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Something special for daughter on 18th birthday from Grandad?

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Travelfairy · 22/07/2026 15:51

My DS will be getting a rolex on his 18th birthday from his Grandad. He is only 14 but it was bought recently. Inside the gift will also be a letter for my DS to keep up forever.
My DD is only 11 but my FIL wants to do something similar for her. What would be a similar type of gift for my DD? He wants to spend a similar amount, give or take. Rolex was about 7000 euro afaik.
I know we are incredibly fortunate that FIL wants to do this. He is 78 and although reasonably healthy he does have some issues and I think he wants to sort these things in the near future...

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Kirschcherries · 22/07/2026 16:21

Definitely a watch. I would also suggest he considers buying it now as it’s an investment piece.

I learnt my lesson when I bought a 21st present then bought the same for their sibling 3 years later. The item was the same but the cost difference was substantial. I now buy two at the same time.

Duvetdayneeded · 22/07/2026 16:03

Watch also

Buscobel · 22/07/2026 16:02

A ring perhaps?

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Newusername0 · 22/07/2026 15:53

Why not a watch for DD too?