FATHER’S DAY SORTED.
Whether you’re buying for the old man, dropping heavy hints to the missus, or just treating yourself — here’s everything worth spending money on this June.
No socks. No novelty mugs. Just proper presents for proper dads — the ones who still reckon they’ve got good taste, and occasionally they’re right.
FOR THE MAN WHO CHECKS THE TIME TOO MUCH
£460 — Camden Watch Co. No.27\4 Skeleton Automatic
Japanese automatic movement. Navy dial, navy Italian leather. Inspired by the ironwork over Regent’s Canal. You can actually see the mechanism doing its thing.
£330 — Camden Watch Co. No.27\4 Type II Swiss Quartz
Swiss-made quartz. Black on black. Military numerals give it a field-watch edge. Gas works ironwork from King’s Cross to Camden in the criss-cross dial texture.
£175 — Camden Watch Co. No.253 Memento Mori
Rose gold on black. A Victorian tradition reminding you death is inevitable — and that’s actually a reason to enjoy yourself. One for the philosophical dad.
£170 — Camden Watch Co. No.27 Moonphase
Steel case, black dial, navy strap. Tracks the actual lunar cycle. A love letter to the Victorians’ obsession with the night sky.
£120 — Camden Watch Co. No.29
Navy dial, white accents, brown leather. Victorian pocket watch vibes, properly updated. Works with a suit. Works with a t-shirt.
£105 — Camden Watch Co. No.88
Gold case, silver dial, green NATO strap. Lugs from classic vintage watches, crown like a steam train gauge. Turquoise seconds hand matching Camden Lock bridge.
FOR THE DAD WHO LIKES HIS SHED
£342 — Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener
Professional-grade sharpening at home in three steps. Low RPM, precise angle setting, minimal steel removal. For the dad who’s quietly furious about blunt knives.
£23.03 — BiGDUG Garage Steel Barn Toolbox
Durable steel, solid carry handles, secure lid. Available in black or grey. For dads who tut at disorganised drawers. A genuinely useful present.
£73.99 — Rubis Travel Manicure Set
Swiss precision in a leather case. The brand trusted by Rolex, Cartier, and Patek Philippe — now doing nail scissors. Three-piece: scissors, tempered glass file, tweezers. For dads who won’t admit they care.
FOR THE TECH DAD (OR THE ONE WHOSE WIFI WINDS HIM UP)
£1,249+ — MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum
Buy it for him. Tell him it’s for the house. Everyone wins. 28,000Pa suction, HydroForce roller mopping with continuously refreshed clean water, edge-to-edge coverage, anti-tangle brushes and auto-emptying dock. The missus will love you for it.
£399 — NETGEAR Nighthawk M3 Mobile Router
5G WiFi 6 hotspot with 13-hour battery and 32-device support. Works across 125+ countries. For the dad who complains about coffee shop WiFi.
£299.99 — NETGEAR Orbi RBE373 WiFi 7 Mesh System
Up to 3.6Gbps across 4,500 sq. ft., 70 devices, WPA3 security. For when the router in the hall isn’t cutting it upstairs.
£80 — CASETiFY FIFA World Cup 26™ iPhone Case
Custom country pattern case for iPhone 17 Pro Max. Impact-rated. For the dad who’s already planning his World Cup watching schedule.
FOR THE KITCHEN OBSESSIVE
£899 — KitchenAid KF4 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Pre-programmed and custom espresso, plus iced coffee. Matte black. For the dad who’s been muttering about the coffee machine being “not quite right”.
£199.99 — CASO Design JuiceFit Pro Slow Juicer
40 RPM slow juicing preserves vitamins and flavour, 130mm chute fits whole fruit, 250W AC motor runs quietly for 20 minutes straight. Up to 30% more juice than conventional juicers.
£457.48 — GreenPan Frost Ice Cream Maker & Slushie Machine
Built-in compressor, ready in 30 minutes, no freezer needed. Makes 15+ things: soft serve, sorbets, slushies, frozen cocktails. Six modes, seven textures. Self-cleaning. His excuse to make frozen margaritas on a Tuesday.
FOR THE ACTIVE DAD
£89 — Zone3 Transition Backpack
40L triathlon pack. Waterproof wetsuit compartment, breathable carry system, multi-layer layout. Rated by 220 Triathlon. Available in Teal/Sky or Navy/Orange. Fits everything from race kit to weekend travel.
£25.50 — SOS Serum Skincare Essentials Travel Collection
Six-product pouch: cleanser, hero serum, SPF 30 day cream, SPF 50 sun cream, night cream, and alcohol-free hand sanitiser. For the dad who exercises but refuses to moisturise. Until now.
From £34.99 — HEYDUDE Harbor Lo Classic & Finn Flip Braided
Harbor Lo (£69.99): a lighter, softer take on the classic boat shoe. Finn Flip Braided (£34.99): more supportive than your average flip-flop, built for BBQs, beaches and basically everything else this summer.
Price TBC — Stanley Vitalize™ Shaker 0.59L
Detachable base for powder and snacks, double-wall vacuum insulated, recycled stainless steel, BPA-free and dishwasher safe. The only gym companion worth gifting.
FOOD, DRINK & THE GOOD STUFF
£29.99 — Wolfie’s Whisky
Co-founded by Rod Stewart. Easy-drinking, no ceremony required. For the dad who raised you on classic rock, reckons he discovered every band first, or just deserves something with a bit of edge.
£32.95 — The Cornish Company Pasty & Cider Father’s Day Treat
2 medium steak pasties, 4 plain scones, Rodda’s clotted cream, strawberry conserve, Cornish Fairings, shortbread, 2 ciders (Rattler & Cornish Orchards Gold). Free UK delivery, personalised card, choose your date.
From £15 — Hydes Cyder Lyte Non-Alcoholic
Hampshire wild fermentation, no artificial ingredients, lightly sparkling medium-dry. ITV’s Andy Clarke called it “the best non-alcoholic cider I have ever tasted.” 3 bottles £15 / 6 for £24 / 12 for £48.
£13.10 — Brew House World Lager Selection & Chalice Glass
Singha, San Miguel and Kingfisher plus a proper chalice glass. 3 x 330ml. An easy crowd-pleaser for dads who love a lager.
FINISHING TOUCHES (FOR WHEN YOU’VE LEFT IT LATE)
£65 — Scriveiner Classic Gold Fountain Pen
Luxurious gold exterior, fine nib, smooth writing experience. London brand. For dads who still write things down and want to feel good doing it.
£39 — BOSS Icon Cap – Black
Soft cotton twill, signature stripe accents, UV protection. A proper summer cap from a brand he’ll actually respect.
£139.99+ — Duux Whisper Fan 3
26 speeds, ultra-quiet from 13dB, dual blades, 15m reach, vertical and horizontal oscillation. Remote with magnetic dock included. For the dad who suffers through summer in silence.
£12 — Treat Kitchen Original Stormtrooper Chocolate Helmet
Belgian milk and white chocolate, officially licensed. For the Star Wars dad who’ll eat it and feel nothing but joy.