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50th birthday gifts for him
At fifty, buy for comfort and hobbies: the barbecue, the golf, the garden, the decent whisky. A smart watch that tracks his walks is a quiet health nudge most men accept.
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Best overall gift
1. Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Up to 13 days · 1.6" AMOLED · 100+ with auto detection
The quiet health nudge from the brief: it counts his walks and logs his sleep without making a fuss about it. The listing confirms up to 13 days of battery, a large AMOLED screen and automatic workout detection. It is a slim band rather than a full watch, so a man who likes a traditional watch may want something with a round face.
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Best whisky gift
2. WHISISKEY Whiskey Decanter Set with Glasses
Decanter and whisky glasses · Gift set
A decanter makes a decent bottle feel like an occasion, which suits a fiftieth. The listing confirms a decanter with glasses sold as a gift set. It gives little detail on capacity or glass type, so check the photos before you buy.
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Best for golfers
3. LynxFlex Golf Putting Mat Set (270cm)
Indoor and outdoor · 270 x 39 cm · 2 balls, gift box · Two 47cm return tracks
Lets him practise putts in the lounge on wet weekends. The listing confirms 270cm of turf, a ball return and a gift box. It needs a long clear floor, so measure the room first.
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Best for the kitchen
4. Amazon Echo Dot (newest gen)
Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Audible · Wi-Fi and Bluetooth · Voice control of compatible devices
Radio, timers and the football scores by voice, which most men take to faster than they expect. The listing confirms Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, support for Spotify and Apple Music and smart home control. It needs a Wi-Fi network and an Amazon account to set up.
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Best for the barbecue
5. ROMANTICIST 26-Piece BBQ Tool Set
Aluminium · 26 · Meat thermometer · Extra-thick stainless steel
A proper set of long-handled tools for the man who runs the barbecue every summer. The listing confirms 26 pieces in thick stainless steel, a meat thermometer and a carry case. A set this size suits a keen griller more than someone who barbecues twice a year.
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Best for comfort
6. RockDove Men's Two-Tone Memory Foam Slipper
Machine washable · Rubber, anti-slip · Breathable waffle knit · Memory foam
Good slippers are the comfort gift men never buy for themselves. The listing confirms a memory foam insole, a rubber sole for nipping outside and a machine-washable upper. This listing is size 8/9, so pick his size from the options before you order.
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Best budget gift
7. TempPro TP03H Meat Thermometer
10cm, folding · IPX6 · 1 to 3 seconds · Plus or minus 0.5C
A cheap gadget that ends the cut-it-open-to-check habit at every barbecue. The listing confirms a reading in one to three seconds, a lock function and IPX6 water resistance. It is an instant-read probe, so it cannot stay in the meat during cooking.
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Best keepsake
8. Thboxes Born in 1976 Poster Card
16.7 x 12.0 inch unfolded · Hard cover, tri-fold, magnetic clasp · Events from 1976
A card worth keeping: it opens into a poster of events from the year he was born. The listing confirms a hard cover with gold lettering and a tri-fold design that stands up for display. It is a card, so pair it with a gift above.
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