50th birthday present for recent ex

Panda78

Hi everyone,

Bit of strange one, but my partner and i have just separated after 13 years together. We have stayed in touch, in fact he's genuinely my best friend and i can only hope we may work things out in the future.

I was planning on getting him a nice watch for his 50th, but i'm not sure that is appropriate now, what do others think? Could anyone suggest another present which would be something to keep, rather than an experience day etc? I could buy him clothes, but i really want an item for him to keep forever for his 50th.

Thanks for any advice.

Mojisola

Panda78 wrote: »

Bit of strange one, but my partner and i have just separated after 13 years together. We have stayed in touch, in fact he's genuinely my best friend and i can only hope we may work things out in the future.

I was planning on getting him a nice watch for his 50th, but i'm not sure that is appropriate now, what do others think?

If he feels the same about you, I would go ahead with the watch.

lazer

Not sure where I read this or heard it but traditionally a watch is regarded as a parting gift (probably to do with the number of carriage clocks etc given as wedding presents)

snowleopard61

My ex(husband) and I had split up quite some time before his 50th, but were married for 16 years and are still on good terms. I realised that I had most of the photographs of both our lives and families from the years we were together, which in many cases were at least equally relevant to him, so I copied the best ones (on the scanner/printers in Boots) and put an album together. He was really pleased.

I also made him a hamper of homemade goodies, which he enjoyed, though it isn't something to keep.

Panda78

snowleopard61 wrote: »

My ex(husband) and I had split up quite some time before his 50th, but were married for 16 years and are still on good terms. I realised that I had most of the photographs of both our lives and families from the years we were together, which in many cases were at least equally relevant to him, so I copied the best ones (on the scanner/printers in Boots) and put an album together. He was really pleased.

I also made him a hamper of homemade goodies, which he enjoyed, though it isn't something to keep.

Thanks, that would be a lovely idea, but i have only just made so many albums for him when we were dividing our photos up - wish i had waited!

Hamper would be a nice addition though to anything else i can find to keep as he loves food.

snowleopard61

i have only just made so many albums for him when we were dividing our photos up

That was a very kind and civilised thing to do in the process of a break-up.:) Hope you find something you're pleased with as a present. The watch sounds a nice idea anyway, so that may be the way to go.

Panda78

snowleopard61 wrote: »

That was a very kind and civilised thing to do in the process of a break-up.:) Hope you find something you're pleased with as a present. The watch sounds a nice idea anyway, so that may be the way to go.

Thanks, i'm leaning towards still getting the watch. I know the one he likes, he's wanted it for ages but never spends much money on himself, so will be a nice gesture at least.

Panda78

Thanks for all replies, i have decided to go ahead with the watch. I know he likes Rotary, do you have any preferences on these two, please? The price difference doesn't matter, i'm just trying to work out which one is the nicest for a special occasion.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9109531.htm

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9350380.htm

craftymummy_2

I like the second one more ;-)

Panda78

craftymummy wrote: »

I like the second one more ;-)

Thank you

suejb2

I agree the thought is lovely.As to the choice I prefer the 2nd.