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crowncollection · 11 April 2011, 08:32 AM

hi, my son has decided he loves rolex, probably gets this from his dad. In the last few years he has lost 1 watch, and the other watch i bought him a G shock, as this was cool amongst 13 years old, is so banged up now. He plays rugby, surfs etc. Am I silly for even considering buying him a older steel rolex, likes my wifes tells me ?. He will likely leave it under his towel, whilst he surfs at the beach, play various other sprorts with it on during school lunch. Would you buy your boy a rolex at this age ?

dddrees · 11 April 2011, 08:33 AM

No

Dan2010 · 11 April 2011, 08:33 AM

Not only no, but hell no. My 16 year step son breaks and destroys everything he touches.

Michael M. · 11 April 2011, 08:34 AM

Well I'm 12 and I have a few nice watches, but since I play sports I'm not aloud to wear my rolex or panerai to school. I've also never lost a watch before, maybe wait till your son turns 16.

bmrisko · 11 April 2011, 08:35 AM

Absolutely not...

spuds · 11 April 2011, 08:35 AM

I already have the two pieces I'll give my sons but they won't get their greasy mitts on'em 'til they finish University/get a job or 'earn' them in some other way.

In my opinion at that age you were spot on with the G-Shock.

Tools · 11 April 2011, 08:36 AM

Nope...

Wouldn't buy him a Porsche to drive around either........

Dr. Robert · 11 April 2011, 08:36 AM

No, non, nein,nyet.

spuds · 11 April 2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Well I'm 12 and I have a few nice watches, but since I play sports I'm not aloud to wear my rolex or panerai to school. I've also never lost a watch before, maybe wait till your son turns 16.

CashGap · 11 April 2011, 08:37 AM

It depends. My thirteen year old son could definitely be trusted to treat one with the same care I do.

But his attitude is "Why would I ever want a watch?". Not an unreasonable question, since his iPhone is always within reach, and I didn't wear a watch for fifteen years until I caught the Rolex bug.

But it will grow on him.

Michael M. · 11 April 2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I also saved up and bought the watches myself, and would never want any of them to be damaged or lost while I'm at school.

davida · 11 April 2011, 08:41 AM

If you have to ask the advise of strangers over a purchase for your own son then maybe not.

Sperry · 11 April 2011, 08:42 AM

Not if he is going to "leave it under the towel".

spuds · 11 April 2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

I also saved up and bought the watches myself, and would never want any of them to be damaged or lost while I'm at school.

And I assume your staff wind them for you every morning too?

rolexsweep · 11 April 2011, 08:44 AM

13 is abit young, appreciation of the watch isn't something u just pick up... i am 20 and if my parents were to buy me one GOD i would definitely take it given the option at age 13

... maybe if you let him wear it under your guidance? special occasions? dinner? around the house. And as he grows older become more lenient. Though then again if i had a son that wanted a rolex at age 13 i'd tell him to go back to bed cause thats where dreams are made.

Michael M. · 11 April 2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

And I assume your staff wind them for you every morning too?

No, I wind them myself.

spuds · 11 April 2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Well I'm 12 and I have a few nice watches, but since I play sports I'm not aloud to wear my rolex or panerai to school. I've also never lost a watch before, maybe wait till your son turns 16.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

I also saved up and bought the watches myself, and would never want any of them to be damaged or lost while I'm at school.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

No, I wind them myself.

I give up........

Paracentesis · 11 April 2011, 08:51 AM

Only if he did well in his exams.

Michael M. · 11 April 2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I give up........

LOL...it's no joke!

HKtoter · 11 April 2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

And I assume your staff wind them for you every morning too?

Must have a great allowance!

wildsidemtb · 11 April 2011, 08:55 AM

I used to wear my fathers submariner when I was 13 because it was water proof. I surfed for years with it on. I knew about what a rolex was but I didn't appreciate it. I just wore that one to the beach because it was waterproof. My 11 year old son likes watches always asking me about them. I let him wear my submariner on NATO but only when we go out for dinner or somewhere special. I am teaching him wrist presence ie not banging it against walls desks etc he is great with it. But there is no way I would give him one yet. I have a Seadweller put aside for him when he earns it.

TKB · 11 April 2011, 08:56 AM

depends on the boy. i plan to have my son earn it in some way around the age of 16.

Danand · 11 April 2011, 08:56 AM

My 14 year old son is extremely interested in watches, and could likely teach a large percent of theis forums members how the watch parts work, complications, etc. I would still not get him a rolex or other expensive watch yet. As others have mentioned he needs to earn it more. If he gets that now what do you get him for graduation, a tourbillon ?
Kids need to be brought down to real life a bit.

Rolesor · 11 April 2011, 08:57 AM

Don't have kids yet but nope,,

Grumpy Badger · 11 April 2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Only if he did well in his exams.

Classic, my friend... Classic!

bighaole · 11 April 2011, 08:58 AM

Why not get him a similar "look" watch, like an Invicta or some of the Seiko automatic models (whatever did happen to my Seiko Diver???) and see how he does with it. They're still very good timepieces, but not built to the same standards. If he can take good care of one of those, then you'll have less to worry about.

folexhater · 11 April 2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I give up........

You shouldn't have started in the first place...he's 12 for Petes sake!

usbzoso · 11 April 2011, 09:00 AM

Get him homage watch

Grumpy Badger · 11 April 2011, 09:01 AM

Where do you go from there?

Audy P for his sweet sixteen?

Patek for his eighteenth?

Franck Muller for his twenty-first!?!

If he learns to intently get what he aspires to at thirteen... He's either going to get a big shock when he's older, or you better have some very deep pockets, amigo!

MrCowboy99 · 11 April 2011, 09:02 AM

G Shock - then Sieko - then Tag - the Brietling - then Omega - then IWC - then Rolex - then AP - then JLC - then Patek

If one a year on his BDay, then he will be 20 yo when gets his Rolex and have a good watch collection started. The PP will come on his 21st..

11 April 2011, 08:32 AM	#1
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	would you buy you 13 year old boy a rolex hi, my son has decided he loves rolex, probably gets this from his dad. In the last few years he has lost 1 watch, and the other watch i bought him a G shock, as this was cool amongst 13 years old, is so banged up now. He plays rugby, surfs etc. Am I silly for even considering buying him a older steel rolex, likes my wifes tells me ?. He will likely leave it under his towel, whilst he surfs at the beach, play various other sprorts with it on during school lunch. Would you buy your boy a rolex at this age ?

11 April 2011, 08:33 AM	#2
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11 April 2011, 08:35 AM	#6
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I already have the two pieces I'll give my sons but they won't get their greasy mitts on'em 'til they finish University/get a job or 'earn' them in some other way. In my opinion at that age you were spot on with the G-Shock. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

11 April 2011, 08:36 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Nope... Wouldn't buy him a Porsche to drive around either........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 April 2011, 08:36 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,256	No, non, nein,nyet. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 April 2011, 08:33 AM	#3
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Not only no, but hell no. My 16 year step son breaks and destroys everything he touches.

11 April 2011, 08:34 AM	#4
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Well I'm 12 and I have a few nice watches, but since I play sports I'm not aloud to wear my rolex or panerai to school. I've also never lost a watch before, maybe wait till your son turns 16.

11 April 2011, 08:35 AM	#5
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	Absolutely not...

11 April 2011, 08:37 AM	#10
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	It depends. My thirteen year old son could definitely be trusted to treat one with the same care I do. But his attitude is "Why would I ever want a watch?". Not an unreasonable question, since his iPhone is always within reach, and I didn't wear a watch for fifteen years until I caught the Rolex bug. But it will grow on him.

11 April 2011, 08:41 AM	#12
davida Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockport England Watch: White SS Daytona Posts: 161	If you have to ask the advise of strangers over a purchase for your own son then maybe not.

11 April 2011, 08:42 AM	#13
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Not if he is going to "leave it under the towel".

11 April 2011, 08:44 AM	#15
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	13 is abit young, appreciation of the watch isn't something u just pick up... i am 20 and if my parents were to buy me one GOD i would definitely take it given the option at age 13... maybe if you let him wear it under your guidance? special occasions? dinner? around the house. And as he grows older become more lenient. Though then again if i had a son that wanted a rolex at age 13 i'd tell him to go back to bed cause thats where dreams are made. __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

11 April 2011, 08:51 AM	#18
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Only if he did well in his exams.

11 April 2011, 08:55 AM	#21
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	I used to wear my fathers submariner when I was 13 because it was water proof. I surfed for years with it on. I knew about what a rolex was but I didn't appreciate it. I just wore that one to the beach because it was waterproof. My 11 year old son likes watches always asking me about them. I let him wear my submariner on NATO but only when we go out for dinner or somewhere special. I am teaching him wrist presence ie not banging it against walls desks etc he is great with it. But there is no way I would give him one yet. I have a Seadweller put aside for him when he earns it. Last edited by wildsidemtb; 11 April 2011 at 08:57 AM.. Reason: Typo

11 April 2011, 08:56 AM	#22
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	depends on the boy. i plan to have my son earn it in some way around the age of 16. __________________ "Death Before Dishonor" WG DD Diamond Meteorite CC "Z" SS DJ Tux Dial Roulette Wheel "M"

11 April 2011, 08:56 AM	#23
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	My 14 year old son is extremely interested in watches, and could likely teach a large percent of theis forums members how the watch parts work, complications, etc. I would still not get him a rolex or other expensive watch yet. As others have mentioned he needs to earn it more. If he gets that now what do you get him for graduation, a tourbillon ? Kids need to be brought down to real life a bit.

11 April 2011, 08:57 AM	#24
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Don't have kids yet but nope,, __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

11 April 2011, 08:58 AM	#26
bighaole "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Watch: Exp II + Daytona Posts: 452	Why not get him a similar "look" watch, like an Invicta or some of the Seiko automatic models (whatever did happen to my Seiko Diver???) and see how he does with it. They're still very good timepieces, but not built to the same standards. If he can take good care of one of those, then you'll have less to worry about.

11 April 2011, 09:00 AM	#28
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	Get him homage watch

11 April 2011, 09:01 AM	#29
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Where do you go from there? Audy P for his sweet sixteen? Patek for his eighteenth? Franck Muller for his twenty-first!?! If he learns to intently get what he aspires to at thirteen... He's either going to get a big shock when he's older, or you better have some very deep pockets, amigo! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

11 April 2011, 09:02 AM	#30
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	G Shock - then Sieko - then Tag - the Brietling - then Omega - then IWC - then Rolex - then AP - then JLC - then Patek If one a year on his BDay, then he will be 20 yo when gets his Rolex and have a good watch collection started. The PP will come on his 21st.. __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

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