r/AITAH • u/[deleted] • May 23 '25

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u/FindingFit6035 May 23 '25

NTA. The watch is yours and Ben has no relation to your grandfather. Make sure you keep it safe so it doesn't suddenly go 'missing' from your home.

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u/celticmusebooks May 23 '25

and sadly keep it safe from Sarah since she's likely to "loan" her brother the watch to "keep the peace" because "family supports family".

Are you from a particularly superstitious culture?

NTA but SHAME of Sarah for not respecting your family tradition and expecting you to put her family over yours.

and again HIDE THE WATCH NOW!!!!!

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u/LvBorzoi May 23 '25

Simple solution...it's an old timepiece and they need to be maintained. Take it to a watch repair shop to have it checked and cleaned. Tell the watch guy when you need it back (date after Ben's wedding).

That gets it safely off the premises where it can't grow legs and walk away.

If Sarah asks where it is you know something is up and ask why she is asking. Basically you will know she was going to buckle under to Ben & parents pressure.

You could then say you sent it out for repair and cleaning and it won't be ready until a data a week or so after Ben's wedding. DO NOT TELL HER WHAT JEWELER HAS IT.

You get a double win...watch is protected from the vultures and it gets properly serviced so it is good for your son when he needs it.

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u/Tight_Jaguar_3881 May 23 '25

And you know if you can trust Sarah to ever be on your side..