31 Presents for a 60th Birthday Male
Updated on February 7th, 2021
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Buying gifts for men can be really difficult as there just do not seem to be as many choices as for women as it can get increasingly harder as they get older. When they have a milestone birthday, it is likely that you will want to buy them something really special and this can be difficult if you have little idea about what to get. You might therefore find the list that we have put together useful. It has a big range of suggestions which should help you to be able to get some more ideas of things that you could buy and hopefully will lead you to the gift that you end up getting.
60th Birthday Gift Ideas
Buying a bottle of something can be a very welcome gift but you may like to consider choosing this box to put it in. It is a wooden hinged box and on the lid is engraved a 60th birthday message. In the base is some satin fabric so the bottle can be nestled in and once they drink it, they will have a keepsake box to use. It can make a gift much more memorable.
If the man whose birthday it is, is having a family get together then having a game to play with them can be fun. This 60th birthday game could not only be great because of the theme but because it is a simple card game and therefore can be played with people of all ages and even over a video call. Could be a great idea to get everyone having fun together.
Most people will celebrate their birthday with a drink and this tumbler could be a good gift so they have something special to drink from. It is a stemless glass so suitable or all sorts of drinks and it says ‘cheers to 60 years’ on it with a dotty design and the print is in black and gold foil so looks special. It is 17oz so a great size for most drinks and it is dishwasher safe.
Scrabble is a game that most people will have played by the time they have reached the age of sixty so they will appreciate this picture. It has the word ‘sixty’ spelt out in Scrabble letters and underneath says ‘sixty is only 15 in Scrabble’. It is in bold black writing and on a white background so it stands out. It comes with a mount and frame so ready to hang.
Keychains can be useful to help you find your keys more easily and they can also be used decoratively as a bag charm or just kept. This one could be used for any of these. It has two charms on it. One is a heart with ‘sweet 16’ on it and the other is a circle with ‘You’re not 60 you’re 18 with 42 years of experience’ on it with a rose picture. It is silver in colour.
Many people enjoy a glass of gin and if this is the case for the person that you are buying for then they may enjoy this special glass, It is an elegant long-stemmed glass which holds up to 24oz and it can be engraved with any message in a font of your choice. It comes in a gift box with a window so the glass can be seen through it.
Aprons are worn by people for all sorts of things such as baking, cooking, barbecuing, DIY and crafting. These are hard wearing and made from a cotton blend so can cope with all sorts of tasks. They say on them ‘It took me 60 years to look this good’ and come in black, blue, red or pink. They are one size and 33 inches high with a 23-inch waist with a tie that can be adjusted to fit most sizes.
A lucky sixpence can be a thoughtful gift and this one comes in packaging specifically designed to be given to someone on their 60th birthday. It has a birthday greeting and it is also a 1961 sixpence meaning that it will be the same age as the recipient. It says on the packaging ‘This little sixpence is the same age as you, may it bring you good luck in all that you do’.
Mugs are extremely handy and this one is funny too. It has a picture of two old people bent over walking with a stick and above it says ‘Oldi’ on it and the colourings and design are that of a famous supermarket. It comes with a choice of different coloured handles. It is suitable for use for hot or cold drinks and is dishwasher and microwave safe and made from glossy ceramic.
Coasters can be a great choice of present as they are useful and come in all sorts of designs. This one says on it ‘Happy 60th Birthday’ and has statistics about how many months, days, etc old the person is. It is 9cm x 9cm and has a glossy finish so that it can easily be wiped clean. It has a wooden back which means that it is sturdy and highly protective.
A wordart print is something that many people really appreciate and these can be personalised, The words are printed to form a shape and in this case it is the number 60. The words chosen can be picked by you so you can choose the name of the recipients as well as words or phrases significant to them, perhaps their hobbies, occupation or names of people close to them. The print is A4 size and can come with or without a frame.
Many people like giving a bottle as a gift and it can be something that will be really enjoyed. However, you may be able to make it even better by using one of these funny labels on it. The idea is that this label is stuck over the top of the original one. This one says on it ’60 how the f*ck did that happen?’ It is yellow/gold with black writing on so it will stand out on any bottle and will quickly be seen.
Many men enjoy a glass of whiskey and it could be made even better if drunk out of this special glass. The glass is actually part of a special set which also includes some whiskey stones in a bag with tweezers. They all come in a wooden box with a hinged lid so look really special and will make a great gift. The glass is 330ml in size and has an old fashioned style to the crystal glass.
If you are looking for something more unusual then this Himalayan salt lamp could be an idea. It is on a wooden base and has a dimmer switch so it can be used to produce a gentle glow, so good for use in the evenings as well as during the day. It is pink and expertly carved from natural salt. The lamp is said to produce negative ions which cleanse the air.
This fun pen set will be a great gift for someone with a great sense of humour. There are two pens which are black with silver coloured tips and on the end are shaped, one to look like a walking stick and the other to look like a cane. They are great novelty items which should make someone laugh. They are 6.3 x 1.4 inches in size. They are working pens and so can be used for many things.
Personalised gifts can be special and this rum glass is fun as well. It has a skull and crossed swords on it and says under it [name]’s rum glass 80% run 20% coke. It comes in a gift box which has a see-through panel so they can see the engraving right away when they open it. It is a fun gift to give, will be useful or could be displayed.
If someone is happy with jokes being made about their age then these inflatable items could be fun gifts to give them. One is a walking stick and the other a Zimmer frame. The stick is brown with a black bottom and is 90cm. The Zimmer frame is silver with some black parts. They will be fun items to inflate and leave with their gifts or to use as decorations at a party!
A travel pass holder could be really useful for someone who is getting older as they are more likely to be using public transport and may even get a free bus pass, This one is made of leather and comes in a choice of colours. It is 10 x 7.5 x 0.5cm when it is closed and has a bifold design. It has two plastic windows and a credit card slot on the front of it.
Prints can make interesting gifts as they can be hung on the wall and enjoyed for a long time. This one has lots of personalised information about on the day you were born. So you supply a name, date of birth and place of birth and then information is gathered to put into a print such as house price, prime minister, monarch and stamp price on that day. This one is A4 in size.
A cap can be very handy as it will keep the face and head protected from the sun. This one is navy with a putty coloured trim and says ‘Not everyone looks this good at 60’ on it so it is funny as well. There is a size adjuster at the back so it should be able to fit on most sizes of head. It is made from 100% cotton and will be comfortable to wear.
If you are looking for a useful gift then this magnetic wristband could be worth considering. It could be extremely useful for any man that does a lot of DIY, car repairs or things like this where tools are needed. The magnetic strips mean that nails, tacks, screws, nuts, bolts etc can be held easily and keep hands free for doing the work. It has a Velcro fixing which means that it will fit most people.
Socks make a useful gift and this pair of black socks could be worn for any occasion. What sets them apart from others though as they have white printing on the outsides which reads ‘not everyone looks this good at 60’. They are size 6-11 so should fit most people and are made from 80% cotton so will be soft to wear but they also have lycra so they are stretchy and stay up. They are machine washable.
A pint glass can make a great gift for someone that enjoys a drink, whether alcoholic or a soft drink. This one is made more special because it is engraved. It says on it ‘Happy 60th Birthday’ and has some stars on it as well. The printing is in silver which will make it look really good. The glass comes in a gift box which is silver so it matches it.
Journal writing is something that has become popular lately and it can be made a lot more pleasurable if you have a stylish book to write in. This is a refillable diary which is available in either brown or black faux leather. It has three sets of paper inside; plain, lined and squared and there is also a section with plastic sleeves with credit card sized slots in and a zipped plastic pocket.
Gag gifts can be great for anyone that has a good sense of humour. This is a set of emergency plastic pants. The idea is that they are grabbed in an emergency if you are too old to be able to use any other solution. They are just a bit of fun and will be great for anyone that keeps joking about getting too old and that their bladder is shrinking etc.
Beanie hats can make really useful gifts as they are lovely and warm and very practical. This one also has a super bright light in the front of it which means that it will not only be useful for seeing things when it is being worn but also for people to easily see the person that is wearing it. The light is USB rechargeable and runs for 10 hours depending on the brightness level chosen.
Bluetooth wireless headphones can be a really handy gift to give. These are black and sit in the ear and have noise cancelling. They have super stereo and are easy to pair up as they automatically connect when taken out of the charging case. They will work for 8 hours on one charge and the case can charge them 4 times before it needs its batteries recharged. The box has an LED screen which displays the charge that is remaining.
A novelty gift can be a good idea for someone that has everything or is likely to get a lot of gifts. This ‘Keep Calm and Carry on Survival Kit’ could be just that. It is a small tin which has a selection of very small gifts in it. Each has a reason for being there and there is a card that comes with it that explains why that gift will help the person.
A wash bag can be an extremely useful gift for a man that travels a lot or to be used for bathroom storage. This one has a special swivel hook so that it can be hung on a bathroom door for easy access to what is inside. There are lots of sections in it so that it is easy to organise all of your different toiletry items. It is made of faux leather and comes in tan or brown.
Handy gifts can be something that many people value and this multifunction tool pen is something which could be great. It has a pen, ruler, bottle opener, phone stand, stylus, flathead and Philips screwdriver. It comes in a box with two pen refills and is available in different colour options. It is easy to use and very handy. The shell is a ruler which can be pulled off to reveal the other tools inside.
Customising a gift can make it personal and unique and therefore a great idea for a milestone birthday. This photo frame can be engraved with a message of your choice which means that you will be able to put a special message, name or whatever on it. It is 6 x 8 inches in sizes and can be engraved in either portrait or landscape to work with the photo that you want to put inside it.
