Chris’ 30th birthday present was actually three-fold:
1) Hunter – he wanted a baby by 30. He got one 😛
2) Family keychain – a little memento of the 3 of us for him to carry around in his pocket
3) Watch
The 3rd present (watch) was almost as painful as the 1st one 😉 I could’ve spent the same money on a car, or on 2 (!) Hermes birkin bags, but nooooo… got a watch instead! LOL. After much deliberation and shopping around together many months ago when I was still pregnant, we decided on the limited edition Jaeger LeCoultre Master Memovox International.
750 were made and his is number #24. We particularly liked it because of the sleek black alligator leather band and shiny watch face. The central disc has names and timezones of 24 cities, which we thought is a nice touch because he’ll always know what time it is for Hunter and myself when he’s travelling on business. And frankly, it was the only watch that I thought was drop-dead SEXY.
It was THE most expensive thing I have ever purchased in my life. To be honest, I never knew how $$ watches could be?! Even if I combined ALL my bags and shoes, it doesn’t even make up the value of the watch.. cripes. But I justified it because Chris never buys anything from himself, yet always encourages me to spend money on myself every time I want something. I reckon he fully deserves it and it was well worth it, Plus, a watch can last a lifetime.
What makes this particularly special for us is that we’re going to engrave it with “BURGESS, 2011”… because 2011 is the year Chris turned 30, AND the same year Hunter was born. So the watch will be passed down to Hunter when he’s older. I think it’s a nice touch and makes the gift even more meaningful 🙂
Inside the watch boutique
A pregnant me, about to bite the bullet and buy the watch!
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Memovox International
Awesome gift for your Hubby! Absolutely sweet and thoughtful of you.
Thanks hon 🙂 I think it looks lovely on him!
Awesome gift for your Hubby! Absolutely sweet and thoughtful of you.
Thanks hon 🙂 I think it looks lovely on him!
oOo nice watch! I’ve seen one of them before and damn they are expensive! but totally worth all the occasion it was bought for 🙂
I dont understand how watches can be so freakin’ $$ sometimes! Then again, guys also don’t understand why some handbags cost the amount they do 😉
great watch!
Tell us the truth. You sold all your bags and shoes to buy the watch right ? :p
Re: great watch!
Hahah nothing doing! 😉
oOo nice watch! I’ve seen one of them before and damn they are expensive! but totally worth all the occasion it was bought for 🙂
I dont understand how watches can be so freakin’ $$ sometimes! Then again, guys also don’t understand why some handbags cost the amount they do 😉
great watch!
Tell us the truth. You sold all your bags and shoes to buy the watch right ? :p
Re: great watch!
Hahah nothing doing! 😉
yay for a fab pressie for the man & love of your life, hunz!
does chris wear it everyday or is it like a special occasion kinda watch?
I think it will be an every day watch (ie. in the office and to dinners etc).. but for casual wear he’ll use his Tag!
yay for a fab pressie for the man & love of your life, hunz!
does chris wear it everyday or is it like a special occasion kinda watch?
I think it will be an every day watch (ie. in the office and to dinners etc).. but for casual wear he’ll use his Tag!
hahahaha i know how it feels!
my husband’s already got watches that he’s going to pass down to our kids.
it’s an expensive heirloom, man! but totally will be worth more money next time.
Ooo nice, sounds like he’s a watch person too! I think him and Chris will get along 😛
yeah, you have no idea how much time i’ve spent in watch stores!!
they keychain is not in view for the last shot!
Oh man good point.. I didn’t even think about it, lol
I love the idea of giving the watch to Hunter.
It helps justify it since at least 2 generations can enjoy the watch 😉
So funny how Chris wanted to be a dad by 30. My hubby wanted to get married before 30 and he did too – just in time. haha. Superb birthday idea to buy Chris a watch!
Hehe guess both our guys managed to hit their goals!!
Good watches are made to last forever! I also received a very valuable watch from my parents as my wedding gift, and I am going to pass it down to my daughter in the future. 🙂 Just like Patek Philippe’s slogan: ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” 🙂
Oh man i LOVE that quote!
And that was so nice of your parents.. it will be a wonderful heirloom to pass to your daughter 🙂
Lovely watch!
I;m glad we found it.. worth every cent imho! 🙂
What a beautiful gift. I love presents which are full of sentiment!
I agree! It’s something that we’ll always remember for sure..
From jaidjo
Take a look at this
http://www.jcengraver.com/
I believe he’s an authorized JLC engraver. Beautiful watch.
Watches are the only objects my husband and I can agree on the value of (he doesn’t think too highly of diamonds and I’m not a fan of cars… But watches…ooh lala)
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Nice, thank you for the link! I wish they had a physical store in Shanghai or Singapore though so we can do it in person..
Gorgeous!! And, good on ya for getting it for Chris – instead of the two Birkins heh.
Haha it was a hard decision. Nah, just kidding, I love the fact that Chris has a really nice watch!
hahahaha i know how it feels!
my husband’s already got watches that he’s going to pass down to our kids.
it’s an expensive heirloom, man! but totally will be worth more money next time.
Ooo nice, sounds like he’s a watch person too! I think him and Chris will get along 😛
yeah, you have no idea how much time i’ve spent in watch stores!!
they keychain is not in view for the last shot!
Oh man good point.. I didn’t even think about it, lol
Such a great gift, but ouchie on the price I’m sure!
It really hurt but I still think it’s worth it because Chris NEVER buys stuff from himself and he really deserved it 🙂
I love the idea of giving the watch to Hunter.
It helps justify it since at least 2 generations can enjoy the watch 😉
Lovely present. The hubby got himself a JLC as well at a critical turning point. Drop dead gorgeous watches.
Great minds think alike! I think they make a great memento for a major event in your life 🙂
So funny how Chris wanted to be a dad by 30. My hubby wanted to get married before 30 and he did too – just in time. haha. Superb birthday idea to buy Chris a watch!
Hehe guess both our guys managed to hit their goals!!
Good watches are made to last forever! I also received a very valuable watch from my parents as my wedding gift, and I am going to pass it down to my daughter in the future. 🙂 Just like Patek Philippe’s slogan: ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” 🙂
Oh man i LOVE that quote!
And that was so nice of your parents.. it will be a wonderful heirloom to pass to your daughter 🙂
Very nice indeed Bev! I hoping to get Lam’s dream watch this year too 😀
Oooo which watch is that? Both our guys should watch-chat together lol
The stainless steel Rolex Daytona!
Ooo nice, imagine his face when he sees it, heh!
Wow!! Awesome gift!! Little hunter doesn’t look too excited to inherit daddy’s gift yet!! 😉 he’s such a cutie!! 😉
LOL! He does stare at the watch though, cos it’s black/white which attracts him 😛
Lovely watch!
I;m glad we found it.. worth every cent imho! 🙂
Heh heh you looked uncertain there Bev. 😛 But what a fantastic present! Love the idea of handing it down to Hunter.
Hahah I do! Was a bit stunned there 😉 But it’s worth it cos Hunter gets to use it too later 🙂
haha he should’ve waited for you to get it for him! I agree though that it’s nice for our guys to have something REALLY nice, considering they don’t spend a lot normally 🙂
What a beautiful gift. I love presents which are full of sentiment!
I agree! It’s something that we’ll always remember for sure..
From jaidjo
Take a look at this
http://www.jcengraver.com/
I believe he’s an authorized JLC engraver. Beautiful watch.
Watches are the only objects my husband and I can agree on the value of (he doesn’t think too highly of diamonds and I’m not a fan of cars… But watches…ooh lala)
Re: From jaidjo
Nice, thank you for the link! I wish they had a physical store in Shanghai or Singapore though so we can do it in person..
Gorgeous!! And, good on ya for getting it for Chris – instead of the two Birkins heh.
Haha it was a hard decision. Nah, just kidding, I love the fact that Chris has a really nice watch!
It is such a lovely pressie. and definitely something to tell Hunter about when he gets it in the future.
a plus point: some watches appreciate in value. 🙂
Oh really?? I never knew that! We wont resell tho since we wanna pass on to Hunter 🙂
Such a great gift, but ouchie on the price I’m sure!
It really hurt but I still think it’s worth it because Chris NEVER buys stuff from himself and he really deserved it 🙂
It’s beautiful!
Thanks sweetie, I really think so too.. and I’m not even into watches! 😛
Lovely present. The hubby got himself a JLC as well at a critical turning point. Drop dead gorgeous watches.
Great minds think alike! I think they make a great memento for a major event in your life 🙂
Awesome gift! And a meaningful one 🙂
Yeah i reckon it will be really memorable for his 30th.. 🙂
That is indeed a sexy watch – what a fantastic idea, to pass it to Hunter as an heirloom. Though then it becomes somewhat tempting to try for a little girl so you can justify something equally fabulous for yourself! 😉
Keep an eye out for a post around Nov 1st (day after Bev’s b’day).
How intriguingly UNcryptic! =D
Hmmm knowing Bev, I think I might have an idea what that will be. Btw, she didn’t look too excited at paying for the the watch in the photo. :p
I think I was in a state of shock there 😉
It’s how we justified getting the watch.. hehe!
Very nice indeed Bev! I hoping to get Lam’s dream watch this year too 😀
Oooo which watch is that? Both our guys should watch-chat together lol
The stainless steel Rolex Daytona!
Ooo nice, imagine his face when he sees it, heh!
Wow!! Awesome gift!! Little hunter doesn’t look too excited to inherit daddy’s gift yet!! 😉 he’s such a cutie!! 😉
LOL! He does stare at the watch though, cos it’s black/white which attracts him 😛
Heh heh you looked uncertain there Bev. 😛 But what a fantastic present! Love the idea of handing it down to Hunter.
Hahah I do! Was a bit stunned there 😉 But it’s worth it cos Hunter gets to use it too later 🙂
haha he should’ve waited for you to get it for him! I agree though that it’s nice for our guys to have something REALLY nice, considering they don’t spend a lot normally 🙂
It is such a lovely pressie. and definitely something to tell Hunter about when he gets it in the future.
a plus point: some watches appreciate in value. 🙂
Oh really?? I never knew that! We wont resell tho since we wanna pass on to Hunter 🙂
It’s beautiful!
Thanks sweetie, I really think so too.. and I’m not even into watches! 😛
Awesome gift! And a meaningful one 🙂
Yeah i reckon it will be really memorable for his 30th.. 🙂
That is indeed a sexy watch – what a fantastic idea, to pass it to Hunter as an heirloom. Though then it becomes somewhat tempting to try for a little girl so you can justify something equally fabulous for yourself! 😉
Keep an eye out for a post around Nov 1st (day after Bev’s b’day).
How intriguingly UNcryptic! =D
Hmmm knowing Bev, I think I might have an idea what that will be. Btw, she didn’t look too excited at paying for the the watch in the photo. :p
I think I was in a state of shock there 😉
It’s how we justified getting the watch.. hehe!