Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 96A225

it was a deal for this watch, unfortunately it sold out and we're keeping the megathread updated, so we took it out of the list

The watch I'd get for my dad is definitely not the one you're getting for your dad, because my dad hasn't been on a ladder in probably 25 years. Durable + "holds up next to a speedy"? I like the G-Shock ideas, but let me also include: Bulova Lunar Pilot. https://www.amazon.com/Bulova-Lunar-Pilot-Chronograph-96A225/dp/B07PGX73WQ/ (Probably not the cheapest place to get this, but it's just a link to start with.) Only 50mm water resistance, so I wouldn't take it swimming, but I think that 50mm actually means that it'll be just fine getting dunked or washed off. Sapphire crystal. But also super cool high accuracy quartz movement with high-beat chronograph. And also, it's a space watch-- worn on the moon in the Apollo 15 mission! Citizen Nighthawk. https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Promaster-Nighthawk-BJ7000-52E/dp/B00074KYC8/ 200m WR, sapphire crystal, very reliable quartz movement. Cool pilot's style watch with some history. 2nd timezone (if you care). Citizen Promaster Diver. https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Promaster-Diver-BN0151-09L/dp/B00PXVU3GM/ Rugged x 20, ISO certified dive watch. Eco-drive movement means no battery changes basically ever. Good lume; very easy to read for eyes that are getting older. All three of these watches are not small in any sense of the imagination -- the Lunar Pilot is 45mm I think, the Promaster is 44, and the Nighthawk is 42. And I've not even thought about automatic watches because "someone's dad" rarely wants an auto.