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Old 18 March 2017, 08:28 AM   #1
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Family gifts

Some 46 years ago I bought my first Rolex (an explorer) about ten years ago I bought my wife a lady datejust. I bought my son and daughter in-law a Rolex each as a wedding gift. I bought my daughter a George Jenson (her choice I don't know where i went wrong) and son in-law a Datejust. Now the big question I have three grand children there may be a fourth in a couple of years time. What I'm thinking of doing is buying a watch the year of their birth and giving them on their 18th birthday if I'm still living. I've given this a lot of thought lately but I don't know which watches to choose. Perhaps a datejust for the boys and an air king or midsize for the girls.
What do you all think of this idea.
They won't forget grandpa will they!
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Old 18 March 2017, 08:30 AM   #2
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I think explorers and oyster perpetuals are great options too

Nice gesture that I'm sure they'll appreciate
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Old 18 March 2017, 09:21 AM   #3
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Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.


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Old 18 March 2017, 09:26 AM   #4
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I bought my daughter a George Jenson (her choice I don't know where i went wrong)!
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Old 18 March 2017, 09:35 AM   #5
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Old 18 March 2017, 09:37 AM   #6
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Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.


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Old 18 March 2017, 09:40 AM   #7
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Wow awesome gesture would you be my grandpa
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Old 18 March 2017, 09:41 AM   #8
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This would go famously.
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Old 18 March 2017, 09:41 AM   #9
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I second/third that emotion ...
Really , great idea !!!
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Old 19 March 2017, 02:07 AM   #10
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Maybe you'd like to adopt me? : )
Wish i had a father or grandpa like u.
I bought my brother a GMT a few years ago....so better to give than receive i guess.

And yes i suppose sub or gmt for boys; and i'd also go with a 36mm datejust for the girls...my wife prefers this size.
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Old 19 March 2017, 04:47 AM   #11
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I bought my baby boy a 36mm DJ on jubilee - a birth year watch.

I've got loads of pics of him wearing it as a new born.

I plan to give it to him on his 21st and be able to say this watch is 21 years old just like you.

The DJ to me is a timeless classic that will never go out of style.

Let us know (with pics) what you decide. Have fun!
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Old 19 March 2017, 05:01 AM   #12
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Great idea! Talk about creating family heirlooms! One thing to consider- buying those watches and holding them for the next couple decades will involve a couple trips to service, per watch/grandkid. This could add up to a decent sum. I'd hate to give a 20 year old NOS watch that needed to be serviced a family member who isn't as financially stable as Grandpa.
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Old 19 March 2017, 06:11 AM   #13
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Old 19 March 2017, 07:22 AM   #14
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Yes I had considered the issue of an 18 year old watch being used for the first time and needing a service prior to being given. But I think the sentiment behind it will be worth it.
I think I'm going with the sub and the datejust.

Now for the girls which style of datejust should I look for.
Any suggestions
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Old 19 March 2017, 08:42 AM   #15
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I would get either DJ or Gmt
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Old 19 March 2017, 09:16 AM   #16
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Sub for boys and YM for girls.
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Old 19 March 2017, 09:52 AM   #17
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Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.


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That's a winning pair for sure!
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Old 19 March 2017, 12:12 PM   #18
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I think since your first was an explorer theirs should be too. Classic all purpose watch that they can enjoy for their lifetime. Regardless of which watch you choose it is a great idea and the fact that you and your wife have one and you've already gifted 3/4 of their parents with them will only make it that much nore special. Truly great idea and congratulations on being able to do it!

Disregard I missed the OPs second post where he had decided. Great choice
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Old 19 March 2017, 12:33 PM   #19
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Cool gesture, just make sure they have 10,000 in an IRA too.
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Old 19 March 2017, 12:39 PM   #20
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Op. I sincerely salute your generosity towards your family. They will remember this gesture forever.
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Old 19 March 2017, 12:44 PM   #21
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Cool gesture, just make sure they have 10,000 in an IRA too.
Yeah, they'd probably prefer that and an Apple gift card for whatever wearables
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Old 19 March 2017, 12:45 PM   #22
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YM was my choice of gift to my two daughters when they were old enough to "toast" with a proper beverage. If I had any sons (which I don't), I would have gifted either the Explorer or the GMTII.
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Old 19 March 2017, 04:54 PM   #23
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I second this, great idea That's an awesome gesture OP I'm sure they will love it
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Old 27 March 2017, 04:54 AM   #24
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Bought the first watch today for grandson. Submarine date The restoration card is dated March 2014 and guess what - Seb was born March 20th 2014 doesn't get any better. The chase is on for an August 2011, midsize yacht master or datejust just have to see what comes along.
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Old 27 March 2017, 04:57 AM   #25
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Would have read registration card. The watch is unworn and as new.
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Old 27 March 2017, 04:59 AM   #26
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My typing finger is not working very well. Should have read registration card is dated March 2014
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Old 27 March 2017, 05:04 AM   #27
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Family gifts

Don't worry, we knew what you meant. Huge congrats on the find!!

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Old 27 March 2017, 05:14 AM   #28
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How about the new EXP for the boys and OP for the girls? Keeps the cost pretty similar and those are heck of a nice watch.
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Old 27 March 2017, 05:16 AM   #29
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Nice way of showing your love for them. Post a pic of the watches when you can.
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Old 27 March 2017, 06:11 AM   #30
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Will do when I get all three. In the meantime how do you suggest I look after these watches for example the sub date that I have received yesterday was first sold in March 2014 and it is in as new unused condition. I am going to put it away for a further 15 years as Seb has only just had his 3rd birthday. How do you suggest I look after it. Do you think I should run it every three months for a weekend or so or just let it sleep for 15 years and have it serviced just before his 18th birthday?
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