30th birthday present watch accessory ideas.

A lot of knowledge on here so asking for some help. It’s my partner’s birthday and I’ve no idea what to buy him. He’s a watch fanatic - Pateks (sports and dress), Audemars (sports and dress), Rolex (sports), Omega (sports).

I’m obviously not buying him a watch for his birthday (in his dreams!) but any idea for some good accessories? He’s already got a PP watch winder, and has bought multiple nice straps for the dress watches. I’m completely lost.

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What about one of those books on watches? There is a Hodinkee one around $100 or can go big like this one

https://www.assouline.com/products/the-impossible-collection-of-watches?variant=1650226167828&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&mkwid=_dm&pcrid=342748903411&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx5Gb9OCo7AIVwfezCh2yAwe-EAQYAyABEgL34vD_BwE

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Watch roll.

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I bought myself a watch repair toolkit so now I can just change straps, remove links, open casebacks etc myself - can be found very cheap too

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Ahah I bought like one of the cheapest recommended on Amazon - there was quite ample choice there though even going higher up in quality I suppose

Does he have a nice case for them all? Wolf makes really nice ones.

What’s your budget?

You can never have enough straps 😊. I know you said no watches, but maybe consider an Undone watch? Relatively affordable and customizable.

Another idea is a framed print or vintage ad. Check out @watchesandpencils and @adpatina (instagram).

A watch travel case instantly comes to mind. Otherwise perhaps a subscription to Hodinkee magazine

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