MH_91 0 Posted July 7, 2015 My dad is visiting me after 2 years, and i am planning to buy him a gift. He's love watches. There is lots of gentlemen's out here that are same age as my father. He's 60. As the title says, what would you recommend? looking forward for all the recommendations. cheers everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted July 7, 2015 My dad is 65 and he loves his Patek Aquanaut and Rolex Ceramic Sub. Generally smaller watches as they grew up in an era where 38mm was oversized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted July 7, 2015 Is he into reps? If not, maybe a nice seiko? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MH_91 0 Posted July 7, 2015 My dad is 65 and he loves his Patek Aquanaut and Rolex Ceramic Sub. Generally smaller watches as they grew up in an era where 38mm was oversized. Thank you, i am also aiming for the Rolex sub too. I will decide a week from now. Is he into reps? If not, maybe a nice seiko? He dose go lot to China, so he dose not mind the Rep stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted July 7, 2015 Universally accepted Tudor Blackbay where modern meets vintage - but maybe he likes a date, modern Datejust from BP-maker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted July 7, 2015 Seiko is the way to go . As for the cost of descent rep , you can get him a really nice reliable Watch with day n date function. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted July 7, 2015 I'd take one of the very good Milgauss still on crazy sale at Tony's site (www.asian7750.com), TD on RWI. They are from Noob factory and great quality (I have one). Otherwise if he is more into classic pieces I would ask a suggestion to _DC_ about one of those great classic Patek time/date only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted July 7, 2015 Meh you guys are putting the man in the old basket. 60's aint that old. My dad wears 47mm pams and divers of all sorts. I do agree the black bay would be a great gift though. Even if he is into dress watches he would probably still love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted July 7, 2015 I am 60 and would really like if someone gave me one of these. In fact I has 2 of these watches, one just like the one in the picture above and one with the Pepsi bezel. Stick with a Seiko, good solid watch that will give your Dad many years of reliable wear. Reps are nice but the movements can be unreliable. Hope the visit goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted July 7, 2015 i would give him a gen. Like a Seiko or something. Especially when he is visiting after 2 years :P . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart 0 Posted July 7, 2015 You didn't mention how much you intend to spend. That could give better parameters to work within. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyman dave 0 Posted July 7, 2015 It's my dads 60th next month and I have bought him a gmt "batman" I showed him a picture as I was gonna but it for me and he went wow you've got 3 months till my birthday to get me one, know it's sat in a lovely piano black box and teases me on a daily basis whilst waiting to go to its new home. If your dads a modern genet there is loads of choice, my old man rides a jet ski and speed boat like a 20 year old so gmt is a good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MH_91 0 Posted July 7, 2015 You didn't mention how much you intend to spend. That could give better parameters to work within. around $400-500 USD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MH_91 0 Posted July 7, 2015 Out of curiosity, How much the Seiko go for? so far, i am aiming for black bay or Seiko since most of you guys recommending it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart 0 Posted July 7, 2015 Check out sites like Jomashop. You could get a very nice seiko within your budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted July 7, 2015 Definitely can't go wrong with a Patek Calatrava. Classy, understated, modestly sized (as all gentlemans timepieces should be) PLUS if you go for the Miyota version you can get a personal message engraved for him inside the officers style caseback (like my wife did for me for our wedding day)! It will then be a memento he can treasure for many years to come!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MH_91 0 Posted July 7, 2015 Check out sites like Jomashop. You could get a very nice seiko within your budget. Wow, they go for really decent prices, i thought they are at lest $800. Thanks for the website! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffon22 44 Posted July 7, 2015 buy him a nice display case for the ones he has already , otherwise it could be costly . I set about buying a watch for my father in law , he wanted one with a really nice lume , 3 seiko's and 2 Pams later, I finally gave him one, i kept the first 4 for myself ,I decided he would not apreciate them as I would . I wont be getting watches for relatives this christmas , thats for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 7, 2015 Hell, I'm only 3 years younger than your father and I wear all sorts from Rolex DJs to Panerai, Breitling, Omega etc. Just because we're old doesn't mean we don't like the same watches you do! Having said that, the Seiko idea is quite a good one - an even better idea would be a Hamilton. They can be had for similar money to a good rep (or cheaper Seiko) and have a certain brand cachet that will make it seem a bit more special. Have a look at creation watches for a selection... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sardonix 1 Posted July 7, 2015 When my brother turned 60 i gave him a Steinhart, i do not like to give a rep as present. Steinhart: http://www.steinhartwatches.de Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inspectorbjs 0 Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) I'm a couple years older than him http://www.ebay.com/...=item1c55c6162c Hamilton also makes a nice 7750. http://www.ebay.com/...=item27f9236487 Bracelet or Strap can be had in either model. Edited July 7, 2015 by inspectorbjs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted July 7, 2015 This from the obese bamboo muncher: http://watchfinder.phanfare.com/6780058 Comes in a nice presentation box too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted July 8, 2015 You didn't mention how much you intend to spend. That could give better parameters to work within. around $400-500 USD. Do you also have an idea of his wrist size? Current watches go from 37 to 50mm so it is important to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
