Father's Day Gift Ideas - Unique Gifts for Dad

Are you looking for some new gift ideas for Father's Day and would you like to give something more than the classic silk tie?  If you answered "yes" to these questions then read on and I will share with you my personal picks for Father's Day gifts.

Does your dad have a men's valet box or valet tray? First, you might want to know what a valet box is. It is the men's version of a women's jewelry box. All men have accessories such as cuff-links, tie-clips, watches and cell phones as well as keys, loose change and other items that can get messy if there is no way to organize them. Valet trays and valet boxes were made to store these accessories neatly.

Valet trays and boxes are usually placed on dresser tops. There are two basic styles. One type has an open top with several compartments and the other kind is a box with compartments with a top that closed and/or locks. Some of the valet boxes also feature charging stations for cell phones and other electronic devices. The trays and boxes are typically made out of wood or in some cases leather and are good looking as well as being extremely useful.

The price ranges of valet trays and boxes begin around $45, the most popular price range is between $75-$200 and at the higher end of the scan you will spend around $300 for an elegant handcrafted valet.

While we're talking about watches, another possibility for Father's Day is a travel watch case. A good example is the black leather five watch travel case made by RaGar. It is leather and available in either black or brown and fits neatly into a suitcase. If your dad likes to take his watches on trips, then this is a perfect gift which he will appreciate for a long time to come.

There is one more item in the watch category and it is a watch-winder. Watch winders are storage devices for self-winding watches. The watch winder boxes are powered by batteries or ac adapters and provide gentle motion to the stored watches so that they will always be ready to use even if they have not been worn for several weeks. Watch winders cost anywhere from $200 and up, but they are definitely a prized item for those people with several self-winding watches.

Whichever valet box or watch case that you choose, see if you can get one with a personalized engraved name plate. This is a free option on some of our most popular boxes and it provides a nice personal touch to the gift.

So, these are my suggestions for Father's Day and now it is up to you to start looking for the best possible gift.

by Linea Riffel, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes for women, watch cases for men, and music jewelry boxes for girls. Linnea is a wardrobe consultant and writes about fashion trends and gift ideas.

Men's Watch Boxes - Gift Ideas for Men

If you are looking for thoughtful and practical gifts for the men in your life, for Father's Day, graduations or weddings, then you should consider getting a men's watch box.  These boxes hold more than watches as they organize jewelry, watches, keys, coins, cuff links, glasses and personal electronics in style.

A description of some of the most popular men's watch boxes will give you an idea of the range of possibilities that you can choose from.  If your special man is a serious watch collector, then the 12 watch luxury maple collector's box by RaGar is a gift to consider.

The fine maple wood grain of this box will fit with any decor, and the 12 pillows for watches of all sizes will allow a watch enthusiast to store and display his watches in one place.  The box is made by RaGar, a leading manufacturer in the field of luxury giftware and is available for $248.00. If the "Dad" in your life is a watch collector, then this is the perfect gift for him.

If your gift recipient is keen to display his watches for others to admire, then an excellent choice would be the burl wood oak multiple watch jewelry box with a glass viewing top. This box, made by the Mele Jewelry Box Company, holds 10 watches, five in the upper part under the display panel and five more in a sliding drawer. It lists at $105 and its discount special price of $79.95 makes it an exceptional value for your gift giving needs.

For the modern young graduates on your gift list you might also want to try a men's black java wood charging valet and electronics station jewelry box. As the name indicates, this box provides storage and a charging station for electronic devices such as cell phones, Blackberrys or Ipods. It holds three electronic devices as well as jewelry and accessories in a pull-out drawer with ring rolls. The power cords are fed through the back and hidden in a bottom compartment. It is definitely a handsome way for graduates to stay organized and with a list price of $100 and a sale price of $69.95 it will allow you to stay within a popular gift giving budget.

As an alternative to wood, you can also opt for a leather watch and jewelry box. RaGar offers a handsome fine leather box with six watch pillows and a storage compartment for cuff links, a cell phone and other jewelry and accessories. It meausres 11 x 8 1/4 x 3 1/4 and would be a classy addition to any man's dresser top. With a list price of $145 and a sale price of $119.95, it would make the perfect gift for any man who is particular about his watches and accessories.

If you are giving a gift for a frequent traveler, then you might want to select a black leather five-watch travel jewelry case. This is another RaGar product and it features fine leather in black or brown with 10 4 3/8 x 3 1/2 dimensions that fit easily into any suitcase. It has five watch pillows, a snap closure and is generously sized to cushion and protect up to five watches. Its $79.95 sale price makes it an attractive gift item, for Father's Day, graduation gifts or wedding and anniversary celebrations.

These are but some of the men's watch boxes that you can choose from when selecting your Father's Day, graduation and wedding gifts for men.  Click on the pictures of each featured watch box to view the images larger along with the full description and details for each gift idea.  If you like these gift ideas, use the facebook "like" button and share them on facebook.