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foodle Baby G or Michael Kors for a... 13 November 2014, 12:45 PM
Kokoshawnuff I like the floral, and I'm... 13 November 2014, 12:49 PM
HogwldFLTR Floral, definitely. Really... 13 November 2014, 12:54 PM
tkerrmd Floral one with pink dial is... 13 November 2014, 12:54 PM
SL BRABUS My wife say this... 13 November 2014, 12:59 PM
AK797 This is the one... 13 November 2014, 09:57 PM
Mystro Classic look for a young lady. 14 November 2014, 12:52 AM
Solo118 My Mother has that exact... 15 November 2014, 03:39 AM
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seand442 X 2. Kids are young and will... 13 November 2014, 01:37 PM
Daytona4130 I strongly dislike this notion 13 November 2014, 03:05 PM
joe100 I strongly like this notion. 13 November 2014, 03:48 PM
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SearChart So do I. 13 November 2014, 04:29 PM
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JohnAndrew Quote:
Originally Posted by... 13 November 2014, 03:24 PM
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There is... 13 November 2014, 09:51 PM
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If I can only... 13 November 2014, 01:09 PM
vitalsignsrn I would choose smooth bezel,... 13 November 2014, 01:15 PM
Silvio Mosiello This!
May I add that going... 13 November 2014, 02:06 PM
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KBM We can move on now. Judy... 14 November 2014, 02:51 AM
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ferrissteve11 I second the 'take her to... 13 November 2014, 03:05 PM
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vitalsignsrn None of us know this family... 13 November 2014, 03:24 PM
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kunlun Sounds like you are... 26 September 2015, 01:53 PM
Star Ferry Nobody advocated that the... 26 September 2015, 02:37 PM
StevePirates i think everyone's cautionary... 13 November 2014, 03:34 PM
T01 Floral would be nice! 13 November 2014, 03:42 PM
Andad I think a 31mm Rolex for a 16... 13 November 2014, 03:46 PM
BNA/LION 16 YR Teenager - What model? 13 November 2014, 03:50 PM
jonathan17 Go with a roman dial, always... 13 November 2014, 03:59 PM
vitalsignsrn OMG! I'm 48, does this mean... 13 November 2014, 04:04 PM
ctkjjk I just cant get my daughter... 13 November 2014, 04:42 PM
milgauss2232 16? wow.
anyway, i think... 13 November 2014, 03:52 PM
vitalsignsrn OP's daughter does NOT like... 13 November 2014, 04:01 PM
singe89 I wouldn't buy her one yet... 13 November 2014, 04:08 PM
rolex_DateJust I'd say SS with smooth bezel,... 13 November 2014, 04:28 PM
ctkjjk Thanks to everyone for your... 13 November 2014, 04:34 PM
rolex_DateJust Very well said. Congrats my... 13 November 2014, 04:38 PM
Kevan QUOTE....and now want her... 13 November 2014, 07:25 PM
Muzz Floral, cant go wrong IMO... 13 November 2014, 04:36 PM
ctkjjk I do like the post suggesting... 13 November 2014, 04:40 PM
StevePirates An excellent plan, counselor.... 13 November 2014, 04:48 PM
Kokoshawnuff OP hadnt responded yet, but... 13 November 2014, 04:43 PM
ctkjjk Size of watch. I asked this... 13 November 2014, 05:00 PM
RICHARD_LEWIS Niether.
If i had a 16... 13 November 2014, 06:58 PM
Kevan My daughter was given a GMT... 13 November 2014, 07:16 PM
locutus49 A lot of negative assumptions... 13 November 2014, 07:25 PM
fixinbones I purchased a SS GMT II as a... 14 November 2014, 07:18 AM
bayerische Drag her along to your AD.... 13 November 2014, 07:45 PM
jnkay Whichever one you decide on,... 13 November 2014, 08:04 PM
RICHARD_LEWIS Just because some of us... 13 November 2014, 08:23 PM
Submarinerman1971 I asked my Daughter the same... 13 November 2014, 08:45 PM
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Ken B OP, I can appreciate your... 13 November 2014, 10:09 PM
ltmgeller My 13 year old loves my BLNR.... 13 November 2014, 10:10 PM
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foodle We do the latter all the time... 14 November 2014, 01:51 AM
nickb732 Exactly. I can add from my... 14 November 2014, 01:56 AM
nickb732 double post 14 November 2014, 01:56 AM
AK797 Not just driving, you can get... 14 November 2014, 02:51 AM
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RACER_X Has she done anything at 16... 14 November 2014, 12:47 AM
00pumpkin I personally wouldn't give a... 14 November 2014, 12:51 AM
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ec51 http://persephonemagazine.com/... 14 November 2014, 02:06 AM
Cuts33 I would go with a 31mm oyster... 14 November 2014, 02:12 AM
floater156 Neither. I'd get her a Patek.... 14 November 2014, 02:18 AM
Chaching No way. I come from wealth... 14 November 2014, 02:32 AM
brandrea to the OP, congrats on your... 14 November 2014, 02:33 AM
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brandrea :thinking: and I suppose we... 14 November 2014, 02:42 AM
Cuts33 In all fairness the OP is in... 14 November 2014, 02:43 AM
GB-man I love the Cartier tank on a... 14 November 2014, 02:42 AM
brandrea :thumbsup: totally 14 November 2014, 02:43 AM
Dishpro01 Yes, you completely missed... 14 November 2014, 02:44 AM
brandrea Guess so:thinking:
We're... 14 November 2014, 02:48 AM
sco Well, I agree with a lot of... 14 November 2014, 02:49 AM
sunnyd Get her a YG DD...isn't that... 14 November 2014, 02:52 AM
rouxeny I am not a girl, and it's... 14 November 2014, 03:16 AM
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mannyv11 ya man so does yours 14 November 2014, 04:53 AM
rmfnla Wow, lots of heat on this... 14 November 2014, 05:07 AM
otisc I would get her a more plain... 14 November 2014, 05:30 AM
Chaching .....wow 14 November 2014, 05:47 AM
afnios1 16yo. Rolex
22yo Audemars... 14 November 2014, 07:23 AM
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AK797 Switch off the internet. And... 14 November 2014, 07:30 AM
vitalsignsrn 32......Rolex... 14 November 2014, 11:28 AM
toomuchtalk Casio or an explorer.... 14 November 2014, 07:31 AM
bplein As noted, it's up to the... 14 November 2014, 08:04 AM
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joe100 This 15 November 2014, 12:41 AM
Lime Michael kors or guess watch... 14 November 2014, 09:07 AM
ctkjjk I am the P. I appreciate all... 14 November 2014, 09:22 AM
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nameIess Classic Rolex is the one with... 14 November 2014, 10:06 AM
sturgeon123456 There is no shame in taking... 14 November 2014, 12:00 PM
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sunnyd True...if she's wearing a... 15 November 2014, 03:27 AM
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Ferdelious Everyone can have their own... 15 November 2014, 01:02 AM
BomB#Frog Buy her a DSSD. When she says... 15 November 2014, 02:33 AM
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ming the merciless A lot depends where you live.... 15 November 2014, 07:03 AM
Preacher Forget the rolex and buy her... 15 November 2014, 07:28 AM
zama Have read all the thread and... 15 November 2014, 07:49 AM
Father Time My concern would be another... 15 November 2014, 12:19 PM
vitalsignsrn ===> My original suggestion... 15 November 2014, 03:13 PM
ctkjjk Thanks all. She rejected the... 26 September 2015, 08:52 AM
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eightbore Ironically, I think this is a... 26 September 2015, 06:13 PM
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Old Expat Beast But now it'll start all over... 26 September 2015, 12:01 PM
Old Soul I got my first at 18! (I'm... 26 September 2015, 11:59 AM
tomcorkery I like the flowers 26 September 2015, 12:27 PM
Mak2013 G Shock.
What is she going... 26 September 2015, 12:52 PM
Wish412 Rolex? Not yet. Wait until... 26 September 2015, 01:21 PM
Qtip.416 It looks like you're raising... 26 September 2015, 01:27 PM
superbry take her to the AD and let... 26 September 2015, 10:34 PM
Brunik Same opinion in here...
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landroverking First Rolex I gave my... 26 September 2015, 11:14 PM
Bfd70 while a Rolex will last a... 27 September 2015, 12:10 AM
jrs146 The memories of an amazing... 27 September 2015, 05:24 AM
alexander34 DJ 36mm with White gold... 27 September 2015, 12:37 AM
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Furbo No 16yo needs a rolex. 27 September 2015, 04:54 AM
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16 YR Teenager - What model?
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 |
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Baby G or Michael Kors for a 16 year old.
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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
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Floral, definitely. Really cool.
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Floral one with pink dial is perfect!
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Classic look for a young lady.
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Teenagers and rolex don't mix well.
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X 2. Kids are young and will do stupid things. Get her something cheap until she graduates college.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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
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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) Sent from my Motorola Razor |
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