What season do you enjoy? April showers bring May flowers, but when June rolls around, Dads and grads own the scene. With Fathers' Day and graduation in the limelight, you may find yourself searching for the perfect special occasion gift. Pockets watches may be the answer.
A traditional commemorative gift for men, pocket watches are the precision timepieces popularized on the railroads during the late 19th century. They are clearly symbolic for occasions that mark the passage of time, making them the ideal graduation gift for young men. Symbolic value aside, watch cases offer an ideal canvas on which to place a monogram, name or personalized engraved message.
Choosing Pocket Watches for Dad
Timepieces have intrinsic value all their own. While folks who aren't familiar with the marketplace may think pocket watches are interchangeable, the fact is that there are hundreds of different designs available. If you're looking for the perfect pocket watch for dad, here are some ideas to make it extra special.
Serving Our Country
Is your dad a member or a veteran of the armed services? You can pay honor to his service by choosing a timepiece decorated with the insignia of his branch of the military. He'll want to show off a pocket watch that proudly displays the insignia of the Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Army or Air Force. Make it doubly special - have the timepiece engraved with his name, dates of service and unit.
Honor His Profession
Our nation's first responders are everyday heroes - or heroes every day. If your dad is a firefighter, let him know how proud you are with a timepiece featuring a firefighter's crest. The embossed crest features the instruments and tools of the firefighter's trade - ladders, fire hooks, axes and a hydrant. Typically, the timepiece will still have ample room to add a personal message or engraving. Put his service in perspective by engraving the timepiece with his department, firehouse and company.
For Grads
Pocket watches are more than utilitarian accessories. They're marvels of engineering and design that can express a man's personal style and coordinate with any outfit. Choosing the right watch for your favorite grad is a matter of personal style. You may be surprised to discover that you have dozens of choices.
Modern pocket watches run the gamut from classic, understated styles to ornate watches embellished with engraving, embossing and inset stones. One of the most popular choices is a plain silver timepiece with an unornamented case made for engraving. If you purchase the watch from a website that sells wholesale pocket watches at discount prices, you can have the front case engraved with a personalized motif - his alma mater's name or mascot, perhaps.
There's room on the back or inside of the case to engrave the graduate's name and graduation date to personalize it further.
You'll find stylish timepieces and pendant watches online at a site that sells jewelry, including gold leaf jewelry and lockets. You favorite grad and your dad will be thrilled with their gifts.
Author Resource:
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the world's MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web.
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