Is it okay to buy the BF a watch for Christmas?

emigrant36

Really freaking out!! The only thing I can think to get my BF for Xmas is a watch, but so many people say ya can't for various reasons... he has everything, and the perfect pressie would be to go away for a weekend but I can't afford that. The only thing he actually needs is a new watch, and I'd really like to get something engraved on the reverse, but don't want to do a big No No on his present!!!

KatCookie

Well i think a watch is a nice present.. just dint get anything too soppy engraved on the back- might look a bit silly..
and maybe you could buy him some other little things he'd like like a shaver or funny underwear too..

emigrant36

I have the kinda stocking fillers got.... and the engraved message is more a private joke! Must look.... Thanks

Greenmachine

Is he a bad timekeeper. Does he need it or need it. What about some kind of a personal plaque talking about your time together day weeks months. Time flying. Talk about his perfect qualities and compare it swiss watch who are know as reliable dependable and do what they say on the thin. Something about how you are everything I wantyou to be and should be. So I wanted somethinng so you would always know that.

E26

emigrant36 wrote: »

Really freaking out!! The only thing I can think to get my BF for Xmas is a watch, but so many people say ya can't for various reasons... he has everything, and the perfect pressie would be to go away for a weekend but I can't afford that. The only thing he actually needs is a new watch, and I'd really like to get something engraved on the reverse, but don't want to do a big No No on his present!!!

Hey emigrant36!
Am to be honest only get him a watch if you want your relationship to end with him... honestly i wouldnt get him a watch if you really like him. I have heard this superstition from many people and mainly my mom to be honest- ie never buy your love one a watch.. cause it symbolises that you are watching time.. and more times than not the relationship ends.. i know this sounds mad.. but honestly i know at least two couples that have broken up after one or the other bought a watch for the other!!.. bit weird... Do you want to take the risk, if you really like him

Eoineo

E26 wrote: »

Hey emigrant36!
Am to be honest only get him a watch if you want your relationship to end with him... honestly i wouldnt get him a watch if you really like him. I have heard this superstition from many people and mainly my mom to be honest- ie never buy your love one a watch.. cause it symbolises that you are watching time.. and more times than not the relationship ends.. i know this sounds mad.. but honestly i know at least two couples that have broken up after one or the other bought a watch for the other!!.. bit weird... Do you want to take the risk, if you really like him

What a load of tosh!
If he is into watches and he will appreciate it, get him one.
I love this superstition that you are "watching time". For every one there's an equal and opposite. It's a superstition where I'm from (and I'm Irish) that if you get a watch for Christmas you will get a commitment (engagement) the following year.....

E26

Eoineo wrote: »

What a load of tosh!
If he is into watches and he will appreciate it, get him one.
I love this superstition that you are "watching time". For every one there's an equal and opposite. It's a superstition where I'm from (and I'm Irish) that if you get a watch for Christmas you will get a commitment (engagement) the following year.....

well im just giving my side, think we are all entitled to our own opinion.:) and to be honest i wouldnt buy my boyfriend one if it was the last present on earth-thats just me!!!!! by the way im Irish too!!!

Sharpshooter

emigrant36 wrote: »

Really freaking out!! The only thing I can think to get my BF for Xmas is a watch, but so many people say ya can't for various reasons... he has everything, and the perfect pressie would be to go away for a weekend but I can't afford that. The only thing he actually needs is a new watch, and I'd really like to get something engraved on the reverse, but don't want to do a big No No on his present!!!

OP, go ahead and get him a watch.
Superstition is only for people who believe in it.

Pick one you know he will like, get it engraved like you want to and give it to him on Christmas Day.

I'm sure he will appreciate your thoughtfulness.:)

bob123456

Men love watches and are buying more of them than ever: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/dec/14/men-wristwatches

D4RK ONION

If you want a particularly unique watch, you can't go wrong with a bit of Tokio Flash, for the world's hardest to read time pieces! Most of them use a code of lights to tell the time. Delightfully nerdy!

Here's mine, the negative, the easiest to read on the site :P



http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/

emigrant36

yup it was both those superstitions/tales that I was thinking of! Come to think of it, my Dad got my Mum a watch and they're divorced now..........
But I really think it's just superstition. To answer an earlier post, he is a terrible timekeeper and we're always joking about it, which would kinda add to the personal nature of the present. Thanks guys for all the help

_Whimsical_

E26 wrote: »

Hey emigrant36!
Am to be honest only get him a watch if you want your relationship to end with him... honestly i wouldnt get him a watch if you really like him. I have heard this superstition from many people and mainly my mom to be honest- ie never buy your love one a watch.. cause it symbolises that you are watching time.. and more times than not the relationship ends.. i know this sounds mad.. but honestly i know at least two couples that have broken up after one or the other bought a watch for the other!!.. bit weird... Do you want to take the risk, if you really like him

I bought a watch for a boyfriend for Christmas once and everyone started chiming in with the above superstition.I didn't think anything of it at all and it didn't stop me.Funnily enough when he brought it home to show his family they told him that a present of a watch symbolized an impending engagement.We were driven mad all Christmas with his visiting relations rythming off some superstition popular in their area about how we would be married within one year.:)

spartan1

Superstitions are for weak people, I am somewhat superstitious, its a lark.
I get annoyed at myself for it, I think if you totally disregard it it wont bother you at all, but if you bought him a watch and went around subconsciously thinking you were doomed youd certainly be doomed, after reading a book called " the subconscious mind" I believe that.

do whatever will make you feel better, after all, brian o driscoll wears number 13 and hes a national leader !

personally, Id love to get a watch for Xmas !

biko

A watch is a good idea!
Either a everyday watch or a dress watch for weddings and such.

emigrant36

Aw man, I saw an article about Barack Obama's watch today... could soo easily have gotten that and it would have been sooooo cool but it's a bit late to be ordering things from America! And to think, I could have sang Happy Birthday Mr President (on his birthday of course, not Christmas!!) and all that! Plus, got rightly ripped off for tickets to a sold out gig so the watch budget is diminished somewhat.... Thanks guys for the advice

Insect Overlord

I got a watch from my ex last year. We broke up 7 months later, so I doubt the two incidents are connected

Also, even though she's gone, I still have a gorgeous watch on my arm! :pac:

Greenmachine

I am the only person in the whole thread who suggested something other than a watch. Not 1 person had even considerd it. Is is back and forth between get him a watch or nothing. Am I the only person who piut thoughs into gift for people in this cointry. I don't want any more tins of celebrations, gift voucher, sock and underware. Something random from boot because they neeed more thing to get 3 for the price of two. I bet three things.
1. no one will adress any of the points i have made.
2. No one will Qoute either of my posts.
3. I will receive zero thanks for either of them.

Keano

No one answered your post because

1. she came looking for advice about buying a watch
2. she came looking for advice about buying a watch
3. she came looking for advice about buying a watch

Greenmachine

Keano A Legend wrote: »

No one answered your post because

1. she came looking for advice about buying a watch
2. she came looking for advice about buying a watch
3. she came looking for advice about buying a watch

Your post is absolutely stupid but I assume your not because to say otherwise would violate boards.ie rules.

1. she said is it a good gift not is this a nice watch. I was giving here some alternatives.
2.I was wrong on this one so we are 1:1 all at this point
3.My advice in no way went off off topic. I considered the question and put alot of though into my answers.


I AM ABOUT THE ONLY PERSON WHO ACTUALLY STAYED ON TOPIC.

She was less worried about all the superstition stuff tahn whether she could be a little more imaginaive. So I tried to set the wheel in motion. But like most people in her just said take the easy option.

I could walk into a shop point at something and say one of them pleae and tel you there you go happy xmas.
and your left wondering why did he buy me a car radio. I DON'T EVEN OWN ONE.

bladespin

A watch sounds fine to me, if you're looking for a nice, stylish and moderately priced one i'd recommend a Storm watch.

If princess is on there's a hint for ya

Dont be at yourself

I would love a storm watch, superstitions or not!

www.stormwatches.com

Keano

Greenmachine wrote: »

Your post is absolutely stupid but I assume your not because to say otherwise would violate boards.ie rules.

1. she said is it a good gift not is this a nice watch. I was giving here some alternatives.
2.I was wrong on this one so we are 1:1 all at this point
3.My advice in no way went off off topic. I considered the question and put alot of though into my answers.


I AM ABOUT THE ONLY PERSON WHO ACTUALLY STAYED ON TOPIC.

She was less worried about all the superstition stuff tahn whether she could be a little more imaginaive. So I tried to set the wheel in motion. But like most people in her just said take the easy option.

I could walk into a shop point at something and say one of them pleae and tel you there you go happy xmas.
and your left wondering why did he buy me a car radio. I DON'T EVEN OWN ONE.

It's Christmas so I will be nice

OP said:

Really freaking out!!

So it's a week before Christmas and she is thinking about gettting a watch, a watch may not be different but if she puts effort into picking something slightly unusal/different then she made the effort and not just walked into the first shop and said that one please.

ibarelycare

Greenmachine wrote: »

I am the only person in the whole thread who suggested something other than a watch. Not 1 person had even considerd it. Is is back and forth between get him a watch or nothing. Am I the only person who piut thoughs into gift for people in this cointry. I don't want any more tins of celebrations, gift voucher, sock and underware. Something random from boot because they neeed more thing to get 3 for the price of two. I bet three things.
1. no one will adress any of the points i have made.
2. No one will Qoute either of my posts.
3. I will receive zero thanks for either of them.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Jesus relax. I'll give you a pity "thanks" if it means that much to you.

Greenmachine wrote: »

Is he a bad timekeeper. Does he need it or need it. What about some kind of a personal plaque talking about your time together day weeks months. Time flying. Talk about his perfect qualities and compare it swiss watch who are know as reliable dependable and do what they say on the thin. Something about how you are everything I wantyou to be and should be. So I wanted somethinng so you would always know that.

Maybe no one thanked your idea because, no offence, but who the hell wants a PLAQUE off their girlfriend with some sentimental crap about their relationship? What's he supposed to do with that? Hang it on the wall and polish it every day?






OP, my ex had a huge superstition about watches, and would never let me buy him one. (Note I said EX ) I don't believe any of that superstitious crap, bought my current bf a beautiful watch last year for his birthday and he loves it...and we're still together. I think a watch IS actually a personal present and I know I put a lot of thought and time into picking him the perfect wristpiece Good luck!

Sharpshooter

Greenmachine wrote: »

Your post is absolutely stupid but I assume your not because to say otherwise would violate boards.ie rules.

1. she said is it a good gift not is this a nice watch. I was giving here some alternatives.
2.I was wrong on this one so we are 1:1 all at this point
3.My advice in no way went off off topic. I considered the question and put alot of though into my answers.


I AM ABOUT THE ONLY PERSON WHO ACTUALLY STAYED ON TOPIC.

She was less worried about all the superstition stuff tahn whether she could be a little more imaginaive. So I tried to set the wheel in motion. But like most people in her just said take the easy option.

I could walk into a shop point at something and say one of them pleae and tel you there you go happy xmas.
and your left wondering why did he buy me a car radio. I DON'T EVEN OWN ONE.

Do Not Post in this thread Again.

spidermonkey

From a guy perspective, to be honest I think a watch is a good gift, I fall into that "have everything that I want/need" category, except a watch, but I've never seen one I would like.

Nice watches are Mr. Jones ones, or if you could get your hands on one this side of the atlantic a reveal watch would be v. nice ...but then they are my taste and not necessarily your fella's.

MrMojoRising

Whatever about the superstitions... its also a bloody boring gift to get. I got one from an ex one year, and to say i had to feign delight, is putting it mildly. Get him something else

Greenmachine

Sharpshooter wrote: »

Do Not Post in this thread Again.

Okay I have only one question for you because you mod this forum.
Where in the charter does it say a poster can't give serious advice.
I have been insulted countless times in this thread and I am the one who is being reprimanded.

Please PM your response because so far I have not broken the forum charter. I have critized nobody only what they ahve said. Can't say the same about other posters and YOU in particular.

Sharpshooter

Banned for breaking the rules of the charter.

emigrant36

Okay.. he loved the watch AND the other slightly more original (if you will) bits of his present. And he has worn it every day since! Also, he got me a gorgeous watch so at least I know he's not too bothered about the superstitions either.

.....and, I came looking for advice about buying a watch.. I had already bought the really special part of the present.

Sharpshooter

Glad it all went well for you emigrant36.
Come back next year if you are stuck for advice.

We will help if we can.:pac: