With Father’s Day taking place this month, why not splurge a bit and treat him something really special this year? From one of rarest and most valuable timepieces available on the market today to something truly out of this world, here are some of our picks for the most luxurious gifts to get your dad this month.
Grand Masterpiece
For the ultimate gift for any accomplished watch collector; this stunning reinterpretation Jaeger-LeCoultre’s very own Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication is the one to go for this year. The Master Grande Tradition series epitomises Jaeger-LeCoultre’s horological ingenuity and artistic creativity, bringing innovations and complications together in fascinating new ways. This masterpiece of mechanical engineering incorporates two of the most technically challenging complications in horology – a minute repeater and a celestial vault. The complex mechanism is further elevated by an orbital flying tourbillon. This limited edition of eight pieces each in rose gold and in white gold features a new aesthetic that reaffirms Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mastery of the artistic crafts.
Price: EUR 400,000+ (OMR 173,173+)
Interlude
Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s famous painting of the same eponymous name, the Black Iris is a smooth new take on Amouage’s popular 2012 predecessor, Interlude. The spicy, woody Eau de Parfum evokes an air of disorder while maintaining a sense of balance and tranquility through the inventive use of Orris, Frankincense and Myrrh – a truly orchestrated blend of technical skill and creative integrity brought to life by master perfumer Pierre Negrin. A perfect Father’s Day gift for your dad.
Price: OMR 115
Big Bang
Full of sophistication and advanced technology, the Big Bang e fits in perfectly with Hublot’s watchmaking tradition. For instance, its case is cut from materials such as black ceramic or titanium in a “sandwich” construction, an innovative style invented by Hublot in 2005. Extremely complex, it comprises 42 components, 27 of which are for the K Module alone, the “cage” which houses the digital heart of the watch. The design of the screws and pushers, the scratchproof sapphire crystal, and its rubber strap – with a deployant buckle invented by Hublot in 1980 and the patented One Click system for easy interchangeability – leave no-one in doubt: element by element, it is clear that this is a true Big Bang!
Price: USD 5,800 (OMR 2,233)
Pen of the Year
Even today, the adjective Spartan is synonymous with strict and hard, after all, the heroes of ancient Greece set universal standards in terms of discipline and austerity. Faber-Castell chose to keep the myth of Sparta and its heroes alive in their Pen of the Year 2020. Labelled the Sparta Black Edition, this stunning writing instrument has an anthracite-coloured, milled metal barrel with PVD coating and adorned with 42 rough diamonds, reminiscent of the rivets on the protective armour of the Spartans. The spring-loaded clip on the cap is inspired by the shape of their helmets, the letter “Lambda” used on their defensive shields is inlaid into the end cap. The 18-carat ruthenium-plated gold nib promises a unique writing experience. Each of the unique, individually numbered pens come in a high-gloss, black wooden case and accompanied by a certificate signed by Count Charles von Faber-Castell, attesting to the authenticity of the limited edition. This gift will definitely make your Father’s Day.
Price: EUR 4,800 (OMR 2078)
Out of this World
Would you like you present your dad with something truly out of this world? Why not get him The Fifth Element – an “intergalactic” horological weather station enabling accurate weather forecasting even when the power goes down. Four “UFO” elements: clock, barometer, hygrometer, and thermometer combine in a “mothership” to create an entity much larger than the sum of its parts. Over 500 individual components form the mother ship and its interchangeable Elements; more than many Grand Complications! The Fifth Element is available in 3 limited editions of 18 pieces each in Black, Silver and Blue.
Price: CHF 56,000 (OMR 22,721)
Going Old School
For a more retro styled gift, the Slab Console could be hard to beat. A modern take on the 60s and 70s TV consoles, the Slab Console is built with CNC precision-milled, multi-layer MDF and furniture-grade plywood core for audio stability and supported by an aluminum frame. Every piece is hand-assembled and then finished with real wood veneer. The console brings high fidelity audio thanks to the passive left, center, and right channel speakers as well as a recessed active subwoofer. As a result, the console is equally at home playing reference-quality two channel music or immersive 5.1 surround movies and games. Old school Father’s Day gift for your dad.
Price: USD 6,995 (OMR 2,693)