Let’s be honest. Every year, Father’s Day sneaks up on us, and suddenly it’s Saturday night, and you’re desperately googling “gift for dad.” I’ve been there as well. But this time, my team and I have actually done the work for you, and what we’ve put together is a solid mix of things dads will genuinely use, wear, and love. And no, this list does not include tropes like wallets and No “#1 Dad” mugs. Just proper, thoughtful gifts that’ll make him feel seen.
Michael Kors MK9244 Lexington Automatic
There are watches that tell the time, and then there are watches that tell people something about you. The MK9244 Lexington Automatic is firmly in the second camp. It’s got a 45mm black stainless steel case that wears bold without being obnoxious, and the skeleton dial — where you can actually see the movement doing its thing underneath — is elevated with warm rose gold-tone accents that add just the right amount of drama. The combination of black and rose gold is one of those pairings that somehow works for a Tuesday morning meeting and a Saturday night dinner equally well. The really good news is under the hood: this one runs on an automatic movement, meaning it powers itself from the motion of his wrist — no battery changes, no fuss. Water-resistant up to 100 metres too, so it can handle a swim, a monsoon caught off-guard, or general dad-level chaos. If your dad has taste and knows it, this is the one.
Price: ₹32,495
POCO X8 Pro
Whether he’s managing work calls, helping the kids with homework, streaming cricket, or trying to figure out why the Wi-Fi isn’t working (again), your dad’s phone takes a beating. The POCO X8 Pro is built for exactly this kind of multitasking madness. Powered by the Dimensity 8500-Ultra chip, it breezes through everything from heavy apps to gaming without a hint of lag. The 6.59-inch display can hit 3,500 nits peak brightness — so yes, he’ll actually be able to see his screen in the afternoon sun at the cricket ground. The 50MP Sony IMX882 camera means family photos will finally do justice to those birthday moments, and the 6,500mAh battery with 100W HyperCharge means he won’t be hunting for a charger by 4pm. Premium metal-frame design, too — because dads are allowed to have nice things.
Price: ₹32,999
Armani Exchange AX4299
The AX4299 is basically the Swiss Army knife of dress watches. It just works, regardless of what he’s wearing. Same design DNA as the AX4298 but a slightly different colourway, giving you a neat option if you’re not sure which way his taste leans. If you’ve ever watched your dad get dressed for a wedding or a dinner and realised he’s been wearing the same watch since 2011, this is your sign.
Price: ₹14,495
Oral-B iO3 Electric Toothbrush
Okay, we know what you’re thinking. A toothbrush? Really? But stick with us, because this one’s genuinely worth it. The Oral-B iO3 runs on a magnetic iO drive system that sends energy directly to the bristle tips with gentle micro-vibrations — the result is an absurdly smooth, whisper-quiet clean that feels more like a professional dental session than a morning routine. The Smart Pressure Sensor is the real party trick: it lights up red when he’s brushing too hard, white when too soft, and green when he’s nailing it — real-time coaching for a thing most of us have been doing wrong our whole lives. If your dad has been using the same manual toothbrush since the last World Cup, consider this a gentle intervention and a very welcome upgrade.
Price: ₹5,069
Swiss Military EdgePro Hardtop Trolley
Whether it’s a quick business trip or a weekend escape with the family, the Swiss Military EdgePro is built to keep up with a dad who doesn’t slow down. The hard shell is 100% polypropylene — light but seriously tough — and the standout feature is the front-open laptop compartment that fits a 15.6-inch laptop. That means he can pull his computer out at airport security without having to unpack the whole bag, which is exactly the kind of small quality-of-life thing that makes a real difference on a Monday morning flight. Add an inbuilt dual-locking system, a smooth 8-wheel 360° rotation system, and a 5-year international warranty, and you’ve got a travel bag that’s genuinely built to last. Available in Dark Grey and Black.
Price: ₹11,990 (Cabin, 55L)
Emporio Armani AR11783
There’s something about a silver dial with a rich brown leather strap that just works. The AR11783 from Emporio Armani is the kind of watch that quietly gets better with time. The leather strap develops character as he wears it, which honestly makes it a pretty neat metaphor for fatherhood, if you’re feeling poetic about it. It’s classic, versatile, and the sort of thing he’ll wear for years without it ever looking out of place.
Price: ₹14,495
Canon EOS R6 V
Now I admit, all the other gifts in this list are pretty much within the reach, but if you’re someone who wishes to go overboard with their purchase, perhaps if your dad is recently retired and is looking to rekindle his love for photography, there’s a pretty good option in the Canon EOS R6 V. That’s a camera which doesn’t have a big learning curve and lets you experience the wonders of photography in a myriad of ways. It can shoot up to 40 frames per second, and even shoot 7K videos at 60fps.
Price: ₹2,29,995
Swiss Military Matrix Hardtop Trolley
If EdgePro is for the frequent flyer, the Matrix is for the dad who travels smart and often, and just wants something that works beautifully without fuss. It’s got a textured contemporary design that stands out on the luggage carousel (no more waiting and squinting), smart interior pockets and compression straps so his stuff stays crease-free, and an embedded TSA lock with anti-theft zippers. The 8-wheel system glides effortlessly through airports, hotel lobbies, and everywhere in between. Available in Black, Grey, Blue, and Peach across multiple sizes — so you can pick one that matches both his travel frequency and your budget.
Price: ₹7,100 (Cabin, 42L) | ₹8,500 (Medium, 65cm) | ₹10,200 (Large, 75cm)
Oral-B Pro 3 Electric Toothbrush
Where the iO3 is the tech showpiece, the Pro 3 is the workhorse. It uses Oral-B’s 3D cleaning technology — oscillating, rotating, and pulsating — to remove up to 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush. It has three brushing modes (Daily Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening), a 360° pressure sensor that lights up if he’s going at it too hard, and a battery that lasts a full two weeks on a single charge. If your dad is the type who just wants something that does exactly what it promises, every single day, without any faff — this is it.
Price: ₹2,956