Tuesday, November 25, 2014

The Perfect Gift For My Fiance

It was my partner's birthday and I was stuck on what to get him - the man literally has everything so it's always so hard to come up with lovely gift ideas for him. I had, however, noticed him looking at watches in jeweler windows when we were out doing our Christmas shopping and then it hit me, a watch would be a perfect gift for him. 
 
He already has a watch but doesn't wear it too often as it's a 'good' watch as he puts it so I wanted to get him something that he could wear everyday that was still stylish and practical for work. I once read somewhere that if you give someone the gift of jewellery that means you think they're a keeper and that's definitely how I feel about him.

I went in search online for a good deal and a better selection then what I would find in the jewellery shops in my city and came across a site called Shade Station which have a huge selection of brand name watches at great prices. 
 
After looking through all the brands which I thought Jacek may like I finally settled on the Swiss Military Hanowa Soldier Watch*, a classic looking watch with a textured black leather strap, polished stainless steel case, a black face and a date dial. 
 
I knew Jacek would love this watch as it has a simple elegance, he's not a fan of the stainless steel linked watches with all the gadgets so this one would be perfect for his simple tastes. I also knew that being a Swiss watch it would be of fantastic quality and last a lifetime, I knew he'd love the military aspect to the watch too as he's a history buff just like myself.

The watch came in a lovely box and a great case so it really was special when Jacek was opening it, he even commented on how lovely the case was and he was delighted with his watch - he hasn't stopped wearing it since! The watch has a RRP of £115 but I bought it for £86.25 on the Shade Station website, that's a saving of 25%! I'm so delighted I found this site and their great bargains, I'm now eying up a Michael Kors watch for myself. The watch really was the perfect gift for my fiance and I'm thrilled he's so happy with it.

I've also begun thinking of what to get Jacek for Christmas. I've been searching for gifts for him online and I've found so many unusual and unique things which I think would be right up his street. 
 
He loves trying out different beers so this case of award winning beers would be great for him and keep him happy over the festive season I'm sure! 
 
To keep his new watch, and the one he already had, in good working order, some watchmaker tools would be a great addition to his tool set. A handy gift to receive when you want to keep your watches working well for years to come and it's so easy to get a watchpart you need if your watch needs to be repaired.
  
He really likes aeroplanes and flying paper ones with our son so I think a wooden aeroplane would be a lovely little feature to have in his office.
 
Finally, I think the James Bond Archives coffee book is a perfect gift for him as a huge James Bond fan. I think he'd have a good hour or so looking through it and having it as a talking piece on our coffee table.

What do you get your fiance for their birthday or Christmas?


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26 comments

  1. Lovely watch. My fiancé has one already but he never wears or hasn't in years because the battery is gone. So there might be an idea to re gift it and put a battery in to remind of it.
    Other than that he gets a dove set, new electric toothbrush, selection box and alarm clock.

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  2. wow amazing! this is an amazing gift for christmas

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  3. the watch is absolutely gorgeous. If I were a man I would definitely fall for it

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  4. That is a really nice watch. I am sure he's going to love it. My husband sure would!

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  5. My husband is a watch guy, so has 15 (that I count right now). If you are looking at a Michael Kors watch, i definitely recommend one- I've had mine for 2.5 years now and still love it!

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  6. The watch is just fab, xmas is sorted!! Thanks for the great idea xx

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  7. Omg that really is the perfect gift for your man!!!! I absolutely love it!!?? He's very lucky :)

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  8. What a lovely gift, your fiance is going to love it! Perfect gift idea for Christmas.

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  9. This looks like a great watch. My husband has a watch collection so this would be perfect.

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  10. That is a nice looking watch! Watches make such perfect gifts, alas my husband doesn't wear one, though.

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  11. I totally appreciate a watch as a gift because I have like 30 of them myself. So glad he likes it so well!

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  12. I love how watches seem to be making a big comeback. This is one that I think would look nice on any man!

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  13. That's a really elegant looking watch. I'm sure he'll love it. It's also of high quality.

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  14. Thanks for sharing it was a perfect gift for men i also give watch to my fiance on his 1st birthday with me <3

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  15. Such a beautiful watch. I'm in need of one for my mom not my husband. I'm going check it out and see if they have anything for women.

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  16. Such a nice watch, you fiance is going to be so happy when he gets it!

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  17. You really have a good taste. This one's really a perfect gift :)

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  18. This watch is so beautiful. I wish that I had someone to gift it to. My hubby never wears watches.

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  19. What a stunning watch. That would be a great gift for my husband. I love the packaging

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  20. Watches make perfect gifts. This is a really nice watch. I like how clean the design is.

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  21. I like and how good for this time of year.

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  22. What a nice-looking watch! I'm sure your fiancee will love it.

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  23. Great choice. It is as you say stylish and a good piece to take to work.

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  24. Nice choice of watch and what a big saving you got there. Glad that your fiance liked too.

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