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BristolCavendish · 22 July 2017, 04:41 AM

At what age is a Rolex appropriate? Affordability and practicality aside, is an appreciation of fine watches (regardless of age) the key determining factor?

The bracelet on that child's Rolex was obviously 'fitted' and hopefully his parents saved the links for future growth spurts.

MonBK · 22 July 2017, 04:47 AM

Spoiled brat.

I bought mine myself at the age of 2.

droptopman · 22 July 2017, 08:11 AM

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Spoiled brat.

I bought mine myself at the age of 2.

Love this picture

Etschell · 22 July 2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Spoiled brat.

I bought mine myself at the age of 2.

Impossible that reference wasn't released until you were 3.

hugs · 23 July 2017, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Spoiled brat.

I bought mine myself at the age of 2.

Before you even knew which way round it went!

TheVTCGuy · 22 July 2017, 04:48 AM

Why did you wait so long Mon?

MonBK · 22 July 2017, 04:57 AM

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Why did you wait so long Mon?

I had to work the first year in order to make money to purchase it.

GB-man · 22 July 2017, 04:51 AM

No younger than 9 years old.

Chewbacca · 22 July 2017, 04:54 AM

6 months is fine if it'll help with teething and keep the kids quiet.

brandrea · 22 July 2017, 04:59 AM

That's a tough one, but I suppose maturity vs. age would come into play.

MonBK · 22 July 2017, 05:06 AM

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That's a tough one, but I suppose maturity vs. age would come into play.

How mature do you think a 7 year old rappers son is?

brandrea · 22 July 2017, 05:08 AM

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How mature do you think a 7 year old rappers son is?

I guess that's my point ... his may not be appropriate

MonBK · 22 July 2017, 05:09 AM

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I guess that's my point ... his may not be appropriate

In his defense he only received 2 Rolex watches worth $32,000.

brandrea · 22 July 2017, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

In his defense he only received 2 Rolex watches worth $32,000.

superstarmar · 22 July 2017, 02:16 PM

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How mature do you think a 7 year old rappers son is?

I thought that was Michael Jackson when he was
young with the Jackson Five....

Valenciawatchrepair · 22 July 2017, 05:04 AM

More annoying than a spoiled brat wearing a Rolex, is that stupid "dab."

armen34 · 22 July 2017, 11:04 AM

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More annoying than a spoiled brat wearing a Rolex, is that stupid "dab."

Very true

FTX I · 22 July 2017, 07:31 AM

A thread about watches? Is everything alright my friend?

BristolCavendish · 22 July 2017, 07:54 AM

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A thread about watches? Is everything alright my friend?

Thanks for your concern Flavio. Yes, it's an actual OP about watches with just a dash of absurdity tossed in for seasoning.

droptopman · 22 July 2017, 08:19 AM

Hard to put an objective number on it. Too many variables...

I was into watches in my early teens. My family was more old school, you had to work for nice things, so no way my parents would give me a Rolex, even as an adult.
My Dad did give me a nice Zodiac diver when I was 14, for a sports accomplishment. Not sure that constitutes earning it, but I think more so he loved his Omega Speedy and the Zodiac was a gift from my Mom that he really did not wear, so win win for Dad!

I cherished that watch. Still in the family. My Mom still wears it.

lapince · 22 July 2017, 08:25 AM

Couldn't stand what Rolex represented until the age of 40, but I come from a very old and conservative bloodline shall we say, and Rolex always had a special negative factor attached to it in my circles, at 18 my parents offered me a watch, it could,have been Rolex, the AD had them, I said no way and chose a Breitling chrono, clearly the wrong choice, but didn't want anything to do with Rolex at the time

texex91 · 22 July 2017, 08:28 AM

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Couldn't stand what Rolex represented until the age of 40, but I come from a very old and conservative bloodline shall we say, and Rolex always had a special negative factor attached to it in my circles at 18 my parents offered me a watch, it could,have been Rolex, the AD had them,, I said no way and chose a Breitling chrono, clearly the wrong choice, but didn't want anything to do with Rolex at the time

Your circles

superdog · 22 July 2017, 09:26 AM

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Your circles

Well, it's a pretty old and conservative bloodline.

texex91 · 22 July 2017, 12:23 PM

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Well, it's a pretty old and conservative bloodline.

Oooooooohhhhh. Well...that explains it

Circles.

JP Chestnut · 22 July 2017, 02:41 PM

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Well, it's a pretty old and conservative bloodline.

Put is it a pure bloodline? Half-bloods need not apply.

I can't conceive of any circle that would disapprove of Rolex yet not laugh a Breitling out of the room.

Star Ferry · 22 July 2017, 03:20 PM

this is more about common sense than bloodlines or class. a 7 year old is not going to appreciate a Rolex and has a good chance of breaking or losing it

Etschell · 22 July 2017, 10:46 AM

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Your circles

Patek and ap I guess. Inventing the waterproof wrist watch and circular date wheel is apparently irrelevant compared to a decorated rotor.

BristolCavendish · 22 July 2017, 09:32 AM

Curious. Would a smaller (under 40mm), vintage-era Tudor Mini-Sub/73090 have been a better watch choice? While this particular youngster will eventually 'grow into' a Rolex Submariner, it looks a bit ostentatious and a tad oversized for his age/dimensions. Then again, a decision to allow a child to wear a Rolex to grade school as an everyday watch is probably more reflective of one's parents values and boundaries.

swils8610 · 22 July 2017, 11:07 AM

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ejvette · 22 July 2017, 11:22 AM

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lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Couldn't stand what Rolex represented until the age of 40, but I come from a very old and conservative bloodline shall we say, and Rolex always had a special negative factor attached to it in my circles, at 18 my parents offered me a watch, it could,have been Rolex, the AD had them, I said no way and chose a Breitling chrono, clearly the wrong choice, but didn't want anything to do with Rolex at the time

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