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For the salaryman
Dad will be the best-equipped commuter on the morning train with this buttery caramel Bosca briefcase with lots of roomy pockets. $595 at Harry Rosen ( www.harryrosen.com).
For the new traditionalist
That "World's #1 Dad" tie you gave him as a kid was cute, but it's time for a more grown-up version, such as one (or two) featuring a luxe fine-gauge knit. Ermenegildo Zegna red tie, $175 at Harry Rosen. Banana Republic blue tie, $49.50 through www.bananarepublic.com.
For the seafaring type
While he may not get the yacht he's always wanted this year, a nautical-print belt will accent the cut of Dad's jib quite nicely, even on dry land. Belt, $175 at Harry Rosen.
For the time-pressed executive
Time might be a luxury for Pops, but so are the tickers in Baume & Mercier's Classima Executive collection, a striking amalgam of rubber and steel. $4,590 through www.baume-et-mercier.com.
For the urban woodsman
Containing notes of silver fir and wormwood, Victorinox's latest fragrance, Swiss Unlimited, is the closest Dad can get to an Alpine meadow without a ticket to Zurich. Eau de toilette, $55 for 50 ml and $75 for 75 ml through www.swissarmy.com.
For the dapper dude
Got a dandy for a dad? This boldly striped Brooks Brothers bow tie is less Pee-wee's Playhouse and more sixties-era playboy. $60 through www.brooksbrothers.com.