It should be a significant object of quality, a lasting memento.
I can purchase it later, but have to choose it by Monday 10 Jan.
Limitations -
Not an electrical item
Not money
Not a charitable donation
I'm finding it difficult, any suggestions?
Edited to add - It's for me, so what would you get for yourself?
[Edited on 8/1/11 by Dave Ashurst]
i was going to say a breitling/tag heuer watch sine i lust after them everytime i look in a jewellery shop window.....but what about some sort of
quality furniture? table?
a snap on/teng/mac roll cab/and top box?
something that i'd use regularly but last would be better than an ornament to me.
What a terrible problem to have!
iTunes voucher? 
On a more serious note - no idea. What's is actually for (may give suggestions more of a steer)
Nice watch? That's what I went for when my missus put similar constraints for a pressie the year before last
ETA - Too slow typing! Mine's a TAG. It's with me everyday so even more than my tools!
[Edited on 8/1/11 by Richard Quinn]
4 Locosts?
So a good TIG welding kit is out then? 
holiday of a life time !
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Originally posted by speedyxjs
4 Locosts?
Watch or teng tool kit for me
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So a good TIG welding kit is out then?
oooh how excellent here would be mine:
flat screen/ 3D tele big enough for real sized people
build £1000 computer
tuned zetec 2.0lt
holiday in nepall
"It should be a significant object of quality, a lasting memento."
You are pretty much restricted to bling items then.
As stated previously, a nice watch such as a Brightbling or a good s/hand Rado. Sorry, I mean previously owned.
Maybe a jewellery item, if that's what you are into, ring bracelet etc.
How about an engraved, gold plated, Emerald ECU?
buy something that you can sell for the same value then go buy what you want 
rolex or something like that comes to mind.
Buy a quality wristwatch. Plenty of choice at £1K. Longines, Tag, Oris to name a few.
Don't forget to haggle for a discount unless it's already in a sale.
Omega Seamasters at £1200 or so if you don't mind Quartz.
This will take you half way.
http://www.flying-jacket.com/product-details.aspx?id=1
What about 1oz of this
Hey thanks Guys,
that's excellent!
Some really refreshing ideas there! Makes my weekend decision making a lot easier..
So I'm inclined to get either
- A decent watch, or;
- Tools of significant quality (now there's a good idea! Why didn't I think of that? I can already hear my wife: ".... MORE
tools??!! " But yes, a very durable investment. I even still have the metal concertina tool box my then-girlfriend bought me for my 21st
birthday in 1979!! (It lasted a lot longer than our relationship did anyway.)
- but I WILL also ask them on Monday whether a TIG welder is allowable.
BTW it's a long service award from work. I joined them 25 years ago in 1985, aged 27. At the last count I have 13 years to go to retirement but
somehow I expect my real retirement date will probably still be 13 years away 5 years from now.
I had toyed with the idea of investing my £1000 in a gravestone, or a funeral plan perhaps.. ha ha
I got left some cash by a relative when I was 22. Went out and spent £1100 on a Rolex Submariner and never ever regretted it. Love wearing it and I
wear it everyday, even in the garage.
And whats even better, it's now worth more than when I bought it new 20 years ago.
You'd be better getting a good quality secondhand one from a repuatable dealer than getting a new one. There's a great dealer in the Lanes
in Brighton I've used for years, he always has a good selection - Ocean Jewellers http://www.oceanjewellers.co.uk/.
We had a similar thing said to my wife and I as a Wedding Present. We are now feeling very upper class as we are now going to art galleries to get
something that we both like. It can improve your living area be close to your heart and also maybe not depreciate.
Thats what we chose anyway. . .
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I got left some cash by a relative when I was 22. Went out and spent £1100 on a Rolex Submariner and never ever regretted it. Love wearing it and I wear it everyday, even in the garage.
And whats even better, it's now worth more than when I bought it new 20 years ago.
You'd be better getting a good quality secondhand one from a repuatable dealer than getting a new one. There's a great dealer in the Lanes in Brighton I've used for years, he always has a good selection - Ocean Jewellers http://www.oceanjewellers.co.uk/.
Yeah - you're right, I had a look recently and they were all out of my price range. They do have some nice Omega's and Tags at that price though, and definitely haggle if you do speak to them about a watch!
Depending on what you want, how about time in a photography studio with the family? 1000 pounds should get you a nice framed portrait. It won't
gain any monetry value, but .... it may be worth while to you.
you could possibly arrange it outside so the car and some stained glass windows(*) are in the background
(* hope i've remembered that correctly)
A mate of mine buys Rolf Harris pictures as investments
Just a idea
Jacko
Schimples
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...you could possibly arrange it outside so the car and some stained glass windows(*) are in the background
(* hope i've remembered that correctly)
http://www.teng.co.uk/tcmm491n-teng-tools-491-piece-mechanics-general-tool-kit_3206_pd.asp
£36 over budget, though...
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iPad .......... Defo the boll&&ks
And if it can't be electrical as said above a nice watch, I bought mrs woodster a watch for her 40th I wish I had bought two of the buggers its gone up in value by 500 quid in 6years,how goods that, but that's diamonds for you.
maybe out of budget, but what about an F1 driving day? The memories would last a while, id guess.
Many thanks for all these great ideas guys!
I looked at a lot of classic watches at a dealer's shop this afternoon. Saw loads of immaculate 2nd hand watches and immediately wanted:
a Breitling windrider chronomat Only 2 x the budget
and a Rado,
and an Oris,
and a Tag Heuer Carrera re-issue
.... v. interesting.
An Alfa Spider to restore.