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Great last-minute Father's Day gifts for 2019

Last chance! Apple Watches, drones, games, tools, escape rooms, wine clubs and lots of other cool stuff you still have time to get.

Rick Broida Senior Editor
Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show Travelers). He lives in Michigan, where he previously owned two escape rooms (chronicled in the ebook "I Was a Middle-Aged Zombie").
Rick Broida
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Time's up! Father's Day is tomorrow, so any last-minute gift shipping needs to happen now. For starters, consider some kind of subscription (like the Firstleaf Wine Club, below), which you can purchase instantly and doesn't require any kind of immediate delivery.

Amazon remains your best bet if you do need something delivered, as Prime subscribers can now get one-day shipping on many items. From there, look to stores like Best Buy and Walmart, where you may have the option of in-store pickup.

Below I've rounded up some Father's Day gift ideas you still have time to get, with subscription options at the top, in-store options below that and then Amazon picks. 

Read more: CNET's complete Father's Day gift guide

Dad loves wine, but probably doesn't have time to seek out the best red blends or summer whites. Fortunately, Firstleaf offers expert curating depending on Dad's preferences, then delivers six different bottles for him to try. This can happen at regular intervals (every one to three months), or just as a one-off.

The first shipment is just $40. Subsequent ones will be $79. In both cases, shipping is free when you use our link below. And while the first box won't arrive in time for Father's Day, just present Dad with any bottle of wine to represent the gift that's coming. Easy peasy.

Whatever Dad's libation of preference, you can get it delivered same-day via Drizly, which works with local liquor shops. This particular whiskey is one I'm suddenly hearing mentioned all over the place, but it's just one example of the kind of spirit you can get for dear old Dad.

Escape rooms are a blast, and should appeal to any dad's puzzle-loving nature. Bring a group and try to find all the clues and solve all the puzzles before time runs out.

Most rooms are themed -- mad scientist, cold-war spies, zombies run amok and so on -- and tickets usually run around $30 per person. Below I've included a link to national chain Escape the Room, but you can also hit up Groupon, and you should find package deals for any number of rooms in your area.

Better yet, call the business directly and ask if they'll give you the same deal they're advertising on Groupon. It's a much better option for them, and you'll still get a discount.

A must-have for every Dad's toolbox, the GLM20 replaces that clunky old tape measure with laser-powered precision. It's a cinch to operate -- there's just one button -- and the price is as low as it's ever been.

Looking for another tool gift? Lowe's has the Bosch Freak 18-volt Cordless Impact Driver for $89 -- a savings of 40%. It may well be in stock at your local store, making it a true last-minute option. 

Ever wish you had a better idea what makes Dad tick? Get him this card game -- and play it with him! It's a deck designed to spark discussions about ideas, perspectives and, well, how you see the world. It's normally $25, but CNET readers can get $5 off with promo code CNET2019.

Get Dad this drone. Seriously. It's ridiculously cool and comes with a paraglider guy that can ride parachute-style or on top of it, like some kind of crazy flying skateboarder. It normally sells for $35, but you can snag a solid discount with promo code ZV4YT927.

I have this. I've flown it. It's a blast. Dad will love it.

Is Dad constantly running out of juice for his phone? Laptop? Nintendo Switch? All of the above? This "Beast" of a portable power bank can charge them all, and then some. Use code 6EU9D2TR at checkout to score this exclusive discount.

It's not even Prime Day, and Amazon is already running one of the best Echo deals to date. At $65, the full-size smart speaker is a whopping 35% off. Of course, Dad doesn't have to know that. He'll just know that you got him an attractive, nice-sounding speaker loaded with Alexa smarts.

That price is good on all three fabric-cover colors; you can also get one of the wood finishes for $20 more.

If Dad owns an iPhone, the Apple Watch is just about the perfect companion. It handles messaging, heart-rate monitoring, exercise tracking and tons more. Oh, yeah, it tells time, too.

The price to beat right now is $199 for Apple Watch Series 3 38mm (with black or white sport band), or the slightly larger 42mm model for $229. The link below will take you to Walmart's product page, but you can also get the Apple Watch Series for $199 at Amazon.

You can class up this gift by adding something like a Milanese watch band for $12. While you're at it, look at all the other inexpensive Apple Watch accessories you can get for Dad.

With its Lightning connector at one end and USB/Micro-USB hybrid connector at the other, this high-capacity drive works with just about any device Dad owns. There's even a USB-C adapter to accommodate his latest and greatest hardware.

The $21.93 price is yours when you click the on-page 5%-off coupon and then apply promo code BWD3ZF88 at checkout.

Total nepotism play, here. (CNET is owned by CBS.) But that doesn't change the fact that Dad would almost certainly enjoy new shows like Star Trek: Discovery, The Good Fight and The Twilight Zone, plus a massive library of old ones like MacGyver and Taxi.

A $25 gift card would be good for four full months of the service (at the $5.99-per-month, limited-commercials rate).

Watch this space for more last-minute gift ideas as Father's Day gets closer!

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