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16 best watches for men: A guide to top watch brands ahead of Father's Day

For most men a watch may be the only accessory they wear, whether you have an extensive watch collection, or rely on one staple, it is an investment worth every penny. It's no wonder they make great gifts, especially for Father's Day.

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While some may prefer an affordable design to wear everyday, others may be wanting to splash out on a designer purchase to stand the test of time.Digital watches are always popular, others may opt for a classic analogue.The design of the watch is key, right down to the strap, with durable metal or leather straps making their own subtle style statements.

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Casio, Larsson and Jennings, and Swatch are among some of the popular more affordable brands for men’s watches, but for those who are looking for a little more luxury, Apple, Omega, Tag Heuer, and Rolex are the cream of the crop.

We have scoured high and low to find you the best men's watches to buy to suit all styles and budgets.

Casual watches

Fossil Grant watch for men

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FOSSIL Grant leather analogue quartz watch, £119, M&S

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Emporio Armani watch for men

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EMPORIO ARMANI men's date stainless steel bracelet strap watch, £179, Goldsmiths

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Casio Vintage watch for men

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CASIO Vintage men's yellow gold-tone digital watch, was £59.99 now £39.99, H. Samuel

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Swatch watch for men

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SWATCH Blacknyellow silicone quartz watch, £66, Amazon

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Boss Peak watch for men

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BOSS Peak men's grey ion-plated bracelet watch, £399, Ernest Jones

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Tissot Seastar Chrono watch for men

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TISSOT Seastar Chrono watch, £470, Selfridges

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Seiko Presage watch for men

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SEIKO Men's Presage automatic date bracelet strap watch, £349, John Lewis

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Fitness watches

Apple Watch Series 7 for men

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APPLE Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular, 45mm) with midnight sport band, £499, Amazon

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for men

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4 classic, £369, John Lewis

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Luxury watches

Omega Seamaster watch for men

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OMEGA Seamaster AquaTerra Automatic Chronometer men's watch, £4,910, Beaverbooks

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Tag Heur Carrera Calibre watch for men

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TAG HEUER Carrera Calibre 16 43mm men's watch, £3,150 (Was £4,050), Goldsmiths

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Breitling Navitimer watch for men

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BREITLING Navitimer stainless-steel automatic watch, £4,050, Goldsmiths

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Rolex Submariner watch for men

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ROLEX Submariner watch, £7,150, Rolex

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Gucci Cushion watch for men

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GUCCI Cushion stainless steel watch, £850, Selfridges

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Bvlgari Bvlgari watch for men

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BVLGARI BVLGARI watch, £4,130, Bvlgari

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Tudor watch for men

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TUDOR watch, £1,540, Goldsmiths

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