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Deepsea Florida · 3 November 2013, 10:01 AM

My daughters boyfriend is turning 21.
I might give him my old 16800 one day if they get engaged.

If my 21 year old daughter wanted to spend $200-$500 any watch recommendations ?

New ? Used ?
Obviously rolex is out of the question right ?

Old Expat Beast · 3 November 2013, 10:08 AM

Seiko SARB series. Best watch for the money. Might be a touch over $500.

Wesley Crusher · 3 November 2013, 10:09 AM

What kind of watches does he like? Big? Flashy?

I'm a big fan of the Hamilton Field watch. It's a little over her budget, but a good option, I think.

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-H7055...on+field+watch

Edit:

The version with the beige dial is quite a bit cheaper. I like it even more than the black dial.

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-H7055...on+field+watch

powerfunk · 3 November 2013, 10:09 AM

Seiko Orange/Black Monster! Any Rolex you get for 500 bucks will be very small and need at least a 500 dollar service

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43builder · 3 November 2013, 10:13 AM

being 22, and looking at my watch past, i would say the best bet for this price range would be a Tag Heuer Formula 1 or aquaracer - both are great watches, and are up there in terms of brand recognition. - if i was buying a watch and only had that to spend, i would pick either or

Tooomey · 3 November 2013, 10:17 AM

Tag or Movado.

afc1 · 3 November 2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 43builder

being 22, and looking at my watch past, i would say the best bet for this price range would be a Tag Heuer Formula 1 or aquaracer - both are great watches, and are up there in terms of brand recognition. - if i was buying a watch and only had that to spend, i would pick either or

I agree a Tag F1 would be a great choice. I would see what kind of watches he likes first (as far as style) but I think in general a F1 is a great choice.

submariner123 · 3 November 2013, 10:32 AM

Don't be soft. I wouldn't give him anything...

Nycturbovr6 · 3 November 2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner123

Don't be soft. I wouldn't give him anything...

colpol · 4 November 2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner123

Don't be soft. I wouldn't give him anything...

100% agree !! Somewhere down the line - they split & he walks with the 16800 !! Leave it to him in you're will (if he's still around ...... !)

bayerische · 4 November 2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by colpol

100% agree !! Somewhere down the line - they split & he walks with the 16800 !! Leave it to him in you're will (if he's still around ...... !)

Would be my concern.

My GF when I was 21 is not my wife today.

Art 1 · 3 November 2013, 10:35 AM

I would give that watch to my daughter, not him.

outtatime · 3 November 2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I would give that watch to my daughter, not him.

My daughter is only 18 months old, but she already loves trying on daddy's watches. She will be the only one to inherit any of them, not some broseph she brings home one day.

mailman · 3 November 2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I would give that watch to my daughter, not him.

This

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Originally Posted by outtatime

My daughter is only 18 months old, but she already loves trying on daddy's watches. She will be the only one to inherit any of them, not some broseph she brings home one day.

Similar age daughter here. She loves my tic toc. And I agree with you. I don't care if she brings home Prince Harry, he won't get it either

wantonebad · 5 November 2013, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Similar age daughter here. She loves my tic toc. And I agree with you. I don't care if she brings home Prince Harry, he won't get it either

S52 · 5 November 2013, 04:44 AM

I'd look into the seiko divers (SKX series)... can be had for a couple hundred and have proper mechanical movements that everyone seems to love. They are sharp looking too!

Hooper · 3 November 2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I would give that watch to my daughter, not him.

I agree with Art!!! Blood to blood!

Cesium133 · 3 November 2013, 12:32 PM

A few hundred $$$ doesn't get you a whole lot anymore, especially when buying new. I'm a fan of Tag and Movado but don't think it will happen under $500. ESQ might work though. And Swiss Army would be a strong contender too IMHO.

rolio · 3 November 2013, 01:55 PM

You must really like this kid. 21, huh? Wait 'till their 10 year anniversary to give anything, then pass it down to your daughter--she'll take better care of it.

seand442 · 3 November 2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rolio

You must really like this kid. 21, huh? Wait 'till their 10 year anniversary to give anything, then pass it down to your daughter--she'll take better care of it.

Well said.

skprd13 · 3 November 2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rolio

you must really like this kid. 21, huh? Wait 'till their 10 year anniversary to give anything, then pass it down to your daughter--she'll take better care of it.

x10

Wesley Crusher · 3 November 2013, 03:12 PM

Sheesh, TRF is a tough crowd.

DCgator · 3 November 2013, 03:57 PM

Give him a watch after he becomes your son in law.... for 10 years. I gave my SIL my Breitling ti Seawolf Avenger on their 10th wedding anniversary.

swatty · 3 November 2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Sheesh, TRF is a tough crowd.

Are you the boyfriend ?

tinger · 9 November 2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by skprd13

x10

x100

MP5 · 3 November 2013, 02:00 PM

This guy is fresh with your daughter and YOU are giving HIM a watch?

SUBversive · 3 November 2013, 02:06 PM

He's too young.

Agree with what's been said blood to blood

Tintmasterjon · 3 November 2013, 02:28 PM

Bulova precision very smooth movement and very accurate

Kingair · 3 November 2013, 02:29 PM

Great comments . . .

HAGWe

East Bay Rider · 3 November 2013, 08:05 PM

Gift it to the grandchild on his 21st birthday.

3 November 2013, 10:01 AM	#1
Deepsea Florida "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 504	My daughters boyfriend My daughters boyfriend is turning 21. I might give him my old 16800 one day if they get engaged. If my 21 year old daughter wanted to spend $200-$500 any watch recommendations ? New ? Used ? Obviously rolex is out of the question right ?

3 November 2013, 10:08 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Seiko SARB series. Best watch for the money. Might be a touch over $500. __________________ _______________________

3 November 2013, 10:13 AM	#5
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	being 22, and looking at my watch past, i would say the best bet for this price range would be a Tag Heuer Formula 1 or aquaracer - both are great watches, and are up there in terms of brand recognition. - if i was buying a watch and only had that to spend, i would pick either or __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

3 November 2013, 10:17 AM	#6
Tooomey "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: JT Location: Mass Hole Watch: your step... Posts: 268	Tag or Movado. __________________ You wanna have a good time, you gotta have a good watch!

5 November 2013, 04:44 AM	#16
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	I'd look into the seiko divers (SKX series)... can be had for a couple hundred and have proper mechanical movements that everyone seems to love. They are sharp looking too! __________________ GMT Master II 16710B BLRO--Sea Dweller 16600--Submariner 1680--Milgauss 116400--Tudor BB58 79030B--Omega Speedmaster Pro--IWC Mark XV Automatic--Breitling Aerospace

3 November 2013, 10:09 AM	#3
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	What kind of watches does he like? Big? Flashy? I'm a big fan of the Hamilton Field watch. It's a little over her budget, but a good option, I think. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-H7055...on+field+watch Edit: The version with the beige dial is quite a bit cheaper. I like it even more than the black dial. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-H7055...on+field+watch

3 November 2013, 10:09 AM	#4
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Seiko Orange/Black Monster! Any Rolex you get for 500 bucks will be very small and need at least a 500 dollar service Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2

3 November 2013, 10:32 AM	#8
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	Don't be soft. I wouldn't give him anything...

3 November 2013, 10:35 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would give that watch to my daughter, not him.

3 November 2013, 12:32 PM	#18
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	A few hundred $$$ doesn't get you a whole lot anymore, especially when buying new. I'm a fan of Tag and Movado but don't think it will happen under $500. ESQ might work though. And Swiss Army would be a strong contender too IMHO.

3 November 2013, 01:55 PM	#19
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	You must really like this kid. 21, huh? Wait 'till their 10 year anniversary to give anything, then pass it down to your daughter--she'll take better care of it. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

3 November 2013, 03:12 PM	#22
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Sheesh, TRF is a tough crowd.

3 November 2013, 03:57 PM	#23
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Give him a watch after he becomes your son in law.... for 10 years. I gave my SIL my Breitling ti Seawolf Avenger on their 10th wedding anniversary.

3 November 2013, 02:00 PM	#26
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	This guy is fresh with your daughter and YOU are giving HIM a watch?

3 November 2013, 02:06 PM	#27
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	He's too young. Agree with what's been said blood to blood

3 November 2013, 02:28 PM	#28
Tintmasterjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Hlwd.fl Posts: 52	Bulova precision very smooth movement and very accurate

3 November 2013, 02:29 PM	#29
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Great comments . . . HAGWe

3 November 2013, 08:05 PM	#30
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Gift it to the grandchild on his 21st birthday. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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