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Gift for son- soon to be sailor
My son will be leaving for bootcamp shortly after graduation. I want to get him something special that will remind him of us while he is away and will be helpful to him in his new career. Does anyone know if there are any special options/features in a watch that would be beneficial for a sailor,my son will be an ABE.
Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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A good shockproof, waterproof watch. Something which will take abuse, but not be so expensive that it invites theft. My hubby likes the Casio G-Shock, he's retired Navy now driving a semi and he's death on jewelry.
That is, if your son gets to wear a watch on the fligthline at all. He might not, for safety reasons. As an electronics tech, I couldn't wear my watch or wedding band while working on the gear, I had a pocket watch!
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Permalink Reply by tdbeach on
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Thank you very much, I had not even considered the fact that a watch may be a safety hazard
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Permalink Reply by SonandSea on
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Hi! I am thinking the same thing. Thought I'd save the watch for PIR gift. I was thinking I might get my son (who graduates HS in May and leaves in Aug) a USN St Christopher necklace. I understand that recruits can wear a small religious pendant.
I found some here that like... http://www.bestmilitaryjewelry.com/products/sterling-silver-reversa...'
Hope you find just the right thing! ♥
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My son graduates the beginning of June and leaves in August as well! I was also looking at St. Michael medals
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