The best luxury gifts for Father’s Day

Curmudgeonly males (me included) often dismiss occasions such as Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas Day and so on as nothing but opportunities for commercial exploitation, thereby creating a worthy excuse to not have to spend money and/or go to the effort of buying gifts.

When it comes to Father's Day, however, many of the same males (me included) take a whole different attitude. For us, June 18 must be regarded not only as a true day of rest but one during which our immense contributions to family life, tireless breadwinning and general magnificence should be recognised in the respectful serving of breakfast in bed followed by the presentation of suitably interesting and useful high-end gifts.

Some electric vehicle manufacturers have taken the futuristic route, but not the fledgling British brand Maeving. It has given its home-grown motorcycle a distinctly retro vibe that should make even the dowdiest of dads look distinctly cool. But the RM1 isn't about looks alone — the nifty, demountable, twin-battery system can be plugged into a conventional, three-pin socket and gives an 80-mile range when fully charged. Top speed is 45mph and the bike can be ordered online with delivery a fortnight later. From £5,995 (single-battery, 40-mile range); maeving.com

The term fashion watch doesn't do justice to the horological creations of Ralph Lauren, which went into the luxury timepiece market in 2009 with a thoughtfully designed collection powered by top-quality mechanisms. The recently refreshed, square-cased 867 dress watch (named after Ralph Lauren's New York store at 867 Madison Avenue) comes in 28mm and 32mm sizes in a choice of sterling silver or rose gold, all with hand-wound movements made by the Swiss watch house Piaget. From £7,100 (28mm silver) to £14,600 (32mm, gold); ralphlauren.co.uk

Dads who are always on the move probably wouldn't mind slinging this latest bag from the German luggage legend Rimowa over their shoulder. Based on its classic Flap backpack, this new version is made from hardwearing, water-repellent nylon and replicates the signature ribbed design synonymous with Rimowa's famously rugged hard-shell cases. Designed to contain a 16in laptop and with two individual phone pockets, it's smart enough for business use but resilient enough for hiking. With padded, webbing straps for comfort, hardwearing metalwork and a tough leather base, the Never Still comes in black or slate finishes. £1,110; rimowa.com

Anyone with a train-mad dad can expect a first-class reaction when the old man opens this spectacular fountain pen from the German maker Montblanc. The latest in a "high-artistry" collection inspired by the opulent Orient Express, the 83-piece limited edition is finished in a lustrous lacquer overlaid with a design taken from a steam locomotive's iron wheels and side rails — but made from gold and sapphires. The pen's cap is based on the train's gilt, ivory and midnight blue livery and features an inlay engraved with the top speed of 140km/h. The "hidden" clip mimics the celebrated oval windows of the Orient Express dining car. Price upon request; montblanc.com

Old Pulteney is dubbed the maritime malt on account of the distillery — which will be 200 years old in 2026 — being situated in the coastal town of Wick, on the tip of Scotland's northeast coast. Those with a nose can clearly discern the influence of the sea that makes Old Pulteney's regular "expressions" stand out from the crowd — but this one is more special than most, being the first that's exclusively available direct from the distillery or through its online shop. The limited edition was made using a selection of whiskies from different casks, all handpicked by the distillery manager Malcolm Waring and matured first in American oak barrels and then in French. £85; oldpulteney.com

Happening little more than two weeks before the start of Wimbledon fortnight, Father's Day might be just the time to start getting into shape on the tennis court — and, with a Slinger Bag to hand, who cares if no one else wants to play? This ingenious device takes the form of a large suitcase on wheels, within which are as many as 144 tennis balls and an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries. Set it up at the other side of the net, press a button on the remote control unit and it will lob balls at you all day long at speeds of up to 40mph and at any chosen trajectory between 10 and 40 degrees. A turntable base means the Slinger Bag can also alternate deliveries for forehand and backhand returns. Genius. From £950; frameworksports.com

How cool is the dad in your life? Is he ice cool? If so, the new take on the classic Hermès Terre D’Hermès men's fragrance should be just the job. Called Givrée, which means frosted, it takes its name from the frosted glass and aluminium fully recyclable bottle. The Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel, who created Eau Givrée, says it "combines the vigour of citron and the incisive freshness of juniper berry with the power of Timut pepper" and "the striking sensation of an icy breeze" is juxtaposed "with the generosity of woody, mineral notes." It smells all right, too . . . £79 (50ml); hermes.com/uk

Dads who appreciate vinyl records, manual gearboxes and clockwork watches will love the Leica M11 Monochrom — an ultra-high-end digital camera specifically developed for taking black and white photographs. The latest addition to Leica's flagship M11 range, the Monochrom makes it possible to choose between 60, 36 and 18 megapixel ranges to achieve different effects and levels of detail. That this comes from the Rolls-Royce of camera makers is probably evident in the fact that the price tag doesn't include a lens . . . £8,300; leica-camera.com

If you thought the refrain "mind my Manolos" was the exclusive preserve of female wearers, you were wrong. The Spanish cobbler to the stars has been making shoes for men since the 1970s, with early adopters including Bryan Ferry and David Hockney. The men's line was given a new lease of life five years ago, with fresh designs such as the Padstow loafer, which combines a raffia upper with leather details — one of which is a heel-end that can be flattened to "convert" the shoe to a beach-friendly mule (something that fathers have been berating children for doing since time immemorial). £675; manoloblahnik.com

The art critic and writer Brian Sewell once expressed his disdain for the shell suit trend by describing wearers as "dressed for the track and built for the bar". But "athleisure" has come on apace since the gaudier days of the 1980s, as evinced by Brunello Cucinelli's rather more sophisticated "joggers", which are made from rib-knit cotton and have zipped ankle cuffs and a drawstring waist. Despite their sporting pretensions, these are more likely to be spotted in first class on a transatlantic flight than in a gymnasium. £1,420; brunellocucinelli.com

Sick and tired of seeing the man of the house huddled over his cornflakes in that washed-out dressing gown? Then upgrade him a thousand-fold with this luxurious cashmere robe de chambre from the jewel-like Connolly store in Mayfair's Clifford Street. With its wide sleeves, seamless hood and matching belt, it will endow even the greatest of slobs with an air of elegant insouciance. £1,200 connollyengland.com

Ashley Watson might just be the best clothing designer you’ve never heard of. For the past decade he's been slowly developing a line of motorcycle gear that not only offers exceptional warmth and protection but also looks superbly stylish whether worn on or off a bike. The pièce de résistance is the MKII Eversholt jacket, which features a waxed-canvas outer shell with a seam-sealed liner that's light and flexible but also ultra tough. Every detail has been meticulously thought out, from the bellows pockets with waterproof linings to the adjustable storm baffle neck piece and the large, horn buttons that can be closed and opened while wearing gloves. Choose from dark olive or midnight blue. £685; ashleywatson.co.uk