16 YR Teenager - What model?

[ctkjjk]

I am looking to get my 16 year old a Rolex for her birthday. Help me ladies.

not too much, no diamonds, but simple and elegant.

I am thinking midsize (31mm) - she has already said she would not wear larger one like 36 mm. Her mom has 31 mm in diamond dial.

1. What about the Oyster bracelet with Rhodium Floral? (she does not like pink, so out, or choc). I like it, but will a teen? I figure she can always swap the dial out down the road for silver, blue, black, with sticks or Romans? Seems modern to me.

2. Traditional, fluted WG bezel, sticks or Romans, in silver or white, maybe black.

Thoughts? I think the No. 2 would be something she would wear to fancy dress up events, but I think No. 1 is cool? What do I know as a DAD.

THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE - two sample pics of type I am describing.

LOST IN SPACE DADDY _ HOU, TX

[foodle]

Baby G or Michael Kors for a 16 year old.

But if I'd have to choose, I'd go for the floral.
(Disclaimer: I'm am neither a girl nor 16 years old)

[Kokoshawnuff]

I like the floral, and I'm sure many girls her age would--though some would not. I think the datejust and jubilee is too old. A smooth bezel is probably the way to go regardless of what you choose

[HogwldFLTR]

Floral, definitely. Really cool.

[tkerrmd]

Floral one with pink dial is perfect!

My wife's that she gave her 18yo

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Floral one with pink dial is perfect!

My wife say this one...^^^.....

[AK797]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Floral one with pink dial is perfect!

My wife's that she gave her 18yo

This is the one

[Mystro]

Classic look for a young lady.

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Floral one with pink dial is perfect!

My wife's that she gave her 18yo

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Floral one with pink dial is perfect!

My wife's that she gave her 18yo

My Mother has that exact watch minus diamond bezel. What a stunner!!

To OP- Can i suggest the air king? I think there might be a model with pink sticks. It is a really nice size, and not too much bling with the brushed center links.

[joe100]

Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.

[seand442]

Originally Posted by joe100

Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.

X 2. Kids are young and will do stupid things. Get her something cheap until she graduates college.

[Daytona4130]

Originally Posted by joe100

Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.

I strongly dislike this notion

[joe100]

Originally Posted by Daytona4130

I strongly dislike this notion

I strongly like this notion.

[Daytona4130]

Originally Posted by joe100

I strongly like this notion.

Congratulations

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Daytona4130

I strongly dislike this notion

So do I.

[richard371]

I do like this notion. Ok now I'm confused haha.

Originally Posted by SearChart

So do I.

[Goodwill63]

Explorer.

[andromeda160]

Originally Posted by Daytona4130

I strongly dislike this notion

I'm 20, got my first Rolex at 18, I know you're young too, but I think he's talking about kids just handed a Rolex. when you plop your hard earned cash down to buy your first one you definatley appreciate it more, because not only is it a symbol of success, you physically see how much work goes into attaining the funds to buy one.

i'm another vote for sticks and smooth bezel though, Color is too personal a preference and i'd just randomly ask your daughter what her favorite color is. I'd also get it engraved, which i'm normally against. but if I got a Rolex as a gift i'd never sell it, having the CB engraved would be kinda cool for my future generations though xD kinda have it as a multi gen family watch.

[jot]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

I'm 20, got my first Rolex at 18, I know you're young too, but I think he's talking about kids just handed a Rolex. when you plop your hard earned cash down to buy your first one you definatley appreciate it more, because not only is it a symbol of success, you physically see how much work goes into attaining the funds to buy one.

Depends on how into it you are as well. I'm in my late 20s now and I can that I probably would've treasured a Rolex at 16 - but that's because I've always been really into watches. If it's something I was just lukewarm on.... yeah, maybe not then.

[JohnAndrew]

Quote:
Originally Posted by joe100  
Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.
X 2. Kids are young and will do stupid things. Get her something cheap until she graduates college. 
__________________
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. X2

I just turned 17 when I graduated High School and my father gave me my 1st watch, a beautiful 16800 which didn't leave my wrist for over twenty years. I'm glad my dad was the kind of man who didn't put much stock in a strangers opinion. I think you can't go wrong with either choice. They are both beautiful watches.
Good luck.

[nickb732]

Originally Posted by joe100

Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.

That's an unfair generalisation. My brother just turned 17 and has a SubC and a BLNR. He doesn't show off and basically nothing has changed.

As to the OP, I'd go with the floral.

[second time]

Go for the classic stick dial, even if she doesn't appreciate it now she sure will in the future. At least that's my plan in 15 years and 5 months!

[joe100]

Originally Posted by nickb732

That's an unfair generalisation. My brother just turned 17 and has a SubC and a BLNR. He doesn't show off and basically nothing has changed.

As to the OP, I'd go with the floral.

It's a very fair generalization. A $5000+ toy to tell time on the wrist of someone who can barely drive?

Negative

[nickb732]

Originally Posted by joe100

It's a very fair generalization. A $5000+ toy to tell time on the wrist of someone who can barely drive?

Negative

So it's okay if it's a $5000+ toy to tell time on the wrist of someone who can drive? I guess it's okay for 17 or 18 year olds then.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by joe100

Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.

I must agree.

There is simply no way, a 16 year old can appreciate and understand the gift. At that age, people simply don't have the necessary maturity. Best case scenario, IMHO, it gets lost. Worst case, she is taught a lesson that money and life is easy. And it's not.

Bare minimum, wait until high school graduation. Personally, I still think that's young. But at least it shows as a reward for an accomplishment.

Sorry, don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but you did ask opinions on which watch. I agree with Michael kors.

[Abdullasaif]

Originally Posted by joe100

Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.

I saw a 14 year old wearing an AP 15202 at Harrods

[wdin]

Hello.

If I can only choose out of the 2 (as shown in your pic), i'd go for the 1st. It's a bit more chic for a teen. And the 2nd is a bit too "old" for her (though yes yes, a classic)..

If I can choose for you from the site, i'd go for 177200 in blue dial.
Why? Cos' there's a splash of electric/cool blue to add a bit of playfulness there. And it doesn't scream ROLEX with its no-cyclops.

And btw,I think you're a cool dad for wanting to get your daughter a head start in horology..

PS. I'm NOT a lady. Just chipping my 2cents in to help if it's any good.

[vitalsignsrn]

I would choose smooth bezel, oyster bracelet. Keep it simple. At her age she'll be trying to figure out her style & because of this, the only choice I would advise, is a stick dial. This combination isn't too mature nore is it too young or trendy. If she goes to college or even gets her 1st job, will compliment her choices as she ages. I would stay away from the flower dial (no offence to those that have it, I don't like it, & I wouldn't have chosen it had I been 16). I would stick with black,silver, white or blue. Check her wardrobe. What colour does she wear a lot of? If I were to choose, even though blue is my favourite colour, I would choose silver. There isnt a colour in her wardrobe it wont match. And silver jewelry is very popular, she may like the silver dial because of this too. And yes, she can change out her dial at her 1st service which should be after she finishes college. LOL Then she can put what she wants. LOL

[Silvio Mosiello]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I would choose smooth bezel, oyster bracelet. Keep it simple. At her age she'll be trying to figure out her style & because of this, the only choice I would advise, is a stick dial. This combination isn't too mature nore is it too young or trendy. If she goes to college or even gets her 1st job, will compliment her choices as she ages. I would stay away from the flower dial (no offence to those that have it, I don't like it, & I wouldn't have chosen it had I been 16). I would stick with black,silver, white or blue. Check her wardrobe. What colour does she wear a lot of? If I were to choose, even though blue is my favourite colour, I would choose silver. There isnt a colour in her wardrobe it wont match. And silver jewelry is very popular, she may like the silver dial because of this too. And yes, she can change out her dial at her 1st service which should be after she finishes college. LOL Then she can put what she wants. LOL

This!

May I add that going subtle is a good idea in so many ways. As Judy says, shes still figuring out her style which will surely be changing every other month at 16. Id say a 36mm dj oyster bezell with a white or blue dial and roman hour markers. The 116200. If thats to big they make the same style in a smaller size.

Id like to also add that depending on where you live, a Rolex on a 16 year old may come across very spoiled looking. I had my first Rolex at 17 and got loads of haters from it in high school. This however was in 2007 when watches were very out of style ( to teenagers)


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[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I would choose smooth bezel, oyster bracelet. Keep it simple. At her age she'll be trying to figure out her style & because of this, the only choice I would advise, is a stick dial. This combination isn't too mature nore is it too young or trendy. If she goes to college or even gets her 1st job, will compliment her choices as she ages. I would stay away from the flower dial (no offence to those that have it, I don't like it, & I wouldn't have chosen it had I been 16). I would stick with black,silver, white or blue. Check her wardrobe. What colour does she wear a lot of? If I were to choose, even though blue is my favourite colour, I would choose silver. There isnt a colour in her wardrobe it wont match. And silver jewelry is very popular, she may like the silver dial because of this too. And yes, she can change out her dial at her 1st service which should be after she finishes college. LOL Then she can put what she wants. LOL

Take Judy's advise!