Daddy's big day: it's the only day of the year dedicated to you, so insist on the best

Men's Fitness, June, 2003 by Dean Brierly, Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Susie Kim, Bobby Lee, Dennis Nishi, Jim Shiebler, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede

CALVIN KLEIN BOXER BRIEFS Because even Daddy wants to be an underwear model. $19. Available at major department stores.

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TIES BY TOMMY HILFIGER Amidst the tumult of Daddy's quest for riches is always the need for a tie. Simple. To the point. Tommy. Buy three, Daddy. $25. Available at major department stores www.tommyhilfiger.com.

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CAPRESSO C1000 AUTOMATIC COFFEE AND ESPRESSO CENTER Daddy likes a latte. The C1000 grinds, tamps, brews and cleans--in less than 50 seconds, Daddy may never sleep again. $799; 800-767-3554; www.capresso.com.

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STANLEY TOOLBOX AND STANLEY TOOLS Daddy is a man, after all, and he needs his FatMax and MaxGrip gear. Build, Daddy, build! $9-$36. Available at leading hardware stores; www.stanleyworks.com.

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DELPHI XM SKYFI AUDIO SYSTEM Daddy needs a satellite-radio boombox with 101 stations and, well, yes, even Kenny G to lighten his weary load. We won't tell, Daddy. $200 for the boombox with the receiver, $9.99 a month for the radio signal; www.xmradio.com. SONY CLIE PEG-SJ33 Daddy's getting organized and putting his Rolodex and his favorite MP3s in his pocket, Daddy's climbing the ladder. $300; 888-222-7669; www.sony.com/clie. MARIN POINT REYES Daddy's into 23-pound urban transportation with disc brakes. Pedal, Daddy, pedal! $899; 800-222-7557; www.marinbikes.com.

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