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crew · 11 August 2019, 04:47 AM

When my son graduated from high school I gifted him my Tag Heuer Aqua Racer (pic of the Tag attached). He had always admired it and I was ready to move to a Rolex. Win-win!
He has worn that watch daily, all through college and, now, through 2 years of law school. I decided that for graduation next May I’d get him a Rolex Submariner. After all, a crown for every achievement, right?
Of course this decision to get him a Rolex was made before this “shortage” was a real thing. I figured I could always pick up a Sub when the time came.
And then the “shortage” hit.
About 6 months ago I stopped at my local AD to see if he by some miracle had a BLRO. He didn’t, but he did have a Sub and, in an unusually spontaneous moment for me, I bought it. I’ve been wearing it regularly and my son seems to admire it. My plan is to engrave it with his name and date and something like “Love Dad”. I was thinking that the fact that it’s coming off my wrist and onto his is something that he will really appreciate.
So all is great, right? Not quite.
I saw him this week and he casually mentioned he’d really like an Apple Watch!
Damn! I can’t believe it. He’s not a gadget guy but he said he likes the fitness tracking, along with other features that the Apple offers.
He’s still getting the Rolex in May but I’m a little less excited than I was.
Stay tuned for a future thread of the gifting.

Seibei · 11 August 2019, 04:52 AM

He can wear the stupid/Apple watch one one wrist and the Rolex on the other.

HL65 · 11 August 2019, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

He can wear the stupid/Apple watch one one wrist and the Rolex on the other.

Nothing stupid about an Apple Watch.

jerryguo · 11 August 2019, 03:37 PM

Agreed, I don’t understand the hate.

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Originally Posted by HL65

Nothing stupid about an Apple Watch.

TswaneNguni · 11 August 2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryguo

Agreed, I don’t understand the hate.

Me neither ,I understand like and dislike .

Hate is a strong word .I think it should be banned from the forum .

just1time · 11 August 2019, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

He can wear the stupid/Apple watch one one wrist and the Rolex on the other.

lol

4srolex · 11 August 2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

He can wear the stupid/Apple watch one one wrist and the Rolex on the other.

Are you serious? Saying an Apple Watch is stupid is ignorant.

Disclaimer, I’ve own my share of watches and can attest that there is no other watch out there that has as many compilations as an Apple Watch.

I think having a smart watch belongs in a rotation if you are a WIS. I can pay my groceries, turn on my lights, open my garage door, control the ambient temperature in my house - all on my wrist.

I just serviced 4 mechanical watches this past summer and the amount I spent could probably get me the next 4 iterations of the Apple Watch.

I think an Apple Watch has its place in a collection with the health benefits and its convenience factor.

I like my Rolex’s as much as my Apple Watch but I won’t wear both of them at the same time.

OP. I deal with attorneys on a daily basis and I think a Sub is a great watch for an Associate. Once he makes Partner, he can repay you with a PM for being a great father.

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RolyMoly · 11 August 2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

He can wear the stupid/Apple watch one one wrist and the Rolex on the other.

Lol

mailman · 12 August 2019, 12:08 AM

John I have no doubt your son will be over the moon when you give him the Submariner. I know I would be if my father gave me a watch.

brandrea · 18 August 2019, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

John I have no doubt your son will be over the moon when you give him the Submariner. I know I would be if my father gave me a watch.

This exactly

Watchdaytona · 19 August 2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

He can wear the stupid/Apple watch one one wrist and the Rolex on the other.

It's hardly stupid! It's actually considered a smartwatch.

2th_doc · 11 August 2019, 04:52 AM

Im sure there are Sub owners on TRF who also have an apple watch in their rotation. I am sure your son will cherish the Sub nonetheless.

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DTap · 11 August 2019, 04:55 AM

I used to have a calculator watch. And one that played Pac-Man. He’ll grow out of it.

Largoshark · 11 August 2019, 04:57 AM

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I used to have a calculator watch. And one that played Pac-Man. He’ll grow out of it.

I wouldn't turn down a Pac-Man watch

DTap · 11 August 2019, 04:59 AM

dnpina · 11 August 2019, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DTap

I wanted one of those so bad in 4th grade. I'd wear it now if I could.

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Rolex_Bob · 11 August 2019, 02:16 PM

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I wouldn't turn down a Pac-Man watch

Here you go.... Not even a flesh wound!

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-...frcectupt=true

Terrakot · 19 August 2019, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th_doc

Im sure there are Sub owners on TRF who also have an apple watch in their rotation. I am sure your son will cherish the Sub nonetheless.

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I have Sub on my wrist now and I also have Apple Watch..somewhere, in some drawer box

Largoshark · 11 August 2019, 04:53 AM

Not a big deal IMO. I'm sure he'd still love and appreciate the Sub more than the Apple Watch. But the Apple does have a lot of practical applications, and can be worn to the gym, and during other physical activity that wearing a 10k watch may not be ideal for. There's room in one's life for both, so don't let it diminish your excitement.

TswaneNguni · 11 August 2019, 04:58 AM

He isnt ready for a Sub yet .

Give him a brand new Sub when he finishes law school .He will be ready then .

(You better start looking for the Sub now .... I wouldn't worry about possible changes at Basel in 2020 or thereafter.No sub goes out of fashion )

crew · 11 August 2019, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

He isnt ready for a Sub yet .

Give him a brand new Sub when he finishes law school .He will be ready then .

(You better start looking for the Sub now .... I wouldn't worry about possible changes at Basel in 2020 or thereafter.No sub goes out of fashion )

That’s the plan. He graduates in May and has already accepted an offer from a “Big Law” firm. He’s earned it and he’s ready.

Macnavara · 11 August 2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by crew

That’s the plan. He graduates in May and has already accepted an offer from a “Big Law” firm. He’s earned it and he’s ready.

I think sometimes we expect everyone to love watches as much as we do..perhaps hes just not as interested as you...it sound like hes going to earn his own money soon.....id let him buy a rolex if its what he really wants...better than you buying one and it sitting in his sock drawer whilst he enjoys his applewatch nonsense

Dougiebaby · 11 August 2019, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

He isnt ready for a Sub yet .

Give him a brand new Sub when he finishes law school .He will be ready then .

I agree ... give him what he wants - the Apple Watch (and maybe some ear pods). He will love them.

Later, when he graduates Law School and becomes an adult, he will appreciate the Sub more. Also, he may love it even more thinking it was your special watch that he saw you wearing.

BTW, I love my Apple Watch for what it is ... and it does not take away from my 2 Rolexes, 2 Tag Heuers, and 2 Casio G-Shocks. Each has a role to fill.

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crew · 11 August 2019, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I agree ... give him what he wants - the Apple Watch (and maybe some ear pods). He will love them.

Later, when he graduates Law School and becomes an adult, he will appreciate the Sub more. Also, he may love it even more thinking it was your special watch that he saw you wearing.

BTW, I love my Apple Watch for what it is ... and it does not take away from my 2 Rolexes, 2 Tag Heuers, and 2 Casio G-Shocks. Each has a role to fill.

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Nice collection! Really nice. I could enjoy every one of those.

For the record, my son is 26 years old. I consider him an adult in every sense.

Importer_Exporter · 11 August 2019, 04:56 AM

I have a coworker that wears an Omega on one wrist and a ceramic Apple Watch on the other. I sometimes miss the features of wearing my Apple Watch daily, so I get it. Your son will definitely appreciate the Sub still.

johnjm · 11 August 2019, 04:56 AM

A sub is fine at the gym and in other tasks. They are built to last and speak from experience.

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Largoshark · 11 August 2019, 05:15 AM

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A sub is fine at the gym and in other tasks. They are built to last and speak from experience.

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Yes, a Sub is fine at the gym. An Apple Watch is better.

And I say this as someone who doesn't even own a smart watch.

Rad22 · 11 August 2019, 05:01 AM

I got a Rolex and an Apple Watch when I graduated from medical school I was 25 at the time. I’m 27 so I’m assuming I’m close in age to your son, since my graduation I’ve gotten 2 more Rolex watches. My Apple Watch is sitting in a drawer somewhere. I thought I would like the Apple Watch a lot more than I do. It’s nice to wear in the hospital when seeing patients since it is inappropriate to pull a phone out while with patients, but I always seem to reach for one of my other watches every morning.

You should give him the Rolex and an Apple Watch! See which he will wear more.

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crew · 11 August 2019, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rad22

I got a Rolex and an Apple Watch when I graduated from medical school I was 25 at the time. I’m 27 so I’m assuming I’m close in age to your son, since my graduation I’ve gotten 2 more Rolex watches. My Apple Watch is sitting in a drawer somewhere. I thought I would like the Apple Watch a lot more than I do. It’s nice to wear in the hospital when seeing patients since it is inappropriate to pull a phone out while with patients, but I always seem to reach for one of my other watches every morning.

You should give him the Rolex and an Apple Watch! See which he will wear more.

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Thanks for your perspective! Very helpful from someone just about the same age.

Kamen · 11 August 2019, 05:07 AM

I wore nothing but an apple watch for a year when I got it. Then I put on the mechanical watches and I sold the apple watch and nothing but since.

I think the apple watch has it's uses but you just cant replace the human emotions stirred with a fancy mechanical piece.

11 August 2019, 04:47 AM	#1
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Bought Son a Sub, Now He Wants an Apple Watch! When my son graduated from high school I gifted him my Tag Heuer Aqua Racer (pic of the Tag attached). He had always admired it and I was ready to move to a Rolex. Win-win! He has worn that watch daily, all through college and, now, through 2 years of law school. I decided that for graduation next May I’d get him a Rolex Submariner. After all, a crown for every achievement, right? Of course this decision to get him a Rolex was made before this “shortage” was a real thing. I figured I could always pick up a Sub when the time came. And then the “shortage” hit. About 6 months ago I stopped at my local AD to see if he by some miracle had a BLRO. He didn’t, but he did have a Sub and, in an unusually spontaneous moment for me, I bought it. I’ve been wearing it regularly and my son seems to admire it. My plan is to engrave it with his name and date and something like “Love Dad”. I was thinking that the fact that it’s coming off my wrist and onto his is something that he will really appreciate. So all is great, right? Not quite. I saw him this week and he casually mentioned he’d really like an Apple Watch! Damn! I can’t believe it. He’s not a gadget guy but he said he likes the fitness tracking, along with other features that the Apple offers. He’s still getting the Rolex in May but I’m a little less excited than I was. Stay tuned for a future thread of the gifting. Attached Images

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mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	John I have no doubt your son will be over the moon when you give him the Submariner. I know I would be if my father gave me a watch. __________________ JJ

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2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	Bought Son a Sub, Now He Wants an Apple Watch! Im sure there are Sub owners on TRF who also have an apple watch in their rotation. I am sure your son will cherish the Sub nonetheless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Importer_Exporter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 149	I have a coworker that wears an Omega on one wrist and a ceramic Apple Watch on the other. I sometimes miss the features of wearing my Apple Watch daily, so I get it. Your son will definitely appreciate the Sub still. __________________ 126710 BLRO

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Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	He can wear the stupid/Apple watch one one wrist and the Rolex on the other.

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DTap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 506	I used to have a calculator watch. And one that played Pac-Man. He’ll grow out of it.

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Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	Not a big deal IMO. I'm sure he'd still love and appreciate the Sub more than the Apple Watch. But the Apple does have a lot of practical applications, and can be worn to the gym, and during other physical activity that wearing a 10k watch may not be ideal for. There's room in one's life for both, so don't let it diminish your excitement.

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TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	He isnt ready for a Sub yet . Give him a brand new Sub when he finishes law school .He will be ready then . (You better start looking for the Sub now .... I wouldn't worry about possible changes at Basel in 2020 or thereafter.No sub goes out of fashion )

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Rad22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike! Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 971	I got a Rolex and an Apple Watch when I graduated from medical school I was 25 at the time. I’m 27 so I’m assuming I’m close in age to your son, since my graduation I’ve gotten 2 more Rolex watches. My Apple Watch is sitting in a drawer somewhere. I thought I would like the Apple Watch a lot more than I do. It’s nice to wear in the hospital when seeing patients since it is inappropriate to pull a phone out while with patients, but I always seem to reach for one of my other watches every morning. You should give him the Rolex and an Apple Watch! See which he will wear more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116610LV 116500LN, 116520 white 126334 Jubilee, fluted, rhodium+diamond 126710 BLRO 326934 Blue

11 August 2019, 05:07 AM	#30
Kamen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 265	I wore nothing but an apple watch for a year when I got it. Then I put on the mechanical watches and I sold the apple watch and nothing but since. I think the apple watch has it's uses but you just cant replace the human emotions stirred with a fancy mechanical piece.

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