From the Founder · A Dad's Perspective
Father's Day is the one holiday I shop on both sides of. I'm a Dad — and I'm lucky enough to still have my own father and my father-in-law in my life. So when families walk into our showroom asking what to get Dad, I'm not guessing. I'm thinking about what I'd wear, what my Dad would wear, and what I'd be proud to hand down.
For 23 years I've watched Father's Day gifts come in and out of SVS — the ones that get unwrapped with a big smile and then disappear into a sock drawer for a decade, and the ones that get worn so often you don't even notice they're there anymore. Both kinds are gifts. But only one kind earns its place. Here's how I tell the difference.
Three Generations · Father's Day at SVS
My Rule: He'll Only Wear What He Reaches For
The right gift for a man isn't about price. I've sold $10,000 watches that ended up in a drawer and $40 money clips that get pulled out every single day. The difference isn't the dollar figure. It's whether he reaches for it.
When I'm picking a piece, I ask three questions: Does it fit how he actually lives? Will he be proud to be seen wearing it? Ten years from now, would he still pick it up? If the answer to all three is yes, you've found it. Here are the four categories that pass that test more often than any others.
The Watches He'll Sunday-Pour-Coffee In
A watch is the gift a Dad keeps for decades. Done right, it's the one he reaches for first thing every morning — not for special occasions, for life. At SVS, our men's watch collection is built around three brands that earn that daily wear.
From $150
G-SHOCK
For the Dad who actually does things — golf, the garage, weekends with the grandkids. Practically indestructible, priced where you can give him one without overthinking it.
Swiss-Made Classic
Raymond Weil
What I recommend when a Dad wants a watch he can wear to dinner, a wedding, and the office the same week. Swiss-made, classic, and built to last. The everyday luxury watch.
Hand-Selected by Sami Third-Party Authenticated
Pre-Owned Rolex
The legacy piece. I personally hand-select our pre-owned Rolex inventory — these are watches I'd be proud to give my own father. Third-party authenticated, ready to be worn for the next thirty years and the next generation after that.
The Accessories He'll Save for the Wedding
There's a specific magic to engraved men's accessories that other gifts can't replicate. Twenty years from now, when his daughter gets married, he's going to wear the cuff links you gave him for Father's Day this year. That's not a guess. I've watched it happen.
Same-Day Engraving
Cuff Links by Gabriel & Co.
The formal-occasion gift that becomes part of his story — engraved same-day at our Oceanside bench with his initials, a date, or my personal favorite, the kids' initials.
From $40
Money Clips by Grand Bands & Gabriel
If your Dad is the kind of man who still carries cash to leave $20 tips at his favorite diner, a money clip with his kids' initials becomes the small daily ritual he didn't know he wanted. Start at $40 and engrave just as beautifully.
Beyond Jewelry: The Gifts He Didn't See Coming
Not every Dad wants more jewelry. For the man who already has the watch he loves and the cuff links he reaches for, there are two pieces in our showroom that have become my surprise hits.
The Daily-Carry Surprise
SECRID Wallets
RFID-blocking aluminum card holders that hold six to twelve cards, eject with a single thumb push, and slim out his back pocket significantly. He didn't know he wanted one. He'll never go back. The one I get the most "where did you get this?" questions about.
The Office Conversation Piece
MOVA Globes
For the Dad who has everything. A solar-powered globe that rotates silently on his desk using only ambient light — no batteries, no cords. Earth, Mars, the Moon, the night sky, even a $100 bill version. Every Dad who has seen one in our showroom has stopped, picked it up, and asked how it works.
What I'd Give Right Now — by Price
If I were shopping today for the Dads in my life, here's where I'd be looking.
Under $100
The Daily Ritual
A Grand Bands engraved money clip with the kids' initials. Personal, daily-use, and he'll have it for life.
$100 to $500
The Everyday Carry
A SECRID wallet or a G-SHOCK watch. The everyday-carry gifts that become his routine.
$500 to $2,000
The Daily Luxury
A MOVA globe for his office or a Raymond Weil watch for his wrist. One is the surprise piece; the other is the daily luxury.
$2,000 and Up · Luxe
The Legacy Piece
A Pre-Owned Rolex. Hand-selected by me, third-party authenticated, and the legacy watch he'll pass to the next generation.
I've sold $10,000 watches that ended up in a drawer and $40 money clips that get pulled out every single day. The difference isn't the dollar figure. It's whether he reaches for it.
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We'll Help You Pick the One He'll Wear
Every men's piece at SVS passed through our hands first. I've held every watch, every cuff link, every globe in this showroom. So has my wife Nicki, who runs our buying and merchandising. We don't carry anything we wouldn't gift our own.
3323 Long Beach Road · Oceanside, NY 11572
For the full collection, browse our Gifts for Dad guide — or if you're shopping for the man who got you here in the first place, our Gifts for Husband guide. Every piece, every price point, curated for the Dads (and Husbands) of Long Island.
— Sami V. Saatchi
President & Founder · GIA Graduate Gemologist
SVS Fine Jewelry · Long Island's Premier Jewelry Store, Since 2003
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the cuff links and money clips be engraved same-day?
Yes. Engraving is handled in-house at our Oceanside bench by our jewelry specialist. Same-day engraving is available for initials, dates, and short messages on most cuff links and money clips. For Father's Day, walk in or book in advance to guarantee your timeline.
Is your Pre-Owned Rolex inventory authenticated?
Yes. Every Pre-Owned Rolex at SVS is hand-selected by founder Sami V. Saatchi and third-party authenticated — two stacked trust signals. Browse the current Pre-Owned Rolex collection at our
pre-owned watches page.
Do you carry G-SHOCK and Raymond Weil watches in the showroom?
Yes. Both brands are in stock at our Oceanside showroom alongside Pre-Owned Rolex. G-SHOCK starts around $150; Raymond Weil is our Swiss-made everyday luxury line. Walk in to see and try on the full collection.
Does SVS offer financing on men's watches and gifts?
Yes. We offer flexible showroom financing on qualifying purchases, including watches and fine jewelry. Visit our
financing page for details or ask our team in the showroom.
Can I bring in a watch I didn't buy at SVS for service?
Yes. Our in-house watchmaker Tony T. services watches whether they were purchased at SVS or elsewhere — battery replacement, link sizing, strap and bracelet swaps, mechanical repair, and restoration. For warranty-period work and Tier 1 luxury brands like AP, Patek, and Cartier, we coordinate directly with the manufacturer.
Where is SVS Fine Jewelry located?
Our 4,000+ sq ft freestanding showroom is at 3323 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY 11572. We serve clients from across Long Island — Oceanside, Long Beach, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Garden City, Merrick, Island Park, Nassau County — as well as customers traveling from New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
