Is it time to pass it down?

[JCB62]

Long time member (10+ years) but I haven't posted much lately. Life got in the way. But something just recently occurred that I thought I'd be ready for...but I'm having second thoughts. I've owned my GMT 16750 for over 34 years. It's a daily wear watch - rotated with my Sub 10460. I bought the GMT with my first bonus check at my first job when I was single, 22 years old, right out of school...cost me $900- a fortune. A lot has changed since then. I've been married 29 years to a wonderful woman. We were blessed with 2 children, now grown and successful, and overall, had a happy, lovely life. Always with my GMT on my wrist (till I picked up the 10460 about 10 years ago - now it's about a 70/30 split between the two watches). Anyway I've always said I'd pass it down to my oldest child, a son. Over the years I've pushed the transfer event back multiple times....from HS Graduation, to college graduation to Law school graduation, passing the Bar Exam, to his first job with a firm....etc. Mostly because I'm not quite ready to give this beauty up, it's a tangible sign of the work and success I've enjoyed in my life. But also because I'm just not sure it would be used? He's a 27 year old lawyer now, just sworn in by a judge this week, and in his first 6 months with a great law firm. But he is not a watch wearer. Never has been. When I've mentioned that to him when he was younger, he replied "yeah, but that's a Rolex! Bling!" He's matured since then...but I don't know. It will be his eventually one way or another. I have the Sub to wear if it goes. I'm thinking I may enjoy seeing him wear it both as he heads to his office, and as we enjoy family time at the cottage. But its hard to say goodbye. I know it will mean a lot to him. But when is the time right? Curious how many members have passed down a prized watch to a child and how it's worked out? By the way - I'm only 57. Any thoughts? Thanks to all for the time!