Bought Son a Sub, Now He Wants an Apple Watch!

[crew]

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]

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

[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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[Largoshark]

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.

[DTap]

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

[Importer_Exporter]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by DTap

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

[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 )

[DTap]

[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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[Kamen]

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.

[Largoshark]

Originally Posted by johnjm

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.

[crew]

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.

[crew]

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.

[Dougiebaby]

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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[MSchott]

I know a few people who own nice luxury mechanical watches and an Apple Watch. Each offer various useful functions.

[prememule]

Hi Dad,

Changed my mind. I want the Sub instead.

[henrylee]

Let him get the Apple Watch out of his system. After that he’ll appreciate the Rolex even more.

[HL65]

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.

[crew]

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.

[radicalchic]

[crew]

Originally Posted by radicalchic

[GB-man]

Maybe he does not know the rolex is in the cards! One can always have both. I think the novelty of the AW wears off but I am a touch older than your kid.

[Jacentito]

I have an Applewatch that I wear to exercise or for quick run to the store. Other than that is my mechanical watches.

[crew]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Maybe he does not know the rolex is in the cards! One can always have both. I think the novelty of the AW wears off but I am a touch older than your kid.

Correct! I probably wasn’t clear on this. He doesn’t know that the Sub is going to be his graduation present. I’m excited to give him a watch that could very well last him a lifetime.

[BNA/LION]

Great! Do a trade with him... He buys an Apple Watch and you trade for the Sub!

[just1time]

Originally Posted by Seibei

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

lol

[Onikage]

Most of them end up in a drawer. It's just a matter of time. Then he'll want a Sub.

[Rolexroz]

I had planned well, I thought, for my daughters 21st birthday. I had already secured her a number plate for her car which was her exact nickname and had managed to track down a NOS steel and white gold DJ from her birth year.

Yet after a few months she reverted to a plastic piece of computerised rubbish which is never off her wrist, but all her friends have one too!

Kids eh!


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