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Father’s Day 2020: 18 Splendid gifts for the dad you love and adore

12.05.2020

By Ronn Tan

Father’s Day 2020: 18 Splendid gifts for the dad you love and adore

Did you know that Father’s Day is held on the third Sunday of June? This means that the day for dads is on 21 June this year. Getting a gift for fathers can go two ways: they can either be really easy or very difficult to shop for. The gift guide below is meant to help you decide on the perfect treat—an indulgent blessing that dad would treasure forever. You can even get him more than one present!

1. Montblanc Meisterstück Gold-Coated 149 Fountain Pen

Montblanc Meisterstuck Pen

Montblanc products tend to be lifetime companions and this fountain pen is no different. The Meisterstück has become a symbol for high quality luxury writing since its introduction in 1924. The nib of every Meisterstück fountain pen is hand-sculpted with gold bands by master craftsmen. You can also choose the size of the nib—from Extra Fine (EF) to Medium (M) to B (Broad). This particular Meisterstück Gold-coated 149 Fountain Pen comes with a hand-crafted Au750 gold nib and the Montblanc emblem.

Price: RM‌3,365

For more information, visit this website.

2. Garmin Marq Captain

Garmin Marq Captain

 

Part of the Marq series, the Garmin timepiece is equipped with the modern utility of smart features. Built with titanium and constructed with sapphire crystal, the Garmin Marq Captain is durable, strong, and lightweight. In addition to that, the watch is engineered with a ceramic bezel inlay to protect the watch from wear and tear. Other features to know include the always-on, sunlight-readable display with GPS and premium smartwatch functionality, built-in music storage, smart notifications, daily activity tracking, as well as a wrist-based heart rate and pulse ox sensor. As for battery life, the timepiece can last from 12 days in smartwatch mode to 28 hours in GPS Mode and up to 48 hours in UltraTrac mode.

The Marq Captain is designed with a jacquard weave strap—woven in the south of France—and crafted for exceptional performance in salt water environments. Moreover, current wind speed, temperature, and tide information are all displayed on the watch face.

Price: RM9,999

For more information, visit this website.

3. AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro

 

This addition to the AirPods family is perfect for dads who enjoy convenience. The earbuds now come with three different sizes of soft and flexible silicone ear tips—for a more comfortable fit. In addition to being sweat-resistant and water-resistant, the AirPods Pro come equipped with Active Noise Cancellation. With Adaptive EQ, one can expect brilliant sound quality; automatically tuning the low-frequencies and mid-frequencies of the music to the shape of an individual’s ear.

Moreover, the Apple-designed H1 chip features 10 audio cores and powers everything from sound to Siri. As for battery life, expect up to five hours of listening time.

Price: RM1,099

For more information, visit this website.

4. Burberry Vintage Check Travel Pouch

Burberry Travel Pouch

 

Is your dad a travel enthusiast? This travel pouch is perfect for fathers that want to keep their belongings organised on trips. It is available in five different colours: Vermillion, Dark Charcoal, Archive Beige, Black, and Bridle Brown. The compact travel pouch comes with leather trims and a logo-tagged handle. It has one interior zip pocket and two interior slip pockets.

Price: RM2,150

For more information, visit this website.

5. Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 700

 

Fathers deserve the best and this soundbar is a great option when it comes to sound quality. With the Bose SimpleSync technology, dads can group their Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 with the soundbar for a personal television listening experience. The soundbar features a tempered glass top and wrap-around metal grille. Included with the purchase of the soundbar is the Bose Soundbar 700 Universal Remote. It has six presets and lights up only the buttons dad requires in the moment.

Price: RM3,699

For more information, visit this website.

6. Scarf Loewe Jacquard

Loewe Scarf

 

The striped scarf with Loewe motif and soft fringing comes with a monochrome jacquard knit wool. Available in two colour options—Green/Navy Blue and Beige/Navy Blue—the Loewe scarf measures at 18 centimetres by 135 centimetres. Perfect for dads who are always on-the-go, the scarf is also really lightweight; weighing only 0.238 kilogrammes.

Price: RM1,650

For more information, visit this website.

7. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

 

Part of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 series of flagship devices, the S20 Ultra is a great option for dads who enjoy taking amazing photos on their smartphones. The S20 Ultra comes with Samsung’s biggest image sensor yet—along with a 108 Megapixel camera and the Super Resolution Zoom up to 100 times. The Single Take feature allows users to capture a number of photos and videos, such as Live Focus, cropped, Ultra Wide, and more with one take. Is dad a fan of taking videos? The S20 Ultra offers 8K video shooting. It is available in two colour options: Cosmic Grey and Cosmic Black.

Price: RM4,999

For more information, visit this website.

8. Philips Saeco PicoBaristo

Philips Saeco PicoBaristo

 

Here’s one for dads who love all things coffee. This super-automatic espresso machine features up to 10 beverage options—including Espresso, Americano, Café au Lait, Cappuccino, Coffee, Espresso Double, Espresso Macchiato, Latte Macchiato, and Ristretto. Along with Thermoblock technology that calibrates coffee to the perfect temperature, the coffee machine also has ceramic grinders that deliver up to 20,000 cups of coffee across 10 different grind settings. With Philips’ patented AquaClean water filter, the need to descale is minimised.

Price: RM5,999

For more information, visit this website.

9. Hermès Tarmac Chimeres Passport Holder

Hermes Tarmac Passport Holder

 

This passport holder comes with Chimeres Dragon-printed Swift calfskin and palladium-plated snap closure. Swift calfskin—named after the author of Gulliver’s Travels, Jonathan Swift—is supple and sophisticated.

Price: RM3,750

For more information, visit this website.

10. HP Envy x360

HP Envy x360

 

If dad is looking for a new convertible PC, the 13.3-inch HP Envy x360 is a sound choice. With integrated Webcam Kill Switch and fingerprint reader for seamless login, the HP Envy x360 is designed with privacy in mind. In addition to that, the convertible has a three-sided micro-edge display and audio by Bang and Olufsen. The product also comes equipped with a full-size, illuminated keyboard. Made for convenience, dads will enjoy the four working modes—Laptop, Reverse, Tablet, and Tent. It’s available in Nightfall Black and Ceramic White.

Price: RM3,399

For more information, visit this website.

11. Rimowa Aluminium Groove Case for iPhone

Rimowa Aluminium Phone Case

 

Combining premium protection with Rimowa’s iconic groove design and made to match their signature suitcases, the iPhone case is lightweight and slim. Moreover, the case is made from aluminium and shockproof TPU. Hence, dad can expect good grip and comfort.

Price: RM480

For more information, visit this website.

12. Penfolds Bin 111A Clare Valley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Penfolds Bin 111A

 

The rare wine from the 2016 vintage is produced in conjunction with Penfolds’ 175 years of winemaking heritage. This is the brand’s first Special Bin wine in almost a decade. Blended from two South Australian Shiraz vineyards (Botanic Vineyard in Clare Valley and Gersch Vineyard in Barossa), the wine is concentrated with balance and character.

Price: $1,500 (approximately RM6,500)

For more information, visit this website.

13. Nike React Vision

Nike React Vision

 

The Nike React Vision—with React foam and an ultra-plush tongue that provides surreal comfort—is the latest addition to the React family. Colour pops and vivid textures are integrated with the existence of the revolutionary seamless mesh on the upper. Dad can expect all-day comfort and style with this pair of shoes on. Colour combinations include: Vast Grey, Sail, White, and Black; Summit White, Barely Volt, Laser Crimson, and Black; as well as Light Bone, Photo Blue, and Team Red among other colours.

Price: RM535

For more information, visit this website.

14. Louis Vuitton Horizon Wireless Earphones

Louis Vuitton Horizon Earphones

 

The luxurious earphones are a combination of a modern design with noise-cancelling and ambient-listening modes. Along with a sleek stainless steel case, the earphones come with the LV logo on a circular brushed-steel stud. The charging case has a sapphire glass lid and polished Monogram flowers. As for battery life, it takes 40 minutes to get a full charge.

Price: RM4,900

For more information, visit this website.

15. Cartier Santos de Cartier Ballpoint pen

Photo by Cartier

 

This ballpoint pen comes with black composite, godrons decor palladium finish metal, and golden screws. It’s perfect for dads who prefer writing something that’s skillfully and uniquely crafted.

Price: RM2,040

For more information, visit this website.

16. Tumi Arrivé Hannover Slim Brief

Photo by Tumi

 

The modern Hannover Slim Brief offers an open pocket with protective lining alongside zip entry to two main compartments as well as a quick-access slip pocket for the phone. Part of the Arrivé collection, this bag comes in a seasonal Navy colourway that’s contrasted with black. It is also available in pure black.

Price: RM3,890

For more information, visit this website.

17. Dyson V8 Slim

Dyson V8 Slim

 

The Dyson V8 Slim cord-free vacuum cleaner is the brand’s lightest without compromising on performance. Its new soft roller cleaner head is 40 per cent lighter and smaller than its predecessor. The wand is now 102 millilitres and the machine weighs 2.15 kilogrammes. The Dyson V8 Slim is equipped with Dyson’s digital motor V8 technology for powerful suction, two Tier Radial cyclones, and whole machine high efficiency filtration. Charging time is approximately five hours.

Price: RM1,799

For more information, visit this website.

18. Father’s Day Hampers from EQ Kuala Lumpur

Available for purchase at Nipah and delivery, EQ’s Father’s Day hampers are filled with hand-picked assortments of snacks and sips. The Wine Hamper comes with Ochagavia white or red wine and two containers of premium cashews in a box of lilies whereas the Champagne Hamper consists of a bottle of Taittinger in a bed of a dozen Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Click here for the order form.

Price: RM208 (Wine Hamper); RM388 (Champagne Hamper)

For more information, visit this website.

What will you be getting for your daddy dearest this Father’s Day? This roundup of gift ideas include suggestions for fathers who are tech fanatics, travel enthusiasts, and food lovers. Fathers deserve the best and these are just some of many ways to shower them with love and gratitude.

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