Having hardly ever worn a watch I started to get an itch I needed scratching. Having recently moved house my wife pointed out that we have a lot of expenses coming with extensions and decorating etc so I dropped the idea for another time.
In January my wife hosted a surprise birthday party for me. I had zero idea because we were due to fly to Thailand for my birthday in a few days and all my family were due to come to ours in Sunday before we flew. Anyway, Saturday night I was truly had and walked into a pub were about 60 people erupted as I walked in.
Having done the embarrassing birthday song (not one for centre of attention), my lovely wife also gave me a present which had to be opened then I was told.



I'm made up with this, she knew I had a thing for Omega, not quite sure why but maybe it's romantic affinity to James Bond and something I grew up with.

Turning 50 wasn't bad after all.....

Looking forward to learning more about watches from you guys. Already been doing loads of reading on other forums to.

 

What a gift! Congrats and welcome to the Forum.

 

Welcome to the forum, and to the Half-Century Club. Your wife did good. Be sure to keep her.

 

Welcome to the forum and congrats! Wear it in good health!

 

Nice story. Congrats and Happy Birthday.

 

Lovely story. Belated Happy 50th and congrats on a stunning watch, the Aqua Terra is a favourite of mine. It's a timeless piece that you can wear with pretty much anything. Enjoy.

 

Congrats on the stunning watch, happy birthday, and welcome to the forums!

 

I had KC strip steak and blue point oysters for my 50th (also in January). May have topped me.

 

That's a handsome watch that you can wear anywhere. Congratulations!

 

Your wife has great taste! Welcome to the over 50 club!

 

Happy bday, and congrats. You are lucky to have a wife like yours. That is very nice of her.

Serdal

 

Happy b day and congrats...can your wife talk to my wife...my birthday is coming up

 

What an introduction and the Aqua Terra is a great one to get started with!

 

Happy Birthday! Congrats on the great wife and watch too.

My 54th birthday is this coming Tuesday, and I had to buy my own birthday watch because my wife doesn't want to buy me the wrong one, since I have so many. I don't pick her vacations, and she doesn't pick my watches. I don't pick her house carpet or furniture, and she doesn't pick my whiskey. Certain lines can't be crossed.

 

HB and welcome.

 

What a great story, and great watch! Congratulations!

My introduction to the world of watches came in a similar fashion. Mrs. Jones give me the first over-the-top luxury gift I'd ever received in my life: an Aqua Terra

 

Greetings from Columbia. Very cool story and you will love it good pic too

 

She's a keeper! The wife too.

 

Congrats and welcome. What an amazing gift. When my dear old Dad gave me his Speedy it set me off on a journey I could never have imagined. Your watch will always make that connection with the one who gave it you. And that's timeless and special. Enjoy!

 

That's a great post. Each knowing his or her place. And paygrade! Have a fine 54th birthday larryganzand be sure to enjoy your watch and the whiskey.