Dads 50th birthday, what to get him?

Dr House · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:20

My dad turns 50 in a couple of months so im looking for a birthday gift. I cant really think of what to get him however the best I can think of is a iwc portofino

He likes very plain and simple watches but has never had an nice watch
http://bruno.cracco.free.fr/montres/imgdivers/IWC_portofino.jpg
or
http://www.watcheslist.com/img/p25853x.jpg

(both can be found with a black strap)

However I am open to other suggestions it does not have to be a watch but I want something that will last for years, budget is around £1k to £1.5k (going to split it with my bro).

If I do get the watch I was going to get it engraved on the back, however what should I put on there?

Neoni · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:25

my dad wants a saxophone for his 50th oh oh oh gonna hurt to buy a good one

-Neon

Dr House · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:27

ahh thats going to cost a lot lol

iCraig · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:31

Hmm you sure this isn't at "look what I can afford to buy my Dad" thread?

If you think a watch is suitable, go for it.

There isn't a set rule, just get what you think your Dad would like.

Mine for example went to Ireland with his mates to celebrate his 50th.

Sanzy · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:33

Engrave his name and address on a new watch seems hes getting on a bit

incase he gets lost

Flibster · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:03

Zip up tartan bootie-slippers?

Took my dad to Classic Team Lotus for his 50th...

Mum's 50th this year - and me and Dad are going to Bruntingthorpe to see the Vulcan.. As he said - from one big bomber to another.. :eek:

You have 2 paths...silly or nice

I'd go nice tbh...

Simon/~Flibster

Norbert666 · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:31

I got my dad a flight in a Sopwith (sp?) Camel

SexyGreyFox · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:35

When my Dad was 50 we all chipped in and got him a Fender Stratocaster.

Dr House · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:44

iCraig said:
Hmm you sure this isn't at "look what I can afford to buy my Dad" thread?

No not really, im splitting it with my brother and it represents about a months pay for him. And I am using the precedes of selling my omega to pay for my half

LoadsaMoney · 2 Mar 2006 at 19:10

Thai bride.

Che · 2 Mar 2006 at 19:11

A pacemaker, a "Learn Braille In 99 Easy Steps" book, a walking stick, a colostomy bag, the list is endless!

AthlonTom · 2 Mar 2006 at 19:12

You could get him a mail order bride? It'd make for an interesting day at least, though I should imagine that 1.5K would get something very "low-end", probably something with high milage and a some scruffy bodywork - don't expect a full service history either.