger-Lecoultre horological masterpiece. Its dial, encircled with diamonds, features a rotating day-and-night indicator for round-the-clock precision and sophistication.
On the other hand, if your grad or dad is always envisioning their next project, Montblanc’s Starwalker fountain pen, topped with a starry blue translucent dome, is the ideal nod to their boundless imagination. Whether it’s meant as a Father’s Day present or a graduation gift, it references one of humankind’s greatest accomplishments: space exploration.

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Panthère De Cartier Watch
Medium Model, Yellow Gold
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Panthère De Cartier Watch
Medium Model, Yellow Gold & Steel
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous
Night & Day Medium 34MM
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Montblanc StarWalker
Blue Planet Fountain Pen
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The Adventurer

For the father or grad who is curious and courageous, and lives life to its fullest. Make sure you give them a timepiece that has the same penchant for adrenaline-filled ventures as they do.

Amongst the top contenders, you’ll find this Tag Heuer X Porsche stainless steel watch, powered by an automatic chronograph movement, which fuses Swiss horological knowhow and German unparalleled automobile performance.
Cartier’s Santos automatic watch is a must for thrill-seekers, thanks to its incredibly sturdy steel case, bracelet and ADLC-covered bezel.

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Santos De Cartier Watch
Automatic, Steel & ADLC
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Santos De Cartier Watch
Automatic, Gold & Steel
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TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Heuer
02 Automatic Chronograph Steel
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TAG Heuer Connected
Titanium 45mm
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The Explorer

A watch is a perfect way to celebrate our small and not-so-small triumphs. For those whose hobby list includes “wandering the depths of the ocean”, this ergonomic and high-performance Tudor watch is an all-time favourite amongst experienced divers.

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Tudor Black Bay
41 MM Steel Case, Rivet Steel Bracelet, Black with Pink Index Dial
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Tudor Black Bay 41 MM Steel Case, Black Aged Leather Strap, Black with Pink Index Dial
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Tudor Black Bay S&G 41 MM Steel Case, Steel and Gold Bracelet, Black Dial
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Tudor Black Bay 36
36 MM Steel Case, Steel Bracelet, Black Dial
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The Classic Connoisseur

A watch is a personal gift, which is why picking one can sometimes feel intimidating. If you’re unsure about the person’s tastes you’re offering it to, the fail-safe approach is to go with a perennial design from an emblematic and history-rich watchmaker.

Grand Seiko, founded in 1881, is the creative force behind this timeless watch, and may we say, the ideal Father’s Day gift. Its signature pale blue dial emulates the colour of the snow-covered summits that can be seen from the workshop where all the Spring Drive watches, such as this one, are made.
On the Swiss side, this duo of stainless steel watches by Longines—the men’s comes with two interchangeable bracelets and the women’s is elegantly adorned with a diamond index—both epitomize more than 200 years of expertise. Sleek design and discreet luxury at its best, they make for ideal graduation gifts.
Speaking of considered aesthetics, the aperture on Frederique Constant’s Highlife Heart Beat lets its wearer admire the inner workings of his timepiece. A special feature watch aficionados will surely appreciate.

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Grand Seiko Elegance
'Snowflake' Spring Drive Steel
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Longines Longines Spirit
Automatic Steel 42mm
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La Grande Classique de Longines
Stainless Steel Lacquered Black Dial
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Frederique Constant Highlife
Heart Beat Automatic Steel 41mm
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The Sports Enthusiast

When it comes to unwinding, those sports aficionados like hitting the pavement for a “quick” 10K or heading to the closest 18-hole golf course. These state-of-the-art watches will keep them in good company.

This sturdy Breitling chronograph, with its featherlight weight and its large choice of colourful wristbands, was designed for amateur and professional athletes alike.
If your father or grad is a die-hard golf fan, this titanium smart watch by Tag Heuer lets you analyze your performance down to the last detail, on more than 40,000 golf courses worldwide.