Retirement gift to self?

[Ready2Go]

Did a quick search and didn't see a thread on this. I apologize if it has been discussed.

What retirement gifts have people treated themselves to? I've been saying for years that I was going to get myself a nice watch (Omega Seamaster). I always wanted a nice (but not flashy) watch.

What have others treated themselves to?

 

[2017ish]

Retirement itself, and then the long planned travels. The thought of something tangible never entered either of our minds. OTOH, if you have always thought a watch would be nice, go for it!

 

[Souschef]

Two days after I retired, we were on a plane to South America for a 14 day tour. We were in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. The highlight was a trip through the rapids of Iguassu falls and actually went under one of the falls.

 

[Car-Guy]

When I retired, my DW gave me "stuff" for my 1960's era/vintage cars.... Kept me busy for years.

 

[W2R]

I didn't buy anything on the day I retired, because Frank took me out to lunch at my favorite fancy restaurant to celebrate, his treat.

I went clothes shopping at a "Dress Barn" clothing store just a few hundred feet from my former office on the day after I retired. I bought three pairs of nice, warm, long pants; it was November and starting to get colder.

Then a couple of months after retiring, I bought my 2009 Toyota Venza as a gift to myself. Part of my retirement plan was to retire with a brand new car so I made that happen.

I think you should buy that nice Omega watch! It sounds like a perfect (though somewhat traditional) retirement present.

 

[Calico]

I am retiring on 12/31, and I didn't wait to buy myself something! I went totally wild and crazy. Someone call the spendy police.

Because I plan to spend countless hours reading and doing puzzles:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RHT25ZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And because I need comfy feet whilst indulging in reading and puzzling:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D2J2E9A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CardsFan]

No big splurge, but when i retired I had to give up the company iPhone. No problem, I'll get a cheap cell phone.

Then again, I was used to the iPhone.

So, after considering that my friends had grandkids with iPhones, I figured I was worth the extra bux.

 

[Dtail]

Retirement itself, and then the long planned travels. The thought of something tangible never entered either of our minds. OTOH, if you have always thought a watch would be nice, go for it!

Pretty much the same here. I am so glad to just be retired, as it was not truly planned to the extent as some members here, although the travel part has been temporarily put on hold.

 

[travelover]

I've no need for a watch, but I treated myself to a trip to Costa Rica. Planning that trip kept me sane in the last few months at MegaMotors.

 

[Montecfo]

My mates at work did give me a really nice watch. And I keep thinking I should buy myself a nice retirement gift.

But I am too cheap to splurge-so far. But maybe a car.

 

[TOOLMAN]

RV

 

[IMATERP]

Several months after retiring, I bought a new vehicle (Toyota RAV4.). The only reason for buying it was that I received a decent private party price for my old Honda.

I guess old habits do not change.

I

 

[Dash man]

We went on a Northern European cruise and splurged for a sweet. The memories are priceless.

 

[EllisWyatt]

A set of Waterford Crystal old fashion glasses to toast my retirement.
Simple pleasures for a simple mind I guess.

 

[Dash man]

A set of Waterford Crystal old fashion glasses to toast my retirement.

Simple pleasures for a simple mind I guess.

Those are nice and I’d love to have some. But things tend to get broken in my house. I love my wife, but she’s a bit clumsy.

 

[street]

Nevah thought about a retirement gift for me. lol

I have always just bought an item/product if I needed or wanted something. So, I guess I gifted myself all through life, with really no meaning behind the gift to me.

 

[EllisWyatt]

Yeah.... Out of the original set of 4 I'm down to two.
But still enjoying them

 

[rk911]

at retirement in 2005 i bought us...myself...a new Dell Laptop... D800 i think. kept it for 14-yrs when we replaced it with a newer model. i tend to keep things a while. at d+1 we took off on 9-10 week RV excursion thru the upper midwest the highpoint of which was doing the Macinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day. including the bridge (5-mi) plus both approches (1-mi each) and the walk back to the bus to to take me back to the campground i did between 8-9 miles that day. that was a very good day.

 

[Jerry1]

Not exactly a retirement gift for "me", but we did have a plan to install an inground pool. We did that this past summer, about a year and 1/2 after retirement due to planning and lead time. We (Me, DW, Grandkids) had a great time this summer and we didn't even get in until July1st. Already looking forward to next year and years to come.

I've also bought a few other things like my truck, but nothing beats the joy in just being retired. That's the best gift I've ever given myself.

 

[jazz4cash]

I decided to treat myself to a new vehicle since megacorp made me turn in the company car. Same with laptop. I dug up DDs old Dell from college but couldn’t decide if I wanted to get a car or a pickup truck......finally settled on a new John Deere riding mower.

 

[txtig]

DW and I retired within a few months of each other 4-1/2 years ago. Shortly after we retired, we bought a new 38’ motorhome and a new Jeep to tow behind it. We’ve had some great trips so far, and looking forward to many more as the COVID risk starts to ease up.

 

[Music Lover]

I was going to buy a new (used) car when I retired to replace my 10-year old Subaru. Then I found out that you could take up to a year leave without pay (govt. job) and it would still count as employable time towards your pension as long as you paid both shares of the pension. I had enough savings so I took a one full year of leave just before I turned 54 (retirement was at 55).

So, I "bought" myself an extra year of retirement as a retirement gift

 

[Blue531]

I told myself that when I retired I would treat myself to two new books a month. I just started and am patiently waiting the 4 I just ordered. I need some good reading for the coming cold months of winter.

 

[pacergal]

We planned an end of the year trip-- 2 weeks in Hawaii--Oahu and the Big Island.
Christmas in Hawaii, it was beautiful!

 

[ShokWaveRider]

When I first retired I purchased a new Porsche Twin Turbo S. I have since sold it as I did not use it as much as I thought. I enjoyed looking at it in the Garage and doing the regular maintenance more than actually driving it. Oh Well. Live and Learn.