My husband is in the Army and is possibly deploying sometime (we don't know when). I really want to get him a really nice pocket watch that is durable and good looking. I want to engrave a special note on it and be able to put my picture in it also so he can carry it wherever he is at in the middle east. Where can I get something like this? And do you think it is too corny??
2007-12-13 05:36:55 · 8 answers · asked by Marie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Go to the mall -- Things Remembered and no it is not corny it is a great suggestion. I hope that everything works out for you, I to was a Army wife, it takes alot of strength to get through the tough times. I think that he will appreciate the watch and it comes from your heart.
2007-12-13 05:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by MICHELLE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with the jewellery stores something rugged I'm think Swiss Army if they make a pocket watch I know they do make watches look around research on the web and good luck shopping have the back engraved and then place a laminated picture of yourself in the cover. I think he would love this it was actually a practical gift alot of soldiers wives would give there mate when shipping out as a momento and a token of there love. My Great Uncle's had them and my Dad's dad in the 2nd world war.
Very popular gift for soldiers.
2007-12-13 05:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the PX. They have all those little specialty shops. Also, check mil clothing sales. They sometimes have stuff too. Finally, go to "Things Remembered" or a thropy shop to get it engraved. Nah baby, it is not corny. All too often people think things are "cheesy" and make fun of being sentimental. I hope and pray you will see him again. However, you very well may not. Let the gift express you love and give him something to cling to!
BIG OX to you sis. Hooah.
2007-12-13 05:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by callawak2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Things Remembered has pocket watches and money clips and all kinds of things and they will engrave them for you. I bought my mother in law a snow globe from there and it is lovely. They can ship to you or you can try to locate a store. Speaking of pocket watches, I'm getting my fiance one for Christmas!!
2007-12-13 05:46:42 · answer #4 · answered by ♥TaZ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no it's not corny. It's rather nice. Most all jewelry stores would carry pocket watches.
2007-12-13 05:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pocket watches have always been cool. Here's a website with a bunch of them to choose from. In the crappy atmosphere he might be going to, get one with a cover he can close to protect the nice face of the watch. Merry Christmas.
http://www.clockway.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=C&Category_Code=pocket_watch
2007-12-13 05:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by skwonripken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a wonderful idea. Most malls have a store called Things Remebered. They have a beautiful watch and they engrave it in the store. Please convey our pride in your husband for his courage and patriotism. I wish your family the best.
http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_554077_-1_1
2007-12-13 05:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by Maureen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you think that is too corny, then I question you and your question about what to get your husband.
That would be a lovely ideal!
2007-12-13 05:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋